Astros Prospect Report: May 8th

**AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (14-16) won 11-8 (BOX SCORE)**

The Hooks got on the board in the first inning scoring 3 runs on a Sullivan solo home run, Encarnacion RBI single and Guillemette RBI single. They picked up another run in the third inning on an Austin solo home run. McPherson started for the Hooks but struggled allowing 7 runs over 3.1 innings. The Hooks picked up 3 more runs in the 5th on an Austin 2 run home run and Lytle RBI single. The offense tied things up in the 6th on a Holy steal of home. In the 7th, the Hooks took the lead on a Lytle RBI double and Garcia RBI single. The Hooks got one more in the 8th on a Whitaker RBI single. David tossed a scoreless inning in relief and the game was called due to lightning as the Hooks won 11-8. **Note:** Holy is hitting .500 in Double-A.

• **Joseph Sullivan, CF:** 1-for-5, R, HR, RBI
• **Max Holy, SS:** 3-for-5, 2 R, 2B, SB
• **Yamal Encarnacion, 2B:** 2-for-5, 2 R, RBI, SB
• **Trevor Austin, DH:** 2-for-4, 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB, SB
• **Tyler Whitaker, LF:** 1-for-3, 2 R, RBI, BB, SB
• **Garret Guillemette, 1B:** 1-for-5, RBI
• **Mason Lytle, RF:** 2-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI
• **John Garcia, C:** 1-for-4, RBI
• **Alberto Hernandez, 3B:** 2-for-4
• **Brandon McPherson, RHP:** 3.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
• **Michael Cuevas, RHP:** 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K
• **Alex Santos, RHP:** 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (WIN)
• **Ramsey David, RHP:** 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K (SAVE)

**A+: Asheville Tourists (8-23) lost 13-8 (BOX SCORE)**

Smith started for Asheville but struggled allowing 9 runs, 7 earned, over 1.2 innings. He was relieved by Pena who allowed 2 runs over 3.2 innings. Asheville got on the board scoring 2 runs in the 4th on a Daudet RBI single and Walker RBI groundout. They scored 2 more runs in the 5th on a Frey solo home run and Call RBI double. Rome picked up 2 more runs to extend their lead. In the 9th, the Asheville offense battled getting a 3 run home run from Frey and a solo home run from Schiavone, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough as Asheville fell 13-8. **Note:** Frey is hitting .294 over his last 8 games.

• **Justin Thomas, CF:** 1-for-4, R, BB
• **Ethan Frey, LF:** 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
• **Jason Schiavone, C:** 2-for-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI
• **Chase Call, RF:** 2-for-5, R, 2B, RBI
• **Narbe Cruz, SS:** 2-for-4, R, 2B
• **Zach Daudet, 3B:** 2-for-4, RBI
• **Kyle Walker, 2B:** 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
• **Parker Smith, RHP:** 1.2 IP, 6 H, 9 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
• **Alain Pena, RHP:** 3.2 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• **Jose Guedez, RHP:** 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
• **Eurys Martich, RHP:** 1.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

**A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-19) lost 10-4 (BOX SCORE)**

Dixon started for the Woodpeckers and allowed 2 runs over 3.1 innings while striking out 7 batters. The offense got on the board in the 2nd inning scoring a run on an error. Serrano relieved Dixon but struggled allowing 5 runs, 3 earned, over 2.2 innings. The offense picked up 3 runs in the 6th scoring 2 runs on an error and another run on a Sierra RBI double. Wells relieved Serrano and allowed 3 runs as the Warbirds put the game out of reach. The Woodpeckers were unable to respond and fell 10-4. **Note:** Sierra is hitting .349 over his last 13 games.

• **Xavier Neyens, 3B:** 1-for-3, R, BB
• **Kevin Alvarez, CF:** 2-for-4, R
• **Juan Sierra, RF:** 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
• **Joey Dixon, RHP:** 3.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
• **Jose Serrano, RHP:** 2.2 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
• **Jackson Wells, RHP:** 2.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• **Brandon Cassedy, RHP:** 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K **Today’s minor league starters:** **SL: Brandon Bielak – 6:05 CT** **CC: Brett Gillis – 6:05 CT** **AV: TBD – 5:05 CT** **FV: Ryan Forcucci – 6:05 CT**