The Diamondbacks Minor League affiliates combined to go 5-2, with only Visalia and Kane County taking losses. The Reno Aces are back after the AAA All-Star Game, which the Pacific Coast League beat the International League last night 12-7. Here are the standout performers from last night’s games:
Hot Bats:
Reno 2B Juniel Querecuto 5 for 5, stolen base, 2 runs
Jackson LF Jamie Westbrook 1 for 5, game-tying Grand Slam
Kane County 1B Yoel Yanqui 1 for 2, solo homer, 2 walks
Kane County DH Eudy Ramos 2 for 4, solo homer
Hillsboro CF Tra Holmes 2 for 3, double, walk, stolen base, 3 runs, 1 RBI
Missoula 1B Alex King 3 for 5, 2-run homer, 4 RBI
Quality Starts:
Reno RHP Jake Buchanan 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 5 K, GS 56, W (6-7)
Visalia RHP Cole Stapler 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 4 K, GS 64, L (0-1)
AZL Dbacks RHP Luis Frias 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 5 K, GS 64
Paper Bag of Shame:
Jackson RHP Brian Ellington 0 IP, 3 H, 4 R (4 ER), 1 BB, 0 K
Reno Aces 8, El Paso Chihuahuas 2: The first game back from the AAA All-Star break was a good one for Reno as they got quality pitching from Jake Buchanan.