Article: Twins Minor League Report (8/10): Kirilloff Keeps Hitting

[Seth Stohs]

The Twins, the Astros and the Umpires are currently hanging out at Target Field trying to determine what to do about the rain delay tonight. Rain was prevalent in the Twins farm system as well on Wednesday. Be sure to enjoy a somewhat-abbreviated Minor League Report. May not be long, but there were plenty of storylines. Alex Kirilloff had another good day. Mitch Garver made his AAA debut where he joined Byron Buxton in the Red Wings starting lineup.

 

There were a couple of transactions of note on Wednesday as well:

• With Trevor May being placed on the disabled list, the Twins called RHP JT Chargois back up to the Twins.
• Brad Hartong returned to Ft. Myers.
• Hank Morrison was activated from the Elizabethton DL.
• Max Murphy was sent to the GCL on a rehab assignment.

Welcome Back, Andrew Albers! With the Twins game being postponed, the Twins were able to add a 26th player and selected the Canadian left-hander. With four open roster spots, it was simple for the Twins to add him. With Tommy Milone starting Game 2, the Twins needed someone who can eat some innings if necessary.

 

We learned also on Wednesday that Trevor Hildenberger will be out for the rest of the season. He had an MRI on Monday and found out Tuesday that his season was over. He won't throw again until September when he will head to Ft. Myers to start a program. He told me earlier that he is frustrated because he wants to be out there with his Lookout teammates, trying to help get them to the playoffs.With that, let’s get to the Minor League Report for Wednesday.

 

RED WINGS REPORT

Rochester 4, Syracuse 6

Box Score

 

There were some firsts for the Red Wings in this game, but it was also the second Red Wings start for lefty Adalberto Mejia. He gave up five runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked one and struck out seven. Neil Ramirez threw the seventh inning. He gave up one run on two hits and a walk but he struck out one. Alex Wimmers gave up one hit in a scoreless eighth inning.

 

Byron Buxton pinch ran for the Red Wings late in their Tuesday night game. On Wednesday, he made his first start since his demotion. He went 0-3 with two walks and a stolen base. Mitch Garver played in his first AAA game. He batted seventh and was behind the plate. He went 1-3 with a walk. Leonardo was promoted with Garver. He played third base and batted ninth. He also had his first hit. Tommy Field went 3-5 with his 14th double and two RBI. James Beresford went 2-4 with an RBI.

 

 

CHATTANOOGA CHATTER

Chattanooga

Box Score

 

It was a scheduled day off on Wednesday for the Lookouts. They will begin a series in Birmingham on Thursday.

 

 

MIRACLE MATTERS

Ft. Myers 1, St. Lucie 3

Box Score

 

The Miracle were supposed to play two games on Wednesday. They got one in, and the second one was suspended after a half-inning.

 

In the game that was played, the Miracle managed just three hits in the game. Nick Gordon had an RBI single. Joe Maloney went 1-2 with a walk and his fifth stolen base.

 

Randy LeBlanc started. He gave up three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four. Michael Theofanopoulos struck out two and walked one in two scoreless innings. John Curtiss struck out two in a perfect seventh inning.

 

 

KERNELS NUGGETS

Cedar Rapids

Box Score

 

The Kernels had the day off as they traveled east to start a series in Kane County.

 

 

E-TWINS E-NOTES

Elizabethton 4, Kingsport 0

Box Score

 

Ryan Mason put together his best start as a pro. Granted, it was just his sixth start as a pro, but the start on Wednesday night was very good. He threw six shutout innings. He gave up four hits, walked one and struck out three. Alex Robinson walked two and struck out three over two hitless, scoreless innings. Johan Quezada struck out one in a perfect ninth.

 

Alex Kirilloff was at it again on Wednesday. The first-round pick went 2-3 with a walk and two RBI. He’s now hitting .361 on the season. Andre Jernigan went 2-4. Hank Morrison was back in the lineup for the first time in a month. He added his first pro triple.

 

GCL TWINS TAKES

Game 1 - GCL Twins 3, GCL Orioles 4

Box Score

 

Canadian Jordan Balazovic made another start. The lefty went 4.2 innings and gave up four runs (three earned) on two hits and a walk. He struck out four. Clark Beeker struck out three in 2.1 scoreless innings. He gave up just two hits.

 

The Twins had just six hits, no one had more than one. Jorge Munoz hit his seventh double. Jean Carlos Arias then added a pinch-hit double, his fourth. Max Murphy played his first rehab game and went 0-2 with a strikeout.

 

Game 2 - GCL Twins 5, GCL Orioles 2

Box Score

 

Taylor Clemensia continues to pitch well. In this game, he gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits in five innings. He walked two and struck out seven. Onas Farfan picked up his third save. He struck out two over two perfect innings.

 

Aaron Whitefield had another strong game. He went 3-3 with a walk and stole two more bases. He has 24 steals on the season. Lean Marrero went 2-3 with his first triple. Dominic Blanco went 2-3. Emmanuel Morel went 1-1 with his second double.

 

 

TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY

 

Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – Ryan Mason, Elizabethton Twins

Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Tommy Field, Rochester Red Wings

 

 

THURSDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS

 

Rochester @ Syracuse (5:35 CST) - LHP Nick Greenwood

Chattanooga @ Birmingham (7:05 CST) - LHP Stephen Gonsalves

Charlotte @ Ft. Myers (6:05 CST) - TBD

Cedar Rapids @ Kane County (6:30 CST) – RHP Eduardo Del Rosario

Kingsport @ Elizabethton (6:00 CST) - RHP Alex Schik

GCL Twins @ GCL Orioles (11:00 am CST) - TBD

Please feel free to ask any questions and discuss Wednesday's games.

 

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[gunnarthor]

Nice to see Buxton grab a couple walks.

[markos]

 

Nice to see Buxton grab a couple walks.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure it was too difficult. The Syracuse starter walked 5 in 2 2/3 innings.

[Teddy]

Any word on what was in the MRI that shut down Trevor Hildenberger? With the stats he's been posting, I was hopeful he'd be a September call-up. That quick one paragraph addition to this story has a very ominous feel to it.

[Seth Stohs]

 

Any word on what was in the MRI that shut down Trevor Hildenberger? With the stats he's been posting, I was hopeful he'd be a September call-up. That quick one paragraph addition to this story has a very ominous feel to it.

 

I believe it has remained elbow tendinitis. He is definitely planning on being ready to compete in spring training. I can search a little bit more too, but we'll see. 

[Steve Lein]

Kirilloff is doing so well we're re-using MiLB report headlines about him! Haha q:-) (That's a good thing!)

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Kirilloff is doing so well we're re-using MiLB report headlines about him! Haha q:-) (That's a good thing!)

 

yeah, so far at least it looks like they may have found someone that everyone else underrated.

[Badsmerf]

Would hildenburger be a candidate for the afl? I have my fingers crossed he is healthy by then, would be a good sign.

[Seth Stohs]

 

Would hildenburger be a candidate for the afl? I have my fingers crossed he is healthy by then, would be a good sign.

 

Possible, but I don't think they'd do that. I think they'll have him work in Ft. Myers through Instructs and maybe a little longer depending on how it's going. They could, but I feel like he got his work in.