Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A)

Loss, 5-8 vs Las Vegas Aviators

James Tibbs III put on an absolute power clinic in Oklahoma City on Saturday night, but even a three-homer performance wasn’t enough to overcome the Las Vegas Aviators in an 8-5 defeat. Tibbs went a scorching 4-for-5 with three home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored — the kind of stat line that demands attention from the big league club. It was a breathtaking individual display in what was otherwise a frustrating evening for the Comets.

Elsewhere in the lineup, shortstop Noah Miller provided some additional thump, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, though two strikeouts took a bit of the shine off. First baseman Ryan Ward contributed a double in a 1-for-3 night, adding a walk and a stolen base to show off his versatility. Designated hitter Jack Suwinski struggled to find hits, going 0-for-2, but demonstrated patience at the plate with two walks.

On the mound, River Ryan turned in a solid if not dominant start, working four innings with an impressive six strikeouts against just one walk, though he allowed two earned runs. The bullpen, however, couldn’t hold things together as Las Vegas pulled away for the victory.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A)

Win, 4-0 vs San Antonio Missions

The Tulsa Drillers delivered a masterclass in pitching and timely hitting on Saturday, blanking the San Antonio Missions 4-0 in a game that was dominated from the first pitch to the last. Starter Patrick Copen was nothing short of sensational, earning the win to improve to 1-0 on the season. Over five scoreless innings, Copen racked up eight strikeouts, and while he walked three, he never allowed the Missions to put a run on the board. It was the type of outing that reinforces why the Dodgers are high on the right-hander’s development.

Reliever Wyatt Crowell was equally impressive, slamming the door with three shutout innings of relief, striking out three and walking just one to earn his first save of the year. When your pitching staff combines for a shutout with 11 strikeouts, you’re going to win a lot of ballgames.

The offense didn’t need to do much, but when it mattered, it delivered. Shortstop Elijah Hainline was the biggest contributor, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run that essentially put the game away — though two strikeouts suggest the Missions’ staff gave him some trouble otherwise. First baseman Kyle Nevin also got in on the long ball action, finishing 1-for-4 with a solo homer, an RBI, and two runs scored. A clean, efficient victory for Tulsa.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A)

Final score unavailable vs Fort Wayne TinCaps

The Great Lakes Loons’ bats exploded against Fort Wayne on Saturday in what was an offensive onslaught up and down the lineup. Center fielder Charles Davalan led the charge in spectacular fashion, hammering two home runs and driving in six runs while going 2-for-4 with a walk. Six RBI from one player in a High-A game is the kind of production that makes scouts sit up and take notice, and Davalan’s power display was the story of the night.

But Davalan was far from the only Loon making noise. Second baseman Logan Wagner was electric, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI, a stolen base, and three runs scored — a complete offensive performance from every angle. Third baseman Nico Perez was equally productive, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI, a stolen base, and three runs scored. When your bottom-of-the-order guys are reaching base and running wild, you know it’s going to be a good night.

Right fielder Eduardo Quintero stayed hot at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored, while first baseman Jose Meza matched him with a 3-for-4 night. Left fielder Cameron Decker drove in two runs on a 1-for-3 evening with a walk, and catcher Victor Rodrigues chipped in with a 2-for-4 line that included an RBI and a run scored. Designated hitter Mike Sirota couldn’t find a hit, going 0-for-3, but his two walks and two runs scored meant he was still a constant presence on the bases.

On the pitching side, Christian Zazueta was sharp through four innings, striking out seven against just one walk and allowing only one earned run. Reliever Davis Chastain was perfect in his one inning of work, fanning two batters without issuing a walk to earn the win and move to 1-0 on the season.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A)

Win, 6-4 vs Lake Elsinore Storm

The Ontario Tower Buzzers held off the Lake Elsinore Storm for a 6-4 victory on Saturday, powered by a trio of home runs from their young hitters. Shortstop Joendry Vargas was the offensive catalyst, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Vargas continues to show the all-around game that has the organization excited about his future, combining power, speed, and the ability to play a premium defensive position.

Center fielder Brendan Tunink matched Vargas’ production, also finishing 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. Second baseman Mairoshendrick Martinus made the most of limited at-bats, going 1-for-2 with a homer, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base, and a run scored — an incredibly productive day despite seeing just two official plate appearances that resulted in batted balls. Third baseman Chase Harlan didn’t manage a hit in two at-bats, but he drew two walks and scored a run, while first baseman Jose D. Hernandez similarly went hitless in two at-bats but worked two walks to keep rallies alive.

The pitching story of the game belonged to Robby Porco, who earned the win despite also picking up a blown save — the kind of quirky line that tells a story of a reliever who bent but ultimately didn’t break. Porco worked 2.2 innings, striking out one and walking one without allowing an earned run to improve to 1-0. Closer Will Gagnon then slammed the door with a perfect ninth inning, recording one strikeout to notch his first save of the season.

ACL Dodgers (Arizona Complex League — Rookie)

The ACL Dodgers did not play on Saturday, April 4.

DSL Dodgers (Dominican Summer League — Rookie)

The DSL Dodgers did not play on Saturday, April 4.