Toledo Mud Hens 9, Louisville Bats 4
Sawyer Gipson-Long struggled in his outing, allowing three runs in the first but the Mud Hens quickly responded with runs from Max Clark, Javier Baez, and Gage Workman. A controversial play led to an ejection of the Louisville manager, but Toledo’s offense surged, including a grand slam by Carlos Perez. With strong relief pitching, including a two-inning save by Logan Berrier, the Mud Hens secured the win.
Erie SeaWolves 4, Chesapeake Baysox 1
Jackson Jobe had a solid rehab start, allowing one run over four innings, with the SeaWolves tying the game thanks to a home run from Josue Briceno. Garrett Pennington and Patrick Lee hit back-to-back homers to secure the lead, while Andrew Sears excelled in relief, retiring 11 straight batters. Tyler Owens earned the save as Erie took a 3-2 series lead.
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Peoria Chiefs 3
The Whitecaps rallied from an early deficit, with Stephen Hrustich’s three-run homer in the seventh putting them ahead. Tanner Franklin pitched well for Peoria but faltered in the fifth inning, leading to West Michigan’s scoring surge. Joe Miller had a strong three-inning outing for the Whitecaps before Ethan Sloan earned the win, and Logan Berrier secured the save.
Jupiter Hammerheads 5, Lakeland Flying Tigers 0
In a rain-shortened game, the Flying Tigers were unable to score, despite seven walks and having several baserunners. Malachi Witherspoon struggled on the mound, allowing five earned runs over four innings. Lakeland’s pitching staff saw some bright spots, including a rehab appearance from Kelvis Salcedo, but they ultimately fell short.
DSL Phillies 9, DSL Tigers (1) 0
The DSL Tigers were no-hit in a game that saw their offense falter, managing only three walks. Starter Andres Ortiz struggled, allowing three runs before being pulled, with the Phillies capitalizing on errors and poor command. The Tigers’ pitching staff failed to contain the Phillies, leading to a disappointing loss.
DSL Tigers (2) 11, DSL Miami 1
The DSL Tigers (2) had a dominant performance, scoring 11 runs on just three hits due to Miami’s pitching struggles, which included 12 walks and six wild pitches. Eduardo Tusen and Willian Berti contributed with home runs, while the pitching staff maintained control throughout. This marked a stark contrast to the other DSL team’s performance, showcasing the Tigers’ offensive potential.
