Astros Prospect Report: April 30th

AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (11-13) won 7-6 (BOX SCORE)

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)

A+: Asheville Tourists (6-18**) won 9-3 (BOX SCORE)**

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

A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (10-14) lost 8-5 (BOX SCORE)

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