Pinstriped Performances: Thursday, July 25, 2019

On Thursday, 7 games were played in the New York Yankees organization with one affiliate (Trenton) playing a doubleheader. In total, the teams combined for a 3-4 record. Scranton Wilkes-Barre put up double-digit runs, Staten Island had a couple of players shine in their professional debuts and a pitcher put up a good rehab outing. Meanwhile, Trenton had a couple of players have good games at the plate in their doubleheader.

Hoy Jun Park (Robert M Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects)

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Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders (Triple-A): The Railriders (60-43) defeated the Columbus Clippers, 10-6.

Mike Ford (Matt Bufano)

• Wendell Rijo: 2-for-5, 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 home run (3), 4 RBIs (6,7,8,9). Rijo hit a grand slam in the top of the fifth. 
• Mike Ford: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 home run (21), 2 RBIs (55,56). Ford had a pinch-hit home run in the sixth. 
• Cameron Maybin: 2-for-6, 1 double, 1 RBI (7). This was Maybin’s 3rd rehab games with the Railriders. 
• Francisco Arcia: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 RBI (1).
• Trey Amburgey: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 home run (17), 1 RBI (48). Amburgey has a 5-game hit streak and the 17 home runs are a new career-high in a single-season. 
• Ryan McBroom: 2-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 RBI (43).
• Thairo Estrada: 2-for-6, 2 runs scored.
• Tyler Wade: 3-for-5, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base. Wade is on a 5-game hit streak. 
• Adonis Rosa (3-0): 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K. 54 of 86 pitches were strikes. 
• Will Carter: 1.2 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 2 BB. 30 of 50 pitches were strikes. 
• David Sosebee: 2.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 22 of 37 pitches were strikes. 

Trenton Thunder (Double-A): The Thunder (54-47) lost both games of their doubleheader against the Erie Seawolves. They lost Game 1, 9-8, and Game 2, 5-1.

Game 1

(Robert M Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects)

• Hoy Jun Park: 4-for-4, 2 runs scored, 1 home run (3), 3 RBIs (30,31,32). Park is on a 4-game hit streak and an RBI in 4 straight games. It is his second 4-hit game of the year. 
• Gosuke Katoh: 4-for-4, 2 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 RBI (7). Spenser Smith, who is a broadcaster for Trenton, had this great stat on Katoh’s day: 

Couple of @TrentonThunder notes from G1 of tonight's DH:

– First 4-hit gm of season for Gosuke Katoh (4-for4). Only 3rd time in 618 G as a pro. Did it 2x in GCL in 2013 (7/12, 7/22).

– 3 hits by Brandon Wagner (3-for-3) matches season-hi. Last did it 5/27 in Binghamton (2 HR).

— Spenser Smith (@TheSpenserSmith) July 26, 2019

• Brandon Wagner: 3-for-3, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 RBI (26).
• Chris Gittens: 2-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 RBI (57).
• Mandy Alvarez: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 RBI (31).
• Rashad Crawford: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 run scored.
• Matt Lipka: 0-for-4, 1 RBI (16).
• Nick Green: 3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 4 BB. 34 of 66 pitches were strikes.  
• Greg Weissert: 2 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 1 K. 22 of 43 pitches were strikes. 
• Daniel Alvarez (5-2): 1.2 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K. 22 of 32 pitches were strikes. 

Game 2

Chris Gittens (Robert M. Pimpsner)

• Chris Gittens: 1-for-4, 1 RBI (58). Gittens has a 13-game on-base streak 
• Mandy Alvarez: 2-for-4. Alvarez is on a 5-game hit streak. 
• Gosuke Katoh: 2-for-3.
• Kyle Holder: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 double.
• Ben Ruta: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 double.
• Kellin Deglan: 1-for-4, 1 stolen base.
• Isiah Gilliam: 0-for-1, 2 walks.
• Brandon Wagner: 0-for-3, 1 walk.
• Janson Junk (0-1): 4.2 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 3 K. 58 of 98 pitches were strikes. Junk was making his Double-A debut after being promoted from Tampa on Thursday. 
• Braden Bristo: 1.1 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 4 K. 14 of 20 pitches were strikes. 

Tampa Tarpons (Single-A Advanced): The Tarpons (44-57) had their game against the Jupiter Hammerheads postponed. They will makeup the game as part of a doubleheader on Friday. According to play-by-play announcer Nick Flammia, Luis Gil will start Game 2 for the Tarpons in his High-A debut:

Gil will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. The 21-year-old went 4-5 w/ a 2.39 ERA in 17 starts, tallying 112 Ks in 83.0IP with Charleston.

Vizcaino will start on Saturday. The 22-year-old had 101 Ks in 87.2IP while going 5-5 with a 4.41 ERA in 16 starts with the RiverDogs. https://t.co/ChBbGkymtG

— Nick Flammia (@NickFlammia) July 25, 2019

Charleston Riverdogs (Single-A): The Riverdogs (51-53) defeated the Lakewood BlueClaws, 4-3.

• Eric Wagaman: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 double, 1 RBI (17).
• Oliver Dunn: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base, 1 RBI (6). Dunn has a 4-game hit streak and an RBI in 4 straight games. 
• Brandon Lockridge: 1-for-4, 1 stolen base, 1 RBI (44).
• Josh Stowers: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 RBI (24), 1 stolen base.
• Oswald Peraza: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 stolen base.
• Canaan Smith: 1-for-4, 1 run scored.
• Mickey Gasper: 0-for-3, 1 walk.
• Roansy Contreras (7-5): 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K. 64 of 94 pitches were strikes. 
• Tim Hardy: 2.1 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 23 of 38 pitches were strikes. 
• Keegan Curtis (1st save): 0.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 K. 6 of 9 pitches were strikes. The 22nd Round pick in 2018 was making his Charleston debut after being promoted from Staten Island on Wednesday. 

Staten Island Yankees (Short-Season): The Yankees (19-19) defeated the Connecticut Tigers, 8-1.

Michael King (Jack Mcquesten)

• Nelson B. Alvarez: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 home run (1), 3 RBIs (1,2,3). Alvarez was promoted to Staten Island on Thursday after hitting 5 home runs with Pulaski. 
• Evan Alexander: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 RBI (7).
• Josh Smith: 2-for-2, 2 walks, 1 RBI (1). Smith was the Yankees’ 2nd Round pick in last month’s draft and he made his professional debut. 
• Jake Sanford: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 home run (1), 1 RBI (6). The Yankees’ 3rd Round pick in last month’s draft hit his first professional home run. 
• Ezequiel Duran: 1-for-6, 1 run scored, 1 RBI (24).
• Juan De Leon: 3-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 double.
• Carlos Narvaez: 1-for-5, 1 double, 1 run scored.
• Pat DeMarco: 1-for-4, 1 run scored. The Yankees’ 17th round pick in last month’s draft was making his professional debut. 
• Andres Chaparro: 1-for-5. Chaparro is on a 4-game hit streak and is hitting .311 in 21 games this month. 
• Michael King: 4 IP, 0 ER, 4 H. 38 of 56 pitches were strikes. King was making his 4th rehab start and his first one with Staten Island. He recorded 5 groundball outs on the 13 batters he faced. 
• Jake Agnos (1-1): 3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 K. 27 of 39 pitches were strikes. 
• Derek Craft: 2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 3 K. 17 of 25 pitches were strikes. 

Madison Santos (58) of the Pulaski Yankees at bat against the Danville Braves at Calfee Park on June 30, 2019 in Pulaski, Virginia. The Braves defeated the Yankees 8-5 in 10 innings. (Brian Westerholt/Four Seam Images via AP)

Pulaski Yankees (Rookie-Advanced): The Yankees (22-13) lost 7-2 to the Bluefield Blue Jays.

• Chad Bell: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs (21,22).
• Madison Santos: 2-for-4, 1 walk.
• Antonio Cabello: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk. Cabello is on a 4-game hit streak. 
• Ryder Green: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk. Green has a 4-game hit streak. 
• Borinquen Mendez: 1-for-3, 1 walk.
• Anthony Volpe: 0-for-2, 1 walk.
• Leonardo Pestana (0-3): 1.1 IP, 7 ER, 6 H, 3 K. 24 of 35 pitches were strikes. 
• Sean Boyle: 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K. 25 of 42 pitches were strikes. Boyle has 19 strikeouts to 3 walks in 8 outings this year. 
• Elvis Peguero: 3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 27 of 42 pitches were strikes. 

Gulf Coast League (Rookie): The West squad (10-13) had their game against GCL Phillies East postponed. The East (8-14) also had their game against GCL Tigers West postponed. Both will makeup their games on August 2.

Dominican Summer League (Rookie): The DSL Yankees (19-22) were defeated by the DSL Twins, 5-2.

• Edwin Tordecilla: 2-for-4, 1 double, 1 RBI (1).
• Kevyn Camacho: 1-for-2, 1 run scored.
• Carlos Verdecia: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 stolen base.
• Dayro Perez: 1-for-4.
• Mauro Bonifacio: 1-for-4.
• Alex Garcia: 1-for-4, 1 run scored.
• Cristian Sumoza: 2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H.
• Yorlin Calderon (1-1): 0.2 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K.
• Abel Estevez: 2.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 K.
• Albert Carrizo: 1.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K.
• Ignacio Radney: 1.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K.