Down on the Farm: 7/9/2022:

 AAA:  Sacramento River Cats tamed the Salt Lake City Bees 6-5.

Isan Diaz 2B- 3 for 5, 2 2B.  BA= .276.

Willie Calhoun LF- 1 for 4, HR(7).  BA= .254.

Jason Vosler 3B- 1 for 3, HR(8), BB.  BA= .220.

Sean Hjelle RHP- 4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 2 K, GO/AO= 7/2.  ERA- 4.81.

Ben Kaspick of Locked On Giants Podcast makes a convincing argument that the single biggest reason for the Giants struggles is defense.  That is surprising considering their D was a strength in 2021 but should probably be an expected byproduct of a roster-building strategy centered on reclaiming the careers of players like Diaz and Calhoun in The Churn.

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AA:  Reading Fightin' Phils outscored the Richmond Flying Squirrels 6-4.

Brett Auerbach C- 1 for 4, HR(9).  BA= .203.

Sean Roby 3B- 1 for 3, HR(23), BB.  BA= .223.

Jake Dahlberg LHP- 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K's.  ERA= 4.14.

Cole Waites RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K's.  ERA= 3.60.

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A+:  Eugene Emeralds crushed the Hillsboro Hops 14-2.

Vaun Brown RF- 2 for 4, SF, 2 SB(9).  BA= .375.

Carter Aldrete 3B-  4 for 4, 2B, HR(14), HBP.  BA= .291.

Will Jensen RHP- 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K's.  ERA= 2.84.

If we are looking for promotion candidates, Will Jensen should be considered.  Carter Aldrete is repeating A+ after losing a year of development to COVID in 2020.

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A:  Fresno Grizzlies topped the San Jose Giants 5-4.

Aeverson Arteaga SS- 1 for 4, HR(8), BB.  BA= .275.

Hayden Cantrelle 2B- 2 for 5, 2B.  BA= .233.

Yorlis Rodriguez 3B- 3 for 5, HR(7).  BA= .262.

Eric Silva RHP- 3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 4 K.  ERA= 5.66.

John Gavin LHP- 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K's.  ERA= 1.80.

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Complex Watch:

Roberto Monegro RHP(ACL)- 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 8 K.  ERA= 2.52.

Jose Ramos 3B/CF(DSL)(19 yo)- 2 for 5, 2B, HR(1).  BA= .300.

Lazaro Morales RF(DSL)(18 yo)- 2 for 3, 2B, HR(1), HBP.  BA= .316.

Jorge Martinez RHP(DSL)(20 yo)- 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K's.  ERA= 2.73.