Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.
Mayer got the start for Sugar Land and allowed 3 runs over 4.2 innings while striking out 6. The pen struggled allowing another 5 runs as the Comets opened up a big lead. The offense got on the board in the 7th inning on a Spence 2 run home run. In the 8th, Spence connected on another home run, this time a 3 run shot. The offense was unable to score again as Sugar Land fell 8-5.
Note: Mayer has 132 K over 98 innings this season.
DeVos started for the Hooks and went 4.1 innings allowing one run while striking out 4. The Hooks got on the board in the 4th inning on a Holy RBI single. The game stayed tied at one until the 9th inning when the Hooks scored 4 runs on a Holy RBI single, a run on a wild pitch and a Call 2 run single. Chirinos allowed a run in the 9th inning but held on for the 5-2 win.
Note: Thomas has a .419 OBP in Double-A.
A+: Asheville Tourists (43-87) SEASON OVER
A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (2-0) OFF
Today’s minor league starters: