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Relief Roundup: Washington Nationals Juan Soto goes deep

By Benjamin Chase

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Pedro Severino #29 and Mark Reynolds #14 after hitting a home run in the second inning for his first career Major League hit against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Pedro Severino #29 and Mark Reynolds #14 after hitting a home run in the second inning for his first career Major League hit against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Monday Standouts

Brandon Barnes had a stellar game at the plate for Columbus on Monday, going 5-6 with a pair of doubles and a home run, scoring 3 runs and driving in 3 runs.

Cardinals pitchers had a good day. For AAA Memphis, Austin Gomber went 8 strong innings, allowing a single run on 6 hits and 2 walks, striking out 9.

Other hitters:
Jim Adduci, Toledo, 1-3, R, 2B, 2 BB
Eddy Alvarez, Charlotte, 2-3, 2 R, 3B, HR, 3 RBI
Dean Anna, Lehigh Valley, 3-4, R, 2B, BB
Humberto Arteaga, Omaha, 3-4
Cody Asche, Las Vegas, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, BB
Jon Berti, Columbus, 3-4, 2 R, SB
Billy Burns, Omaha, 2-4, RBI, BB
Chris Carter, Salt Lake, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR
Jason Coats, Durham, 2-3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB
Drew Ferguson, Fresno, 3-4, R, BB
Ramon Flores, Pawtucket, 2-3, R, 2B, BB, SB
Isaac Galloway, New Orleans, 3-5, 2 R, 2B, RBI, SB
Patrick Leonard, Charlotte, 2-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Christian Lopez, Round Rock, 1-1, 2B, 3 BB
Jose Marmolejos, Syracuse, 3-4
Joe McCarthy, Durham, 1-3, R, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
Kristopher Negron, Reno, 3-4, R, RBI, SB
Austin Nola, New Orleans, 3-3, 2 R, RBI, SB
Rafael Ortega, New Orleans, 3-5, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
Adam Rosales, Columbus, 2-4, 2B, BB
Cameron Rupp, Round Rock, 2-4, BB
Tony Sanchez, Round Rock, 2-3, RBI, BB
Kevan Smith, Charlotte, 2-2, 2 R, 2 2B, RBI, 3 BB
Cole Sturgeon, Pawtucket, 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Mitch Walding, Lehigh Valley, 1-2, 2 R, HR, 2 BB
Christian Walker, Reno, 2-3, 2 R, BB
Mason Williams, Louisville, 2-3, BB

Other pitchers:
Drew Anderson, Lehigh Valley, 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K
Manny Banuelos, Oklahoma City, 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 8 K
Christian Bergman, Tacoma, 7 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 8 K
Jake Buchanan, Reno, 7 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Cody Martin, Las Vegas, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K

Tuesday’s Game to Watch

Lehigh Valley ace Enyel De Los Santos had his start moved back to Tuesday, which allows former Phillies prospect Trevor May to continue his rehab against his former team’s affiliate as he starts for Rochester.

AAA International League

Syracuse Chiefs @ Buffalo Bisons
Norfolk Tides @ Charlotte Knights
Toledo Mud Hens @ Columbus Clippers
Louisville Bats @ Indianapolis Indians
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders @ Pawtucket PawSox
Gwinnett Stripers @ Durham Bulls
Rochester Red Wings @ Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs

AAA Pacific Coast League

Colorado Springs Sky Sox @ Nashville Sounds
New Orleans Baby Cakes @ Omaha Storm Chasers
Iowa Cubs @ Round Rock Express
Las Vegas 51s @ Sacramento River Cats
Salt Lake Bees @ Albuquerque Isotopes
Oklahoma City Dodgers @ Memphis Redbirds
Reno Aces @ Fresno Grizzlies
El Paso Chihuahuas @ Tacoma Rainiers

Monday Standouts

San Antonio’s Rod Boykin powered out 2 home runs and drove in 4 runs on Monday, driving in all of the runs that the Missions scored against Midland in a 4-3 win.

Jon Duplantier had an amazing 2017 season, and while his 2018 season has not been at that same level, he’s had flashes of excellence like Monday, when he tossed 6 scoreless innings, allowing a hit and a pair of walks, striking out 6.

Other hitters of note:
Beau Amaral, Arkansas, 1-3, R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Ryan Boldt, Montgomery, 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI, BB, SB
Cael Brockmeyer, Tulsa, 3-4, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI
Joey Curletta, Arkansas, 2-5, 2 R, 2B, HR
Blake Drake, Springfield, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Rudy Flores, Jackson, 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Cade Gotta, Jacksonville, 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB
Jan Hernandez, Reading, 1-2, R, RBI, 2 BB, SB
Eric Jagielo, Jacksonville, 3-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Kevin Madrano, Jackson, 2-3, R, RBI, BB
Edmundo Sosa, Springfield, 3-4, HR, 3 RBI
Brett Sullivan, Montgomery, 3-5, 2 R, 2B, RBI, SB
Matt Thaiss, Mobile, 2-2, R, BB
Carlos Tocci, Frisco, 1-2, R, 2 BB, 2 SB
Corey Toups, Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 2-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Stefan Troslair, Springfield, 1-2, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Stephen Wrenn, Corpus Christi, 2-3, 2 R, 2B, BB, SB

Other pitchers of note
Logan Bawcom, Tulsa, 5 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Wes Benjamin, Frisco, 6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K
Jerry Keel, San Antonio, 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 5 K
Cody Poteet, Jacksonville, 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Jose Suarez, Mobile, 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 11 K

Tuesday’s Game to Watch

Mitchell White has struggled to open the season with Tulsa, and taking on the talented San Antonio lineup featuring top prospect Fernando Tatis, Jr.

AA Eastern League

Richmond Flying Squirrels @ Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Erie SeaWolves @ Harrisburg Senators
Trenton Thunder @ Akron RubberDucks, Game 1
Trenton Thunder @ Akron RubberDucks, Game 2
Altoona Curve @ Bowie BaySox
New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Reading Fightin Phils
Hartford Yard Goats @ Portland SeaDogs

AA Southern League

Off day

AA Texas League

Frisco RoughRiders @ Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Midland RockHounds @ Arkansas Travelers
Springfield Cardinals @ Corpus Christi Hooks
Tulsa Drillers @ San Antonio Missions

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