Blue Jays Minor League Report: Pompey returns, Barreto bombs twice

Triple-A: Buffalo Bisons (58-55)

In a rain-shortened affair, the Bisons lost 2-1. Andy LaRoche‘s solo run was the lone run to cross the plate while Kendall Graveman was impressive in his first Triple-A start. Graveman, who started the season in Low-A Lansing, pitched six strong innings and allowed only two earned runs off eight hits and no walks. Kyle Drabek was on the mound when the game was called in the eighth inning.

Adron Chambers – 0/4, BB, K
Kevin Nolan – 0/3, BB
Kevin Pillar – 1/4, K, 2 SB
Brad Glenn – 0/3, BB, 2 K
Ryan Schimpf – 0/4, 2 K
Brett Wallace – 0/3, 3 K
Andy LaRoche – 1/2, HR, RBI, BB, K
Darin Mastroianni – 0/0
Jared Goedert – 0/0
Sean Ochinko – 1/3, BB
Jonathan Diaz – 1/3, K

Kendall Graveman – 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 4 K
Sergio Santos – 1.0 IP, 3 BB, K
Kyle Drabek – 0.1 IP, H

Double-A: New Hampshire Fisher Cats (54-60)

Dalton Pompey returned to the Fisher Cats and had two hits including a double with a walk and stolen base. Jon Berti added three hits and two RBIs while one of Andy Burns‘ two hits cleared the fence for a home run. However Taylor Cole struggled with fastball command in his first Double-A start and allowed seven earned runs off eight hits and three walks. Outfielder Matt Newman finished the game for the Fisher Cats and according to Jay Blue, who was at the game, was New Hampshire’s second best pitcher of the evening. The ‘Cats lost 14-3.

Dalton Pompey – 2/4, 2B, BB, SB
Jon Berti – 3/4, 2 RBI, BB
Matt Newman – 0/5, K
Andy Burns – 2/4, HR, RBI
Mike McDade – 0/3, BB
Derrick Chung – 0/4
K.C. Hobson – 0/4, 2 K
Mike Crouse – 1/4, SB
Jorge Flores – 1/3, K

Taylor Cole – 5.1 IP, 8 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 3 K, 3 BB, HR (L)
Scott Gracey – 1.2 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR
Randy Boone – 1.0 IP, K
Matt Newman – 1.0 IP, H, ER, BB, K, HR

Class A Advanced: Dunedin Blue Jays (65-46)

Brett Lawrie had two hits including a double while Cole Gillespie also had two knocks and a walk as Dunedin won 7-4. Emilio Guerrero added a double and two RBIs while the bullpen pitched well to preserve the win.

Brett Lawrie – 2/3, 2B
Gustavo Pierre – 0/2, K
Nick Baligod – 1/3, 2 RBI, BB
Marcus Knecht – 0/4, K
Cole Gillespie – 2/3, RBI, BB, K
Kevin Patterson – 1/3, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K
Emilio Guerrero – 1/4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, K
Shane Opitz – 1/3, RBI
Jorge Saez – 1/4, K

Jesse Hernandez – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, HR
Jonathan Wandling – 2.0 IP, H, BB, 2 K
Chad Girodo – 2.0 IP, H, BB, 2 K

Class A: Lansing Lugnuts (51-59)

Mitch Nay led the way with two hits including a double as Lansing won 5-1. Dickie Joe Thon also had two hits and stole a base while Justin Atkinson cashed in with two RBIs. Brent Power pitched five shutout frames to earn the win.

Derrick Loveless – 0/5, K
Dickie Joe Thon – 2/4, K, SB
Jason Leblebijian – 0/1, K
Mitch Nay – 2/4, 2B, K
Matt Dean – 1/4, K, SB
Dawel Lugo – 1/3, RBI
D.J. Davis – 0/3, K
Justin Atkinson – 3/4, 2 RBI, K
David Harris – 1/4, K
Daniel Klein – 1/4, 2B, RBI, 2 K

Brent Powers – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 K (W)
Roberto Espinosa – 2.0 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 2 K, HR
Brady Dragmire – 2.0 IP, 2 H

Class A Short-Season: Vancouver Canadians (30-20)

Franklin Barreto hit two home runs while Max Pentecost added two hits of his own, including a double, as Vancouver won 5-4 in extras. Chris Carlson had two doubles while Ryan McBroom walked with the bases loaded to help score the winning run. Ryan Borucki was spectacular with seven strikeouts over five innings and allowed just two hits.

Franklin Barreto – 2/5, 2 HR, 2 RBI, K
Max Pentecost – 2/5, 2B, K
Ryan McBroom – 1/5, 2B, K
Chris Carlson – 2/5, 2 2B
Gunnar Heidt – 1/4, 2B, K
Timothy Locastro – 2/4, 2B, RBI, K
Michael De La Cruz – 2/5
Ryan Metzler – 1/4, 2 RBI, BB, K
Roemon Fields – 1/5, K

Ryan Borucki – 5.0 IP, 2 H, R, 0 ER, BB, 7 K
Chase Mallard – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 K, HR (BS, W)
Brett Barber – 1.0 IP, H, K (S)

Advanced Rookie: Bluefield Blue Jays (20-23)

Richard Urena and Rowdy Tellez both had four hit nights as Bluefield won 12-10. Trent Miller and James Lynch both added two hits apiece while every other starter expect Gabriel Cenas collected a hit. Evan Smith struggled giving up six earned runs in just two and one-third innings but the offense was just too much for Bristol in the end.

Richard Urena – 4/5, 2B, RBI, BB
Austin Davis – 1/4, BB, K
Josh Almonte – 1/6, 2B, RBI, 2 K
Trent Miller – 2/5, 2B, BB
Rowdy Tellez – 4/5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Dan Jansen – 1/2
Kevin Garcia – 0/2, 2 BB
Gabriel Cenas – 0/3, 2 RBI, K
James Lynch – 2/4, 2B, RBI, BB, K
Sean Hurley – 0/0
Angel Rojas – 1/5, RBI, K

Evan Smith – 2.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 2 K, 2 BB, HR
Alberto Guzman – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 K, 4 BB
Jordan Romano – 2.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 K (W)
Dusty Isaacs – 2.0 IP, 2 H

Rookie: GCL Blue Jays (12-25)

Lane Thomas had three hits including two doubles and an RBI as the CGL Blue Jays lost 9-7.

Lane Thomas – 3/5, 2 2B, RBI, K
Deiferson Barreto – 1/4, 2 RBI, BB, K
Juan Kelly – 1/3, 2B, 2 K
Trey Pascazi – 0/2, K
Juan Tejada – 2/5, K
Edwin Fuentes – 1/5, 2B, 3 RBI
Angel Gomez – 1/4, CS
Andres De Aza – 0/4, 2 K
Matt Morgan – 1/4, 2 2B, K
Yelstin Gudino – 2/4, K

Jacob Brentz – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB
Daniel Rodriguez – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 5 BB, HR
Sean Ratcliffe – 2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, K, BB, HR (BS, L)

Rookie: DSL Blue Jays (26-28)

Bryan Lizardo had two hits with a double as the DSL Blue Jays lost 10-8.

Rodrigo Orozco – 1/4, 2 RBI, BB, K
Jesus Severino – 1/4, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K
Enmanuel Moreta – 0/4, K
Ronniel Demorizi – 0/0
Francisco Rodriguez – 1/4, 3B, RBI
Bryan Lizardo – 2/4, 2B, RBI
Miguel Almonte – 0/3, 2 K
Junior Vasquez – 0/1, K
Edward Olivares – 1/4, K
Manuel Herazo – 0/4, 2K
Eddy Alcantara – 1/3, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 K