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Relief Roundup: Shohei Ohtani dominates on the mound

By Benjamin Chase

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 20: Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Angels delivers a pitch to the plate during the major league baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels on May 20, 2018 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 20: Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Angels delivers a pitch to the plate during the major league baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels on May 20, 2018 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Sunday Standouts

Wilson Garcia had a strong doubleheader for Frederick, as he combined in the two games to go 5-7 with a double and 2 home runs, scoring 3 runs and driving in 4 runs.

Stockton’s Brian Howard hurled an excellent game before his bullpen eventually lost the game. He tossed 7 2/3 innings, allowing an unearned run on 2 hits and a walk, striking out 9.

Other hitters
Ryan Aguilar, Carolina, 3-5, R, 3B, 2 RBI
Rylan Bannon, Rancho Cucamonga, 1-3, 2 BB
Matthew Batten, Lake Elsinore, 2-2, R, BB, SB
Conner Capel, Lynchburg, 1-1, R, RBI, 2 BB
Dallas Carroll, Carolina, 1-4, 2 R, 2 BB
Angelo Castellano, Wilmington, 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Kacy Clemens, Dunedin, 2-3, 2 BB
Andretty Cordero, Down East, 2-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Bobby Dalbec, Salem, 2-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, BB
Camden Duzenack, Visalia, 2-5, 2 R, 2 2B
Santiago Espinal, Salem, 3-4, 2 R, RBI
Wladimir Galindo, Myrtle Beach, 2-3, 2B, HR
Ramon Hernandez, Visalia, 2-3, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI, BB
Keston Hiura, Carolina, 3-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Ibandel Isabel, 2-3, 2B, HR, BB
Jeren Kendall, Rancho Cucamonga, 1-3, R, 2B, 2 BB
Nash Knight, 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
Jack Kruger, Inland Empire, 2-4, 2 R, BB, SB
Stuart Levy, Frederick, 2-2, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Hamlet Marte, Rancho Cucamonga, 2-3, 2 R, HR, BB
Max McDowell, Carolina, 2-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
Bryan Mejia, Potomac, 3-4
Yermin Mercedes, Winston-Salem, 2-2, 2 R, 2 2B, BB
Brian Miller, Jupiter, 2-3, 2 R, RBI, BB, SB
Tucker Neuhaus, Carolina, 2-3, 2 R, 3B, RBI, BB, SB
Blake Perkins, Potomac, 1-3, R, 2B, 2 BB
Jordan Procyshen, Salem, 3-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI
Luis Rengifo, Inland Empire, 4-5, R, 2B
Brandon Sandoval, Inland Empire, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, BB
Stephen Smith, Visalia, 2-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Justin Twine, Jupiter, 3-4, R, 3B, RBI
Daulton Varsho, Visalia, 3-4, R, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Luke Wakamatsu, Lynchburg, 3-3, 3 R, BB
Jared Walsh, Inland Empire, 4-5, 3 R, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Logan Warmoth, Dunedin, 1-3, R, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
Marcus Wilson, Visalia, 3-5, 3 R, 2 RBI, SB
Jordan Zimmerman, Inland Empire, 4-5, 2B, HR, 5 RBI

Other pitchers
Michael Baumann, Frederick, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Joe Gatto, Inland Empire, 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Tony Gonsolin, Rancho Cucamonga, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Darwinzon Hernandez, Salem, 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Kevin McCanna, Visalia, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K
Conner Menez, San Jose, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 6 K
Christian Torres, Down East, 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K

Monday’s Game to Watch

Adonis Medina was one of the game’s top prospects coming into the season in the Phillies organization, but so far with Clearwater, he’s struggled to a 6.67 ERA. He looks to get on track today as the Threshers travel to face St. Lucie.

Other high-A action…

California League

Off Day

Carolina League

Salem Red Sox @ Frederick Keys
Lynchburg Hillcats @ Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Down East Wood Ducks @ Carolina Mudcats
Buies Creek Astros @ Winston-Salem Dash
Wilmington Blue Rocks @ Potomac Nationals

Florida State League

Florida Fire Frogs @ Dunedin Blue Jays
Clearwater Threshers @ St. Lucie Mets
Charlotte Stone Crabs @ Tampa Tarpons
Daytona Tortugas @ Jupiter Hammerheads
Palm Beach Cardinals @ Lakeland Flying Tigers
Bradenton Marauders @ Fort Myers Miracle

Sunday Standouts

Asheville had a strong showing on offense against Rome on Sunday. Brett Stephens led off the offense and keyed the attack, going 4-6 with a triple and a stolen base, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 as well.

Greensboro’s Edward Cabrera really had an excellent start on Sunday, going 7 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits without a walk, striking out 5.

Other hitters
Jake Adams, Quad Cities, 1-2, 2B, 2 BB
Austin Bernard, Asheville, 1-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB
Colby Bortles, West Michigan, 3-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
Daniel Brito, Lakewood, 3-3, SB
Ryan Costello, Clinton, 1-2, R, 2 BB
Oneil Cruz, West Virginia, 2-3, 2 R, HR, 2 BB
J.R. Davis, Peoria, 3-5, 2 R
Riley Delgado, Rome, 3-4, RBI
Jose Devers, Greensboro, 3-3, R
Moises Gomez, Bowling Green, 3-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Brewer Hicklen, Lexington, 3-3, R, BB, 2 SB
Thomas Jones, Greensboro, 2-3, 2 R, BB
Mark Kolozsvary, Dayton, 3-5, 2 R, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Mason McCoy, Delmarva, 2-3, 3B, 3 RBI, BB
Ryan Noda, Lansing, 1-1, 2B, 3 BB
Laz Rivera, Kannapolis, 3-3
Marcos Rivera, Greensboro, 2-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
Reynaldo Rivera, West Michigan, 2-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Esteury Ruiz, Fort Wayne, 3-3, 2B, RBI, BB, SB
Lolo Sanchez, West Virginia, 2-3, 2B, BB
John Sansone, Dayton, 3-4, 2 R, RBI
Leandro Santana, Dayton, 3-5, HR, 3 RBI
Chad Spanberger, Asheville, 2-4, 3 R, RBI, BB
Ryan Vilade, Asheville, 1-4, 2 R, 2 BB

Other pitchers
Dustin Beggs, Greensboro, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Bryce Conley, Beloit, 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Tom Cosgrove, Fort Wayne, 5 2/3 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K
Matthias Dietz, Delmarva, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K
Jhoan Duran, Kane County, 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
Rony Garcia, Charleston, 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K
Evan Guillory, Peoria, 8 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 7 K
Tyler Ivey, Quad Cities, 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Luis Madero, Burlington, 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Dane Myers, West Michigan, 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
David Peterson, Columbia, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Adrian Rodriguez, Dayton, 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Erich Uelmen, South Bend, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K

Monday’s Game to Watch

Jesus Vargas has been one of the few bright spots on a rough (13-28) season for Great Lakes. He takes the mound on the road tonight seeking his 5th win against one of the best teams in the Midwest League, Bowling Green.

Other low-A action…

Midwest League

Fort Wayne TinCaps @ West Michigan Whitecaps
Great Lakes Loons @ Bowling Green Hot Rods
Lake County Captains @ Dayton Dragons
Lansing Lugnuts @ South Bend Cubs
Burlington Bees @ Clinton LumberKings
Cedar Rapids Kernels @ Kane County Cougars
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers @ Quad Cities River Bandits
Peoria Chiefs @ Beloit Snappers

South Atlantic League

Delmarva Shorebirds @ Hickory Crawdads
Kannapolis Intimidators @ Greensboro Grasshoppers
Charleston RiverDogs @ Augusta GreenJackets
Hagerstown Suns @ Lakewood BlueClaws
West Virginia Power @ Columbia Fireflies
Greenville Drive @ Asheville Tourists
Rome Braves @ Lexington Legends

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