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Minor league update for 4/18/26
TL;DR
On April 18, 2026, A.J. Russell pitched two shutout innings for Hickory, striking out three batters. Dewar Tovar led the offense with three hits, including a triple and a homer.
Key points
- A.J. Russell pitched two shutout innings
- Dewar Tovar had three hits, including a triple and a homer
- Hickory's game took place on April 18, 2026
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A.J. Russell started for Hickory, throwing two shutout innings while striking out three. Louis Marinaro struck out two in a scoreless inning.
Dewar Tovar was 3 for 5 with a triple and a homer. Paulino Santana had a hit and a walk. Yolfran Castillo was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. Marcos Torres had a pair of hits and a walk. Josh Springer had a pair of hits and a walk. Hector Osorio homered.
Hub City starter Ismael Agreda allowed four runs in 2.2 IP, striking out three and walking three.
Yeison Morrobel homered. Chandler Pollard was 2 for 4 with a triple. Gleider Figuereo had a hit. Paxton Kling was 2 for 4.
Q&A
What were A.J. Russell's stats in the April 18, 2026 game?
A.J. Russell pitched two shutout innings and struck out three batters.
Who had the best batting performance for Hickory on April 18, 2026?
Dewar Tovar had the best performance, going 3 for 5 with a triple and a home run.
What was the final score of the Hickory game on April 18, 2026?
The final score of the Hickory game can be found in the box score linked in the article.
