Pinstriped Performances: Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Due to rainouts in the Gulf Coast League and in Staten Island, only 5 teams were in action on Wednesday. However, the Yankees affiliates combined for a 4-1 record and the one loss came in extra innings. One Trenton player added to his league-leading home run total, a Tampa player homered for the second straight day, and a Charleston pitcher had 10 strikeouts for the second day in a row.

Roansy Contreras (Robert M. Pimpsner)

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Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders (Triple-A): The Railriders (65-56) lost 13-12 to the Charlotte Knights in 10 innings.

Tyler Wade (Matt Bufano)

• Tyler Wade: 2-for-3, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 double, 3 RBIs (36,37,38).
• Trey Amburgey: 2-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 home run (21), 2 RBIs (54,55).
• Kyle Higashioka: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 2 RBIs (41,42).
• Ryan McBroom: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 2 RBIs (51,52). McBroom has a hit and an RBI in 5 straight games. 
• Francisco Arcia: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 double, 1 RBI (6).
• Gosuke Katoh: 0-for-3, 1 run scored, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, 1 RBI (27).
• Breyvic Valera: 1-for-5, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 double. Valera played in his first Triple-A game since July 30 and has a hit in 12 straight Triple-A games. 
• Clint Frazier: 1-for-4, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 triple.
• Zack Zehner: 1-for-5, 1 run scored.
• Brody Koerner: 4.2 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 5 BB, 4 K. 60 of 94 pitches were strikes. 
• Rex Brothers: 1.1 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 16 of 30 pitches were strikes. 
• J.P. Feyereisen: 2 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 27 of 42 pitches were strikes. 
• David Sosebee: 0.2 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 2 H. 15 of 21 pitches were strikes. 
• David Hernandez (0-1): 1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K. 18 of 31 pitches were strikes. Hernandez was making his organizational debut on Wednesday. 

Trenton Thunder (Double-A): The Thunder (65-55) defeated the Akron Rubberducks, 8-1.

Chris Gittens (Robert M. Pimpsner)

• Chris Gittens: 1-for-4, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 home run (21), 1 RBI (71). Gittens has driven in a run in 6 of his last 7 games and has tied a career-high for home runs in a season. 
• Isiah Gilliam: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 triple, 3 RBIs (13,14,15). Gilliam has a 4-game hit streak and has 7 RBIs over that span. 
• Hoy Jun Park: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 RBI (46).
• Ben Ruta: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 RBI (49).
• Matt Lipka: 3-for-4, 1 run scored. Lipka is on a 7-game hit streak. 
• Wendell Rijo: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 double.
• Kyle Holder: 1-for-4, 1 walk, 1 double. Holder is on a 5-game hit streak. 
• Angel Aguilar: 0-for-3, 1 RBI (15).
• Trevor Stephan (2-4): 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K. 48 of 76 pitches were strikes. 
• Braden Bristo: 2 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K. 23 of 38 pitches were strikes. 
• Greg Weissert: 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB. 9 of 15 pitches were strikes. Weissert hasn’t allowed a run in 4 straight outings. 
• Trevor Lane: 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H. 6 of 7 pitches were strikes. 

Tampa Tarpons (Single-A Advanced): The Tarpons (55-64) defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals, 11-4.

Alexander Palma. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)

• Alexander Palma: 1-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 home run (5), 4 RBIs (12,13,14,15). Palma’s grand slam gave him home runs in back-to-back games. 
• Donny Sands: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 triple, 2 RBIs (19,20). Sands is on an 8-game hit streak. 
• Pablo Olivares: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs (26,27). Olivares is on a 4-game hit streak. 
• Diego Castillo: 1-for-4, 1 run scored, 2 RBIs (26,27). Castillo is on a 5-game hit streak. 
• Leonardo Molina: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 RBI (16).
• Oswaldo Cabrera: 3-for-4, 2 runs scored, 1 stolen base.
• Wilkerman Garcia: 2-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 stolen base.
• Steven Sensley: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk.
• Mickey Gasper: 2-for-4, 2 runs scored.
• Miguel Yajure (8-6): 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 9 K. 66 of 96 pitches were strikes. It is the 6th time that Yajure has gone 7 innings or more in an outing this year. He has a 1.64 ERA in 10 outings and 63 strikeouts in 60.1 innings since the All-Star break. 
• Edgar Barclay: 2 IP, 1 ER, 2 H. 23 of 37 pitches were strikes. Barclay was promoted to Tampa from the Gulf Coast League on Wednesday. 

Charleston Riverdogs (Single-A): The Riverdogs (64-58) defeated the Columbia Fireflies, 3-1.

Brandon Lockridge (Robert M Pimpsner/Pinstriped Prospects)

• Brandon Lockridge: 1-for-3, 2 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base, 1 triple, 1 RBI (53). Lockridge is now at 20 stolen bases for the season. 
• Josh Breaux: 1-for-4, 1 RBI (34).
• Oswald Peraza: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base, 1 RBI (6). Peraza is on a 5-game hit streak. 
• Welfrin Mateo: 1-for-3, 1 walk, 1 stolen base.
• Max Burt: 1-for-3, 1 run scored.
• Eduardo Navas: 1-for-4. Navas is on a 4-game hit streak. 
• Roansy Contreras (9-5): 7 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 10 K. 58 of 85 pitches were strikes. The 10 strikeouts for Contreras are a season-high and it is the second time he has done that in his career. 
• Dalton Lehnen (3rd save): 2 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 K. 17 of 23 pitches were strikes. Lehnen has held hitters to a .140 batting average in 12 games with the Riverdogs. 

Staten Island Yankees (Short-Season): The Yankees (30-27) had their game against the Lowell Spinners postponed due to rain. They will makeup the game as part of a doubleheader on Thursday with Game 1 beginning at noon.

Gulf Coast League (Rookie): Both Gulf Coast League teams had their games rained out on Wednesday. The East (15-23) and (West (18-20) will make up their games against GCL Tigers East and GCL Blue Jays respectively on August 22.

Dominican Summer League (Rookie): The Yankees (27-29) defeated the DSL Phillies Red, 8-7.

• Marco Naranjo: 2-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 triple, 1 home run (1), 3 RBIs (2,3,4).
• Carlos Verdecia: 2-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 stolen base, 1 double, 1 RBI (14). Verdecia is on a 4-game hit streak. 
• Brayan Jimenez: 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base, 1 RBI (18).
• Dayro Perez: 2-for-5, 1 run scored, 1 stolen base, 1 double. Perez is on a 7-game hit streak. 
• Sergio Vargas:  2-for-4, 1 run scored.
• Anthony Valenzuela: 0-for-3, 1 walk, 1 stolen base.
• Wilfre Favelo: 0-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base.
• Agustin Ramirez: 0-for-4, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base.
• Cristian Sumoza: 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 K. Sumoza went 5 innings in an outing for the first time this season. 
• Yorlin Calderon (2-1): 3 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 2 K.
• Thowar Martinez (1st save): 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K.