Farm Report: AAA Albuquerque, AA Hartford, A Fresno Claim Victories

The Albuquerque Isotopes had their struggles in the first half of the 2023 season. They, however, have opened the second half with a solid effort. with a 9-7 victory against Oklahoma City on Thursday, the Isotopes have opened the second half with a 6-3 record.

In Thursday’s Games:

AAA Albuquerque (34-50, 7-2) won 9-7 at Dodger affiliate Oklahoma City (56-26, 6-3)

ALBUQUERQUE

— With three stolen bases on Thursday, the Isotopes have 20 thefts in their last seven games. The franchise record for a stolen base streak is nine games July 19-27, 2013, April 16-25, 2008 and May 1-9 2007.

— RF Cole Tukder (.338) went 1-for-3, scoring two walks, walking twice, one triple and two stolen baes.

— 2B Coco Montes (.316) did not have a hit, but walked four times and scored two runs.

— 1B Michael Toglia (.253) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, a double and an RBI.

— 3B Aaron Schunk (.331) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored

— DH Daniel Montano (.200) went 1-for-3 with a run scored, two walks and three RBI.

— C Willie MacIver *.313) went 1-for-4, but the one was a grand slam.

— Starting pitcher Jeff Criswell (8.38 ERA) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks, striking out seven and giving up a home run in 4 2/3 innings.

— Relief pitcher Dugan Darnell (1-0, 3.86) was charged with his first blown lead, but did not allow a run of his own, allowing three hits and walking two in 1 1/3 innings en route to the win.

OKLAHOMA CITY

— CF Drew Avans (.236) went 2-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a double.]

— 3B Michael Busch (.320) went 1-for-4 with his 10th home run, a three-run shot, and a walk.

— DH Kole Calhoun (.303) went 1-for-4 with an RBI, double and a walk.

— C Patrick Mazeika (.250) went 3-for-4rwith an RBI and run scored.

— Starting pitcher Robbie Peto (27.-00) allowed seven runs, six earned, on sive hits and four walks, striking out four.

— LH Reliever Justin Bruihl (2.16) was charged with the loss, allowing two runs on two walks and two hits.

AA Hartford (34-41, 5-3) won 5-1 vs. Toronto affiliate New Hampshire (37-40, 2-7)

HARTFORD

— C Drew Romo (.244) went 1-for-4 with a run scored, RBI and his sixth home run.

— 1B Grant Lavigne (.252) went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

— LF Kyle Datres (.250) went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and run scored.

— CF Bladimir Restituyo (.266) went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, three RBI, a double and his ninth home run.

— 3B Bret Boswell (.187) went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

— LH starting pitcher Joe Rock (1-4, 4.28) allowed one run on three hits and two walks, striking out nine in five innings for the victory.

— RH reliever Nick Kuzia (3.57) earned his ninth save, working two perfect innings.

New Hampshire

— SS Leo Jimenez (.291) went 1-for-4 with his sixth home run.

— 1B Juan Nunez (.223) went 1-for-4.

—RF Riley Tirotta *(.207) went 1-for-4 with a double.

— RHP Adam Kloffenstein (4-4, 3.08) suffered the loww, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks, striking out 10 in six innings.

High A Spokane (39-36) lost 12-10 to Seattle affiliate Everett (41-37)

— SS Ryan Ritter (.214) went 1-for-5 with his first home run and two RBI.

— DH Benny Montgomery (.267) went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

— 3B Sterling Thompson (.372) went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI.

— 1B A.J. Lewis (.246) went 2-0for-5 with home runs No. 4 and No. 5, driving in three runs.

— CF Jordan Beck (.289) went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI.

— RH starting pitcher Blake Adams (5.74) gave up four runs on six hits and five walks, striking out five in six innings.

— LH reliever Mason Green (0-1, 7.20) suffered the loss, allowing four runs on two hits, walking two while retiring two batters.

EVERETT

— DH Albert Rodriguez (.312) went 4-for-5 with a run scored, two doubles and six RBI.

— SS Axel Sanchez (.201) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, a double, triple and RBI.

— 2B Blake Rambusch (.243) went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, two walks and two RBI.

— 3B Ben Ramirez (.237) went 0-for-4, but scored two runs.

— LH starting pitcher Brand Schaeffer (4-1, 2.78) earned the win, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks, striking out four in five innings.

— RH reliever Logan Rinehart (1.67) earned his seventh save, allowing one run and striking out two in 1 1/3 innings.

A Fresno (47-31, 11-1) won 5-2 against San Francisco affiliate San Jose (43-35, 3-9)

FRESNO

— Took control of the game with a four-run fifth inning.

— 2B Dyan Gorge (.278) went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and run scored in the fifth.

— 1B Skylar Messinger (.282) went 10-for03 with his seventh home run, a two-run shot.

— C Kody Huff (.250) went 2-for-4 with a triple and run scored.

— RF Parker Kelly (.2530 went 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and RBI.

— 3B Jean Perez (.135) went 10for-03 with a run scored.

— SP Michael Prosecky (6-5, 3.70) earned the win, working five scorless innings, allowing four hits and striking out seven.

— RP Zach Agnos (3.26) earned his 14th save, tops in the Cal League, worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out one.

SAN JOSE

— 1B Matt Higgins (.311) went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored.

— 2B Thomas Gavello (.245) went 1-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI and his 10th home run.

— SP Namor Medina (3-9, 6.18) suffered the loss, allowing five runs on six hits, walking three and striking out seven.