Jhonny Pereda extended his hitting streak to 16 games as he picked up a double and homer in Louisville’s win, Nick Northcut had three hits – including a homer – in Chattanooga’s victory, Edwin Arroyo extended his hitting streak to eight games for Dayton, Hector Rodriguez homered for the 10th time this season and Kenya Huggins dominated on the mound as Daytona split a doubleheader, Esmith Pineda picked up two hits for the ACL Reds, and Yeycol Soriano continued his hot start to his career in the DSL Reds win.
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The Louisville Bats won 13-8. Box Score
- Jacob Hurtubise went 2-4 with 2 walks and 2 runs.
- Alejo Lopez went 2-5 with a walk, run, and an RBI.
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-4 with a walk, run, and an RBI.
- Nick Martini went 1-5 with a run.
- Matt Reynolds went 3-4 with a walk, 2 doubles, 2 runs, and an RBI.
- Jason Vosler went 3-5 with a home run (5) and 4 RBI.
- Michael Siani went 0-3 with 2 walks and 2 runs.
- Jhonny Pereda went 2-5 with a double, home run (3), 2 runs, and 3 RBI.
- Andy Yerzy went 1-5 with a 3-run home run (2).
- Jake Wong allowed a run in 3.0 innings with a walk and a strikeout.
- Silvino Bracho threw 1.1 shutout innings with 2 strikeouts.
The Chattanooga Lookouts won 4-3. Box Score
- Ivan Johnson went 1-4 with a run.
- Alex McGarry went 2-4 with a home run (4) and 2 RBI.
- Nick Northcut went 3-3 with a home run (5) and 2 runs.
- James Free went 1-2 with a walk.
- Spencer Stockton threw 2.2 perfect innings with 5 strikeouts.
- Evan Kravetz threw 2.0 shutout innings with a walk and 4 strikeouts.
- Donovan Benoit threw a perfect inning with 3 strikeouts.
The Dayton Dragons lost 6-0. Box Score
- Edwin Arroyo went 1-4 with a double.
- Ruben Ibarra went 1-3 and was hit by a pitch.
- Austin Callahan went 1-4.
- Mat Nelson went 1-3 with a walk and a steal (2).
- Yan Contreras went 1-4.
- Javi Rivera allowed 2 runs in 5.0 innings with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts.
- Vin Timpanelli threw a shutout inning with a strikeout.
The Daytona Tortugas split a doubleheader
Game 1: 7-5 win. Box Score
- Hector Rodriguez went 2-5 with a walk, double, home run (10), 2 runs, and 2 RBI.
- Carlos Jorge went 0-2 with 2 walks and a steal (16).
- Sal Stewart went 1-4 with a walk, steal (5), and a run.
- Cam Collier went 1-4 with a walk and 2 RBI.
- Victor Acosta went 2-3 with a walk, steal (3), 2 runs, and an RBI.
- Yerlin Confidan went 2-5 with a double and an RBI.
- Michel Triana went 1-4 with a walk, double, and a run.
- Kenya Huggins threw 4.0 shutout innings with a walk and 7 strikeouts.
- Easton Sikorski threw 2.0 shutout innings with a walk and a strikeout.
Game 2: 3-0 loss. Box Score
- Cam Collier went 1-3.
- Cade Hunter went 1-2 with a walk.
- Andruw Salcedo went 1-2.
- Tanner Cooper threw 1.1 shutout innings with 2 strikeouts.
- Jacob Heatherly threw 2.0 hitless innings with a walk and 2 strikeouts.
- Brett Lockwood threw a perfect inning with a strikeout.
The ACL Reds lost 15-1 in 7. Box Score
- Esmith Pineda went 2-3 with a run.
- Jose Serrano went 1-3.
- Ray-Jacson Chirino went 1-3 with an RBI.
The DSL Reds won 13-8. Box Score
- Yeycol Soriano went 3-5 with a walk, steal (1), 3 doubles, 2 runs, and 3 RBI.
- Anthuan Valencia went 1-3 with a double and 2 runs.
- Alfredo Duno went 2-4 with a steal (1), run, RBI, and was hit by a pitch.
- Anielson Buten went 1-4 with a walk, run, and an RBI.
- Gilberto Rojas went 2-4 with a walk, home run (2), and 2 runs.
- Rafhlmil Torres went 3-4 with a walk, double, steal (1), 2 RBI, and 3 runs.
- Jesus Colina threw 2.0 hitless innings with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.
- Enmanuel Talavera threw a shutout inning with a strikeout.
6/9 Game Preview
| Team | Record | Time (ET) | Probable | Box Score | Listen | Watch |
| Louisville | 33-26 | 7:05pm | Herget | Here | Here | Here |
| Chattanooga | 29-24 | 7:15pm | Boyle | Here | Here | Here |
| Dayton | 28-26 | 7:05pm | Aguiar | Here | Here | Here |
| Daytona | 22-32 | 6:10pm | Hubbart | Here | Here | N/A |
| AZL Reds | 2-1 | OFF | DAY | Here | N/A | N/A |
| DSL Reds | 2-1 | 11:00am | TBA | Here | N/A | N/A |
Collier seems to really struggling. Any word on the issue so far?
Had a hit in both games, he is only 18, he is fine.
Perhaps part of it is being a power guy in a small ball environment, with those big fields. He his a laser to LH today, that a speedy OF caught up with.
It’s an extremely pitcher friendly league and he’s one of the youngest players in the league is a good place to start for the “struggles”. He has a 90 OPS+ in the league right now. That’s a little below average.
Other places to start: He has a .248 BABIP. If that gets closer to a normal range, he’s probably a league average or better hitter.
But I also think he, like Sal Stewart, is running into the “hitting too many grounders” issue. Stewart more than Collier, but Collier is hitting ground balls at a very high rate. Need to get the ball in the air a little more.
Will definitely be watching to see if Joe Boyle can put together a third straight strong start. Last 2 – 11 IP, 3 BB, 18K, 2 ER, 3 HBP.
CES should be in St. Louis today. Should be, but I doubt he will be. With Steer and Barrero learning OF, plus their ability to play IF when needed, is Fairchild the odd man out, probably? Especially with Freidl on the way back to man CF.
Or one of the catchers be odd man out, too.
Fairchild and Barrero each have one more option year. If it comes down to it, I’d rather use Fairchild’s option this year if we can save Barrero’s until maybe needed next year? I’m not sure if that’s how it could work. Fairchild could / should be showing more power like he did last year for the Reds. Overall a nice 5th outfielder to have (has 3rd/4th OF upside, can play anywhere, has solid numbers in the minors), but may get squeezed out as you point out. I think you do hold onto those options as long as you can, as injuries do occur and he’s not a bad player.
He had 6 HR’s last year and 2 so far this 12 doubles a Bd s triple now compared to 4 and 1. So Stuart has shown a little more power.
Doug, the 2 rookie leagues, ACL/DSL….are they considered to be equal or is one ahead of the other? TIA.
The ACL is far more advanced.
Alfredo Duno, 3 games into the DSL, and only DH so far?
Where do you think the kid from Taiwan starts out at Arizona? or the DSL?
There’s almost no way they’d send him to the DSL. I’d expect the ACL at some point this summer.
Doug, Any word on Marte ? Hasn’t played the past few days. Moving up to Louisville?
He’s on the injured list.
3 more strikeouts for Hendrick,2 yesterday. He doesn’t seem to be progressing. Is it an issue of him being headstrong? I’ve seen suggestions here that indicate he is reluctant to change.
Matt Reynolds has an OPS of 1.011! No room for him on our roster. Does he have any trade value, even as a throw in?
Doubtful. He’s 32.
McLain, EDLC, CES, Hopkins, Robinson, Pereda, Reynolds all killing or killed it in AAA. Ramos has been doing great in his limited time there, Hutubise is off to a hot start in Louisville. Conversely Siani, and McGarry have regressed, so it’s not magic. I still can’t figure out what’s going on with the Bats bats in AAA? I like it though.
Rodriguez and Jorge are the dynamic duo in Daytona. Stewart seems to be coming around a bit. I’d really like to see him and Collier join HR, and CJ.
Look at Jose Siri with 11 bombs and an OPS of .856 for the best team in baseball…Good for him!
Another good reason not to give up on athletic studs that have had success in the minors. Looking at you Jose Israel Garcia Barrero!
Is Jackson Miller ever going to be able to play. I see his brother Aiden is near the upper part of the draft board this year. Not surprisingly he has been out all this season with an injury. Family malady or what?
Interesting the Malvin Valdez was demoted to Arizona. The times I’ve seen him, he’s looked terribly lost. That said, he’s only 19 and maybe a successful AZL stint can benefit him.
Doug, what is the thinking behind leaving CES at Lv? Reds could use his bat- esp his power. He’s been on a terror all year.