Aaron Miller hits two home runs in loss, Joc Pederson homers in win
Minor League Player of the Day– Aaron Miller (HiA) - 4 for 4, 2 HR, 4 RBI's, 2 Runs, i walk. At 26, Miller isn't a true prospect but he has transitioned to a hitter in the Cal League.
AAA– The Isotopes bounced back from their doubleheader loss and defeated the Rainiers (Mariners) 7 - 2. Red Patterson pitched 6 strong innings, allowing 1 run, 5 hits, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. A slew of relievers put the game to bed, Yimi Garcia, Paco Rodriguez, Josh Judy and Jose Dominguez. Carlos Triunfel led the 11-hit attack going 3 for 4. Trayvon Robinson and Mike Baxter each had 2 hits. Joc Pederson and Alex Liddieach hit home runs.
AA – The Lookouts lost a tough one to the Mississippi (Braves) 1 - 0. Chris Reedhad a solid game as he pitched 7 innings allowing 1 run, 5 hits, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. Jarret Martinpitched a scoreless inning in relief. The Lookouts could not muster much of an attack as they only had 5 singles. Scott Scheblerwent 1 for 3.
HiA – The Quakes got close but could not catch the Blaze (Reds) losing 8 - 7. Geoff Brown gave up 7 runs (6 earned) in 3.1 innings. Aaron Miller went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs, Corey Seager went 2 for 5 with a double and 2 RBI, Brandon Dixon was 2 for 4.
LoA– The Loons scored a run in the top of the 9th to tie the game and then went on to defeat the Lugnuts (Blue Jays) 12 - 10 in 11 innings. Jonathan Martinez returned to action and gave up 4 runs, 8 hits and 1 walk, Ralston Cash pitched an inning, giving up 4 runs. Victor Araujo pitched the final two innings to get the win. Kyle Farmerand Jesmuel Valentin each had 4 hits. Josmar Cordero was 3 for 5
DSL – The Dominican Dodgers took a 5 - 4 win over the Indians. Hector Rodriguez pitched 5 innings of scoreless ball. Samuel Ortiz was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.
Coming up– Jeff Bennett takes the mound for the Isotopes at 1:35 pm PST. Matt Shelton toes the rubber for the Lookouts at 3:00 pm, Chad Billingsleyand Fabio Martinezthrows for the Quakes at 2:05 pm, and Jordan Hershiser returns to start for the Loons at 11:05 am. The DominicanDodgers are off.
Minor League Transactions – AA: Blake Smithwas assigned to the Lookouts. HiA: Craig Stem was assigned to the Quakes. LoA: Jonathan Martinez was added to the Loons. Victor Arano was assigned to Ogden
Albuquerque Isotopes Box Score (AAA)
Chattanooga Lookouts Box Score (AA)
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Box Score (HiA)
Great Lakes Loons Box Score (LoA)