Portland:
Josh Barfield homered for the 2nd consecutive night, doubled and drove in two runs going 3 for 5 and scoring a run. Jesse Garcia really had a monster night(although not much of a prospect). Jesse was 3 for 5 including a homer, scored twice and drove in 7 runs. Greg Sain was 4 for 5 with 3 doubles and 3 runs scored. Every Beaver's starter had at least one hit except Sean Burroughs who suffered through an 0-5 night.
Meanwhile, Mike Thompson pitched 8 solid innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. Craig Breslow, recently sent down by the Padres, pitched a scoreless ninth.
Portland box
Mobile:
The Baybears used 5 homers to overcome a 4-0 deficeit and pound Montgomery 13-4. Corey Smith had 4 hits including 2 homers and 4 rbi, Steve Baker continued his hot hitting with 3 hits including a homer, Joe Gerber capped a perfect 5 for 5 night with a homer and 2 doubles and 4 rbi. Greg Kottaras continued his offensive resurgence with 3 hits, including his first AA homer, drove in a pair and scored 3 runs.
Brian Whitaker tossed 6 solid innings allowing all 4 runs on 7 hits and 5 walks while striking out 5.
Mobile box
Lake Elsinore:
The Storm hosted High Desert at a rare game at Petco Park. For many of the young prospects it was their first time playing in a big league park and they were impressed. Arturo Lopez gave up 8 runs(6 earned) in 4.1ip to take the loss 9-3. ss Juan Ciriaco had two doubles in 4 trips, drove in two and scored once to lead the offense.
Storm box
Ft Wayne doubleheader:
Game 1:
Cesar Ramos(3-1 3.91) tossed a complete game(7 inning) allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits. He struck out 6 and walked none. Sean Kazmar started the scoring with a first inning solo homer. He was 3 for 4 on the night with 2 rbi and 2 runs scored. 4th round draft pick, Michael Baxter had 2 hits to bring his average up to .257 and Yordy Ramariz cf also had 2 hits. Matt Bush was held hitless again.
Game 1 box
Game 2:
The Wizards committed 5 errors(3 by ss Brandon Figueroa) leading to 3 unearned runs(2 in the 8th inning) as they lost the nitecap 5-3 in 8 innings. Michael Baxter had 2 doubles and a walk while Kelvin Vazquez(recently promoted from Eugene) was 2 for 4 including a double, scored a run and drove in one boosting his average to .368.
Game 2 box
Eugene(short season)
top draft picks Nick Hundley and Chase Headly each hit a 2 run homer to provide all the offense for the Ems in a 4-2 victory over Tri Cities. Angulo Jimenez gave up one run in 5 innings for the win despite walking 5 batters. He gave up just two hits and struck out 5.
Eugene box
Arizona(rookie)
13 August 05: Enesto Frieri picked up his 6th win with two strong innings as the Padres defeated the Royals 4-3. He allowed one hit and struck out four in two shutout innings. Chad Steiner(.299), who was dropped from Eugene to make room for Headley, had 3 hits including a double, drove in one and scored one. Kyle Blanks singled to bust out of a hitting drought.
AZL Padres box