Jay Blue: Blue Jays minor league round-up - September 15
Cavan Biggio had three hits, including a home run, for the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday. Photo: Jay Blue
September 15, 2021
By Jay Blue
Blue Jays from Away
There were several superlatives in the Toronto Blue Jays' minor league system on Wednesday as the clubs went 2-3 in five games.
Buffalo Bisons 20, Rochester Red Wings (WAS) 3
The Buffalo Bisons (70-43) dominated the Rochester Red Wings in every way, beating them 20-3 on Wednesday.
Third baseman Kevin Smith led the way for the offence, going 5-for-7 with a double, two RBI and four runs while Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) was 4-for-6 with two doubles, a home run, a walk, two RBI and five runs scored. Cavan Biggio also hit a home run, going 3-for-5 with a walk, five RBI and four runs. Gregory Polanco was 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, four RBI and a run and Logan Warmoth came on for him, going 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and two runs, stealing a base. Forrest Wall was 2-for-6 with a double, a walk, two RBI and his 30th stolen base. Tyler White was 2-for-4 with two walks and a run and Cullen Large was 2-for-4 with two walks and an RBI. Juan Graterol also had two hits, going 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run.
Starter Casey Lawrence scattered eight hits and allowing three runs, walking one and striking out six in five innings. Jacob Waguespack (1 IP, 1 K), Tayler Saucedo (1 IP, 1 H, 2 K), Rafael Dolis (1 IP, 3 K) and Anthony Castro (1 IP, 2 K) finished it off.
W: Casey Lawrence (6-2)
HR: Gregory Polanco (4), Cavan Biggio (2), Otto Lopez (2)
Player of the Game: Kevin Smith, Cavan Biggio and Otto Lopez
New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Harrisburg Senators (WAS)
Game Cancelled due to rain.
Roster Notes: James Dykstra was activated off the 60-day injured list and Connor Law was activated.
Vancouver Canadians 2, Hillboro Hops (ARI) 3
The Vancouver Canadians (54-62) weren't able to come back in the bottom of the ninth, scoring once but still lost 3-2 to the Hillsboro Hops.
Right fielder Eric Rivera had a pair of hits, going 2-for-3 with a run and an outfield assist while Philip Clarke was 1-for-4 with a double and a run. PK Morris was 1-for-4 and Tanner Morris was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Zac Cook and Will Robertson were both 1-for-4.
Starter Alex Nolan (Burlington, Ont.) allowed three runs but only was was earned, giving up three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. Will McAffer (North Vancouver, B.C.) went 2 1/3 innings, striking out three and allowing just a hit while Gabriel Ponce walked one and struck out two in the eighth. Jol Concepcion pitched the ninth and walked one and struck out one.
L: Alex Nolan (1-6)
Player of the Game: Eric Rivera
Dunedin Blue Jays 3, Clearwater Threshers (PHI) 6
In the first game of their doubleheader, the Dunedin Blue Jays (54-61) fell 6-3 to the Clearwater Threshers.
On the offensive side, Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) had two of the club's four hits, going 2-for-2 with a walk, two stolen bases and two runs. Steward Berroa was 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run while Miguel Hiraldo drove in two runs but was 0-for-3. Mackenzie Mueller was 1-for-3.
Starter Rafael Ohashi took the loss, giving up four runs on three hits with five walks and five strikeouts in four innings. Harry Rutkowski allowed a run on three hits with three strikeouts in two innings and Colton Laws allowed a run on two hits in the final inning.
L: Rafael Ohashi (1-2)
Player of the Game: Dasan Brown
Roster Notes: Jefferson Herrera was activated off the 7-day IL.
Dunedin Blue Jays 3, Clearwater Threshers (PHI) 0
The second game of the doubleheader was all Blue Jays (55-61) as Trent Palmer threw his second seven-inning no-hitter in the last month for a 3-0 win over the Clearwater Threshers.
Palmer needed 90 pitches (57 strikes) to get through seven innings, allowing just two walks and striking out nine batters for a second no no.
Dasan Brown (Oakville, Ont.) was 1-for-3 with a run in this one and Leonardo Jimenez was 1-for-1 with a double and two walks, scoring once. Miguel Hiraldo was 1-for-3 while Riley Tirotta was 0-for-3 with an RBI. Adriel Sotolongo was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
W: Trent Palmer (4-2)
Player of the Game: Trent Palmer
FCL Blue Jays 3, FCL Tigers West 6
The FCL Blue Jays (24-27) couldn't manage enough offence, falling 6-3 to the FCL Tigers West.
Rehabbing Mallex Smith was rehabbing and playing centre field with the Blue Jays and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base (but was also caught stealing). Jaden Rudd was also 0-for-2 but had an RBI and two walks. Amell Brazoban was 1-for-4 with a double while Rikelvin De Castro was 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk, driving in one and scoring twice.Yhon Perez was 1-for-3 with an RBI.
The starter was Soenni Martinez who went two innings, allowing a run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Wilgenis Alvarado took the loss, going 1 1/3 innings and giving up four runs on three hits and four walks with one strikeout. Bejardi Meza allowed a run on five hits with a walk and a strikeout over the final 2 2/3 innings.
L: Wilgenis Alvarado (3-3)
HR: Rikelvin De Castro (2)
Player of the Game: Rikelvin De Castro
DSL Blue Jays
Scheduled off day.
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