7/31/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Compiled by Steve Potter
International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 7 (15-16, 50-56) Buffalo 2 (16-15, 51-55) - Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
At Bat : 7 R, 8 H, 8 BB, 8 K’s
Payton Henry had three hits (two singles & double) with three RBIs. Dylan Moore had two hits (single & double), a walk and RBI with two runs scored. Felix Reyes had two hits (singles) with a walk and two RBIs.
On The Hill : 2 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 11 K’s
RH Ryan Cusick - 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 34 pitches - 23 strikes
LH Tucker Davidson - 3 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s - 58 pitches - 39 strikes
RH Nolan Hoffman - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 17 pitches - 11 strikes
RH Andrew Bechtold - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 25 pitches - 15 strikes
RH Alex McFarlane - 1 perfect IP, 3 K’s - 13 pitches - 9 strikes - 99-100 mph
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
MAYBE IT IS HOW YOU START: July has seen some great starting pitching for the 'Pigs as the team leads the league in IP from their starters with 112.1 IP this month. Last week, five of the six starts for the 'Pigs were at least five innings and four of six were Quality Starts, leading the league with 35.2 IP and fifth with a 3.79 ERA for the week with 33 strikeouts and just five walks. Each starter this week has fired five innings to make it eight of nine starts for the 'Pigs of at least five frames. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League (AA) - Reading 6 (19-11, 49-50) Binghamton 5 (9-21, 36-63)
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
At Bat : 6 R, 11 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s
Raylin Heredia had two hits (singles). Bryan Rincon had three hits (single, double & 17th HR). Caleb Ricketts had two hits (single & double). Alex Binelas singled and hit a two run home run (21st), he had three RBIs. Pedro Leon had the game winning hit in the ninth for the walk-off - a single that scored Luke Ritter.
On The Hill : 5 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
RH Gage Wood - 4.1 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s - 84 pitches - 59 strikes - 2 HR
LH Tristan Garnett - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 30 pitches - 16 strikes
RH Evan Gates - 1.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 32 pitches - 23 strikes
RH Estibenzon Jimenez - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 11 strikes
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/rumble-ponies-vs-fightin-phils/2026/07/31/818380/final/box
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
First Place Fightins - Following Thursday night’s win, the Fightin Phils held a 1.5 game lead for first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division and are tied for the sec-
ond-best record in the Eastern League since the season flipped to the season half on June 23. Reading holds a 1.5 game lead on second place Portland and the teams meet one more time from Aug. 18-23 in Portland. This marks the latest in the season that the Fightin Phils have been in first place since they finished the 2019 second half with a 41-31 record, which clinched the second half division title that season. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League (High A) - Hudson Valley 6 (17-16, 47-50) Jersey Shore 4 (11-21, 37-60) - Wappingers Falls, NY - Heritage Financial Park
At Bat : 4 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s
Tyler Pettorini had two hits (single & double). Kodey Shojinaga doubled. Juan Villavicencio homered and walked.
On The Hill : 6 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 10 K’s
RH Luke Gabrysh - 4 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K’s - 81 pitches - 49 strikes
RH Danyony Pulido - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 29 pitches - 19 strikes
RH Micah Ottenbreit - 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 24 pitches - 17 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Over the Humphreys…Nate Humphreys’ first day with the BlueClaws was a big one…In game one, he homered in his second at bat (his first with the Claws after he hit 12 with Clearwater)…In game two, he gave the BlueClaws the lead with an RBI single in the top of the seventh inning to complete the comeback…Humphreys was a non-drafted free agent last year from Dallas Baptist…He turns 24 on August 16th. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League (Low A) - Clearwater 10 (19-14, 59-40) Jupiter 5 (12-22, 49-51)- Jupiter, FL - Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
At Bat : 10 R, 7 H, 10 BB, 17 K’s
Robert Phelps had two hits (single & double). Jonathan Hogart hit a two run home run. Will Gasparino hit a grand slam home run - his first pro hit! Victor Cardoza doubled. TJayy Walton walked three times and scored twice. Matthew Ferrara singled, walked twice and scored twice.
On The Hill : 5 R, 9 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s
LH Zuher Yousef - 5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 78 pitches - 55 strikes
RH Jacob Pruitt - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 23 pitches - 15 strikes
RH Brian Walters - 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 28 pitches - 18 strikes
RH Tegan Cain - 1 perfect IP, 3 K’s - 14 pitches - 10 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
AN EERILY QUIET NIGHT: The Clearwater Threshers smacked two of their three hits for doubles in a 9-0 loss to the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night. Caden Bogenpohl doubled for his first professional hit in his first pro at-bat, and Carson DeMartini went 1-2 with a double and a walk in the second game of his rehab assignment. Tyler Bowen struck out a career-high four batters with one run allowed and no walks in 2.0 innings. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Dominican Summer League - Phillies 4 (27-16) Rangers Red 3 (24-19)
Dominican Republic - Rangers Complex
At Bat : 4 R, 5 H, 5 BB, 10 K’s
Edwin Ramirez had two hits (singles) and an RBI. Carlos Severino tripled, walked and posted three RBIs. Nieves Izaguirre doubled. Juan Parra left the game after being hit in the head with a pitch.
On The Hill : 3 R, 2 H, 8 BB, 13 K’s
RH Cristian Rego - 1.2 IP, 3 R, 1 H, 5 BB, 3 K’s
LH Yoel Zambrano - 2.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s
RH Filippo Sabatini - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s
RH Ronaldson Estevez - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K
RH Jorge Mitre - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
RH Wilfry Michel - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-phillies-vs-dsl-rangers-red/2026/07/31/848243/final/box
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley - RHP Brian Keller has been optioned (from PHI). RHP Andrew Painter has been recalled (to PHI).
Reading - RHP Saul Teran reinstated from the Development List. C Luis Caicuto added to the roster (from JS). RHP Luke Russo placed on the Development List.
C Kehden Hettiger placed on the 7-Day IL (retroactive to 7/30).
Jersey Shore - C Scott Mudler added to the roster (from PDC).
Clearwater - RHP Sean Youngerman placed on the Development List (retroactive to 7/29).
DSL - RHP Chanmin Park’s (signed on 5/22) contract has been approved.
OF Jose Briceño transferred to the 60-Day IL.
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