The Double-A Midland RockHounds won in 11 innings on Thursday by the score of 5-4. They did a good job scratching out just enough runs to win the close affair, but the most noteworthy tally came in the 5th on a solo homer by outfielder Jaycob Brugman. After managing only six dingers last year for Midland, he has already swatted five through the first quarter of this season.
Like teammate Ryon Healy, Bruggy is repeating Double-A ball despite a solid showing in 2015. Last year he managed a roughly average batting line (105 wRC+) with good plate discipline, and he crushed four more homers in six playoff games to help lead the Hounds to a league title.