MiLB Recap: April 10th, 2015

On day two, the minors weren't perfect but i'll take a 3-1 night anyway. The first loss comes from Lancaster.

Gator Teammates Lead Fresno to 8-4 Win

Preston Tucker and Nolan Fontana have been able to play together for several years now. They were together at Florida and pretty much every stop on the way to AAA. Last night they paired up for a pair of home runs that lead to a win. Yes, the Nolan Fontana that has very limited power and had just one home run last year (given it was an injury shortened season).

• Dan Straily-5 iP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO 5/1 GO/AO, 82/55 P/S
• Darin Downs-1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO
• Jason Stoffel-1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
• Tommy Shirley-1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
• Kevin Chapman-1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO
• Nolan Fontana SS-3-3, HR, BB, CS
• Jon Singleton 1B-1-4, 2B, SO
• Matt Duffy DH-2-4, SO
• Preston Tucker LF-2-4, HR
• Max Stassi C-1-4, 3 SO
• LJ Hoes CF-1-4, 3 SO, 2B
• Joe Sclafani 2B-1-3, 2B, SO

Top Prospects Shine in 8-2 Hooks Win

Mark Appel made his season debut and outside of a solo home run, was what every fan wanted. Had good strikeout numbers. Had great groundball rate. Limited base runners. And, he was efficient. Carlos Correa also had another notable night as he is starting off the season on the right foot. He was able to knock a pair of doubles.

• Mark Appel-5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR, 7/3 GO/AO, 63/41 P/S
• Kyle Westwood-4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 7/1 GO/AO, 42/30 P/S
• Tony Kemp 2B-2-4, BB, SO
• Carlos Correa SS-2-3, 2 2B, 2 BB, 1 SO
• Colin Moran 3B-1-4, 2B, BB, SO
• Tyler Heineman C-2-4, BB
• Conrad Grego 1B-1-4, 2B, SO
• Teoscar Hernandez CF-2-5, 2B, HR, SO
• Jon Kemmer RF-2-4, 2 SO

Feliz Gets Roughed Up in High-A Debut

Michael Feliz has seen his stock soar over the last two years to the point that he was added to the 40-man roster in order to be protected from the Rule Five draft. However, last night was a rough beginning to the season as he was unable to complete three innings. He at least had four strikeouts.

• Michael Feliz-2 2/3 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 SO, 2/2 GO
• Chris Cotton-2 1/3 iP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO, 2/0 GO/AO
• Zach Morton-4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 5/2 GO/AO
• Danry Vasquez LF-1-2, 2B, 2 BB, SB
• Chase McDonald 1B-2-4, SO

Musgrove Dominant in Relief in QC 5-2 Win

Just when many were beginning to forget about Joe Musgrove, he came out and was dominant in 2014. Now in full-season ball, he continued his dominance. There is a lot of talent in his massive frame and will surely be a fun one to follow.

• Bryan Radziewski-4 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 4/2 GO/AO, 70/41 P/S
• Joe Musgrove-4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 SO, 3/0 GO/AO, 43/33 P/S- Just 10 balls is very impressive
• Jose Montero-1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO
• Mott Hyde 2B-2-5
• Derek Fisher CF-2-5, SO
• Nick Tanielu 3B-2-4, BB, 3B
• Ryan Bottger RF-2-3, 2 BB
• Jorge Martinez DH-1-5, 3 SO, SB
• Kristian Trompiz SS-0-3, 3 SO