Houston Astros Minor League Recap 5/21/13
Only two Houston affiliates took the field in yesterday's action, but between them, they scored enough runs for the whole organization.
Only two Houston affiliates took the field in yesterday's action, but between them, they scored enough runs for the whole organization.
We're going through the Houston Astros minor league system one week at a time, checking out both how the team did and some interesting players that finished the season there.
It was a case of not being able to have your cake and eat it, too. As the big league club took care of Kansas City, the farm struggled, going winless.
Only two Houston affiliates took the field in yesterday's action, but between them, they scored enough runs for the whole organization.
It was a case of not being able to have your cake and eat it, too. As the big league club took care of Kansas City, the farm struggled, going winless.
Let's check in on Astros prospect Carlos Correa's defense with a few Timothy De Block-created gifs.
George Springer stole the show last night and Lancaster combined for four home runs
Cosart and Tropeano rocked, Santana collects three hits, and the MP Cokinos train keeps on chugging.
Stassi, Correa, Springer, Cokinos star in solid night on the farm.
The Astros minor leagues split on Thursday, going 2-2 after an exciting beginning to the day.
With fans spurning to see Nolan Fontana in Corpus Christi, I take the opposite road to attempt to tap the brakes.
With the big league club off tonight, it's time for a minor league open thread
Lance McCullers mysteriously left after a scoreless inning. Mike Foltynewicz did his best Aroldis Chapman impression. Carlos Correa had a big night.
Asher Wojciechowski extends into the sixth inning with a 91-pitch outing, Carlos Correa and George Springer have multi-hit days, and Brett Oberholtzer wins a major award.
How did Lancaster get a no-hitter? In Lancaster no less.
Saturday included great lines from Lance McCullers and Mike Foltynewicz and a power display by George Springer.
Checking in on the farm's top talent.
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