8/4/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Compiled by Steve Potter
International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 10 (17-17, 52-57) Worcester 5 (20-13, 56-48) - Worcester, MA - Polar Park
At Bat : 10 R, 13 H, 5 BB, 9 K’s
Felix Reyes had four hits (three singles, double) with a walk, four RBIs and a run scored. Tommy Pham had two hits (single & double) with a walk and two RBIs. Keaton Anthony had two hits (singles). Paul McIntosh singled, walked and scored twice. Pham has a 23 game streak going of reaching base. Carter Kieboom had two hits (singles) with two RBIs and a run scored.
On The Hill : 5 R, 12 H, 6 BB, 5 K’s
LH Kolby Allard - 5 IP, 3 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 3 K’s - 92 pitches - 57 strikes
RH Ryan Cusick - 2/3 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 14 strikes
RH Alex McFarlane - 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 29 pitches - 15 strikes FB 98- 101 mph
LH Kirby Snead - 1 perfect IP - 13 pitches - 8 strikes
RH Grant Holman - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 10 pitches - 7 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
WELCOME TO WORCESTER: The 'Pigs make their first (and only) trip to Worcester this week. The WooSox were the only old IL North team that the 'Pigs didn't visit in the first half. Polar Park has been a veritable house of the horrors for the 'Pigs as since the park opened they have a record of 13-35 at the home of the WooSox (during the same time the 'Pigs are 35-37 at home against the WooSox). - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League (AA) - Reading (20-13, 50-52) Richmond (17-15, 60-40)
Richmond, VA - CarMax Park - PPD - Rain
South Atlantic League (High A) - Frederick 10 (19-16, 60-39) Jersey Shore 7 (14-22, 40-61)- Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
At Bat : 7 R, 9 H, 9 BB, 10 K’s
TJayy Walton had two hits (singles) and a walk, he posted two RBIs. Nathan Humphreys singled and walked twice. Juan Villavicencio had two hits (single & double) with a walk, RBI and run scored. Tyler Pettorini singled, walked, stole a base and scored twice. Griffin Burkholder had two hits (singles) with a stolen base. Mark Kolozsvary hit a two run home run and walked twice.
On The Hill : 10 R, 12 H, 10 BB, 11 K’s
RH Titan Kennedy-Hayes - 2/3 IP, 4 R, 0 H, 5 BB, 1 K - 34 pitches - 9 strikes
LH Juan Amarante - 2.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 47 pitches - 32 strikes
RH Keegan Batka - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 21 pitches - 15 strikes
RH Sam Highfill - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 31 pitches - 16 strikes
RH Jake Eddington - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 20 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Micah Ottenbreit - 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 44 pitches - 24 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
State of the Claws…The BlueClaws have won 9 of their last 12 games (since the start of their series at Brooklyn two weeks ago) following a 5-18 start to the second half…They swept two double-headers last week in taking five of six from Hudson Valley. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League (Low A) - Clearwater 5 (21-14, 61-40) Tampa 2 (24-12, 59-43) - Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
At Bat : 5 R, 7 H, 6 BB, 11 K’s
Caden Bogenpohl hit his first pro home run and walked twice. Brayden Bakes first professional hit was a home run. Will Gasparino had two hits (singles), a walk, stolen base, RBI and run scored. Will Vierling singled and homered (6th of season).
On The Hill : 2 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 9 K’s
RH Cole Gilley - 5 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 58 pitches - 35 strikes
LH Kevin Warunek - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 29 pitches - 17 strikes
RH MT Morrissey - 1 perfect IP, 1 K - 14 pitches - 9 strikes
LH James Tallon - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 33 pitches - 19 strikes
8/4/26 - Dominican Summer League - Phillies 4 (29-17) Miami 3 (10-35)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Phillies Complex - seven innings
At Bat : 4 R, 2 H, 6 BB, 8 K’s
Francisco Renteria doubled and posted three RBIs.
On The Hill : 3 R, 6 H, 7 BB, 2 K’s
LH Samuel Ortiz - 4 IP, 1 unearned R, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 K’s
RH Jhoener Tovar - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - pro debut
RH Francisco Mercedes - 1 IP, 2 R - 1 earned, 0 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s
RH Wilfry Michel - faced 3 batters, no outs, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 R
RH Enmanuel Leon - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - stranded 3 inherited runners
8/3/26 - Dominican Summer League - Phillies 6 (28-17) Twins 4 (12-30)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Twins Complex
At Bat : 6 R, 12 H, 1 BB, 6 K’s
Francisco Renteria had three hits (two doubles & HR) with an RBI and run scored. Nieves Izaguirre and Javen Maduro each had two hits (singles), scored a run and posted RBIs (Izaguirre -1, Maduro - 2).
On The Hill : 4 R, 4 H, 8 BB, 1 K
RH Filippo Sabatini - 3 IP, 1 unearned R, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K
RH Rene Yrish - 1 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 2 BB, 0 K’s
LH Leonardo Larez - 2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s
RH Jose Romero - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 0 K’s
System Transactions :
Lehigh Valley - OF Steward Berroa (outrighted on 8/1) added to the roster. OF Colby Thomas acquired from the Athletics in exchange for RHP Seth Johnson and optioned (from PHI). LHP Kyle Backhus optioned (from PHI). OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. optioned (from PHI). RHP Nolan Hoffman designated for assignment and traded to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHP Manuel Colon (to CLW) and Cash Considerations. RHP Lou Trivino returned from rehab assignment, reinstated from PHI 15-Day IL and designated for assignment. C Payton Henry designated for assignment.
Reading - RHP Luke Russo reinstated from the Development List. INF Carson DeMartini returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from the 7-Day IL. RHP Aaron Combs placed on the 7-Day IL.
Jersey Shore - C Mark Kolozsvary’s (LHV 60-Day IL) rehab assignment transferred to JS (from CLW). RHP Tegan Cain, C Angel Mata, INF Robert Phelps, and OF TJayy Walton added to the roster (from CLW). RHP Marty Gair and RHP Ramon Marquez traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for RHP Caleb Kilian and INF Luis Arraez (to PHI). RHP Luke Gabrysh and OF John Spikerman traded to the New York Mets in exchange for LHP Brooks Raley (to PHI).
Clearwater - LHP Kevin Warunek (JS 7-Day IL) beginning a rehab assignment. RHP Manuel Colon acquired from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHP Nolan Hoffman and added to the roster. C Matt Quintanar, INF Cade Climie, INF Owen Clyne, 1B/OF Jack Hopko, and OF Brayden Bakes added to the roster (from PDC).
PDC - C/2B Gabriel Flores and INF Romeli Espinosa added to the roster (from CLW). RHP Luis Gonzalez, RHP Rainy Mota, RHP Pedro Peralta, and C Gabriel Azocar released.
DSL - RHP Jhoener Tovar reinstated from the 60-Day IL. INF Yohali Geraldo released.
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