Pinstriped Performances: Deivi Bounces Back

It was a Wednesday full of action around the system, with seven games between five affiliates and two doubleheaders (plus another one cut short). Deivi García, a darling of the last two years who’s taken multiple steps back in 2021, took a giant leap towards the corner he’ll hopefully turn during the second half of this season.

Trey Amburgey (Matt Bufano)

Scranton-Wilkes/Barre RailRiders (39-21): The RailRiders won the opening game of their doubleheader 4-3, then lost the second leg on a walk-off wild pitch 3-2 in Worcester.

Game 1

• Star of the Game: Deivi García – 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 95 pitches (58 strikes). It wasn’t a flawless start by any stretch, as García served up two home runs. But it was the first time he’d pitched at least five innings, allowed three or fewer earned runs, and struck out at least five since June 4, and that’s a big deal
• Chris Gittens: 2-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk
• Trey Amburgey: 2-for-4, 1 home run (7), 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 strikeout. The on-base streak is over, but Amburgey is still raking as the clamoring for his promotion grows louder
• Sócrates Brito: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 run scored
• Sal Romano: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 31 pitches (18 strikes)

Game 2

• Star of the Game: Rob Brantly – 3-for-3, 1 home run (6), 1 RBI, 1 run scored. Brantly was basically the entire Scranton offense in this one, recording three of his team’s four hits on the night and the only one for extra bases
• Kyle Holder: 1-for-3, 1 strikeout
• Brian Keller: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 42 pitches (25 strikes)
• Adam Warren: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 45 pitches (28 strikes)
• Braden Bristo: 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 42 pitches (25 strikes). Bristo uncorked the wild pitch that won Worcester the game

Oswald Peraza. Photo by Chris Jones.

Somerset Patriots (39-22): The Patriots blew a late three-run lead and dropped a tough one to Richmond in 11 innings, 7-6.

• Star of the Game: Oswald Peraza – 2-for-6, 1 home run (4), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 strikeout. Peraza is hitting .333 this month and has two home runs
• Donny Sands: 2-for-5, 1 double, 1 run scored, 1 strikeout
• Michael Beltre: 1-for-4, 1 home run (10), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base. Beltre had a hand in two runs via his solo homer and his double steal with Jason Lopez in the second inning
• Jason Lopez: 1-for-3, 1 double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, 1 stolen base
• Janson Junk: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 89 pitches (59 strikes)
• Kevin Gadea: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 31 pitches (18 strikes)
• Ron Marinaccio: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K, 38 pitches (25 strikes). Marinaccio wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth by striking out the side to send the game to extras
• Zach Greene: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 25 pitches (17 strikes)

Ezequiel Duran (Robert M Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects)

Hudson Valley Renegades (40-21): Not the finest hour for the ‘Gades, who were shut out at home by Wilmington 7-0.

• Star of the Game: Reid Anderson – 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 78 pitches (50 strikes). It certainly wasn’t Anderson’s fault the evening went so poorly. He’s pitched to a strong 3.27 ERA with HV
• Anthony Volpe: 1-for-4, 1 strikeout. Volpe has a two-game hitting streak to start his High-A career
• Ezequiel Duran: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
• Anthony Seigler: 1-for-4, 1 strikeout
• Matt Minnick: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 27 pitches (12 strikes)
• Nelson L. Alvarez: 1 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 36 pitches (22 strikes)
• Charlie Ruegger: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 5 pitches (4 strikes)

Ryder Green (Photo by John Brophy / Pinstriped Prospects)

Tampa Tarpons (42-19): Tampa feebly dropped the doubleheader opener 3-1 and then roared back to take the nightcap 6-1, splitting the day with Lakeland.

Game 1

• Star of the Game: Ryder Green – 1-for-3, 1 double, 1 run scored, 2 strikeouts. The Tarpons managed just two hits the entire game, and only Green’s went for extra bases. It was his first full-season hit
• Jasson Dominguez: 1-for-3
• Matt Sauer: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 5 K, 89 pitches (58 strikes)
• Enrique Santana: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 25 pitches (18 strikes)

Game 2

• Star of the Game: Randy Vasquez – 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 84 pitches (52 strikes). Vasquez’s name has come up a lot in this space recently. He’s working on a five-start streak of no more than one earned run and five or more strikeouts
• Trevor Hauver: 1-for-4, 3 strikeouts
• Austin Wells: 2-for-3, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 walk. Wells is slugging .667 in the month of July
• Andres Chaparro: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 strikeout
• Eric Wagaman: 2-for-4, 2 doubles, 1 RBI, 1 run scored
• Carson Coleman: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 42 pitches (24 strikes)
• Wellington Diaz: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2 pitches (2 strikes)

Yankees prospect Anthony Garcia at the plate during a minor league spring training game on March 12, 2019. (Robert M. Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects)

FCL Yankees (6-1): The Yanks took it to Tigers West 4-1 in the first leg of a doubleheader. They jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second game, which was then suspended due to rain and will resume on July 20.

• Star of the Game: Anthony Garcia – 1-for-2, 1 home run (1), 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 strikeout. The 20-year-old has plenty of power to flex. This was his first bomb of the year and certainly won’t be his last
• Kevin Alcantara: 1-for-2, 1 walk
• Agustin Ramirez: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk
• Jose Colmenares: 1-for-1, 1 run scored, 2 walks
• Yon Castro: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
• Alex Vizcaíno: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K. Vizcaíno should head for a higher level soon. He’s walked three and struck out four in two innings during his rehab in the FCL
• Tyrone Yulie: 4.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K. Yulie has not allowed a run and has struck out 13 batters in 10.1 innings to start the season. A call-up to Tampa may not be far away