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Diamondbacks Minor League Recap 4/9/17: Home Run Derby breaks out in Jackson, Tennessee and Prospects of the Week

The Jackson Generals rode strong starting pitching while hosting their own Home Run Derby challenge. Four players hit 6 home runs, with Dawel Lugo and Stewart Ijames sharing the HR crown for the game. The Visalia Rawhide also won their 3rd game in a row and the Kane County Cougars are 4-0 to start the season, although they needed a late HR to win.

3 Stars: Jackson 3B Dawel Lugo 4 for 6, 2 HR (1, 2), 4 RBI

2 Stars: Jackson RHP Brad Keller 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, W (1-0), GS 65

1 Star: Jackson RF Stewart Ijames 2 for 4, 2 HR (1, 2), 4 RBI, BB

0 Stars: Reno RHP Keyvius Sampson 13 IP, 4 H, 4 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 0 K, L (0-1), GS 18

Reno Aces 3, Fresno Grizzlies 5: Starter Keyvius Sampson gave up 4 runs and managed to get only 1 out.