Minor league update for 4/15/26

TL;DR

Minor league updates include a protest by pasta makers in Bari, Italy, against local police fines. In Hickory, starter Aidan Deakins maintained a 0.00 ERA despite giving up three runs in a game.

Key points

Pasta makers in Bari protested local police fines
Hickory starter Aidan Deakins has a 0.00 ERA
Deakins gave up three runs in a game
Paulino Santana homered and drew two walks
Multiple players had hits in the Hickory game

BARI, ITALY - APRIL 08: Orecchiette displayed on pasta frames on April 08, 2026 in Bari, Italy. In Bari’s old town, the famous pasta makers known for handmade orecchiette in Via Arco Alto and Strada Arco Basso have protested fines and seizures by local police for unauthorized use of public space and selling untraceable (often industrial) products. frames allowed only for demonstrations, a ban on non-compliant sales, and mandatory HACCP certification. (Photo by Donato Fasano/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hickory starter Aidan Deakins went four innings and gave up three runs on a two out, three run homer, though an error preceded that so Deakins still has a 0.00 ERA on the year. He struck out three and walked three.

Paulino Santana homered and drew two walks. Josh Springer had a hit. Dewar Tovar had a hit. Daniels Flames had a hit.

Hickory box score

Enrique Segura started for Hub City, allowing three runs, including a pair of homers, in 2.2 IP, striking out three and walking two. One of the homers was by Devin Fitz-Gerald, who was part of the MacKenzie Gore trade. Joey Danielson struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings. Brock Porter went three innings, striking out two and walking two.

The Hub City hitters showed signs of life for the second game in a row. Malcolm Moore was 2 for 5 with a double. Maxton Martin was 2 for 5 with a triple and a stolen base. Chandler Pollard was 2 for 3 with a walk, a homer and two stolen bases. Yeison Morrobel had a double. Rafe Perich and Paxton Kling each had a hit.

Hub City box score

For Frisco, Wilian Bormie struck out four and walked one in 1.2 IP, allowing no runs. Bryan Magdaleno struck out two and walked two, allowing one run in 1.1 IP.

Keith Jones II was 1 for 3 with two walks and a stolen base.

Frisco box score

Grand Prairie’s own Josh Stephan started for Round Rock, allowing five runs in 1.2 IP, striking out three and allowing a homer. Alexis Diaz struck out two and walked one in a scoreless inning. Michel Otanez struck out one in a scoreless inning. Josh Sborz gave up three runs while recording just one out, via strikeout, walking two. Ryan Brasier allowed a solo homer in 1.2 IP.

Cam Cauley had one of the two Express hits.

Round Rock box score

Q&A

What are the reasons behind the protests by pasta makers in Bari, Italy?

Pasta makers in Bari are protesting fines and seizures by local police for unauthorized use of public space and selling untraceable products.

How did Aidan Deakins perform in the game on April 15, 2026?

Aidan Deakins pitched four innings, allowing three runs from a two-out, three-run homer, but still holds a 0.00 ERA for the season.

Who were the notable players in the Hickory game on April 15, 2026?

Notable players included Paulino Santana, who homered and drew two walks, and Dewar Tovar, Josh Springer, and Daniels Flames, each contributing a hit.