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Vol. XVIII, No. 20

August 23-29, 2010

2010 Texas League

Post-Season All Star Team

The Texas League and President Tom Kayser announced the 2010 Post-Season All Star team at

noon on August 30th. The team was highlighted by the Texas League Player of the Year Mike

Moustakas of Northwest Arkansas and Pitcher of the Year Blake Beavan of Frisco. Receiving

managerial accolades was Manager of the Year Brian Poldberg of Northwest Arkansas, and the

Mike Coolbaugh Coach of the Year was Webster Garrison from Midland.

1B Clint Robinson, Northwest Arkansas

2B Johnny Giavotella, Northwest Arkansas

3B Mike Moustakas, Northwest Arkansas

SS Andrew Romine, Arkansas

UTL Josh Horton, Midland

OF Corey Brown, Midland

OF Jeremy Moore, Arkansas

OF Paulo Orlando, Northwest Arkansas

OF Derrick Robinson, Northwest Arkansas

DH Matt Carpenter, Springfield

C Steven Hill, Springfield

C Wilin Rosario, Springfield

P Douglas Arguello, Corpus Christi

P Blake Beavan, Frisco

P Simon Castro, San Antonio

P Jeremy Hefner, San Antonio

P David Kopp, Springfield

P Jordan Lyles, Corpus Christi

P Ryan Tatusko, Frisco

Texas League Player of the Year Mike Moustakas, Northwest Arkansas

Texas League Pitcher of the Year Blake Beavan, Frisco

Texas League Manager of the Year Brian Poldberg, Northwest Arkansas

Mike Coolbaugh Texas League Coach of the Year Webster Garrison, Midland

Texas League notebook

08/24/2010 9:00 AM ET

By Todd Traub / Special to MLB.com

For the Corpus Christi Hooks, the future of the Houston Astros has arrived to help ease memories of the

recent past.

Earlier this year, the Hooks endured a 17-game losing streak. But now, Corpus Christi has been recharged

by a handful of players from the Class A levels. While they aren't exactly burning up the Texas League

South Division at six games back, the Hooks aren't yet eliminated and have at least put their epic skid

squarely in the rear view.

Corner outfielder J.D. Martinez, second baseman/leadoff man Albert Cartwright and outfielder/designated

hitter Freddy Parejo have come along to add extra life to the lineup. Since the final loss of their streak, a

12-6 setback against Tulsa on July 10, the Hooks have won seven of 11 series and split another.

"There's some new energy," manager Wes Clements said. "J.D. has made an impact in the middle of the

lineup, and Cart has done that at the top of the lineup, and he's played a very good second base, as well."

The worst blot on the Hooks' record since the 17-game slide came last week when they were swept by

Springfield in a three-game series, which became a four-game skid with an 8-3 loss to Arkansas on

Saturday.

But a four-game slide is nothing to a team that has suffered like Corpus Christi. And after beating

Arkansas, 10-2, on Sunday, the Hooks had a chance to win another series Monday night.

"It's kind of a credit to the whole club for not assuming this half was over," Clements said. "We have an

opportunity to still make the playoffs, and nobody would have believed it."

The Hooks were 36-33 when they lost to San Antonio, 3-0, on June 22 to end the first half 2 1/5 games

behind South champion Frisco.

Then 16 straight losses ensued. Two more were by shutout, seven were by one run -- with one of those

coming in 11 innings -- and the skid included a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Tulsa.

It wasn't as if the Hooks were without talent, though.

For starters, first baseman Koby Clemens battled Northwest Arkansas' Mike Moustakas throughout the

first half for the league lead in home runs and entered Monday tied with the Naturals' Clint Robinson at

24. Youthful pitcher Jordan Lyles may have gone 7-9, but he posted a 3.12 ERA before his promotion to

Triple-A.

For full article, go to:

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100823&content_id=13821378&vkey=new

s_l109&fext=.jsp&sid=l109

Naturals' rotation highlights Royals' prospect depth

Three of organization's top young pitchers play for Northwest Arkansas.

Kary Booher • News-Leader • August 24, 2010

Springdale, Ark. --Trade publication Baseball America is considering a No. 1 ranking for the Kansas City

Royals' farm system, in part because of a ridiculously deep pool of legitimate prospects.

The Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals have carried many of them, mostly in a power-heavy batting

order.

But as the Naturals reach Hammons Field today for the opener of a four-game series against the

Springfield Cardinals, their rotation is suddenly a who's-who list featuring three quality left-handers.

One of the three, John Lamb, says the trio -- which also includes Mike Montgomery and Danny Duffy --

hasn't accomplished anything yet -- at least, not in the Texas League.

The Naturals punched their playoff ticket by winning the North Division's first half, but only

Montgomery was a part of it -- and a small part at that.

"We're not going to get that acknowledgement (of contributing) because we don't deserve it. We haven't

been here the whole time," Lamb said. "But we're going to try to help them win the championship. We

may not have gotten them there, but we're going to try to finish the job."

Such comments usually come from seasoned veterans and not a pitcher who only turned 20 last month.

But Lamb has a point.

A forearm strain sidelined Montgomery for almost two months; Duffy took a curious but brief sabbatical

to rediscover his love for the game; and Lamb has yet to show the consistent fastball command that

expedited his meteoric rise through two Class A levels.

Those issues appear only minor now, especially after Montgomery's dominating, seven scoreless innings

Friday.

In the broader picture, the trio represents the Royals' considerable pitching depth. The cupboard is still

healthy, despite the late-July demotion of 2009 first-round pick Aaron Crow from the Naturals to the high

Class A Carolina League.

That came at the time Montgomery, Lamb and Duffy joined the rotation.

For full article, go to:

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20100824/SPORTS02/8240324/Naturals-rotation-highlights-Royals-

prospect-depth

View from the dugout: Former Mission has milestone day

Richard Oliver, Express News

Web Posted: 08/29/2010 12:00 CDT

Since being promoted from the Missions to Triple-A Portland in late June, Cedric Hunter hit .294 in his

first 54 games with the Beavers. But in that span, he had launched only one home run.

That changed in a big way Thursday night.

The Padres outfield prospect, a third-round draft pick in 2006, slammed two three-run homers as part of a

five-hit, eight-RBI showing in a 17-12 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers.

“You always want to have high standards,” Hunter told MLB.com after the performance. “You want to

picture yourself having a good day. But this was something else. It wasn't even the best (batting practice)

of my life. Sometimes something just clicks during the game, and you get locked in.”

Hunter, who came in with 10 hits in his previous 14 games, had an RBI double in the first inning to go

with the home runs in the second and ninth. He also had an RBI single in the fourth inning.

Road runner: UTSA headliner Casey Selsor, a former Reagan standout, just finished a summer stint with

the Valley Baseball League in Virginia.

Playing for Covington, Selsor pitched and played first base and the outfield in posting a .276 average,

with nine home runs and 36 RBIs in 105 at-bats. He also was 10 of 13 in steal attempts.

Lumbering: Former Texas State pitcher Josh Walter, 25, has scuffled this year in pitching for the Inland

Empire 66ers of the Class A Advanced California League. Walter, 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, is 1-8 with a

6.56 ERA.

The 2008 L.A. Dodgers free-agent signee has surrendered 11 home runs and 57 walks in 85 innings

pitched, including six homers and 38 walks over his past 502/3 innings.

Road bump: After a superb stretch that saw him emerge as one of the Cincinnati Reds' standout relievers,

left-hander Logan Ondrusek of Hallettsville weathered a tough stretch against the Giants this past week.

The right-hander, 25, surrendered seven runs over two innings on successive nights, lifting his ERA to

8.18 over his past 10 appearances.

Overall, Ondrusek is 3-0 with a 4.60 ERA, including 30 strikeouts in 43 innings thrown.

For full article, go to:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/View_from_the_dugout_Former_Mission_has_milestone_day.html

Steve Buechele managing well in minors

Posted Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010

By -- Drew Davison, Star Telegram

ARLINGTON -- In his first year managing at the Double A level, former Texas Rangers infielder Steve

Buechele has led the Frisco RoughRiders to the playoffs, winning the first-half championship.

Last year with Class A Bakersfield, in his managerial debut, Buechele led the Blaze to a 75-65 record and

a berth in the California League playoffs.

And, without even finishing his second year of managing professional baseball, Buechele is already being

mentioned as a potential big-league manager. Baseball America recently named Buechele the top

managerial prospect in the Texas League.

"I think I've found my niche," Buechele said. "I'm really enjoying managing right now and have had a

great time. Coming to Double A ball has been a pretty smooth adjustment. I had a lot of the same kids in

Bakersfield last year.

"But the ultimate goal in the minors is the development of the players. We've got to develop the players to

make the next jump. Still, at the same time, you want to instill a winning attitude throughout the system."

For full article, go to:

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/29/2432065/steve-buechele-managing-well-in.html

Player of the Week, August 23-29

IF-OF Andrew Brown, Springfield Cardinals

.438 AVG (7-for-16), 8 runs, 6 RBI, 4 XBHs, 4 HRs, 19 TBs, 6 BBs, 2 HBPs, .625 OBP, 1.188 SLG, 1.813 OPS

During a crucial week in the North Division pennant race, Andrew Brown, the Springfield Cardinals’

versatile right-handed slugger helped his club win four times in the six games he played in. During the

past week, he hit .438, slugged four home runs, and was on base 15 times in 24 trips to the plate. For

his efforts, Brown has been selected Player of the Week.

Brown, who has split his time between first base, third base, and rightfield in 2010, has been on fire in

July and August, during which he has hit .319, while mashing 12 of the 21 home runs he has hit this

season.

This past week, Brown led all Texas League hitters with a .625 on-base percentage, a 1.188 slugging

percentage, and a fabulous 1.813 OPS.

His best outings last week came in the final two games, 10-5 and 3-1 wins over Arkansas on Saturday

and Sunday. In the 10-5 blowout, Brown was 3-for-5 and stroked a pair of homers. The next day, he

was a perfect 2-for-2, with two walks, another home run, and two of the Cards’ three RBI’s.

This is Brown’s fourth professional season. The 25-year-old Dallas native was taken in the 18th round of

the 2007 draft by St. Louis after his junior year at the University of Nebraska.

Pitcher of the Week, August 23-29

LHP John Lamb, Northwest Arkansas Naturals

0.00 ERA, 1-0 (W-L), 1 GS, 6.1 innings pitched, 0 hits, 0 runs, 5 strikeouts, 3 walks, 0.47 WHIP

In just his fifth start in Double-A, 20-year-old Northwest Arkansas left-hander John Lamb was

spectacular, tossing 6 1/3 innings of no-hit baseball in a 6-1 Naturals’ win at Springfield, easily earning

Pitcher of the Week honors.

The start may be the turning point for Lamb, who blew through two Class-A leagues in 2010 before

being promoted to the Naturals in late July. After going a combined 8-6 with a 1.50 ERA, Lamb had

struggled in his four previous Texas League starts, giving up 19 hits and nine walks in just 17 innings.

The no-hit performance was his best outing of the season for Lamb, who was making his 26th start of the

season since beginning the season at Burlington of the Low-A Midwest League.

Lamb, who is rising quickly through the Kansas City system, was taken in the fifth round of the 2009

draft from Laguna Hills, CA High School.

Walking three and striking out five in his outing, Lamb very nearly set up a record performance for the

Naturals as Springfield did not get their first hit in the game until two were out in the bottom of the

ninth inning. Had the Naturals’ staff completed the no-no, it would have been the first in franchise

history.

North Division Notes

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Arkansas Travelers

Los Angeles Angels Affiliate

This Week: 2-5; Overall Record: 53-79

Second Half Record: 27-35

4th

Place North Division

Monday, August 23: W, 5-3 @ Corpus

In addition to matching the Hooks with eight hits, the Travelers benefited from four Corpus errors en route to a 5-3

win at Whataburger Field. The Travs were led in the by a strong performance by starter Tim Kiely. Earning the

win, Kiely (6-8) gave up just two unearned runs on eight hits in seven innings, while striking out three. Offensively,

the Travs were led by first baseman Efren Navarro, who went 2-for-4, with a double, an RBI, and a run scored, and

rightfielder Jeremy Moore, who drove in a run, scored twice, and stole a base. Catcher Roberto Lopez and

centerfielder Rian Kiniry, who doubled, drove in the other runs for Arkansas. Closer Ismael Carmona picked up his

11th

save of the season, despite allowing no hits and a run in the ninth.

Tuesday, August 24: L, 8-1 vs. Tulsa

Arkansas gave up seven runs over the last five innings, handing Tulsa an 8-1 win. Arkansas’ pitching staff gave up

at least one run in each of the last five innings, including a pair of two-run innings in the fifth and sixth. Starter

Michael Anton (5-10) was saddled with the loss, after giving up five runs on eight hits over six innings. However,

on a positive note, he did strike out a season-high nine batters. Offensively, the Travs collected just five hits in the

game. Rightfielder Charlton Jimerson provided Arkansas with their lone run in the fourth on an RBI triple.

Designated hitter Alexi Amarista singled and scored the only Travs’ run, while leftfielder Ryan Mount added a

double.

Wednesday, August 25: W, 5-4 vs. Tulsa

Knotted up at 3-3 in the eighth, Travs designated hitter Roberto Lopez stroked a two-run single to left, driving in

the deciding runs in a 5-4 win over the Drillers. Tulsa was able to score a single run in the ninth, but closer Ismael

Carmona prevented any further damage, earning his 12th

save of the season. Reliever Jeremy Haynes (3-0)

remains undefeated with Arkansas this season, after tossing three shut-out innings, allowing just two hits, while

striking out four. First baseman Efren Navarro, who continued his recent dominance on Texas League pitching,

hitting .458 in the past six games, reached base in all four of his plate appearances, going a perfect 3-for-3, with a

double, a two-run home run, a walk, and two runs scored. Second baseman Abel Nieves added a solo home run in

the second inning for the Travs. Struggling with five walks, tarter Ryan Brasier gave up three runs, two earned, on

five hits over the first five innings, and allowed a home run for the eighth straight game.

Thursday, August 26: L, 7-5 vs. Tulsa

Arkansas could not overcome a 5-0 deficit, losing to Tulsa 7-5. Starter Trevor Reckling (2-5) was roughed up for

seven runs, three earned, on 10 hits in five innings of work. Offensively, the Travelers were led by leftfielder

Roberto Lopez, who went 2-for-3, with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored, while designated hitter Abel Nieves,

catcher Beau Brooks, and first baseman Efren Navarro all provided an RBI for Arkansas. Pitcher Nick Pugliese made

his Double-A debut memorable by tossing three shut-out innings in relief.

Friday, August 27: L, 6-2 vs. Tulsa

The Travs loss to Tulsa 6-2 even though they matched the Drillers in hits with seven. Designated hitter Roberto

Lopez laced an RBI single in the first inning to give the Travelers the lead, then blasted a solo home run in the

fourth inning to tie the game at two apiece. Arkansas was held scoreless the rest of the way though, while giving

up four unanswered runs. Starter Tyler Chatwood (4-6) was saddled with the loss, giving up five runs, four earned,

on six hits in five innings, while both walking and striking out three. Pitcher Jeremy Berg held Tulsa in check with

two perfect innings of relief. Shortstop Andrew Romine added a double and a run scored for the Travs.

Saturday, August 28: L, 10-5 @ Springfield

Arkansas jumped out to an early 5-1 lead behind centerfielder Jeremy Moore’s first-inning grand slam, then gave

up nine total runs to Springfield in the sixth and seventh innings, suffering a 10-5 loss. Starter Tim Keily (6-9) was

unable to maintain the early advantage. He gave up six runs on 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings, with five of the runs

coming in the sixth. Rightfielder Charlton Jimerson provided Arkansas’ other RBI with an inside-the-park home run

in the fifth inning. Designated hitter Efren Navarro and first baseman Abel Nieves each contributed a pair of hits

for the Travs.

Sunday, August 29: L, 3-1 @ Springfield

In a 3-1 loss, the Travs gave up a pair of home runs in the first inning, then trailed the rest of the way. The

Travelers scored their only run in the ninth inning courtesy of a Cardinal throwing error that allowed leftfielder

Jeremy Moore to score. Moore led Arkansas’ limited offense, finishing the game 3-for-4. Starter Michael Anton

(5-11) pitched well despite a rough start. He gave up all three runs in the first inning, then shut-out the Cards for

nearly five innings. In 5 2/3 innings, he gave up a total of six hits, while walking five and striking out six. He also

struck out six Springfield batters.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Kansas City Royals Affiliate

This Week: 5-2; Overall Record: 80-52

Second Half Record: 38-24

1st

Place North Division

Monday, August 23: W, 8-2 vs. Midland

Starter Danny Duffy led the Naturals to an 8-2 victory over the RockHounds. In six innings, Duffy (4-1) gave up just

one earned run, two total, on five hits, while striking out five for the win. Northwest Arkansas out-hit Midland 14-

7 on offense, thanks to the hot bats of shortstop Chris McConnell, who went 3-for-4, with a double and a three-run

bomb, and first baseman Eric Hosmer, who added a two-run home run in the eighth. Leftfielder Paulo Orlando,

third baseman Josh Fields, and catcher Manny Pina each added a pair of hits and an RBI in the game. Eight

different Naturals recorded a hit in the game, while seven different batters scored at least one run. The win was

their 76th

of the season, which eclipsed their previous record of 75 set in their inaugural season in 2005.

Tuesday, August 24: W, 5-2 @ Springfield

Northwest Arkansas scored a pair of runs in both the fourth and fifth innings, en route to a 5-2 victory over

Springfield. Centerfielder Derrick Robinson started off the Naturals’ attack in the fourth with a two-run double. In

the fifth, an RBI single by catcher Manny Pina and a sacrifice fly by leftfielder Tim Smith brought home two more

runs. Pina and Smith were just two of the five Northwest Arkansas players that had two hits in the game.

Designated hitter Clint Robinson, who finished 2-for-4, with two runs, capped the scoring with a solo home run in

the seventh inning, his 25th

of the season. Reliever Henry Barrera (3-1) earned the win after tossing 2 1/3 scoreless

innings, allowing just one hit. Closer Patrick Keating picked up his ninth save of the season with two no-hit, shut-

out innings in relief, while striking out five. The Northwest Arkansas pitching staff combined to allow just two hits

over the last seven innings.

Wednesday, August 25: L, 8-2 @ Springfield

Springfield’s Brian Broderick tossed a four-hit complete game, beating Northwest Arkansas 8-2. Northwest

Arkansas got RBI singles from shortstop Anthony Seratelli and third baseman Josh Fields, who started in a major

league rehab assignment. First baseman Eric Hosmer and leftfielder Paulo Orlando added the other base hits for

the Naturals. Starter Mike Montgomery (5-3) was saddled with the loss, after giving up eight runs, just four

earned, on six hits over 4 2/3 innings. He did, however, strike out six Cardinal batters. Reliever Barry Bowden,

who struck out four and walked one, tossed 3 1/3 innings of no-hit, shut-out baseball to close out the Naturals.

Thursday, August 26: W, 6-1 @ Springfield

Northwest Arkansas had a no-hitter going through 8 2/3 innings before Springfield homered to break up the no-hit

bid. Starter John Lamb tossed 6 1/3 no-hit, shut-out innings, before reliever Rowdy Hardy took over, and spoiled

the no-hitter with a three hit, one run ninth. First baseman Clint Robinson dominated the Springfield pitching

staff, finishing 3-for-4, with a triple, two home runs, five RBI’s, and three runs scored. With his 26th

and 27th

deep

balls, Robinson set a new franchise record for home runs in a single season. Rightfielder Nick Van Stratten added

the other Northwest Arkansas RBI, while designated hitter Josh Fields went 2-for-4, with two runs scored. Clint

Robinson’s big night kept him in contention for the league’s Triple Crown. He currently ranks third in batting

average (.325) behind Springfield’s Matt Carpenter and Midland’s Corey Brown, first in home runs (27), and first in

RBI’s (88).

Friday, August 27: W, 5-0 @ Springfield

The Naturals crushed the Cardinals 5-0 behind strong pitching and clutch hitting. Starter Everett Teaford (13-3) led

the Northwest Arkansas to a shut-out, tossing five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, while striking out five.

Reliever Ben Swaggerty came in to pitch two more scoreless innings, before reliever Henry Barrera finished the

shut-out with two more perfect innings, in which he struck out five. On offense, rightfielder Paulo Orlando got

things going with an RBI double in the second inning, followed by leftfielder Tim Smith's RBI single. First baseman

Eric Hosmer, who finished 2-for-4 and scored twice, blasted a solo home run in the eighth to cap the scoring for

the Naturals. Third baseman Josh Fields, who is hitting .444 in eight games with Northwest Arkansas after coming

up from the Arizona League, finished the day 3-for-4, with a pair of doubles, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen

base. Fields, who was acquired by the Royals along with Chris Getz from the White Sox for everyday infielder Mark

Teahan, is seeing his first real action while recovering from hip surgery in April.

Saturday, August 28: L, 8-4 @ Tulsa

After taking a 1-0 lead, Northwest Arkansas was bowled over by Tulsa, losing 8-4. Picking up the loss for the

Naturals, starter Danny Duffy (4-2) was roughed-up for five runs on seven hits in just 4 2/3 innings on the mound.

Offensively, Northwest Arkansas rallied for three runs late in the game. The late outburst was led by second

baseman Johnny Giavotella, who finished the day 3-for-4, with two doubles and two RBI’s. Four of the eight

Naturals’ hits in the game were doubles, including two-baggers from Chris McConnell, who went 2-for-4, and

designated hitter Clint Robinson. The Naturals struck out last the six Driller batters of the game.

Sunday, August 29: W, 3-1 @ Tulsa

The Naturals scored all three runs in the sixth inning, upending the Drillers 3-1. Northwest Arkansas batters led off

the sixth inning with five straight hits, scoring on an RBI single by designated hitter Clint Robinson and a two-run

single by third baseman Josh Fields. Also contributing in the sixth were first baseman Eric Hosmer, who finished

the game 2-for-4, with a run, and centerfielder Derrick Robinson, who started the sixth with his single, stole base a

base, and scored a run. Starter Blake Johnson (4-3) earned the win, after giving up just one run on four hits in

seven innings of work, while striking out six. Closer Patrick Keating tossed two scoreless innings in relief, earning

his 10th

save of the year.

Springfield Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals Affiliate

This Week: 4-3; Overall Record: 73-59

Second Half Record: 35-27

2nd

Place North Division

Monday, August 23: W, 10-6 @ San Antonio

Springfield beat San Antonio 10-6, using a pair of big innings to complete the win. After their first two batters in

the first inning struck out, Springfield scored six times, using just four hits and a number of San Antonio miscues to

accomplish the feat. The big hit in the weird first inning was Nick Derba’s two-run home run that capped the

scoring. First baseman Xavier Scruggs exploded for four RBI’s, going 3-for-5 with a double, while third baseman

Matt Carpenter contributed with a 2-for-4 outing, a double, an RBI, and two runs scored. Leftfielder Aaron Luna,

who walked three times, and rightfielder Andrew Brown, who was hit twice, both scored a pair of runs for

Springfield. Trey Hearne (4-3) tossed two scoreless innings in relief, earning the win for the Cards. The Springfield

and San Antonio pitching staffs combined to strike out 24 batters, 11 by the Cardinals.

Tuesday, August 24: L, 5-2 vs. NW Arkansas

In a 5-2 loss to the Naturals, the Cardinals were out-hit 14-6 and recorded just two hits after the second inning.

Springfield starter David Kopp (11-4), who was roughed-up for 11 of the 14 Northwest Arkansas hits, gave up four

runs over 4 1/3 innings. The Cardinals’ runs came courtesy of an RBI single by second baseman Jose Garcia in the

second inning and a bases-loaded walk by designated hitter Chris Swauger in the fifth inning. Third baseman Matt

Carpenter provided two of Springfield’s six hits and scored a run. Pitchers Ramon Delgado and Blake King had

noteworthy outings for the Cards, each tossing a perfect inning in relief.

Wednesday, August 25: W, 8-2 vs. NW Arkansas

Springfield starter Brian Broderick tossed his second complete game of the season, leading the Cardinals to an 8-2

win over the Naturals. Broderick (9-2), who has won his last six starts, gave up just two runs, one earned, on four

hits in his nine innings of work, while striking out five and walking none. Broderick received offensive support from

first baseman Xavier Scruggs and leftfielder Aaron Luna, who each hit a two-out, while Scruggs’ homer came in the

Cards’ four-run fourth, Luna’s was in the Springfield four-run fifth inning. The home run was the sixth for Scruggs

since joining Springfield on July 27th

. Third baseman Matt Carpenter added a 2-for-4 outing, with a triple, an RBI,

and two runs scored, while designated hitter Andrew Brown drove in a run and scored twice. In the month of

August, Broderick is 5-0, with a 2.23 ERA and a strike-out to walk ratio of 21 to 3. Springfield won despite

committing three errors in the contest.

Thursday, August 26: L, 6-1 vs. NW Arkansas

The Cardinals scored just one run on three hits in a 6-1 loss to the Naturals, going hitless until two were out in the

ninth inning. Designated hitter Andrew Brown broke up the two-pitcher no-hitter in the bottom of the ninth with

a solo home run. Leftfielder Aaron Luna and first baseman Xavier Scruggs followed Brown’s homer with singles,

the Cards other hits in the game. Starter Ryan Kulik (7-3) suffered the loss for the Cards, after giving up five runs

on eight hits in just four innings on the mound.

Friday, August 27: L, 5-0 vs. NW Arkansas

Springfield recorded just three hits in a 5-0 loss to Northwest Arkansas. Collecting the Cards’ three hits were third

baseman Matt Carpenter, who tripled, and shortstop Pete Kozma and designated hitter Jermaine Curtis both

singled. Starter Scott McGregor (5-5) was unable to stifle the Naturals' offense, giving up four runs, three earned,

on seven hits in six innings. Springfield lost three of the four games in the series with Northwest Arkansas.

Saturday, August 28: W, 10-5 vs. Arkansas

Trailing the Travelers 5-1 going into the sixth, the Cardinals exploded for nine runs over the next two innings,

taking a 10-5 victory from Arkansas. Springfield crushed 16 hits in the game, including six extra-base hits. Second

baseman Jose Garcia led the assault with a three-run home run and four RBI’s in the game, while first baseman

Andrew Brown finished 3-for-5, with a pair of solo home runs. Shortstop Pete Kozma also drove in a pair with a

double. Catcher Charlie Cutler rounded out the scoring, going 3-for-4 in the game, with an RBI and a run. Ramon

Delgado (1-0) pitched well in relief, giving up just one run on two hits in two innings of work, allowing the Cardinals

to get back in the game. Reliever Jason Buursma followed with two no-hit, shut-out innings, before Thomas Eager

closed out the Travs with a perfect ninth.

Sunday, August 29: W, 3-1 vs. Arkansas

Rightfielder Andrew Brown and leftfielder Aaron Luna hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning, driving the

Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Travelers. Brown, who finished the game a perfect 2-for-2 from the plate, with

two walks and a stolen base, blasted a two-run bomb. Luna then followed with a solo shot. Also contributing in

the offense was designated hitter Jermaine Curtis, who finished 2-for-4, with a double. Starter David Kopp (12-4)

held Arkansas in check, giving up seven hits over six scoreless innings, while striking out four. Reliever Adam

Reifer, who allowed a run in the ninth, picked up his 14th

save of the year.

Tulsa Drillers

Colorado Rockies Affiliate

This Week: 4-3; Overall Record: 64-67

Second Half Record: 35-27

2nd

Place North Division

Monday, August 23: L, 2-1 vs. Frisco

Colorado Rockies’ starter Aaron Cook made his first rehab appearance since going on the DL August 3rd

, and was

handed a 2-1 loss by Frisco. In a fierce pitching duel, Cook (0-1) came out on the losing end, giving up on run on

three hits over five innings, while striking out four. Reliever Ching Lung Lo gave up the deciding run, allowing a

RoughRiders’ solo home run in the seventh, their second homer of the game. Relievers Scott Jorgenson and Chris

Malone followed, with each tossing a perfect inning. Tulsa’s offense was quiet until the eighth inning, when

shortstop Radames Nazario homered, producing the Drillers’ only run of the game. Tulsa dropped the final game

of the series, despite out-hitting Frisco 9-4. Centerfielder Charlie Blackmon, rightfielder Bronson Sardinha, and

designated hitter Scott Beerer each finished the game 2-for-4.

Tuesday, August 24: W, 8-1 @ Arkansas

Tulsa overpowered Arkansas 8-1, scoring seven runs over the last five innings, and putting up at least one run from

the fifth through the ninth. The Drillers, who out-hit the Travelers 13-5, scored in the first inning when leftfielder

Anthony Jackson came home on a balk. Reaching base in four of his five plate appearances, Jackson went on to

lead Tulsa’s late-game tear, finishing the day 3-for-4, with a double, a triple, an RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and

his 31st

stolen base of the year. Second baseman Jason Van Kooten added a 2-for-3 outing, with his 28th

double of

the season, an RBI, and two runs scored, while rightfielder Scott Beerer and shortstop Radames Nazario each

finished the game 2-for-4, with an RBI. Centerfielder Michael Mitchell added the other Tulsa RBI and also stole a

base. Starter Brandon Durden (5-10) had what may have been his best performance this season, giving up just one

run on five hits over eight innings, while striking out three and walking just one. Reliever Rex Brothers struck out

the side in a perfect ninth to end the game.

Wednesday, August 25: L, 5-4 @ Arkansas

After giving up the lead in the eighth when Arkansas rallied to take a 5-3 lead, Tulsa’s ninth inning rally fell short as

they dropped a 5-4 decision to the Travs. Reliever Chris Malone (3-4), who suffered the loss, gave up the deciding

runs in the eighth inning, just one of which was earned, on three hits. Designated hitter Scott Beerer blasted a solo

home run in the second inning for Tulsa, while leftfielder Anthony Jackson contributed with a double, two runs

scored, and a stolen base. Also contributing was third baseman Matt Repec, who finished the game 2-for-4, with a

double.

Thursday, August 26: W, 7-5 @ Arkansas

Tulsa scored five times in the second inning and overcame three errors on the way to a 7-5 win over Arkansas.

Catcher Jordan Pacheco led the Tulsa attack, going 4-for-5, with a two-run double in the second, while designated

hitter Charlie Blackmon added two more RBI’s in the second with a double of his own. Centerfielder Michael

Mitchell, who tripled, and third baseman Warren Schaeffer, who scored twice, both drove in a run for Tulsa.

Starter Keith Weiser (9-8), who went 5 1/3 innings, was awarded the win, despite giving up all five Arkansas runs,

three earned, on six hits. Closer Stu Pomeranz tossed a perfect ninth for his 16th

save of the season. Tulsa’s

bullpen combined to give up just one hit, while striking out seven over the final 3 2/3 innings.

Friday, August 27: W, 6-2 @ Arkansas

The Drillers powered past the Travelers, despite equaling Arkansas in hits with seven. Catcher Jordan Pacheco led

the offense, going 2-for-3, with a home run, while centerfielder Charlie Blackmon also went 2-for-3, with a double,

an RBI, and two runs scored. Blackmon pushed his hitting streak to 12 straight games, the longest for a Driller this

season. Adding RBI's to the fray were rightfielder Bronson Sardinha and designated hitter Scott Beerer. Starter

Greg Reynolds (7-4) earned the win after allowing just two runs on six hits, while fanning seven in his six innings of

work. Reliever Bruce Billings helped keep the Travelers from rallying with two scoreless innings, while Chris

Malone closed out Arkansas with a shut-out ninth inning. Tulsa’s pitching staff combined for 14 strike-outs in the

game.

Saturday, August 28: W, 8-4 vs. NW Arkansas

In an 8-4 win, Tulsa scored a pair of runs in three separate innings, including a two-run seventh that helped the

Drillers pull away from a rallying Northwest Arkansas team. With two runs in the second, fifth, and seventh

innings, Tulsa had control of the contest throughout. The offense was led by catcher Jordan Pacheco, who finished

the game 2-for-4, with four RBI’s, and first baseman Matt Repec, who also went 2-for-4, with a double and three

RBI’s. Shortstop Radames Nazerio contributed a 2-for-4 outing, with an RBI and a run scored, while designated

hitter Jason Van Kooten, second baseman Anthony Jackson, and third baseman Warren Schaeffer all scored two

runs for the Drillers. Rockies’ starter Aaron Cook (1-1) pitched well in his second rehab start for Tulsa, giving up

just two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, while fanning six. Relievers Scott Jorgenson, who pitched in the

eighth, and Stu Pomeranz, who tossed the ninth, each struck-out the side. Charlie Blackmon’s 12-game hitting

streak was spoiled with an 0-3 night by the centerfielder.

Sunday, August 29: L, 3-1 vs. NW Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas overcame a 1-0 Tulsa lead when they opened the sixth inning with five consecutive hits, which

lead to all the runs they needed to beat the Drillers. Starter Brandon Durden (5-11), who had been effective until

the then, gave up five of his seven hits and all three runs in the sixth inning. The Drillers were unable to mount a

comeback, falling to three games back of first place and to a second-place tie with Springfield. Offensively,

designated hitter Scott Beerer, who went 2-for-3, drove in Tulsa’s lone run with an RBI single in the fifth inning,

plating second baseman Jason Van Kooten, who had doubled to lead off the inning.

South Division Notes

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Corpus Christi Hooks Houston Astros Affiliate

This Week: 2-5; Overall Record 60-72

Second Half Record: 24-38

4th

Place South Division

Monday, August 23: L, 5-3 vs. Arkansas

The Travelers took the final game of the three-game series 5-3. They were aided in the win by four Corpus errors.

The hosts lost, despite taking a 2-1 lead after two innings. Leftfielder David Cook and second baseman Albert

Cartwright both stroked RBI singles in the second inning to give Corpus their brief lead. Starter Henry Villar (4-7)

gave up the tying and go-ahead runs in the fourth inning, three total, suffering the loss for the Hooks. Reliever

Jose Valdez tossed two perfect innings to close out the Travs. The Hooks finished the home stand 1-5.

Tuesday, August 24: L, 5-1 @ Midland

Corpus out-hit Midland 10-8, yet still suffered a 5-1 defeat to the RockHounds. With a 1-0 lead, Corpus starter

Dallas Keuchel (2-4) gave up the crucial hit in the second, a three-run double, that gave Midland a lead they would

not relinquish. Keuchel finished having allowed all five Midland runs, four earned, on eight hits over six innings.

Corpus had five different batters record a 2-for-4 game, including designated hitter Jon Gaston, who drove in the

Hooks’ only run with a single in the first, and catcher Lou Santangelo, who had a double. Pitchers Matt Nevarez

and Evan Englebrook each tossed a no-hit, shut-out inning of relief to end the game.

Wednesday, August 25: L, 10-2 @ Midland

Midland scored nine runs in the fourth inning, going on to pound the Hooks 10-3. Starter Bubbie Buzachero (1-1)

suffered the brunt of the assault, giving up six runs on five hits and three walks in just three innings. The Hooks’

offense was stagnant until the sixth, when catcher Federico Hernandez hit a solo home run. Designated hitter

David Cook followed with a solo home run of his own in the seventh, before Hernandez stroked an RBI double in

the ninth, driving in his second run of the game.

Thursday, August 26: W, 4-3 @ Midland

The Hooks topped the RockHounds 4-3 after scoring two runs in the top of the ninth inning. In the ninth,

designated hitter David Cook, who finished 2-for-5, drove in the winning runs with a two-run double to center.

Leftfielder Freddy Parejo contributed earlier with an RBI single in the first, while catcher Federico Hernandez

stroked an RBI double in the second. Reliever Jailen Peguero (3-3) earned the win, giving up just one hit in 1 1/3

shut-out innings. Closer Jared Wells picked up his third save, despite giving up a run in the ninth.

Friday, August 27: W, 8-3 @ Midland

The Hooks and RockHounds remained scoreless until the fifth inning, then Corpus started their eight-run assault,

including five tallies in the sixth inning. Third baseman Michael Affronti led the offense, finishing the day a perfect

4-for-4 from the plate, with four RBI's, three coming in on his bases-loaded triple in the sixth. Shortstop Wladimir

Sutil also had a perfect day, going 2-for-2, with a pair of RBI's, two sacrifices, and a stolen base, while first baseman

Jimmy Van Ostrand added a 2-for-4 performance, with a double and an RBI. Starter Erick Abreu (3-5) earned the

win, giving up just two runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings. Abreu struggled somewhat with four walks, but struck

out a season-high nine Midland batters. Eight of the nine Corpus batters hit safely in the game.

Saturday, August 28: L, 3-2 @ San Antonio

In a 3-2 loss to the Missions, the Hooks gave up three solo home runs. Each time the Hooks managed a run, the

Missions responded with a solo home run. Corpus scored in the top of the first on a wild pitch that plated second

baseman Albert Cartwright. After San Antonio answered in the bottom half of the inning, Corpus took yet another

one-run lead in the fifth on an RBI double by catcher Lou Santangelo. Unfortunately for the Hooks, the Missions

hit two more homers and took the one-run decision. Reliever Evan Englebrook (0-2) was saddled with the loss for

Corpus, after giving up the winning home run in the seventh. Shortstop Wladimir Sutil added a 2-for-3 day, with a

run scored in a game that took just 2:11 to play.

Sunday, August 29: L, 5-3 @ San Antonio

In a heartbreaking 5-3 loss, Corpus took an early 2-0 lead, but could not hold off a surging San Antonio offense.

Starter Dallas Keuchel (2-5) suffered the loss for the Hooks, giving up four runs on eight hits in six innings, while

walking and striking out three each. On offense, Astro’s second baseman Jeff Keppinger made his first rehab start

for Corpus, and reached base all three plate appearances, with an RBI single in the third, a walk, and via catcher’s

interference. In the fourth inning, pitcher Dallas Keuchel helped his own cause with an RBI double in the fourth

inning, while catcher Lou Santangelo capped Corpus’ scoring when he drove in a run in the eighth on a ground-out.

Shortstop Wladimir Sutil added a 2-for-5 day, with a run scored and a stolen base.

Frisco RoughRiders Texas Rangers Affiliate

This Week: 5-2; Overall Record 68-63

Second Half Record: 30-32

2nd

Place South Division

Monday, August 23: W, 2-1 @ Tulsa

Even though they were out-hit 9-4, Frisco used clutch hitting and effective pitching to overcome Tulsa 2-1.

Rightfielder Joey Butler belted a solo home run in the second inning to give the ‘Riders an early advantage. First

baseman Johnny Whittleman, who finished 2-for-3, would later add the deciding run on a solo shot in the seventh

inning. Only one other Frisco batter had a hit in the game, leftfielder Jonathon Greene, who stroked a single.

Starter Clayton Hamilton (1-0) picked up his first win for Frisco this season, after tossing seven scoreless innings,

giving up seven hits, while fanning four. Signed as a free agent from a semi-pro league in Pittsburgh, Hamilton

made his way back to the Rangers organization after they had released him earlier this spring. Reliever Tim

Murphy gave up Tulsa’s only run on a solo home run in the eighth, before closer Mark Hamburger tossed a no-hit,

shut-out ninth for his third save of the season.

Tuesday, August 24: W, 7-6 (13) vs. San Antonio

With two outs in the bottom of the 13th

inning, rightfielder Joey Butler finished off the Missions with an RBI single

to second, plating second baseman Renny Osuna for the winning run. Butler, who finished 2-for-6 and extended

his hitting streak to 13 games, closed out a marathon game that lasted just over four hours. The clutch hit capped

a Frisco comeback that was sparked by designated hitter Emerson Frostad’s grand slam in the seventh inning that

gave the ‘Riders a 6-5 lead. After San Antonio tied the game with a run in the eighth, both teams settled in for the

long haul, with Frisco reliever Ben Snyder tossing shut-out ball from the ninth through the 12th, allowing just one

hit, while striking out five. Reliever Adalberto Flores (3-4), who tossed a perfect 13th

inning, was the winner for

Frisco. Seven of the RoughRiders’ nine starters had two hits in the game, with the other two players finishing

hitless. Leftfielder Marcus Lemon, who finished 2-for-5, contributed an RBI and two runs scored, while second

baseman Renny Osuna, who scored the winning run, stole two bases.

Wednesday, August 25: W, 4-3 (11) vs. San Antonio

In a 4-3 win in 11 innings, the RoughRiders needed extra time to defeat the Missions for the second night in a row.

With two outs in the bottom of the 11th

, third baseman Andy Jenkins laced an RBI single, scoring centerfielder

Engel Beltre for the walk-off game-winner. Frisco had battled back from a 3-0 deficit, tying the game in the eighth

with RBI’s from second baseman Renny Osuna, who finished 2-for-5, and Beltre, who finished 3-for-4, with a

double. Leftfielder Jonathon Greene, who finished 2-for-4, with two runs scored, had homered in the fifth inning

for the ‘Riders’ first run of the game. Reliever Brennan Garr (8-5) earned the win after tossing a shut-out 11th

.

Frisco had strong bullpen performances from relievers Chris Mobley, who tossed two scoreless innings, and Tyler

Tufts, who tossed two perfect innings.

Thursday, August 26: L, 7-6 (14) vs. San Antonio

Frisco lost to San Antonio 7-6 in 14 innings. It was the seventh extra-inning contest played between the two clubs

this season, and the third in a row. Frisco had won in 13 and 11 innings in the previous two games. Reliever Chris

Mobley (1-2) suffered the loss, after he gave up the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 14th

to San Antonio’s

Luis Martinez. Offensively, the RoughRiders had climbed out of a 4-0 hole, behind third baseman Andy Jenkins,

who went 2-for-5, with a double, a home run, and two RBI’s, and first baseman Emerson Frostad, who finished 3-

for-6, with a double and an RBI. Rightfielder Jonathon Greene, designated hitter Joey Butler, and shortstop Guilder

Rodriguez all contributed an RBI for Frisco. Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz went 1-for-5, with a run scored in

his major league rehab assignment. With the loss, Frisco is now 5-2 in extra inning meetings with San Antonio this

season.

Friday, August 27: W, 4-2 vs. San Antonio

The RoughRiders took a lead in the fifth inning and never looked back, en route to a 4-2 win over the Missions.

With the help of a couple of major leaguers on rehab assignments, Frisco out-hit San Antonio 11-9. Rangers'

second baseman Christian Guzman finished the day 2-for-3, with two RBI's, while designated hitter Nelson Cruz

also went 2-for-3, with a double and an RBI. Renny Osuna added the other 'Riders' RBI. Starter Martin Perez (5-7)

earned the win, giving up just two runs on six hits over four innings, while striking out six. Closer Tyler Tufts picked

up his first save of the year after tossing a perfect ninth.

Saturday, August 28: L, 2-0 vs. Midland

Frisco managed just four hits in a 2-0 loss to Midland. The only offnse for Frisco came from centerfielder Engel

Beltre, who doubled, and shortstop Christian Guzman, rightfielder Nelson Cruz, and third baseman Andy Jenkins,

who each had a single. Frisco pitchers’ were nearly as effective as Midland’s, but a rough sixth inning proved to be

the difference. Starter Clayton Hamilton (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits in the sixth inning, suffering the loss

for the RoughRiders. Hamilton allowed all four Midland hits in six innings of work, while striking out six. Relievers

Adalberto Flores, who tossed 1 2/3 perfect innings and Tim Murphy, who tossed 1 1/3 perfect innings, closed out

the ‘Hounds. Frisco’s only real threat came when they loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth inning, but

were retired without scoring.

Sunday, August 29: W, 6-4 vs. Midland

Designated hitter Andy Jenkins powered Frisco to a 6-4 victory with a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of

the eighth inning, breaking a 4-4 tie. Jenkins, who finished 2-for-4, with five RBI’s, also hit a three-run home run to

cap a four-run first inning. In his second rehab stint with Frisco this year, second baseman Ian Kinsler drove in the

other run for the RoughRiders with an RBI single in the bottom of the first. Benefiting from Jenkins’ timely hit,

reliever Mark Hamburger (1-0) earned his first win of the season with Frisco, after tossing 1 2/3 shut-out innings.

First baseman Emerson Frostad added a 2-for-3 day, with a double, and a run scored for Frisco.

Midland RockHounds

Oakland Athletics Affiliate

This Week: 3-4; Overall Record 66-66

Second Half Record: 31-31

1st

Place South Division

Monday, August 23: L, 8-2 @ NW Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas thumped Midland 8-2, taking the final game and the series from the RockHounds. Midland

starter Carlos Hernandez (8-3) took the loss, after allowing two runs on four hits over the first two innings. The

offense managed to put a tally on the board in the second on a sacrifice fly by designated hitter Val Majewski.

Second baseman Jemile Weeks added the ‘Hounds’ final run on a solo blast in the fifth. Third baseman Alex Valdez

contributed a 2-for-4 outing, with a stolen base for Midland.

Tuesday, August 24: W, 5-1 vs. Corpus Christi

Midland starter Ryan Edell was touched for a run in the first, then went on to throw seven scoreless innings,

leading the RockHounds to a 5-1 win over the Hooks. Over eight innings, Edell (9-4) allowed the one run on nine

hits, while striking out seven. In complete control at the end of his outing, Edell retired the last nine batters he

faced. The offense got things going in the second inning when centerfielder Archie Gilbert broke out of a 3-for-40

slump with a bases-loaded, three-run double, giving Midland a lead they would hold for the rest of the game.

Shortstop Josh Horton added an RBI ground-out in the third, while third baseman Alex Valdez stroked an RBI

double in the fifth for insurance. Five of the eight Midland hits in the game went for doubles, with five different

batters producing the extra base hits. Catcher Petey Paramore had the only multi-hit game for Midland, finishing

2-for-4, with a double, while designated hitter Corey Brown singled, scored once, and stole two bases. The

‘Hounds won despite getting out-hit in the game 10-8.

Wednesday, August 25: W, 10-3 vs. Corpus Christi

The RockHounds exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning, en route to a 10-3 win over the Hooks. In the big

fourth in which the RockHounds sent 13 men to the plate, eight different Midland batters scored, while all nine

either scored a run or drove in a run. Third baseman Alex Valdez finished the game 2-for-4, with two RBI’s, while

shortstop Josh Horton doubled in two runs for the only multi-RBI hit in the fourth. Leftfielder Archie Gilbert also

contributed with a 2-for-4 day, with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored, while second baseman Jemile Weeks

added an RBI triple. Starter Matt Wright (6-2) stifled Corpus hitters for six innings, giving up just one run on three

hits, while striking out five.

Thursday, August 26: L, 4-3 vs. Corpus Christi

The ‘Hounds dropped a 4-3 decision to the Hooks, as their ninth-inning comeback fell short. Reliever Daniel Sattler

(1-2) gave up two runs in the top of the ninth, suffering the loss for Midland. The ‘Hounds responded in the

bottom of the ninth when leftfielder Archie Gilbert hit a sacrifice fly, bringing Midland within one, but that was all

the hosts would accomplish. Second baseman Jemile Weeks and first baseman Shane Peterson, who finished 2-3,

with a double, added two more sacrifice flies to the ‘Hounds’ attack, while rightfielder Matt Sulentic went 2-for-4,

with a double and two runs scored.

Friday, August 27: L, 8-3 vs. Corpus Christi

The RockHounds dropped an 8-3 decision to the Hooks, after the Hooks exploded for eight runs after the fourth

inning. The two teams were deadlocked until the fifth inning, when both teams began their scoring. Midland took

a 2-1 lead in the fifth when rightfielder Matt Sulentic stroked a two-out, RBI double, then scored on catcher Petey

Paramore's RBI single. The lead was short-lived, as Corpus responded with five runs in the next half-inning. Starter

Graham Godfrey (0-1) suffered the loss in just his third start with Midland, giving up five runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3

innings. Designated hitter Archie Gilbert added a 2-for-4 outing, with a run scored for Midland.

Saturday, August 28: W, 2-0 @ Frisco

Midland pulled out a 2-0 victory over Frisco with a two-run sixth inning, in what was predominantly a pitchers’

duel. Prior to the sixth, starter Carlos Hernandez (9-3) battled with the RoughRiders, allowing just two hits and one

walk, over five shut-out innings. The RockHounds brok through in the sixth, scoring both their runs following three

singles. Designated hitter J.C. Holt drove in the ‘Hounds’ first run with an infield out. First baseman Shane

Peterson followed with a sacrifice fly, producing the second and final run of the frame. Hernandez, who finished

with seven shut-out innings and six strike-outs, passed the momentum on to relievers Mickey Storey and Daniel

Sattler followed, each tossing a scoreless inning to wind up the game. Sattler earned his first save of the year for

his efforts. Rightfielder Joey Butler’s 16-game hitting streak was snapped after he went 0-for-4.

Sunday, August 29: L, 6-4 @ Frisco

Andy Jenkins led Frisco to a 6-4 win over Midland after he drove in five runs, including the game-winners with a

two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning. The RockHounds suffered the defeat after rallying

from a 4-0 first-inning deficit, tying the game at four all in the top of the eighth on a sacrifice fly by shortstop Josh

Horton. Reliever Fautino De Los Santos (1-5) was saddled with the loss, after giving up the breaking runs. In two

innings on the mound, he gave up two hits and two walks, in addition to the two runs. The ‘Hounds out-hit the

‘Riders in the game, led by two-hit games from designated hitter Matt Sulentic, catcher Petey Paramore, and

leftfielder Archie Gilbert, who doubled and scored a run. Third baseman Alex Valdez also had two hits, a double,

and an RBI for Midland.

San Antonio Missions San Diego Padres Affiliate

This Week: 3-4; Overall Record 63-69

Second Half Record: 28-34

3rd

Place South Division

Monday, August 23: L, 10-6 vs. Springfield

Starter Nathan Culp started the game by striking out the first two batters, then proceeded to give up six runs, four

unearned, as the Cardinals batted through the line-up. Culp (4-7) eventually got out of the inning, quieted down

pitching three scoreless innings, before Springfield touched him again for four more runs in the fifth. His final line

was 10 runs, six earned, on six hits, while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings. Curiously, Culp was 2-for-2 at the

plate, with an RBI single, participating in San Antonio’s five-run comeback. After the Cardinals’ six run first, the

Missions responded with three runs in the second and two more in the third. First baseman Michael Collins

blasted a two-run home run to dead center in the third, while leftfielder Craig Cooper stroked a two-run single.

Third baseman James Darnell added an RBI double and a run scored to the fray. The loss was the Missions’ fifth in

their last six games. Relievers Matt Buschmann and Aaron Breit relieved Culp, and combined to toss 4 2/3

scoreless innings, and pushed the Missions’ strike-out total to 13.

Tuesday, August 24: L, 7-6 (13) @ Frisco

Frisco’s Joey Butler dribbled an RBI single to second, plating the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the

13th

, handing San Antonio a 7-6 loss. The game-winning hit capped an arduous game for the Missions, who led 5-2

through six innings. Third baseman James Darnell’s bases-loaded, three-run double in the third inning was their

big hit of the game. The Missions lost their lead when reliever Alexis Lara was touched for a grand slam in the

seventh inning, giving Frisco a 6-5 advantage. San Antonio managed to tie the game in the eighth when Darnell hit

his second RBI double of the game. Darnell finished the day 3-for-5, with four RBI’s, while designated hitter Andy

Parrino added a solo home run in the fourth inning. Reliever Craig Italiano (4-6) suffered the loss after giving up

Butler’s game-winner in just 2/3 of an inning of work. Relievers Brandon Gomes, who tossed two scoreless

innings, and Colt Hynes, who tossed three shut-out innings himself, both carried San Antonio over the late innings

of the 4:06 game. The Missions, who have lost 10 of their last 13 games, had just seven hits in the 13 inning

contest, two singles, four doubles, and Parrino’s home run.

Wednesday, August 25: L, 4-3 (11) @ Frisco

For the second night in a row, the Missions were toppled in extra-innings by a two-out RBI single by the

RoughRiders. San Antonio blew a 3-0 advantage, giving up four unanswered runs after the top of the fifth inning.

Designated hitter Michael Collins and rightfielder Andy Parrino both drove in a run in the second inning, followed

by an RBI single in the fifth by shortstop Lance Zawadzki, who finished the game 2-for-4. That would be all the

Missions would record in the game, getting shut-out over the final six innings. Reliever Alexis Lara (3-5) was

saddled with the loss, after giving up the deciding run on two hits in just 1 2/3 innings on the mound. Starter Tyler

Lumsden was effective over the first 7 2/3 innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on eight hits, while striking

out five and walking none. The Missions have now lost their last 11 one-run, road decisions dating back to June.

Thursday, August 26: W, 7-6 (14) @ Frisco

The Missions and the RoughRiders needed extra innings for the third straight game, and the seventh time this

season, as San Antonio defeated Frisco 7-6. Catcher Luis Martinez drove in the winning run on an RBI single in the

top of the 14th

, completing a 2-for-5 day. The Missions took leads of 4-0 and 5-4, which Frisco matched by the

seventh. Both teams scored a run in the 11th

, before San Antonio finally prevailed in the 14th. Designated hitter

Logan Forsythe finished the day with a pair of doubles and three RBI’s, while shortstop Lance Zawadzki went 3-for-

6, with a double, a solo home run, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Also contributing were third baseman

James Darnell, who went 2-for-7, with an RBI, and leftfielder Quintin Berry, who had a three-hit game and a stolen

base. Reliever Matt Buschmann (2-2) earned the win, after tossing three perfect innings, while striking out five.

The Missions are now 2-5 in the seven extra inning games with the RoughRiders this season. Buschmann was the

last of six pitchers used in the game. The game-winning hit came at the firth time for the Missions, as there were

no other relievers available in the Missions pen. They also won their first one-run game on the road since June

13th

.

Friday, August 27: L, 4-2 @ Frisco

San Antonio kept pace with Frisco until the fifth inning, when the RoughRiders finally pulled away from the

Missions. Facing a pair of Texas players, Nelson Cruz and Christian Guzman, in Frisco on rehab assignments, San

Antonio's pitching staff gave up 11 hits and three unanswered runs over the past four innings. The Frisco effort

was clearly helped by Cruz and Guzman, who were a combined 4-for-6 in the game, with three RBI’s. Starter

Jeremy Hefner (10-8) suffered the loss, after giving up four runs on 11 hits over seven innings, while striking out

four. Offensively, the Missions were led by shortstop Lance Zawadzki, who drove in both of San Antonio's runs in

the third on a two-run single. Catcher Michael Collins contributed a 2-for-4 outing, with a double and a stolen

base, while centerfielder Blake Tekotte finished 2-for-5, with a double and a run scored.

Saturday, August 28: W, 3-2 vs. Corpus Christi

San Antonio belted three home runs en-route to a 3-2 win over Corpus that took just 2:11 to complete. The Hooks

and Missions went back and forth, with both scoring single runs in the first and fifth innings. Each time Corpus

scored a run, San Antonio responded with a solo home run from centerfielder Blake Tekotte, the Missions lead-off

hitter. Tekotte's homer in the first inning was the third time this season he hit a lead-off home run at home for the

Missions. He finished the game going 3-for-4 for San Antonio. The deciding run came in the seventh inning when

first baseman Matt Clark hit his 24th

home run of the season. Starter Nathan Culp (5-7) picked up the win, giving

up just two runs on six hits over the first seven innings. Relievers Brandon Gomes and Evan Scribner each tossed a

shut-out inning to close out the Hooks, with Scribner picking up his 12th

save of the season.

Sunday, August 29: W, 5-3 vs. Corpus Christi

The Missions rallied from a 2-0 hole, going on a 5-1 scoring run to end the game. The deciding hit came in the sixth

inning of a 2-2 ballgame when pinch hitter Sawyer Carroll stroked a two-run double to deep right field, plating the

deciding runs for the Missions. Also contributing for San Antonio was catcher Luis Martinez, who went 2-for-3, and

leftfielder Craig Cooper, who laced an RBI double off his former college teammate, Corpus starter Dallas Keuchel.

San Antonio received a tremendous effort from starter Mark Hardy, who had just arrived in San Antonio from

Eugene, the Padres’ short-season club in the Northwest League. Hardy, who was starting in place of a recently-

promoted Simon Castro, allowed just two runs on four hits in his five innings of work. Perhaps even more

impressive was his work at the plate, where he was 2-for-2, with an RBI. Hardy was drafted this past June in the

43rd

round out of the University of British Columbia.

This Week in Texas League History, August 30-September 5

August 30, 1963 Austin Right hander Bruce Brubaker took maters into his own hands, pitching

and batting the Senators to a 2-0 win over Amarillo. Brubaker, who scattered

eight hits and struck out 11, drove in both of Austin’s runs with a fourth inning

home run.

August 31, 1975 Midland clinched their first Texas League division title with a 14-5 win over El

Paso. In the straight through season schedule, the Cubs overcame a 13 ½ game

lead by Shreveport to capture the West Division crowd on the day before the

season ended.

September 1, 1930 Houston hosted the first ever Texas League night doubleheader. After Waco

edged Houston 2-1 in the first game that needed just 80 minutes to complete,

the Buffs sent their fans home satisfied, winning the second contest 5-4.

September 2, 2001 In the final game of the regular season, Wichita’s Joe Caruso went 2-for-4 and

played all nine positions in the Wranglers 3-1 win over Tulsa. Caruso started the

game behind the plate, then went from left to right in the outfield through the

fourth inning. In the fifth through the eighth, Caruso played all the infield

positions, before going to the mound in the ninth, retiring the only batter he

faced. After getting Matt Halloran to fly out, Caruso left the game, receiving a

standing ovation from the 1,645 fans in attendance. Outfielder Brandon Berger

effectively won the game for the Wranglers with a two-run triple in the bottom

of the first.

September 3, 1951 Tulsa’s veteran skipper Al Vincent announced his resignation. In four seasons at

the helm of the Oilers, Vincent had a regular season record of 331-290, a

winning percentage of .533. Vincent led the Oilers to the championship round in

post-season play in each of his first three seasons in Tulsa, winning the league

championship in 1949.

September 4, 1924 Galveston rallied to a 15-8 win over Fort Worth when they scored eight runs in

the eighth inning. While George Whitemen was the hitting star for the winners

with a 4-for-5 effort, it was Fort Worth slugger Clarence Kraft who really

electrified the crowd. In the fifth inning, the Panthers slugger walloped a ball to

the deepest part of center field, racing around the bases with an inside the park

home run. It was Kraft’s 54th circuit clout of the season.

September 5, 1920 San Antonio won two games and lost one in an unusual “tripleheader” versus

Beaumont. Their first win was the resumption of a game played on August 24th

that league president J. Walter Morris ruled had been incorrectly forfeited to

Beaumont. Picking up the game in the ninth inning, San Antonio retired the

Exporters 1-2-3, preserving a 3-2 win. In the regularly scheduled twin-bill,

Beaumont won the first contest 8-3, while San Antonio took the five-inning

closing contest 3-2.

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