Lynchburg Hillcats 3, Buies Creek Astros 2

Box Score · Hillcats improve to 72-48

So much for being tired.

After two rough outings in a row on July 26th and August 2nd, Triston McKenzie has bounced back with consecutive one-run outings where he struck out at least eight batters.

Last night, McKenzie was brilliant, whiffing nine hitters over seven innings without walking any. All in all, he gave up one run on seven hits.

The Lynchburg offense didn’t show up until late, however, and McKenzie was awarded a no decision for his efforts.

Martin Cervenka and Ka’ai Tom both had multi-hit games, with Cervenka smoking an RBI double in the eighth inning to give the Hillcats the lead for good.

Lake County Captains 2, Bowling Green Hot Rods 7

Box Score · Captains fall to 49-70

Luis Jimenez was knocked around for five runs in 4.1 innings and the Lake County offense couldn’t muster up enough of a rally to come back.

It was a lackluster game overall for the Captains, but at least Conner Capel stayed hot, going 2-3 with a walk as the lone Lake County player to have a multi-hit game.

AZL Indians 2, AZL Giants 12

Box Score · Indians fall to 10-29

The AZL Indians weren’t outhit by much, but they just couldn’t put runs across the plate, going just 4 for 15 with runners in scoring position.

Michael Cooper, Ronny Dominguez, Jose Fermin, Wilbis Santiago and Felix Fernandez all had multi-hit games but clutch hits were few and far between.

The rehabbing Dylan Baker was the only Indians pitcher out of six to not give up a run, striking out two in a scoreless inning of relief.

DSL Indians 3, DSL Pirates 2

Box Score · Indians fall to 23-34

The DSL Indians only managed four hits, but they made them count as Jhon Torres blasted a two-run home run in the third inning.

Jean Montero scored what wold end up being the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning.

Starting pitcher Luis D Garcia gave up two runs in 5.2 innings, just missing a quality start by one out. He struck out five and walked one to get the victory.

The Columbus Clippers, Akron RubberDucks and Mahoning Valley Scrappers had scheduled off-days.