Graham Ashcraft’s scoreless streak came to an end at 44.0 innings, Robbie Tenerowicz had a huge night for Chattanooga, Ivan Johnson continued his strong month of July with Daytona, and Yassel Pino went off out in Goodyear.
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The Louisville Bats lost 2-1 in 10. Box Score
- Mallex Smith went 1-3 with a run.
- TJ Friedl went 2-3 with a walk.
- Jose Barrero went 1-4.
- Mark Payton went 1-4.
- Brantley Bell went 1-3 with a walk.
- Michael Mariot was charged with an unearned run in 6.0 innings on 1 hit and 2 walks and he struck out 7.
- Michael Lorenzen (rehab) threw a shutout inning with 2 strikeouts.
- Brandon Finnegan threw a shutout inning with a strikeout.
The Chattanooga Lookouts lost 11-3. Box Score
- Brian Rey went 2-4 with a walk.
- Drew Mount went 3-5 with a home run (1).
- Lorenzo Cedrola went 2-5.
- Robbie Tenerowicz went 3-3 with a walk, triple, home run (4), and 2 runs.
- Errol Robinson went 2-4 with an RBI.
- Diomar Lopez was charged with an unearned run in 4.0 innings on a hit and 2 walks to go with 4 strikeouts.
- Dylan Baker threw a shutout inning with 2 strikeouts.
Graham Ashcraft‘s streak of 44.0 innings without allowing an earned run came to an end in a disastrous 2nd inning where he allowed 8 consecutive batters to reach base and all of them scored (7 earned). Cue the standing ovation for an incredible run by Ashcraft.
The Dayton Dragons were postponed.
Doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at 6pm.
The Daytona Tortugas lost 6-5. Box Score
- Gus Steiger went 1-4 with a walk and 2 runs.
- Brandon Leyton went 1-4.
- Ivan Johnson went 2-3 with a walk, double, and 2 runs.
- Michel Triana went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Daniel Vellojin went 0-2 with 2 walks.
- Ranser Amador went 1-4 with a run scored.
- Bryce Bonnin allowed 2 runs in 4.0 innings on 3 hits, a walk, and he struck out 3.
The ACL Reds won 13-7. Box Score
- Rafael Franco went 2-5 with a walk, steal, RBI, and 3 runs.
- Yassel Pino went 3-3 with a walk, home run (1), 3 runs, and 5 RBI.
- Elly De La Cruz went 3-5 with 2 doubles, 3 runs, and 2 RBI.
- Jackson Miller went 2-2 with a walk, run, and 2 RBI.
- Braylin Minier went 1-3 with 2 walks and a run.
- Luis Lopez went 2-5 with a double and 2 runs.
- Arij Fransen threw 4.0 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts.
- Fredy Medina threw 2.0 hitless innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts.
- Johnnie Schneider threw a shutout inning with a walk and 3 strikeouts.
The DSL Reds won 14-1. Box Score
- Leonardo Balcazar went 2-4 with a walk, double, home run (1), steal, and he scored 2 runs.
- Johnny Ascanio went 0-1 with 3 walks and 2 runs.
- Malvin Valdez went 1-4 with a walk, double, 2 RBI, and 3 runs.
- Ariel Almonte went 1-3 with 2 walks, an RBI, and 2 runs.
- Juan Garcia went 1-3 with a walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI.
- Jose Serrano went 1-4 with a walk, triple, and 3 RBI.
- Vladimir Ysabel went 1-3 with a walk, 2 steals, and 2 runs.
- Raynardo Cruz struck out 9 while allowing 1 hit in 3.0 shutout innings.
- Roberto Ros threw 2.0 hitless innings with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.
- Marwin Ramirez threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.
- Kelvin Valdez was charged with an unearned run in a hitless inning with 2 walks and a strikeout.
7/14 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 24-35 | 8:05pm | O’Brien | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 32-26 | 7:35pm | TBA | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 34-25 | 6:00pm | Spiers/Richardson | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 28-33 | 7:05pm | Roa | Here | Here | N/A |
| ACL Reds |
6-5 | OFF DAY | OFF DAY | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds |
1-1 | OFF DAY | OFF DAY | Here | N/A | N/A |
Brandon Finnegan is quietly putting together a nice string of outings. Over his last seven appearances, Finnegan has not given up any runs. He has pitched nine innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 9.
With an ERA of 5.00 after last night’s outing, the really good run of innings must follow a really bad run of innings. Hope the good run continues and that he is rewarded for his perseverance in attempting to come back from the abyss. .
Wow, a very tough night for Ashcraft… he is human…
Correct. He is human, Greene is human, Lodolo is human
I hope no one wants to post that AshcrAft (note the spelling) is a bust, like they wanted to after Greene had (and still has) some bumps along the road when he began in AAA
Oh—Reds Getting Better—the spelling was not aimed at you
Ivan Johnson since coming back from the IL – 278/367/506, 11 walks vs 16 Ks. 12 XBH.
Doug. I know the newly drafted players will go to Arizona for a while to get in shape and evaluation but was wondering how soon the college players would start showing up in Daytona. Do you think any of the pitchers could start in Dayton?
I wouldn’t expect any of them to be anywhere but Arizona for at least the next two weeks. After that we’ll probably see a few guys head to Daytona. Not sure anyone jumps up to Dayton.
Doug, how does the roster size work at the minor league level, they have to have limits like the majors, correct? If some of the new draft picks move up to Daytona I am guessing that someone has to move out (move down, released, etc), correct?
Thanks
Think of past history college guys like Senzel, India, Lodolo all started in rookie ball for a few weeks then about the last month came to LowA Dayton. Lodolo didn’t do much due to his college workload. If it goes the same some could be in Daytona mid August.
Any updates on Hendrick? I heard he had a non-covid illness. He’s been out for a while. Is it mono or something?