Daytona nearly threw a no-hitter but settled for a 1-hitter that ended with a Jamal O’Guinn walk-off home run, TJ Hopkins and Juniel Querecuto remained hot in Louisville as they both homered for the second consecutive night, Connor Phillips allowed just one run for Chattanooga while Elly De La Cruz picked up his 40th stolen base of the season, and Austin Hendrick crushed his 21st homer of the season and picked up a stolen base for Dayton.
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The Louisville Bats lost 7-6. Box Score
- Leonardo Rivas went 2-5 with a double.
- Cristian Santana went 2-5 with a run.
- Juniel Querecuto went 2-5 with a home run (10) and 2 runs.
- TJ Hopkins went 2-3 with a walk, home run (21), 2 runs, and 3 RBI.
- Michael De Leon went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
- Mark Kolozsvary went 1-4.
- Isiah Gilliam went 1-4 with a double and 2 RBI.
- Kyle Dowdy was charged with an unearned run in 2.0 innings with a strikeout.
- Jared Solomon threw a hitless inning with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
- Eddy Demurias threw a perfect inning.
The Chattanooga Lookouts lost 5-0. Box Score
- Brian Rey went 1-4.
- Elly De La Cruz went 1-4 with a steal (40).
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 1-4.
- Nick Quintana went 2-4.
- Quincy McAfee went 1-3.
- Jacob Hurtubise went 1-3.
- Connor Phillips allowed a run in 5.1 innings on 2 hits, 2 walks, and he had 4 strikeouts.
- Ricky Salinas threw 2.0 shutout innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
The Dayton Dragons lost 9-5. Box Score
- Tyler Callihan went 1-4 with a double and a run.
- Rece Hinds went 1-3 with a walk, run, and an RBI.
- Austin Hendrick went 1-3 with a walk, steal (16), home run (21), and 2 RBI.
- Michel Triana went 1-3 with a walk and a run.
- Justice Thompson went 1-4.
- Steven Leyton went 1-4 with a triple, run, and an RBI.
- Michael Trautwein went 1-3.
- Donovan Benoit threw 1.1 shutout innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts.
The Daytona Tortugas won 2-1. Box Score
- Blake Dunn went 2-3 with a double, walk, 2 steals (18), and an RBI.
- Logan Tanner went 1-3 with a walk and a steal.
- Trey Faltine went 0-2 with 2 walks.
- Justin Boyd went 1-4.
- Jamal O’Guinn went 1-3 with a walk-off home run (3).
- Braylin Minier went 1-3 with a double and a run.
- Ryan Cardona threw 4.0 hitless innings with 3 walks and 9 strikeouts.
- Hunter Parks allowed a run in 5.0 innings on 1 hit and 4 walks while striking out 7.
9/11 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 54-80 | 1:05pm | Greene | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 56-73 | 5:00pm | TBA | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 67-61 | 1:05pm | Rivera | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 54-75 | 5:35pm | TBA | Here | Here | N/A |
| ACL Reds | 32-19 | Season | Complete | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds |
24-26 | Season | Complete | Here | N/A | N/A |
Every so often, none of the superstars do much.
Even the best of the best don’t do much about 6.5 to 7 times out of 10.
Feel like some guys are pressing for numbers. Happens with youngins. Just something that comes with maturing in that phase of the game at times.
I agree. Hendrick got the monkey off his back for #20 on Friday must have relaxed a little and got 21 Saturday. I also like Leo Rivas grabbing the moment and opportunity with a strong finish in Louisville.
It seems as if Phillips has adjusted to his new level. Over his last 4 start he’s got a 1.86 ERA, with 27 K’s in 19.1 IP.
5 IP 1 ER
4 IP 2 ER
5 IP 0 ER
5.1 IP 1 ER
That’s a good sign, He’s 1 of the few AA, or higher guys that I thought would have a real good shot of joining Greene, Lodolo, and Ashcraft.
Roa’s last 2 starts were good, as was Abbott’s last start.
AA is packed with pitching prospects, 23 could be a big year for them. Hopefully we will see at least 1 separate themselves, and put themselves into a position to join the 24 rotation.
And this is only Phillips’s age 21 season, in AA
Like how Phillips is finishing strong. 4 runs over his last 4 starts, 19.1 IP.
I also like how Hendrick has been hitting lately, taking walks and hitting the ball with authority. Still some things to work on, but I appreciate the trajectory his season is ending on.
Any word on why Confidan was lifted after one AB?
Blake Dunn’s .435 OBP is eye popping. Too bad he’s been injured most of the last 2 years (I’m assuming). Not getting younger though as he is 24 now and only at A ball.
Last year was going to be a short one no matter what because of when the draft was held, but he did lose a month of the limited amount of time he would have had after breaking his nose. Then this year he suffered a shoulder injury that cost him several months.
Age 24 and in just his first full season. Also, in part, with the 21 draft also pushed back he had just 28 at bats in 11 games last year.