Jay Blue: Blue Jays' minor league round-up - September 12

Rafael Lantigua belted two home runs for the Vancovuer Canadians on Sunday. Photo: Jay Blue

September 12, 2021

By Jay Blue

Blue Jays from Away

Buffalo Bisons 2, Syracuse Mets (NYM) 10

The Buffalo Bisons (68-43) lost again, falling 10-2 to the Syracuse Mets on Sunday.

The Bisons had just one hit, a single by Kevin Smith who was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run. Christian Colon was 0-for-3 but drove in a run and Cullen Large walked twice, going 0-for-2.

Starter Bowden Francis allowed four runs on five hits (three HR) with a walk and five strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. Travis Bergen took over in the sixth and struck out one in 2/3 of an inning. Fitz Stalder was rocked for four runs on five hits and one walk in 2/3 of an inning, striking out one while Hobie Harris surrendered two runs on two hits (one HR) with two strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings. Curtis Taylor (Port Coquitlam, B.C.) allowed a hit and struck out one in the ninth.

L: Bowden Francis (9-5)

Player of the Game: None

Roster Notes: Thomas Hatch and Anthony Castro were optioned to Buffalo and Trent Thornton was recalled.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Reading Fightin Phils (PHI)

Game cancelled due to COVID-19 protocols.

Vancouver Canadians 8, Spokane Indians (COL) 4

Rafael Lantigua hit a pair of home runs to lead the Vancouver Canadians (54-60) to an 8-4 win over the Spokane Indians.

Lantigua had three hits, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and two runs while Trevor Schwecke also had three hits, going 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run. Will Robertson was 2-for-5 with a double, and a run and Andres Guerra was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run. Davis Schneider was 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run and Philip Clarke was 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. Tanner Morris was 1-for-4 with a walk and a run.

Starter Alejandro Melean allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings and Hayden Juenger struck out two, allowing a run on two hits in 2 1/3 innings. Roither Hernandez gave up an unearned run on a hit in the eighth, striking out one and Hagen Danner surrendered just a hit in the ninth with one strikeout.

W: Hayden Juenger (2-0)

HR: Rafael Lantigua 2 (11)

Player of the Game: Rafael Lantigua

Dunedin Blue Jays 4, Tampa Tarpons (NYY) 2

The Dunedin Blue Jays (54-59) got another home run from Addison Barger as they beat the Tampa Tarpons 4-2.

Barger was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a sac fly and a run while PK Morris was 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and a run. Steward Berroa walked three times and stole two bases, scoring a run and Miguel Hiraldo was 1-for-4 with a double and a walk. Harrison Ray was 1-for-4 with an RBI and Victor Mesia was 1-for-4.

Starter Naswell Paulino went 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks, striking out six. Jimmy Burnette struck out four in 1 2/3 innings, allowing a hit and a walk while Matt Svanson struck out five of the seven batters he faced, throwing two hitless innings, just hitting a batter. Julian Valdez saved the game, with a strikeout in the ninth, giving the Blue Jays' pitchers 16 Ks on the game.

W: Jimmy Burnette (1-0)

S: Julian Valdez (4)

HR: Addison Barger 18

Player of the Game: Addison Barger

Roster Notes: Zach Britton was placed on the 7-day IL and Dahian Santos was promoted to Dunedin from the FCL.

FCL Blue Jays

Scheduled off day.

DSL Blue Jays

Scheduled off day.

If you like us here, like us on Facebook!