Ben Lively struck out nine batters in a dominant start while Lorenzo Cedrola picked up two hits in a Louisville win, Chuckie Robinson homered and Matt McLain had a walk-off hit in Chattanooga, Garrett Wolforth had two hits and tripled while James Proctor had another quality start as Dayton moved to a minor league best 35-15 on the season, and Hunter Parks put together a nice start in Daytona’s doubleheader.
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The Louisville Bats won 6-0. Box Score
- Jose Barrero (rehab) went 0-2 with a walk and he was hit by two pitches.
- Lorenzo Cedrola went 2-4 with a run and 2 RBI.
- Juniel Querecuto went 1-5 with a double, run, and an RBI.
- Taylor Motter went 1-4 with a walk and 2 RBI.
- Colin Moran went 1-4 with a walk and a solo home run (1).
- Michael De Leon went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
- TJ Friedl went 2-4 with a double and a run.
- Chris Okey went 1-1.
- Ben Lively threw 6.0 shutout innings on 2 hits and a walk while striking out 9.
- Phillip Diehl threw a perfect inning with a strikeout.
- Buck Farmer threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.
- Kyle Dowdy threw a shutout inning.
Game Notes
Over his last three starts Ben Lively has allowed 2 runs in 16.1 innings, given up just 7 hits, struck out 25, and walked 8 batters.
Lorenzo Cedrola ended May by going hitless in the final four games he played in. He’s begun June by getting at least one hit in the first five games, including having two hits in three of those five games.
The win was the Bats 3rd in a row. It is only the second time this year that they’ve won three games in a row. They have not won four in a row this season.
The Chattanooga Lookouts won 3-2. Box Score
- Michael Siani went 2-5.
- Matt McLain went 1-5 with an RBI.
- Francisco Urbaez went 1-4.
- Ivan Johnson went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
- TJ Hopkins went 1-4 with an RBI.
- Chuckie Robinson went 3-4 with a home run (3).
- Jacob Hurtubise went 0-1 with a walk, run, and was hit by 2 pitches.
- Eduardo Salazar allowed 1 earned in 5.1 innings with 5 walks and a strikeout.
- Ricky Salinas threw 1.2 perfect innings.
- Stevie Branche threw a hitless inning with 3 walks.
- Julio Pinto threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.
Game Notes
It’s got to be rare that a team walks eight batters and records just three strikeouts and gives up just two total runs in the game, but that’s what happened for Chattanooga on the day.
The game was tied up at 2-2 entering the bottom of the 9th. Jacob Hurtubise walked with one out and moved up to second on a ground out before scrambling to third on a wild pitch. Matt McLain then picked up his first hit of the day for a walk-off win.
Chuckie Robinson was just 1 for his last 14 before busting out on Sunday with three hits, including a home run.
Julio Pinto lowered his ERA to 2.05 on the season. He’s thrown 22.0 innings and now has 33 strikeouts.
The Dayton Dragons won 8-3. Box Score
- J.V. Martinez went 2-4 with a run and an RBI.
- Nick Quintana went 1-4 with a run.
- Alex McGarry went 1-4 with a double, RBI, and 2 runs.
- Rece Hinds went 2-4 with a steal, run, and an RBI.
- Mat Nelson went 1-4 with a run.
- Garrett Wolforth went 2-3 with a triple, 2 runs, and 2 RBI.
- Justice Thompson went 1-4.
- James Proctor allowed 2 runs in 6.0 innings with a walk and 5 strikeouts.
- Manuel Cachutt threw 2.0 perfect innings with a strikeout.
Game Notes
Dayton’s win moved them to 35-15. They are now tied with Myrtle Beach for the best record in all of minor league baseball.
After starting May by going 4-9, Garrett Wolforth went 4-36 the rest of the way (.111). But in June he’s come out hitting, going 5-12 with a double, triple, and a home run in his four games played this month.
Manuel Cachutt lowered his ERA to 1.96 on the season. He continues to get a high rate of ground balls. He now has a ground ball rate of 66% this season and has allowed just one line drive on the season out of 53 batted balls against him.
Bryce Bonnin was placed on the injured list prior to the game with shoulder impingement.
The Daytona Tortugas lost a doubleheader
Game 1: 2-0 loss. Box Score
- Ilvin Fernandez went 1-2 with a double.
- Hunter Parks threw 4.0 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts.
- Reynardo Cruz allowed 1 earned in 2.0 innings with a walk.
Game Notes
Offense was at a premium in this game as the two teams combined for four hits. Ilvin Fernandez had the only hit for Daytona and it was an inch away from not being a hit as a diving right fielder came up just short of catching the blooper down the line.
Hunter Parks lowered his ERA to 2.65 on the season. He has 13 walks and 35 strikeouts in his 34.0 innings pitched this season.
Game 2: 5-1 loss. Box Score
- Jack Rogers went 1-3.
- Austin Callahan went 1-3 with a double.
- Owen Holt threw 2.1 shutout innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts.
- Jayvien Sandridge allowed a run in 2.1 innings with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.
Game Notes
Tough day for Julian Aguiar who walked four batters in the 1st inning, and hit another one while recording just two outs before exiting the game.
Owen Holt lowered his ERA to 0.52 on the season in his 10 appearances (17.1 innings).
ACL Reds start on Monday
DSL Reds start on Monday
Top 25 Prospects Rundown
6/6 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 20-33 | OFF | DAY | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 27-24 | OFF | DAY | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 35-15 | OFF | DAY | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 19-31 | OFF | DAY | Here | Here | N/A |
| AZL Reds | 0-0 | 9:00pm | TBA | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds |
0-0 | 11:00am | TBA | Here | N/A | N/A |
Daytona Tortugas are struggling this season having offense and pitching trouble. Although, it should be consider the injuries arised in some players but hopefully there will be better things coming in order to improve as a team.
It’s a tough league to hit in, one. Also, it’s the first year in full season ball for many if not most.
This is not much different than the Dragons performances when they were the Low A team. The excuse always seems to be that it is a pitching league but there are always quite a few opponents who can hit. The Dragons would be horrid and the next year the same players would play for a playoff spot the next. It still seems to be trending that way.
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As a follow-up to discussion the last few weeks on Matt McLain and his 30%+ strikeout rate at AA, and whether he was simply selling out for power, or was he working on something.
In the most recent Baseball America Top 100, they discuss McLain’s 2021 performance and his troubling lack of power. So, if this is a clue, it may indicate McLain is indeed working on his power, and less concerned with the K’s for a reason.
I haven’t run the park factors, but Chattanooga’s generally been a hitter friendly place. McLain is crushing the ball in Chattanooga – .279/.398/.640 (7 doubles, 3 triples, 6 home runs) – and he’s getting crushed on the road – .189/.299/.365 (1 double, 4 home runs).
Nice to hear the complex teams starting up. Cabrera and Almonte from the top 25 should be in the AZL, who else should we be keeping an eye on?
I think Cabrera will start in the DSL. Looking forward to seeing Carlos Jorge
Balcazar too
Reece Hinds seems to be a pivotal piece for the future success of the team. If he shows up with the power at the MLB level, and plays a good RF it will be huge for the team.
He’s not the top prospect, but if he develops and adds to the top prospects EDLC, JB, MM it will go a long way to solidifying our roster. Those 4 plus Stephenson and India would make a very solid offensive core.
I’ve been surprised that Hinds has played a lot of left field lately.
With Cerda, Thompson and now Hendrick, and given his inexperience in the OF, you can certainly see Hinds being the fourth best guy in the group. But it is definitely interesting they’d be moving him so soon. Maybe just a rotation?
Hopefully Allen, Nelson and Hendrick can be added to your list. These 9 added to the starting staff of Greene, Lodolo, Ashcraft, Abbott, Williamson, Boyle and Phillips.
Hopefully at least 6 of the 9 bats and 4 of the 7 arms will be the future success of the team. Would also like to see 1 of the 2 1st round picks will be a college OF bat.
One step further add a top prospect or 2 with the trade of Castillo and/or Mahle.
Bryce Bonnin with shoulder impingement is not something I’d like to hear.