Arthur Melo is now expected to return to Juventus in the summer
Arthur Melo is expected to return to Juventus after a loan at Gremio.
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys lost 3-2 to the Reno Aces in their latest game. Nelson hit two solo home runs, but the team's offense struggled overall.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - APRIL 22: Will Bush #13 of the Corpus Christi Hooks bats during the game between the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Braeden Botts/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images)
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below.
Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Nelson solo HR. France got the start and went 4 innings allowing 3 runs. In the 6th inning, Nelson added another solo home run. The pen was solid tossing 4 scoreless innings but the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Sugar Land fell 3-2.
Note: Nelson is hitting .333 this season.
James Nelson, RF: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI
Kellen Strahm, CF: 1-for-2, 2B, BB
J.P. France, RHP: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys lost 3-2 to the Reno Aces.
Nelson hit two solo home runs for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys struggled offensively and lost the game despite a solid performance from the bullpen.
France started the game and pitched 4 innings, allowing 3 runs.
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Jose Fleury, RHP: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
Anthony Maldonado, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Logan VanWey, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Hicks got the start but struggled a bit allowing 5 runs early. The Hooks offense responded though scoring 4 runs in the first inning on a Sullivan solo home run, Whitaker 2 run double and Guillemette RBI single. In the 6th, Lytle gave the Hooks the lead with a 2 run double. Swanson relieved Hicks and allowed 1 run over 3.2 innings while striking out 4. The game went into the 9th tied and in the bottom of the inning, Bush walked it off with a solo HR as the Hooks won 7-6.
Note: Bush has a .884 OPS this season.
Will Bush, C: 2-for-5, R, 2B, HR, RBI
Joseph Sullivan, CF: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
Trevor Austin, 3B: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB
Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 1-for-2, R, 2 BB
Tyler Whitaker, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI
Garret Guillemette, 1B: 1-for-3, BB
Mason Lytle, RF: 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
James Hicks, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Nic Swanson, RHP: 3.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Amilcar Chirinos, RHP: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (WIN)
Asheville got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Schiavone solo HR and a run scoring on a steal of home. They picked up another run in the third inning on Brutcher RBI groundout. Hertzler got the start and pitched well striking out 6 over 5 scoreless innings. In the 6th, Asheville got a run on a Brutcher RBI double. Rodriguez relieved Hertzler and tossed 3 scoreless innings. The offense added some insurance in the 9th on a Thomas hit by pitch, wild pitch and Schiavone 3 run home run. Guedez allowed a few runs in the 9th but held on for the 9-3 win.
Note: Schiavone has a 1.050 OPS this season.
Justin Thomas, LF: 0-for-3, R, RBI, BB
Ethan Frey, CF: 1-for-5
Jason Schiavone, C: 3-for-4, 3 R, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI, BB
Drew Brutcher, 1B: 2-for-5, R, 2 2B
Chase Call, RF: 1-for-3, R, BB
Zach Daudet, 3B: 1-for-4, R
Kyle Walker, 2B: 1-for-4, R
Cole Hertzler, RHP: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K (WIN)
Raimy Rodriguez, RHP: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Jose Guedez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
The Woodpeckers got on the board in the third inning on an Ochoa 2 run double. They picked up another run in the 5th inning on a wild pitch. Perez got the start and was pitching well but ran into some trouble in the 5th allowing 2 runs to score, and then another 2 runs after he was pulled, though only one was earned. Weber continued to struggle in relief allowing another 4 runs. The offense got 2 runs in the 8th on a balk and a groundout but that was it as the Woodpeckers fell 8-5.
Note: Huezo is hitting .280 this season.
Anthony Huezo, CF: 2-for-5, R
Nick Monistere, 3B: 1-for-5, R, 2B
Josh Wakefield, LF: 1-for-4, R, BB
Nehomar Ochoa, 1B: 1-for-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, SB
Kenni Gomez, RF: 1-for-3, BB
Javier Perez, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Charlie Weber, RHP: 3.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Today’s minor league starters:
SL: Ethan Pecko – 8:05 CT
CC: Brandon McPherson – 7:05 CT
AV: TBD – 5:35 CT
FV: TBD – 6:05 CT