It was an ugly day on the farm with just one win.
New Orleans 17 Las Vegas 9
P.J. Walter's second start in the organization did not go as well as the first. He gave up nine runs on seven hits and three walks in 1.1 innings of work. Ron Uviedo and Rommie Lewis were also roughed up. Mike MacDonald worked two innings of scoreless relief. At the plate, David Cooper was 2-for-3 with two walks and a RBI. Veteran outfielder Jason Lane had three hits and three RBI. Brian Jeroloman had one hit and drove in two runs. Darin Mastroianni was 1-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored.
Bowie 5 New Hampshire 3
Deck McGuire struggled with his control and walked four batters in 5.2 innings. He did, though, strike out eight batters. Overall, he allowed four runs. Evan Crawford and Clint Everts finished off the game. The minor league Orioles stole six bases off Travis d'Arnaud, including four by Greg Miclat (46 steals in 48 tries on the year). At the plate, d'Arnaud's woes continued and he was 0-for-4. Adeiny Hechavarria continued his hot steak (.381 in his last 10 games) and had three hits, including a double and a triple. He drove in two. Anthony Gose had two hits but struck out twice. Yan Gomes slammed a solo homer, as the fill-in at first base for the injured Michael McDade.
Tampa 8 Dunedin 7
Nestor Molina had a rare "off-night," but even that resulted in just three runs (two earned) in five innings. He allowed seven hits but also struck out five and did not issue a free pass. Aaron Loup gave up a run in two innings of work and struck out four. Canadian Brad McElroy continues to hit well during the full-time opportunity opened up by Kenny Wilson's injury. He had another two hits, drove in two and stole his 24th base. Jon Talley and Justin Jackson also had two hits. Ryan Goins went 0-for-5.
Fort Wayne 5 Lansing 1
Egan Smith started off the game well but ended with four runs allowed in 5.2 innings. He gave up five hits but no walks and struck out six. Dayton Marze did not allow a run in 1.1 innings of work. Jake Marisnick was the offense for Lansing. He had four of the club's six hits (Oliver Dominguez had the other two). Marcus Knecht struck out four times in as many at-bats but also walked once. Lance Durham struck out three times in as many at-bats and is hitting .176. Markus Brisker was 0-for-3 but walked twice.
Everett 7 Vancouver 2
Taylor Cole got the start but allowed three runs in as many innings. He allowed two home runs. Ben White and Eric Brown were also roughed up but Brandon Kaye and Alex Pepe survived unscathed. Balbino Fuenmayor had two hits. Randy Schwartz went 1-for-3 with a double. Jon Berti was 0-for-4 and struck out three times.
Bluefield 7 Bluefield 6 (10 innings)
The Bluefield Jays had the only win on the day for the affiliates but it took 10 innings. Ajay Meyer allowed three runs in 5.0 innings. Les Williams gave up one hit in two innings. Jon Lucas worked two scoreless innings. Ian Kadish received the save despite allowing two runs in the 10th inning. Kevin Pillar had three hits and a home runs. Javan Willians, Danny Arcila, and Art Charles had two hits each. Pillar, Charles, and Arcila drove in two runs a piece.
GCL Jays - Off Day
DSL Jays - Off Day
Three Stars:
3. Kevin Pillar, three hits
2. Adeiny Hechavarria, three hits
1. Jake Marisnick, four hits
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