Both Daytona and Chattanooga had their games suspended by rain, Louisville won in extra-innings on a walk off hit by Alfredo Rodriguez, Jose Barrero had another multi-hit game that included a double, Alex McGarry hit a baseball out of the stadium in Lansing while teammate Juan Martinez had two doubles and drove in 5, and 3rd rounder Jose Torres picked up his first professional home run in Arizona.
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The Louisville Bats won 7-6 in 10. Box Score
- Nick Senzel (rehab) went 1-5.
- Jose Barrero went 2-5 with a double, run, and an RBI.
- Max Schrock went 1-5 with a 2-run home run (4) and 2 runs.
- Mike Freeman went 1-2 with 3 walks and a run.
- Alfredo Rodriguez went 3-5 with a double, run, and an RBI.
- TJ Friedl went 2-4 with a home run (7) and 3 RBI.
- Narciso Crook went 1-1 with a pinch hit double and a run.
- Brandon Finnegan threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.
- Phillip Diehl threw a perfect inning with a strikeout.
- Dauri Moreta threw 2.0 perfect innings with 3 strikeouts.
The Chattanooga Lookouts game was suspended
The game will be resumed on Sunday and be a 9-inning game. It will be followed by a 7-inning contest.
The Dayton Dragons won 11-4. Box Score
- Michael Siani went 2-4 with a walk and 2 runs.
- Ivan Johnson went 2-5 with 2 runs.
- Mat Nelson went 2-3 with a triple, 2 runs, 2 RBI, and he was hit by a pitch – and left the game after running the bases.
- Juan Martinez went 3-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, and 5 RBI.
- Quin Cotton went 3-5 with a double and an RBI.
- James Free went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Alex McGarry went 1-4 with a walk and a home run (9).
- Jacob Hurtubise went 1-4 with a run.
- Eduardo Salazar allowed a run in 6.0 innings on 6 hits, 2 walks, and he struck out 6.
- JC Keys threw a hitless inning with a walk and a strikeout.
The Daytona Tortugas game was suspended
The game will be resumed on Sunday and be a 9-inning game. It will be followed by a 7-inning contest.
The ACL Reds lost 7-5 in 10. Box Score
- Rece Hinds (rehab) went 1-3 with a walk, double, steal, and a run.
- Jay Allen went 1-3 with a double and a steal.
- Justice Thompson went 2-3 with a double, steal, run, and 2 RBI.
- Jose Torres went 1-3 with a walk and a solo home run (1).
- Fidel Castro went 1-2 with 2 walks and an RBI.
- Ilvin Fernandez went 1-4.
- Ryan Cardona threw a shutout inning.
- Martin Salazar allowed 2 runs in 4.2 innings of relief with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.
- Myles Gayman threw a shutout inning with a strikeout.
The DSL Reds lost 3-1. Box Score
- Malvin Valdez went 1-1 with a double, steal (11), and 2 walks.
- Diego Omana went 2-3.
- Johnny Ascanio went 1-3 with an RBI.
- Elkyn Chirinos allowed 2 runs in 5.0 innings on 4 hits and a walk to go with 4 strikeouts.
- Marwin Ramirez allowed a run in 2.0 innings with 5 strikeouts.
8/14 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 36-52 | 1:00pm | Sanmartin | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 42-43 | 2:00pm | TBA/TBA | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 48-41 | 1:05pm | Roa | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 44-44 | 2:30pm | TBA/Parker | Here | Here | N/A |
| ACL Reds |
18-16 | OFF | DAY | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds |
11-11 | OFF | DAY | Here | N/A | N/A |
The roster number crunch probably makes it tough, but Moreta continues to impress. Is he somebody that could step into the Reds pen now?
I believe so, yes.
Should there be a roster crunch, though? How much would it really hurt us if we lost Hembree, Brach and Doolittle? Of course though we have a few coming back from the DL and then Santillan at AAA.
Always a good sign when the pitcher does well in a game caught by new catcher Nelson. 6 strikeouts, 2 walks, no passed balls and no stolen bases. Plus his offense! Lets move him to Chattanooga in a week and see what he’s really got!
Elly De La Cruz had a triple in 2 ABs before the Daytona game was suspended. I think he is now tied for the lead league in triples, with the other guy having played 3 times more games.
He may end up a centerfielder. And pitcher. Maybe even GM. They need to sign his brothers and sisters, too.
So Koloszvary is out?
Nelson is going to be good but the development of pro catchers is a much more tedious process. As far as no steals the Dragons have scored in double digits in all his games therenot leading their opponents to stealing base strategies.
In the past a limited number of draft picks have bypassed Low-A Dayton and gone right to High A. Berger and Mount are a couple examples of that. This year there are thee (McLain, Rogers,Nelson). Is this a result of the elimination of the non complex rookie leagues? And, does that mean the talent levels of A and A+ are less than previous years?
Herget not Berger
I’ve heard more than a few people say that the level of play in A-ball is lower this year than in the past because of the lack of rookie ball.