OKC Comets 9 – Las Vegas Aviators (A’s) 3
Bobby Miller pitched the game of his year. He completed 5.2 scoreless IP allowing 2 hits and 1 BB to go with 4 strikeouts. I did not see the game, but he seemed to be pitching to soft contact as he threw a very efficient 69 pitches/44 strikes in almost 6 innings. After getting the first two outs in the 6th, Bobby was relieved by Michael Kopech. I believe this was more of a plan for Kopech to come in to the middle of an inning, than protection of Miller. That is my belief and I am sticking to it.
Kopech allowed a single but struck out Max Muncy to end the inning.
Edgardo Henriquez entered in the 8th for his first rehab assignment. It did not go as well as expected. In 0.2 IP, Henriquez allowed 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He threw 24 pitches/14 strikes. One cannot read anything into this outing. It was his first of the year. He threw 24 pitches, that was positive.
OKC changed up their top of the lineup. James Outman led off, Alex Freeland batted 2nd and Ryan Ward batted third. The three of them combined for 10 hits, 9 runs, and 8 RBI, including 4 HRs.
- James Outman – 2-4, 1 BB, 3 runs, 1 RBI, double (10), HR (10)
- Alex Freeland – 3-5, 3 runs, 1 RBI, double (18)
- Ryan Ward – 5-5, 3 runs, 6 RBI, 3 HR (12)
- Michael Chavis (13) and Steward Berroa (3) each doubled
Ryan Ward went 5-for-5 with three home runs and six RBI, marking his first career three-homer game as well as his first career five-hit game, while tying his career high in RBI…He became the first OKC player with five hits in a game this season. The last OKC player with three home runs in one game was Trey Sweeney exactly one year ago to the day on May 29, 2024 in Albuquerque…Going back to Wednesday night, Ward has hits in seven straight at-bats.
With his RBI single in the first inning, Ward set the career RBI record during Oklahoma City’s Bricktown era (since 1998), breaking a tie with Jason Botts (2005-08). Ward now has 236 RBI in his OKC career.
Free Ryan Ward!!
Box Score
Tulsa Drillers 4 – Wichita Wind Surge (Minnesota) 3
Jackson Ferris pitched a scoreless 4.0 innings before temporarily losing it with one out in the 5th. It was not a particularly good effort by Ferris. He allowed a lot of loud contact, but was saved by some elite defense. In the 5th, Ferris got the first batter with a K. Ferris then issued a BB, gave up a triple and HR. Ferris followed that with the final two outs of the 5th. He came back out for the 6th and retired the side in order, getting the last batter he faced via strikeout.
Three Drillers relievers each pitched a scoreless and hitless inning.
Ferris is still a MiLB pitcher, but it would be nice to see him in AAA.
The Drillers had 8 hits. Top hitters include:
- Yeiner Fernandez – 2-5, 1 run, double (8)
- Noah Miller – 2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Sean McLain – 2-3, 1 BB, 1 RBI
- Chris Newell – 1-4, 2 RBI, double (6)
Box Score
Fort Wayne TinCaps (SD) 7 – Great Lakes Loons 5
Eriq Swan started for GL and in 3.0 IP allowed 5 runs on 5 hits and 5 BB, with 4 K. He left after facing the first four batters in the 4th reached with the first three scoring. Robinson Ortiz entered with an inherited runner on 3rd, and left him stranded with 2 Ks and a ground out to the 1B.
Reynaldo Yean allowed 2 runs in the 9th.
Zyhir Hope led the offense with the only Loons multi hit game with 2.
- Zyhir Hope – 2-4, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI, double (11)
- Jake Gelof – 1-3, 1 BB, 2 RBI, double (2)
- Jordan Thompson – 1-3, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI, HR (4)
Box Score
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 8 – Modesto Nuts (Seattle) 4
This was a back and forth game for the first three innings with Modesto up 4-3. RC scored a pair in the 5th after four Quakes singles to take a 5-4 lead, a lead that lasted throughout the game.
Jakob Wright pitched the first 2.0 IP and allowed a pair of unearned runs. Logan Tabeling followed and completed 4.1 innings before 21 year old 6’5” 180 pound RHP making his 3rd appearance for RC. He completed the final 2.2 scoreless innings (one single) to register in first save.
9 of the Quakes 11 hits came from 4 hitters.
- Eduardo Quintero – 3-5, 1 BB, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Joendry Vargas – 2-6, 2 runs, 2 RBI, HR (2)
- Samuel Munoz – 2-4, 2 BB, 1 run, double (11)
- Raynerd Ortega – 2-5, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Gio Cueto doubled (3)
Box Score
ACL Mariners 6 – ACL Dodgers 4
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I would much rather see Ryan Ward in LF in LA than Michael Conforto….
Imo Since the management cant figure out how to use are talented kids how about trading Outman Freeland Ward and Miller for Paul Skenes
Shoot, Im here to celebrate Ryan Ward whether he gets a look or not.
What’s a guy gotta do to get a shot? Tho Muncy and Conforto are trending up the last dozen games or so
Thanks for the updates Jeff!
Hope you enjoyed Lake Tahoe. It was our favorite vacation spot as a kid.
Former Dodger minor leaguer Drew Avans made his MLB debut this week for the A’s. He will be 29 next month after spending 5 years as a productive AAA player. He was a 33rd round draft pick from SE Louisiana by the Dodgers in 2018.
He was never talented enough or big enough to make the Dodger big league team, but he is still a great baseball story. Jeff had written about Avans in spring training l believe. I love to see the grinders get a chance through hard work and perseverance. He even had a hit in his first MLB at bat.
Congrats to Drew!
O’s placed Mullins on the IL with a hammy strain.
Dodgers v Yankees.
Big deal?
Not this early.
Phillips needs tj surgery and Mookie out with a stubbed toe
Doc says Mookie will be getting x-rays on his stubbed toe.
Translation: “we hope to have him back by the playoffs”.
On the bright side, I think both Cavan Biggio and Jacob Amaya may be available.
Sorry Ohtani, Outman is the new leadoff hitter.
Is Conforto’s comeback make him tradeable?
Say, here’s an idea, try to sneak one down the middle by Judge.
The pitching staff is still complete garbage and needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. Phillips is gone, and it’s unlikely the rest of the guys are going to come back. Waiting around for injured pitchers to return while the staff is filled with mostly replacement level and softball league pitchers is not good strategy.
The Dodgers need to draft better, young healthy pitchers with good fastballs.
I kinda lowkey really like Gonsolin.
Pulled it together nicely in this game. Always takes the ball.
I figure he leaves for greener pastures, but I really like him.
Wow!! What a win!! Very fun lighting up Fried.
Kudos to Gonsolin for pulling it together and giving us 6 innings. Huge for the bullpen, huge for this game and the rest of the series.