Twins Minor League Report (4/15): Kernels Streak Ends

For the second Tuesday in a row, weather played havoc on the Twins farm system. Only half the teams were able to get on the field and both of those teams didn't exactly like the results on the night. Some hitters continued their hot starts to the year but the pitching seemed to be the biggest problem on this night

Fans who braved the weather at Target Field got to see Phil Hughes get off to a great start before giving up a chunk of runs in the sixth inning. The Blue Jays have had the Twins number in recent years. Since 2010, Toronto has a 21-7 record versus Minnesota and things haven't been pretty during that stretch.

RED WINGS REPORT

Rochester --, Pawtucket -- (Postponed)

Today's game between Rochester and Pawtucket was postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play one game tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:35 CST and they will make up today's game as part of a doubleheader on Thursday. The first game of the doubleheader is scheduled for 12:05 CST and game two will start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Scott Diamond was scheduled to make his third start of the year before the weather acted up. He is off to a rough start after allowing eight earned runs in five innings of work through two starts.

ROCK CATS REVIEW

New Britain --, New Hampshire -- (Postponed)

The weather in the Northeast part of the US was not cooperating when it came to baseball action. Much like Rochester, New Britain wasn't able to play their game on Tuesday evening. It will be made up at some point later this season. DJ Baxendale was scheduled to make his third start of the year. He currently has a 5.91 ERA after giving up seven runs over 10.2 innings.

MIRACLE MATTERS

Fort Myers 4, Charlotte 6

Box Score

Fort Myers held 2-run leads at two different points in this game but it still wasn't enough. Tim Shibuya surrendered four runs including a three-run home run in the eighth inning to see the victory slip away. Jason Wheeler started the game and gave up two runs on eight hits. He struck out three and walked two. It was the first time this season he allowed more than one earned run in a start.

Levi Michael continued his hot hitting by going 3-for-4 with a run scored. He has gone seven for his last nine and has been on base in 9-of-11 plate appearances. Dalton Hicks collected the only extra-base hit for the Miracle, his third double of the young season. Max Kepler had two hits for the second time this season and he ended a six-game hitless streak.

KERNELS NUGGETS

Cedar Rapids 5, South Bend 7

Box Score

The Kernels were off to a scorching start with victories in six straight games. Cedar Rapids starter Ryan Eades got beaten up as he allowed five earned runs in three innings. On the positive side, he did record five strikeouts but South Bend pounded out eight hits against him. Josue Montanez came on in relief and got six strikeouts among the eight outs he recorded while limiting the Silver Hawks to one run.

Mitch Garver has started 12 games for the Kernels and he has five home runs so far. His fifth home run of the season put him in first place in the Midwest League in home runs and total bases. Tanner Vavra collected a hit to extend his hitting streak to seven games. Bryan Haar hit a two-run homer, his second in three games.

TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY

Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day: Josue Montanez, Cedar Rapids Kernels

Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day: Levi Michael, Fort Myers Miracle

WEDNESDAY'S PROBABLE STARTERS

Pawtucket @ Rochester (2:35 CST)- Scott Diamond

New Britain @ New Hampshire (9:35 CST)- Taylor Rogers*

Fort Myers @ Charlotte (9:00 CST)- Tyler Duffey

South Bend @ Cedar Rapids (6:35 CST)- Ethan Mildren

*Subject to change because of today's weather delay