Padres Minor League Roundup For June 11

The San Diego Padres had all five minor league affiliates in action on Wednesday. However, the Storm was the only team to pick up a victory, as the affiliates combined to go 1-4. There were some bright spots though Wednesday, Hunter Renfroe blasted another HR, and Mallex Smith stole yet another base.

Triple-A

The New Orleans Zephyrs defeated the El Paso Chihuahuas 6-5.

Jeff Francouer hit his 13^th HR of the year for El Paso, but it wasn’t enough as Hector Ambriz let up the go-ahead run in the 8^th and took the loss (2-1). Billy Buckner was not very sharp only 5.1 IP, but let up 5 ER’s, on eight hits. Brian Flynn pitched well for the Zephyrs, going 5 IP, only allowing 2 ER’s, however, some bad defense from New Orleans kept him from getting the win. Derek Dietrich had another big night going 2-4, and driving in three runs, while Kevin Gregg picked up the win in relief (1-0). LF Jonathan Galvez went 2-4 with an RBI, and raised his average to .319.

Matt Wisler (2-4, 7.11) will get the nod for El Paso on Thursday against Andrew Heaney (3-0, 2.74) of the Zephyrs.  First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM MT.

Double-A

The Midland Rockhounds defeated the San Antonio Missions 7-6.

The Missions fought back late from a four-run deficit, scoring two in the 8^th and one in the 9^th, but it was not enough to beat the Rockhounds.  C Jason Hagerty did everything he could going 2-2 with his 7^th HR of the season, and had an RBI single in the 8^th, but San Antonio was not able to shake off a bad start from Leonel Campos who only went one innings, allowing 2 ER’s. Matt Branham did not fare much better in relief letting up 4 ER’s in 5 IP, bringing his ERA up to 4.75.  Starting pitcher Chris Jensen pitched well enough to pick up the win on Wednesday (2-6), going 5 IP 2 ER, and Seth Frankoff picked up the save (12). Casey McCelroy had a nice game going 3-5 with two RBI’s, and Rymer Liriano drove in his 40^th run of the season.

The Rockhounds and Missions will finish up there series on Thursday when Zach Neal (2-0, 0.78) will take on an unnamed starter for the Missions. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM CT.

High-A

The Lake Elsinore Storm defeated the High Desert Mavericks 12-8.

The bats came alive for the Storm on Wednesday, with three different players leaving the yard including Hunter Renfroe, his 16^th of the season.  Diego Goris (11), and Jeremy Baltz (1), also had HR’s on the game, giving plenty of cushion for starting pitcher Bryan Rodriguez. Rodriguez did not have a very good outing, going 5 IP allowing 6 ER’s, on 10 hits, but was able to still get his 2^nd win of the season. It was not a good night for Mavericks pitcher Nick Unsworth though giving up 10 ER’s in only 3.1 IP, raising his ERA to a whopping 7.18 and bringing his record to 4-6. As for the Mavericks DH Jabari Parker blasted his 11^th homer of the year and top-prospect D.J. Peterson went 2-5 with two RBI’s.

On Thursday the Mavericks will have to face tough righty Joe Ross (6-3, 2.82), while High Desert has yet to name a starter. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM PT.

Single-A

The Lansing Lugnuts defeated the Fort Wayne Tin Caps 4-3.

Starting pitcher Adrien De Horta did not have a very good outing for the Tin Caps, putting them in a hole the rest of the game. De Horta only went 2.2 IP, walking five batters, and allowing 3 ER’s. DH Matt Dean remained hot for Lansing  going 2-5 and raising his batting average to .311, and 3B Jason Leblenijian had a big two RBI double.  Dustin Peterson had a nice night going 3-4, hitting his 3^rd triple of the season, and not with much surprise, Mallex Smith stole another base, making it 47 on the year. Phil Kish (4-2) picked up the win in relief, and Griffin Murphy picked up his 10^th save of the year.

On Thursday Ronald Herrera (4-4, 3.45) will take the mound for Fort Wayne, against Matt Dermody (3-2, 5.18) for Lansing. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.

Dominican Summer League

The DSL Orioles defeated the San Diego Padres 6-2.

The Orioles brought their sticks to the yard on Tuesday blasting two HR’s from Rauel Acosta, and Robertico Medina, both were their first on the season. The Padres only collected up two of which came from Manuel Vizcaino who has been hot to start the season, raising his average .438 which leads the team. Padres starting pitcher Jaimito Lebron pitched well going 3.2 IP, striking out five, and not allowing an ER. Jhonathan Carrilo (0-2) would go on to take the loss in relief for the Padres. Elvis Diaz (1-0) pitched well for the Orioles, going 5 IP with 4 K’s, allowing 2 ER’s; en route to his first win of the year.

The DSL Padres will take on the DSL Reds on Thursday.