TJ Friedl and Spencer Steer had big afternoons at the plate in a Louisville Bats win, Elly De La Cruz and Alex McGarry homered while Joe Boyle made his Double-A debut as the Chattanooga Lookouts split a doubleheader, Austin Hendrick’s strong August continued with another home run in Dayton while Chase Petty didn’t give up a hit and struck out six before reaching his pitch count, Hector Rodriguez doubled twice as the ACL Reds won in walk-off fashion, and the DSL Reds won as Ricardo Cabrera had a big day at the plate, Jesus Torres picked up his first professional home run, and Carlos Sanchez extended his on-base streak to 38 games to begin his career.
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The Louisville Bats won 4-3. Box Score
- TJ Friedl went 3-4 with 2 runs.
- Spencer Steer went 2-5 with a double, home run (21), and 2 runs.
- Cristian Santana went 1-4 with a walk.
- Stuart Fairchild went 1-3 with a walk.
- Ronnie Dawson went 2-4.
- Eric Yang went 1-4 with a double.
- Miguel Hernandez went 2-4 with a double.
- Brandon Williamson allowed 2 runs in 5.0 innings with 5 walks and 6 strikeouts.
- Julio Pinto threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts.
- Ricky Karcher threw a perfect inning with a strikeout.
- Fernando Cruz threw a shutout inning with 2 strikeouts.
The Chattanooga Lookouts split a doubleheader
Game 1: 8-5 loss. Box Score
- Michael Siani went 1-4 with a steal (42) and a run.
- Matt McLain went 1-3 with a run and an RBI.
- Elly De La Cruz went 2-4 with a double, home run (25), and 2 RBI.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 1-4.
- TJ Hopkins went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
- Alex McGarry went 1-4 with a double and an RBI.
- Andy Fisher allowed a run in 2.0 innings with a walk and 2 RBI.
Game 2: 2-1 win. Box Score
- TJ Hopkins went 1-3 with a double and a run.
- Alex McGarry went 1-3 with a 2-run home run (26).
- James Free went 1-3 with a double.
- Jacob Hurtubise went 1-2.
- Joe Boyle allowed a run in 4.2 innings on 5 hits and 4 walks while striking out 6.
- Ryan Nutof threw 1.1 shutout innings with a strikeout.
- Pedro Garcia threw a hitless inning with a walk.
The Dayton Dragons lost 5-4. Box Score
- Art Warren (rehab) threw a perfect inning with a strikeout.
- Justice Thompson went 0-3 with 2 walks.
- Noelvi Marte went 1-3 with a walk and an RBI.
- Austin Hendrick went 1-3 with a home run (17), 2 runs, 2 RBI, and he was hit by a pitch.
- Steven Leyton went 2-4.
- Ashton Creal went 1-4 with a steal (19).
- Chase Petty threw 4.0 hitless innings with a walk and 6 strikeouts.
- Jean Correa threw 2.0 shutout innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts.
The Daytona Tortugas lost 4-2. Box Score
- Austin Callahan went 1-4.
- Trey Faltine went 1-3 with a run and a walk.
- Jack Rogers went 1-4.
- Johnny Ascanio went 0-2 with 2 walks.
- Ryan Cardona threw 4.0 shutout innings with 3 walks and 6 strikeouts.
The ACL Reds won 6-5. Box Score
- Hector Rodriguez went 2-4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI.
- Carlos Jorge went 1-3 with a walk, 2 steals (24), and 2 runs.
- Cam Collier went 1-3 with a walk and an RBI.
- Leonardo Balcazar went 2-4 with a double, run, and an RBI.
- Victor Acosta went 1-3 with a double.
- Malvin Valdez went 1-2 with a triple, an RBI, 2 runs, and he was hit by a pitch.
- Andruw Salcedo went 1-2 with a walk and a run.
- Jose Serrano went 1-2 with with a walk and an RBI.
- Ben Walmsley threw a shutout inning with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
- Zach Maxwell threw a hitless inning with a walk and a strikeout.
- Easton Sikorski threw a perfect inning with 3 strikeouts.
- Trey Braithwaite threw a shutout inning with 2 strikeouts.
The DSL Reds won 11-7. Box Score
- Brayan Rijo went 1-4 with a run.
- Ricardo Cabrera went 3-3 with a walk, double, 2 runs, and 3 RBI.
- Carlos Sanchez went 2-4 with a steal (12) and a run.
- Ray-Jacson Chirino went 2-4 with a double and 3 RBI.
- Luis Reyes went 3-4 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI.
- Henry Guerrero went 2-3 with a run.
- Jesus Torres went 3-4 with a home run (1), 3 runs, and 3 RBI.
- Vladimir Davila was charged with 2 unearned runs in 3.0 innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
8/12 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 45-63 | 8:08pm | Nicolino | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 47-58 | 7:15pm | Phillips | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 51-52 | 7:05pm | Hajjar | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 40-62 | 7:05pm | Franco | Here | Here | N/A |
| ACL Reds | 27-14 | 9:00pm | TBA | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds |
20-22 | 11:00am | TBA | Here | N/A | N/A |
Wow, it is really obvious there is a lot more talent in the minor league teams since the draft and trades were done. More winning as well, which I think will be a lot more apparent next year.
I don’t remember a time where the reds had so much young talent from the top of the organization on down. I hope the MLB team get a news field crew for next year that will promote a more aggressive base running and tighter defensive game plan because the athleticism is finally starting to show it hand in this organization.
I don’t think the Reds have ever had a farm system this deep.
It certainly seems as if Daytona will be stacked next year, and AAA to, once some of the AA guys graduate up.
It’s mind boggling. And I’ve paid attention since the 80’s!!
Another benefit of having such a strong farm system is occasionally prospects can be used to acquire a proven vet or two.
After a rough first start in A+, Chase Petty’s last 2: 9 IP, 2 BB, 10 K, .472 opp OPS, 3 ER.
I think Art Warren is about ready to rejoin Cincinnati’s bullpen.
Friedl and Steer need to be in Cincinnati. In a season as south as this, see what they can do everyday. We know what Albert Almora and Matt Reynolds are. Use this time to see if you can make Senzel into a super utility type role.
Agreed. Very disappointed in Senzel’s ability. I’d say he’s had his shot and there’s not much more to see.
Unfortunately, It seems that way. I thought Senzel was a sure thing.
Where is the farm system is Logan Tanner, catcher out of Mississippi State.
Logan Tanner played last night for Daytona Beach and is batting .125.
Daytona. 0-4 Last night.