Article: Twins Minor League Report (5/8): Buxton's Blast Boosts Red Wings

[Steve Lein]

In the majors on Sunday afternoon, Tyler Duffey gave the Twins a quality start but fell to 0-2 on the year as the MLB club was unable to muster much offense against Jose Quintana and the White Sox. In the minors, two of the Twins affiliates enjoyed days off while in the two games played each team got a performance similar to Duffey’s from their starters and both match-ups proved to be pitching duels to the very end.

 

To find out who did what and how it all went down, keep reading!RED WINGS REPORT

Rochester 3, Pawtucket 2

Box Score

 

Lefthander Logan Darnell toed the rubber for the Red Wings on Sunday afternoon and besides one blip in the form of a two-run home run allowed in the fourth inning, kept the Red Sox at bay. In fact, after giving up that homer, Darnell proceeded to retire the last eleven hitters he faced en route to finishing seven innings. He allowed the two runs on two hits and three walks, while striking out one.

 

Rochester got on the board first in the third inning as Buck Britton led off the inning with a double, was bunted to third base, and scored on a Byron Buxton ground out. Kennys Vargas added their second run in the fourth inning, as he led off the frame with a solo home run to right field, his second of the year.

 

With the game tied at two in the top of the fifth inning, Buxton delivered a solo home run of his own to put Rochester out front for good. It was his third home run in his last six games at AAA, and is now batting .276/.344/.534 in fourteen games with Rochester.

 

Alex Wimmers came on in relief of Darnell and worked two innings to pick up his first AAA save. He walked one and struck out two, including the final out of the game for the exclamation point.

 

As a team Rochester managed just six hits, but it was plenty in support of their pitchers who surrendered only two. James Beresford was the only hitter with multiple hits, going 2-4 on the day.

 

CHATTANOOGA CHATTER

Chattanooga 2, Mobile 1

Box Score

 

After giving up a walk to start the game, starter Ryan Eades settled in and retired the next eight hitters before walking the same guy again in the third inning. Through four innings both teams had combined for just six base runners. Daniel Palka did try to score on a Mitch Garver single in the fourth, but got thrown out at home for the third out of the inning.

 

The Lookouts were able to break through in the fifth as a the first three hitters of the inning loaded the bases. Ryan Walker brought in the game’s first run with a sacrifice fly, and Zach Granite brought in the second with an RBI groundout.

 

Eades continued to scatter base runners through the seventh inning and left the game after seven innings in line for the win. He allowed no runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three BayBears hitters on the day.

 

Trevor Hildenberger came on for the eighth inning and picked up his first hold in AA. He allowed a single and struck out one.

 

J.T. Chargois was summoned for the ninth inning, and after recording an out made it a little interesting by giving up a solo home run to make the score 2-1. The next batter singled and was pinch run for, but Shaggy and catcher Garver completed the strike-him-out-throw-him-out double play to end the game. It was Chargois’ seventh save of the season with the Lookouts, and he has yet to blow a save opportunity in his minor league career, improving to a perfect 26-26 in that category.

 

The offense got multiple-hit efforts from Garver (2-4) and Reginatto (2-4, R) to lead the way. Travis Harrison had his seven game hitting streak snapped with an 0-4 day that included three strikeouts. T.J. White (3) and Palka (2) added stolen bases to the effort.

 

MIRACLE MATTERS

 

The Miracle had the day off on Sunday afternoon. They open an away-home-away-home four game series with the Bradenton Marauders on Monday night. Their starter for tomorrow’s game is listed as to be determined, but it is Stephen Gonsalves’ turn in Fort Myers six-man rotation.

 

KERNELS NUGGETS

 

The Kernels also enjoyed a free Sunday after completing a 3-3 road trip. They will face off against the Kane County Cougars for a three game series in Cedar Rapids starting tomorrow night. Cody Stashak will take the mound for the home team.

 

TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY

 

Pitcher of the Day – Ryan Eades, Chattanooga Lookouts (W, 7IP, 0 R’s, 4 H’s, 2 BB’s, 3 K’s)

Hitter of the Day – Byron Buxton, Rochester Red Wings (1-4, R, HR, 2 RBI)

 

MONDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS

 

Gwinnett @ Rochester (6:05PM CST) – LHP Taylor Rogers

Pensacola @ Chattanooga (6:15PM CST) – RHP DJ Baxendale

Fort Myers @ Bradenton (5:30PM CST) – LHP Stephen Gonsalves

Kane County @ Cedar Rapids (6:35PM CST) – RHP Cody Stashak (2-1, 1.66 ERA)

 

Please feel free to ask any questions and discuss Sunday’s games.

 

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[Old Twins Cap]

Well, there's always the minor league reports.   Thank you TD for that.

 

On the other hand, the ML Twins are horrible at this point.

 

In fact, it's all about the Minor Leagues at this point.  Potential salvation.

[jokin]

If Berrios wasn't pitching tomorrow night, the only really intriguing things going on the whole organization would be Gonsalves and Meyer pitching and Buxton in the field.

[AlwaysinModeration]

I'm just glad that Meyer is back in the AAA rotation and not the bullpen. Hope he can continue to put together good starts.

[clutterheart]

Wait a second..CR and FM didn't play a game on a Mothers Day Sunday? Someone from those leagues marketing/scheduling department should be fired.

[HitInAPinch]

 

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Yes, I found it disgusting    

 

With the resent spate of injuries and the call by owner and management that changes are needed,

who are the players in the next round to be promoted?  And, yes, I'm ignoring contracts for now.

 

Duffey put in a strong perfomance yesterday, Berrios shook off a poor 1st game performance and I like what I've seen in Polanco.

 

So, who are the guys who are the guys who can take over at catcher, 3rd base [Plouffe seems to be still recovering], middle infield has turned into a revolving door and CF, where Santana has played well enough, but seems to be running out of gas.

[Mike Sixel]

Please tell me AAA did not sacrifice bunt in the third inning.....

[Seth Stohs]

Just learned that Taylor Rogers will be making a spot start for Rochester tonight, not Meyer. 

[Mike Sixel]

 

Just learned that Taylor Rogers will be making a spot start for Rochester tonight, not Meyer. 

 

Any explanation, Seth?

[nytwinsfan]

 

Just learned that Taylor Rogers will be making a spot start for Rochester tonight, not Meyer. 

ugggh, this is either going to be bad (sent to the bullpen) or terrible (injury), isn't it?

[Mike Sixel]

 

ugggh, this is either going to be bad (sent to the bullpen) or terrible (injury), isn't it?

 

Or worst ever, traded for a RP or minor league A ball Catcher that is 4 years away.....

[Loosey]

 

ugggh, this is either going to be bad (sent to the bullpen) or terrible (injury), isn't it?

Or the Twins called down there and told Rochester they don't think they have messed with Meyer's head enough yet and said let's pull him from his start, stick him in the bullpen then not pitch him and tell him he he is going to start again a day before he his next start.

[Seth Stohs]

 

Any explanation, Seth?

 

They hadn't announced a starter. As of now, there is no reason. I was just wrong in thinking Meyer was next in line.

[Mike Sixel]

 

They hadn't announced a starter. As of now, there is no reason. I was just wrong in thinking Meyer was next in line.

ah, thanks,

[AlwaysinModeration]

I'm just glad that Meyer is back in the AAA rotation and not the bullpen. Hope he can continue to put together good starts.

Did I jinx this, or did Seth?

[jokin]

 

Just learned that Taylor Rogers will be making a spot start for Rochester tonight, not Meyer. 

 

Isn't it just a little odd, or disconcerting, that, assuming Meyer starts Tuesday night, that it will mean that he hadn't pitched in exactly one week, and that last appearance w/ the Twins, a short start?

[AlwaysinModeration]

Isn't it just a little odd, or disconcerting, that, assuming Meyer starts Tuesday night, that it will mean that he hadn't pitched in exactly one week, and that last appearance w/ the Twins, a short start?

He ain't starting Tuesday night either...