International League ( AAA ) - Lehigh Valley (21-31) Columbus (20-33) - doubleheader
Columbus, OH - Huntington Park
Game One : Columbus 9 Lehigh Valley 6 - seven innings
Summary :
David Dahl homered in the 1st inning.
A walk, single and ground out scored a run for Columbus in the bottom of the 1st inning.
Scott Kingery walked in the second inning, went to second on a passed ball and scored on a single by David Dahl.
Columbus scored six runs in the 4th inning on five singles and a double.
Jordan Luplow homered in the 5th inning. Darick Hall singled, Weston Wilson walked. Rafael Marchan hit a three run home run.
Three walks and a single scored two runs for Columbus in the 6th inning.
At Bat : 6 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 8 K’s
David Dahl had two hits (single & HR). Jordan Luplow homered. Rafael Marchan hit a three run home run and walked.
On The Hill : 9 R, 11 H, 7 BB, 7 K’s
Michael Mercado pitched 3 innings - 2 R - 1 earned, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 52 pitches - 30 strikes. David Parkinson pitched an inning - 5 R, 6 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 32 pitches - 24 strikes. Beau Burrows pitched 1.1 innings - 2 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 31 pitches - 14 strikes. Taylor Lehman pitched 2/3 of an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 2 of 3 inherited runners scored - 16 pitches - 11 strikes.
Game Two : Lehigh Valley 10 Columbus 2 - seven innings
Summary :
David Dahl and Jordan Luplow walked in the first inning - Dahl scored on a single by Darick Hall. Aramis Garcia doubled to score a run. Cal Stevenson doubled to score two more.
A walk and three singles scored two runs for Columbus in the first inning.
Matt Kroon homered in the second inning.
Scott Kingery hit a three run home run in the third inning.
Scott Kingery singled in the 5th inning and scored on a double by Matt Kroon.
Scott Kingery hit his second home run of the game in the 7th.
At Bat : 10 R, 14 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
Scott Kingery had three hits (single & two HR’s) - four RBIs. Matt Kroon had three hits (two doubles & HR) - two RBIs. Aramis Garcia (single & double), David Dahl and Darick Hall (two singles each). Cal Stevenson doubled.
On The Hill : 2 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K’s
Ricardo Pinto was very good - complete game W - 7 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K’s - pitches - strikes.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
David Dahl hit for the cycle in game one of a doubleheader on May 15, becoming the first 'Pig to complete the feat since Maikel Franco did it 8/23/14 vs. Syracuse in game two of a DH. The first cycle in team history was Michael Taylor (8/12/09 vs Louisville) Crazily enough for Dahl not only was the triple that he hit to complete the cycle the first of his season, it was his first since 2022! - media notes
Eastern League ( AA ) - Hartford 6 (25-22) Reading 1 (20-28)
Hartford, CT - Dunkin Park
Summary :
Two singles and a double scored a run for Hartford in the 4th inning. A relay from left fielder Carlos De La Cruz to shortstop Casey Martin to catcher Caleb Ricketts nailed a runner at the plate to end the inning.
Two doubles, five singles and a ground out scored six runs for Hartford in the 5th inning.
Kendall Simmons tripled in the 8th inning and scored on a wild pitch.
On The Hill : 8 R, 13 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s
Lachlan Wells pitched 4.2 innings - 7 R, 9 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 81 pitches - 59 strikes. Mitch Neunborn went 1.1 innings, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 19 pitches - 13 strikes. Andrew Schultz pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 13 pitches - 7 strikes. Tommy McCollum pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 14 pitches - 9 strikes.
At Bat : 1 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 7 K’s
Marcus Lee Sang had two hits (singles). Kendall Simmons tripled.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Jose Rodriguez has been red-hot at the plate in May. After hitting just .176 in April, Rodriguez is slashing .364/.394/.576, with a .970 OPS in May. He’s added six doubles, one triple, two homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored and is 7/8 in stolen base attempts in May. A key to Rodriguez’ May success has been his lack of strikeouts. He has struck out just five times in 71 plate appearances, which is 7%. In three games last week, Rodriguez was 8-12 (.667), with six runs scored, two doubles, one home, one RBI, and just one strikeouts. Rodriguez had multiple hits in three-straight games (5/21-26) and had back-to-back three-hit games (5/25-26). Jose Rodriguez’s .364 average in May ranks as second-best in the Eastern League. - media notes
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Brooklyn 9 (26-22) Jersey Shore 6 (26-22)
Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
Summary :
Justin Crawford tripled in the 1st inning and scored on a single by Hendry Mendez.
Two walks and a double scored a run for Brooklyn in the 2nd inning.
Jefrey De Los Santos hit a two run home run for Brooklyn in the third inning.
Three walks, a double and single scored three runs for Brooklyn in the 5th.
Two walks and a hit batter loaded the bases for the BlueClaws in the 6th inning, a grand slam home run by Justin Crawford cleared them to score four runs.
A walk, stolen base and double scored a Brooklyn run in the 7th inning.
Leandro Pineda was hit by a pitch in the 9th, stole second, went to third on a wild pitch and scored on a ground out.
On The Hill : 9 R, 9 H, 8 BB, 14 K’s
Estibenzon Jimenez pitched four innings - 5 R - 3 earned, 5 H, 3 BB, 10 K’s - 88 pitches - 56 strikes. Alex Rao went 1/3 of an inning - 3 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 1 K - 22 pitches - 7 strikes. Danny Wilkinson pitched 2 innings - 1 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 2 K’s - 41 pitches - 22 strikes. Trent Dillard pitched 1.2 innings - retired all five batters he faced - 1 K - 21 pitches - 14 strikes. Beyony Robles pitched an inning - 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 16 pitches - 10 strikes
At Bat : 6 R, 9 H, 6 BB, 5 K’s
Justin Crawford had three hits (single, triple, grand slam HR) with 4 RBIs. Andrick Nava had two hits (singles).
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
William Bergolla, the BlueClaws youngest player (19), is 21-65 since he entered the April 30th game at .145 for the year. He is 13-36 in his last eight starts. The #12 prospect in the system per MLB Pipeline, Bergolla is one of just six 19 year olds to play for the BlueClaws as a High-A affiliate (including teammates Justin Crawford and Bryan Rincon who were 19 when they debuted with Jersey Shore last year and have since turned 20). - media notes
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 15 (33-15) Lakeland 5 (31-17)
Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
Summary :
Pierce Bennett and Devin Saltiban walked in the first inning, Luis Caicuto singled to score Bennett.
Nikau Pouaka-Grego homered in the 2nd inning. Jordan Viars walked, Pierce Bennett was hit by a pitch, Viars scored on a groundout with a throwing error on the play. Devin Saltiban singled. Luis Caicuto singled on a slow roller to third base, a throwing error on the play allowed a run to score. Jared Thomas and Kehden Hettiger each walked, that scored another run.
A walk, balk, double, fielding error (SS Erick Brito) and single scored three runs for Lakeland in the 3rd inning.
Jordan Viars homered in the third inning.
Kehden Hettiger doubled in the 4th inning, Nikau Pouaka-Grego walked, Jordan Viars crushed a three run home run to right field over the palm trees beyond the berm 😳👀.
Devin Saltiban singled in the 5th inning, he stole second and went to third when Luis Caicuto reached on a fielders choice. Kehden Hettiger singled to score Saltiban. Nikau Pouaka-Grego singled to load the bases. Jordan Viars hit a grand slam! His third home run of the game 💣💣💣.
Lakeland scored two runs in the 6th inning on a walk, single, double and sacrifice fly. They scored a run in the 7th on a walk, balk and single.
Kehden Hettiger singled in the 7th, went to second on a ground out and scored on a single by Jordan Viars.
A triple and balk scored a Lakeland run in the 8th inning.
Lakeland used an infielder to pitch the bottom of the 8th inning. He tossed a scoreless frame with some 50 mph curve balls 🤓.
On The Hill : 5 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
Luke Russo pitched 5.2 innings - 3 R, 4 H, 1 HB, 2 BB, 7 K’s - 92 pitches - 58 strikes. Jaydenn Estanista pitched 2.1 innings, 2 R - 1 earned, 2 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 50 pitches - 30 strikes. Chase Hopewell closed it - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 13 pitches - 6 strikes.
At Bat : 15 R, 17 H, 8 BB, 10 K’s
Jordan Viars hit three home runs including a grand slam and a single (4 for 4 👀), walked, posted nine RBIs and scored four runs. Devin Saltiban had three hits (singles) and a stolen base. Kehden Hettiger had three hits (two singles & double) with a walk and two RBIs. Luis Caicuto had three hits (singles). Nikau Pouaka-Grego singled, homered and walked and scored three runs.
Florida Complex League - FCL Phillies 10 (10-9) FCL Blue Jays 9 (4-15)
Dunedin, FL - Blue Jays Complex
Summary :
Starlyn Caba singled to lead off the game and stole second and third base. A wild pitch scored him.
A walk, fielding error (CF Jerffson Pena) and double scored two runs for the Blue Jays in the bottom of the first inning.
Manolfi Jimenez, Nolan Beltran and Starlyn Caba walked in the 2nd inning. A balk scored a run. Aroon Escobar was hit by a pitch and Guillermo Rosario walked to score a run. Eduardo Tait singled to score two runs. A throwing error scored another run.
Two singles, double, fielding error (3B Nolan Beltran) and sacrifice fly scored two runs for the Blue Jays in the third inning.
Three walks and two singles scored three runs for the Blue Jays in the 5th inning.
Ezra Farmer, Nolan Beltran and Starlyn Caba walked in the 6th inning. Aroon Escobar singled to score two runs. A wild pitch scored another run.
Juan Villavicencio was hit by a pitch in the 7th, Manolfi Jimenez singled and Ezra Farmer walked. Nolan Beltran grounded out into a double play on which a run scored.
The Blue Jays scored two runs in the 8th inning in a hit batter, two walks and a single.
On The Hill : 9 R, 10 H, 10 BB, 13 K’s
Wilmer Blanco pitched 3.2 innings - 4 R - 2 earned, 5 H, 1 HB, 4 BB, 2 K’s. Adilson Peralta pitched an inning - 3 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s. Juan Amarante pitched 2.1 innings - 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s. Alexis De La Cruz went 1/3 of an inning - 2 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 2 BB. Josbel Garcia pitched 1.2 innings - 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s.
At Bat : 10 R, 4 H, 11 BB, 9 K’s
A lot of walks - Starlyn Caba, Aroon Escobar, Ezra Farmer and Nolan Beltran had two each. Caba, Escobar and Beltran scored twice. Caba had two stolen bases.
System Transactions :
Clearwater : RHP Jonh Henriquez has his minor league rehab assignment transferred from the FCL Phillies to the Clearwater Threshers. INF Diego González has been transferred from the FCL Phillies to the Clearwater Threshers. INF Trent Farquharhas been placed on the 7-Day Injured List (retroactive to 5/29).
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