AAA Omaha (3-1): W 4-2

Another good night for Omaha’s pitching staff lead the team to their 3rd victory in 4 games. Ronald Bolanos fired 5 innings of 2-run ball, striking out 3, walking 3, and allowing 5 hits for the Storm Chasers. Mike Shawaryn and Jace Vines struck out 5 in 4 scoreless innings of relief. Ryan McBroom finished 2-3 with a walk and Kelvin Gutierrez added a pair of hits, including a double, and finished 2-4. Jake Kalish goes on the mound tonight for Omaha.

AA Northwest Arkansas (2-2): L 2-4

It rained like someone had built a giant ark in Arkansas last night. Stephen Woods Jr. got roughed up a little bit in his start for the Naturals, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs in 2.1 IP. Yefri Del Rosario made his first appearance since 2018, striking out 1 in 1.2 scoreless innings in his AA debut. Clay Dungan finished 2-3, Bobby Witt Jr. was 1-2, and rain washed this one out after 4 1/2 innings. Alec Marsh makes his AA debut tonight for NWA.

It’s not a hit, but this is an impressive swing from MJ Melendez. He’s looked impressive in limited action. pic.twitter.com/ZtoDyhbR2r

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YDR getting really good sink out of his fastball. pic.twitter.com/uZ2970Gws7

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Wicked breaking ball. pic.twitter.com/fhiYuiPOg1

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Bobby Witt Jr. beats the shift. It is absolutely pouring in Arkansas. pic.twitter.com/9dZJ9va23Y

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High-A Quad Cities (2-2): W 8-6

After dropping the first two games of the year, the River Bandits are looking for their first winning streak tonight with 2019 draftee Grant Gambrell on the bump. Jimmy Govern finished 3-6 last night with a double and 4 RBI. Seuly Matias finished 2-6 with his first double of the year in a winning effort. Dante Biasi fired 3 scoreless innings in relief of Anthony Veneziano with 3 K and 0 H. Adam Lukas picked up the save.

Tyler Gentry doubled in a run in the first for Quad Cities. He’s looked pretty comfortable playing professionally for the first time in High-A. 3rd round pick out of Alabama in 2020.

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Low-A Columbia (2-2): W 12-2

2020 2nd round pick Ben Hernandez made his professional debut on the mound for Columbia last night. He walked in a couple of runs in the 3rd inning, but struck out 4 in 2.2 IP. Walter Pennington, Christian Crosby, and Marlin Willis fired 6.1 scoreless innings of relief with a combined 12 K and just 2 BB. Diego Hernandez finished 3-5 with a double and a stolen base. Maikel Garcia finished 2-5 with a walk and 2 stolen bases. Tucker Bradley went 2-3 with his first professional double, 2 stolen bases, and a pair of walks. Rylan Kaufman takes the bump for Columbia tonight.

Channeling his inner Asa Lacy in the 3rd. HBP + 3 BB in the inning. Two with the bases juiced. 4 K, 3 BB in 2.2 IP.

On the bright side, his curveball is WORKIN’. Never saw this pre-draft. This is impressive.

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RBI double from 2020 UDFA Tucker Bradley. Bradley is 2-3 with a pair of walks tonight. Hitting .429 in the early going. pic.twitter.com/hrE3VhPpVK

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I’ve been really impressed with 20-year old Diego Hernandez. Playing CF for Columbia. He’s 3-5 with a double and a stolen base tonight. Hitting .400 so far. Great athlete. Name to watch. Could rise quickly if he hits.

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Photo Credits: Doc Riddle (@TheGrandOldGame)