Every time Jon Duplantier makes a great start, Sam McWilliams follows up with a great start of his own. Today was no different as McWilliams was almost perfect for 5 innings. His only blemish was a hit batter through 5 innings. He struck out 5 and walked none as the Kane County Cougars took a no-hit bid into the 8th inning in a 5-1 win.
3 Stars: Kane County RHP Sam McWilliams 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, GS 75, W (3-0)
2 Stars: Jackson RHP Brooks Hall 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K, GS 75, W (1-0)
1 Star: Kane County 3B Paxton De La Garza 2 for 4, 3-run HR (1), 2 R
0 Stars: Visalia RHP Jose Almonte 3 2⁄3 IP, 7 H, 7 R (7 ER), 5 BB, 4 K, GS 21, L (1-1)
Reno Aces 2, El Paso Chihuahuas 9: The Diamondbacks success against the Padres did not translate to the minors like last night.