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Relief Roundup: San Francisco Giants Brandon Crawford remains hot

By Benjamin Chase

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning on May 26, 2018 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning on May 26, 2018 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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Saturday AAA Standouts

Memphis’ Patrick Wisdom had a big day offensively on Saturday, as he went 2-3 with a home run, scoring 2 runs and driving in one, drawing a walk, and stealing a base.

Often lost in the elite arms in the Cardinals system, Dakota Hudson is having an impressive season with Memphis, Saturday, he tossed 8 scoreless innings, allowing 4 hits and a walk, striking out 9.

Other hitters:
Jake Bauers, Durham, 3-4, R
Peter Bourjos, Gwinnett, 2-3, 3 R, 3B, HR, BB
Christian Colon, Las Vegas, 2-3, 2 R, 2B, 3B, RBI
Collin Cowgill, Lehigh Valley, 1-2, 2 R, HR, 2 BB
Dylan Cozens, Lehigh Valley, 2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Ivan De Jesus, Jr., Pawtucket, 1-1, 2 R, 2 BB
Edwin Espinal, Toledo, 2-3, 2 R, HR, BB
Tim Federowicz, Fresno, 2-4, R, 2 2B
Drew Ferguson, Fresno, 1-2, 2 BB
Jose Miguel Fernandez, Salt Lake, 3-5, 3 R, HR, 4 RBI
David Fletcher, Salt Lake, 2-5, 2 R, 2 2B
Nolan Fontana, Salt Lake, 2-3, 2 R, RBI, BB
Clint Frazier, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 2-4, 2 R, 3B, BB
Chris Herrmann, Tacoma, 3-4, 2 R, HR< BB
Hunter Jones, Syracuse, 2-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
Kevin Kramer, Indianapolis, 2-4, BB
Patrick Leonard, Charlotte, 0-1, R, 3 BB
Mike Marjama, Tacoma, 3-4, 2 R, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Jose Marmolejos, Syracuse, 2-4, 2 R, 3B, BB
Anthony Phillips, Albuquerque, 1-1, 2 BB
Pablo Reyes, Indianapolis, 2-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB
Garabez Rose, Norfolk, 2-4, 2 2B
DJ Stewart, Norfolk, 2-3, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Nick Tanielu, Fresno, 2-3, R, RBI, BB
Tomas Telis, New Orleans, 2-3, BB
Matt Thaiss, Salt Lake, 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Ildemaro Vargas, Reno, 3-5, R

Other pitchers:
Madison Bumgarner, Sacramento, 3 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K
Ryan Carpenter, Toledo, 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Jonathan Dziedzic, Omaha, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Dietrich Enns, Rochester, 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Paolo Espino, Colorado Springs, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Caleb Ferguson, Oklahoma City, 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 10 K
Mike Hauschild, Fresno, 7 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Matt Milburn, Nashville, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Justin Nicolino, Louisville, 8 2/3 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 4 K
Trevor Richards, New Orleans, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 9 K
Chris Rowley, Buffalo, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Antonio Senzatela, Albuquerque, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Jordan Stephens, Charlotte, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K
Asher Wojciechowski, Norfolk, 6 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 5 K

Sunday’s AAA Game to Watch

Two starters with major league experience take the mound on Sunday for Rochester in their doubleheader against Buffalo as Trevor May and Adalberto Mejia.

AAA International League

Durham Bulls @ Louisville Bats
Syracuse Chiefs @ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Indianapolis Indians @ Charlotte Knights
Columbus Clippers @ Gwinnett Stripers
Buffalo Bisons @ Rochester Red Wings, Game 1
Buffalo Bisons @ Rochester Red Wings, Game 2
Norfolk Tides @ Toledo Mud Hens
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs @ Pawtucket PawSox

AAA Pacific Coast League

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

Saturday AA Standouts

Myles Straw has been showing off his speed and contact skills all season, so Saturday’s incredible performance was just a glimpse into the excellence he’s had all season as Straw went 5-5 Saturday night with a pair of doubles, scoring 3 runs, and stole a base.

Struggling to stay healthy over the years, Oscar De La Cruz has not had many nights like he did for Tennessee Saturday, when he went 7 innings, allowing no runs on 5 hits and no walks, striking out 7.

Other hitters of note:
Stephen Alemais, Altoona, 2-4, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 SB
Michael Barash, Mobile, 3-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Braden Bishop, Arkansas, 3-5, 2 R
Ryan Boldt, Montgomery, 4-4, 2 R, 3B, 2 RBI
Michael Brosseau, Montgomery, 2-5, R, 2 2B
Ali Castillo, Richmond, 1-3, R, 2 BB
Randy Cesar, Corpus Christi, 3-4, RBI
Zack Collins, Birmingham, 0-2, R, 3 BB, SB
Jake Cronenworth, Montgomery, 2-4, 3 R, BB
Joey Curletta, Arkansas, 2-5, R, 2B, HR, 5 RBI
Dylan Davis, Richmond, 3-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Joe DeCarlo, Arkansas, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Travis Demeritte, Mississippi, 2-3, R, 2 BB
Tommy Edman, Springfield, 3-5, 2 R, 2B, RBI
Tanner English, Chattanooga, 3-4, 4 R, 2 2B, RBI, BB
Lucas Erceg, Biloxi, 1-2, 2 BB
Jameson Fisher, Birmingham, 2-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, BB
Zach Gibbons, Mobile, 2-4, 2 R, 2B, R, BB
Cade Gotta, Jacksonville, 2-4, R, 2B, BB
Jake Hager, Biloxi, 1-2, 2 BB
Monte Harrison, Jacksonville, 3-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Ke’Bryan Hayes, Altoona, 3-4, 2 R, HR, 4 RBI, SB
Elier Hernandez, Northwest Arkansas, 3-4, 2 R, 2 2B, RBI
Jesse Hodges, Tennessee, 3-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Zach Houchins, Mobile, 1-2, R, 3 RBI, 2 BB
Eloy Jimenez, Birmingham, 2-5, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
Richie Martin, Midland, 2-3, BB
Evan Mendoza, Springfield, 2-4, RBI, BB
Yonathan Mendoza, Arkansas, 2-3, 2 R, RBI, BB
Anderson Miller, Northwest Arkansas, 4-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Cedric Mullins, Bowie, 3-4, R, 2 SB
Luis Rengifo, Mobile, 2-5, 2 R, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, BB
Victor Roache, Springfield, 1-3, 2 BB
Jake Robson, Erie, 1-3, 2 BB
Brent Rooker, Chattanooga, 4-5, 3 R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Brendon Sanger, Mobile, 3-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
Chad Sedio, Erie, 2-4, BB
Nick Solak, Montgomery, 1-2, R, 2 BB
Thomas Spitz, Springfield, 2-4, 2 R, BB, SB
Fernando Tatis, Jr., San Antonio, 3-5, 2B
Chuck Taylor, Arkansas, 3-4, BB
Cole Tucker, Altoona, 3-5, 2 R, 3B
Framber Valdez, Corpus Christi, 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 6 K
Luis Valenzuela, Mississippi, 4-5, 3 R, 2B, RBI
Adam Brett Walker, Harrisburg, 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI
Jared Walsh, Mobile, 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Jamie Westbrook, Jackson, 2-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Zander Wiel, Chattanooga, 3-3, R, 2 2B, RBI

Other pitchers of note
Griffin Canning, Mobile, 3 2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 K
Chris Ellis, Springfield, 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
Kyle Funkhouser, Erie, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K
Hunter Harvey, Bowie, 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 7 K
Spencer Herrmann, Arkansas, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Franklyn Kilome, Reading, 6 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Michael King, Trenton, 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K
Zach Lovvorn, Northwest Arkansas, 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Andres Santiago, Mississippi, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 K
Joseph Shaw, Binghamton, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K

Sunday’s AA Game to Watch

Baltimore pitching prospects have really shown out well in the minor leagues this year, with Bowie’s Keegan Akin being no exception (4-4, 3.38, 53 K in 50 2/3 IP). Akin and Bowie travel to Binghamton on Sunday to face AA home run leader Peter Alonso.

AA Eastern League

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

AA Southern League

Birmingham Barons @ Jackson Generals
Montgomery Biscuits @ Chattanooga Lookouts
Biloxi Shuckers @ Mobile BayBears
Tennessee Smokies @ Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp @ Mississippi Braves

AA Texas League

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

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