Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders triumphed with a 3-0 victory over the Norfolk Tides.
– Center fielder Brandon Lockridge went 0 for 3 with a walk, a strikeout, and was caught stealing.
– Designated hitter Caleb Durbin struggled, going 0 for 4.
– Left fielder Everson Pereira had a tough game, going 0 for 4 with four strikeouts, certainly not the desired performance.
– Catcher Carlos Narvaez contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, including a home run, an RBI, a walk, a strikeout, a throwing error, and a passed ball.
– First baseman Jose Rojas went 1 for 2 with two walks and a strikeout.
– Shortstop Jeter Downs managed to go 1 for 4 with an RBI and two strikeouts.
– Third baseman Jordan Groshans went 1 for 4 with three strikeouts.
– Right fielder Luis González went hitless, finishing 0 for 4.
– Second baseman Josh VanMeter provided offense, going 1 for 3 with a home run, an RBI, and two strikeouts.
On the pitching side:
– Clayton Beeter delivered an outstanding performance, pitching 5 innings with only 1 hit allowed, no runs, no walks, and 8 strikeouts, earning him the win against a formidable Triple-A lineup.
– Matt Givin held the Tides scoreless over 3 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 3, earning a hold.
– Jake Cousins closed the game with a perfect inning, recording 1 strikeout.
Clayton Beeter pitched 5 scoreless innings for the #RailRiders topping at 96 MPH. #RepBx
Line: 5 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | 8 SO | 0 BB | 79 pitches | 49 strikes pic.twitter.com/X0ccGCxGid
— Dugout Station (@DugoutStation) April 14, 2024
Double-A Somerset Patriots had a successful day with two wins, defeating the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 10-2 in the first game and 3-1 in the second.
**Game 1:**
– Designated hitter Spencer Jones had a strong start to the season, going 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI, and a walk.
– First baseman T.J. Rumfield contributed with a 2-for-4 performance and an RBI.
– Shortstop Benjamin Cowles reached base twice via walks but struggled otherwise, recording a strikeout.
– Catcher J.C. Escarra went hitless but managed to drive in 2 runs with a walk.
– Right fielder Jared Wegner made an impact, going 1 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs.
– Left fielder Aaron Palensky had a productive game, going 2 for 3 with two doubles and a walk.
– Third baseman Max Burt went 1 for 4 with a home run, 3 RBIs, a strikeout, and a stolen base.
On the pitching side:
– Zach Dees pitched 4.1 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 6 while giving up 1 home run.
– Kevin Stevens earned the win with 2.2 innings pitched, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, and striking out 4.
**Game 2:**
– Catcher Ben Rice went 1 for 4.
– Designated hitter Agustin Ramirez continued his impressive streak, going 2 for 4 with a home run and an RBI.
– Third baseman Benjamin Cowles had a solid game, going 2 for 3 with a double.
– Right fielder J.C. Escarra went 1 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and a strikeout.
– Center fielder Grant Richardson struggled, striking out in all four of his at-bats.
– Second baseman Anthony Seigler went 1 for 3 with an RBI and 2 strikeouts.
– Left fielder Jared Wegner contributed with a 1-for-3 performance.
– First baseman Spencer Henson went hitless in 3 at-bats.
– Shortstop Max Burt went 0 for 2 with a walk and a strikeout.
Pitching highlights:
– Trystan Vierling delivered another strong start, pitching 6 innings and allowing only 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 6, earning him the win for the second time in a row.
– Carlos Gomez closed the game with a perfect inning, recording 1 strikeout and earning the save.
Spencer Jones' 2024 debut is in the books 📕
2-for-3 | 3 R | 2 H | 2B | RBI | BB pic.twitter.com/sGV8zzmTKw— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 13, 2024
YES HE DID!!!@Yankees No. 22 prospect Agustin Ramirez hits the go-ahead home run, his 6th in 7 games this season! pic.twitter.com/irsuuJXvQf
— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) April 13, 2024
The High-A Hudson Valley Renegades secured a 3-0 victory on the road against the Rome Emperors.
– Second baseman Jared Serna went 1 for 5 with a strikeout.
– Third baseman Jesus Rodriguez struggled, going 0 for 4.
– Designated hitter Omar Martinez contributed with a 1-for-4 performance, including a triple, an RBI, and a strikeout.
– Right fielder Garrett Martin went 1 for 3 and stole a base.
– Catcher Rafael Flores had a solid game, going 2 for 4 with a strikeout and a passed ball.
– First baseman Kiko Romero had a mixed performance, going 0 for 2 with two walks, two strikeouts, a fielding error, and a missed catch.
– Shortstop Alexander Vargas went hitless in 4 at-bats but managed to drive in a run and recorded a strikeout.
– Center fielder Nelson Medina struggled, striking out in all four of his at-bats.
– Left fielder Cole Gabrielson went 0 for 3 with a walk and a strikeout.
On the pitching side:
– Sebastian Keane pitched 4.1 solid innings, allowing 3 hits, no runs, 1 walk, and striking out 7.
– Trent Sellers relieved Keane and pitched 3.1 innings, allowing only 1 hit, no runs, 1 walk, and striking out 5, earning him the win.
– Geoffrey Gilbert closed the game with 1.1 perfect innings, recording 2 strikeouts and securing the save.
Sellers with his 4th K of the night 🔥 pic.twitter.com/E4PGVAl1RA
— Hudson Valley Renegades (@HVRenegades) April 13, 2024
The Low-A Tampa Tarpons pulled off a thrilling 8-7 victory in ten innings against the Dunedin Blue Jays.
– Shortstop George Lombard Jr., the 2023 first-round pick, went 1 for 4 with an RBI, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, and 2 stolen bases, delivering the walk-off hit.
– Designated hitter Roderick Arias had a solid game, going 2 for 5 with two doubles and two strikeouts, but was caught stealing.
– Third baseman Dylan Jasso showed patience at the plate, drawing 3 walks in his 5 plate appearances.
– First baseman Coby Morales struggled, going hitless in 4 at-bats with a walk and a strikeout.
– Center fielder Willy Montero went 1 for 5 with an RBI but committed a throwing error.
– Right fielder Daury Arias went 0 for 4 with a walk and two strikeouts.
– Catcher Tomas Frick contributed with a 1-for-4 performance, including a double, an RBI, a walk, and a strikeout, but also had a throwing error.
– Left fielder Tayler Aguilar had a notable game, going 1 for 2 with a home run, 2 RBIs, 3 walks, a strikeout, and a stolen base.
– Second baseman Brenny Escanio struggled, going 0 for 4 with a walk and a strikeout.
On the pitching side:
– Ryan Harvey pitched 1 inning, allowing 1 hit, 1 run, 2 walks, and striking out 2.
– Kris Bow pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 2 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, and striking out 2.
– Osiel Rodriguez pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, and striking out 4 while giving up 2 home runs.
– Aaron Nixon pitched 2.1 innings, allowing no hits, no runs, 3 walks, and striking out 3.
– Hueston Morrill pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, recording no hits, no walks, and striking out 3, earning him the win.
The Tarpons win in walk-off fashion by George Lombard Jr, as he hits an RBI single to drive in Enmanuel Tejeda from 3B.
Tarpons win 8-7 in the 10th inning. pic.twitter.com/bx74N4z0Y0
— John Brophy (@jbrophybaseball) April 14, 2024
