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Relief Roundup: St. Louis Cardinals spoil Kenley Jansen’s return

By Benjamin Chase

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 20: Bud Norris #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to striking out Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of a game at Dodger Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 20: Bud Norris #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to striking out Yasmani Grandal #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of a game at Dodger Stadium on August 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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AAA Featured Performer

The Dodgers do a great job developing power guys up and down the draft. Kyle Garlick was originally a 28th round draft pick in 2015, but he’s had a big year this year, pounding out his 21st home run on Monday night.

Today’s AAA Game to Watch

Lewis Thorpe has made one start for Rochester, and with the Twins calling up arms for chances in the majors, he has a chance to earn his way to the majors with a big showing in AAA. He and the Red Wings face off against Pawtucket on Tuesday.

AAA International League

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

AAA Pacific Coast League

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

AA Featured Performer

Originally a 13th round pick out of Missouri in 2015, Josh Lester has slowly progressed up the Tigers system. He went 3-4 on Monday and powered out a pair of home runs, giving him 15 for the year.

Today’s AA Game to Watch

Diamondabacks prospect Taylor Widener will hope to even his record on the season for Jackson, as he sits at 5-6 in spite of a sterling 2.69 ERA. He’ll travel with the Generals to Tennessee Tuesday night.

AA Eastern League

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

AA Southern League

Mississippi Braves @ Mobile BayBears, Game 1
Mississippi Braves @ Mobile BayBears, Game 2
Pensacola Blue Wahoos @ Biloxi Shuckers
Jackson Generals @ Tennessee Smokies
Birmingham Barons @ Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Chattanooga Lookouts @ Montgomery Biscuits

AA Texas League

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

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