The Hillsboro Hops, the Diamondbacks short-season A-ball affiliate started their season today. The Hops started their 3-peat attempt with a victory over Salem-Keizer behind solid starting pitching and plenty of offense with the bullpen getting enough outs to seal the deal.
Snake Stars
3 Stars: LHP Alex Young (Kane County) CG, 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K, W (2-0)
2 Stars: RHP Braden Shipley (Reno) 8 IP, 5 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 3 K, W (6-3)
1 Star: RF Socrates Brito (Reno) 4 for 5, 2 2B, R
0 Stars: RHP Trevor Simms (Hillsboro) 1 IP, 3 H, 3 R (3 ER), 0 BB, 1 K
Reno 5, Albuquerque 1: Braden Shipley was really good today, going 8 innings and allowed only 1 run on 5 hits, walked none, and struck out 3.