Tanner Houck was supposed to make the start in this one, so we’ll have to wait a day to see how he bounces back from a rough first rehab start.
Portland, L 7-4
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Catcher Nathan Hickey hit another home run, his thirteenth in just 57 games in Portland. He’s pairing the power with a solid approach at the plate (.357 OBP) and looking like a nice under-the-radar prospect. Most scouts think he’s unlikely to develop enough with the glove to be an above average defensive catcher, but he might have a future as a utility guy with a decent bat.