Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — Game 2: WIN 16-1 vs Fort Wayne TinCaps

This is the one you want to read first. The Loons absolutely demolished Fort Wayne in the nightcap, hanging 16 runs on the TinCaps in what turned into a full-scale offensive showcase. And the headliner was Charles Davalan, who went 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, and a walk. Two bombs. Six driven in. That’s a career night at any level. Davalan has been showing more pop this spring, and if he’s starting to tap into that kind of game power from the center field spot, we’re looking at a really interesting profile. Keep an eye on this one.

But Davalan wasn’t the only one doing damage — not even close. Logan Wagner matched him with a 3-for-5 night that included a homer, a double, a stolen base, four RBI, and three runs scored. That’s an across-the-board stat line. Wagner played second base in this one, and what we saw from him tonight was the kind of complete offensive performance that gets you noticed moving through the system.

Nico Perez had himself a full day, and we’ll get to Game 1 in a moment. In this one he shifted over to third base and went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI, a stolen base, and three runs scored. The patience at the plate stood out — two walks in a blowout tells you he wasn’t just hacking because the floodgates were open. That’s a mature approach. Eduardo Quintero collected three hits and three runs out of the nine-hole, Jose Meza went 3-for-4 from the first base spot, and Victor Rodrigues chipped in two hits with an RBI. Cameron Decker added two RBI of his own with a hit and a walk. Basically, everyone got in on it.

Even Mike Sirota, who went 0-for-3 as the DH, still found his way on base twice with a pair of walks and came around to score both times. Some nights you don’t need the hit — you just need the at-bat discipline.

On the mound, Christian Zazueta was excellent, going 4.0 innings with seven strikeouts against just one walk and one earned run. That’s the kind of start that sets the tone for everything that followed. Seven punchouts in four frames — he was clearly ahead in counts and putting guys away. Davis Chastain picked up the win in relief with a clean inning of his own, striking out two without allowing a baserunner.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — Game 1: LOSS 1-4 vs Fort Wayne TinCaps

The first half of the doubleheader didn’t go as well. The Loons managed just one run in a 4-1 loss, though Nico Perez provided the lone bright spot with a 2-for-3 line that included a solo home run, a strikeout, a stolen base, and the team’s only RBI. So when I say Perez had a full day — I mean it. Homer in Game 1, multi-hit game with a double and two walks in Game 2. That’s a prospect showing he belongs and pushing for a promotion conversation if he keeps this up.

Samuel Munoz went 0-for-2 but drew a walk and swiped a bag, showing some of that speed-and-patience combination that makes him interesting in the outfield mix. Beyond those two, the bats were quiet. Sometimes you split a doubleheader and the story is really just how dominant the second game was.

Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — LOSS 3-9 vs Las Vegas Aviators

Tough night for our guys in OKC. The Comets dropped this one 3-9 to Las Vegas, and the box score doesn’t offer a ton of silver linings. The highlight was Austin Gauthier, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. He also struck out once, but that kind of multi-tool line — power, speed, contact — is exactly what we want to see from Gauthier as he adjusts to Triple-A pitching. The homer is encouraging. Can he do it consistently against arms that are a step away from the big leagues? That’s the question he’s working to answer.

Noah Miller went 0-for-2 but drew two walks against a strikeout. Miller’s patience at the plate has been a calling card, and even on an 0-fer, getting on base twice via walks against Triple-A pitching is a positive indicator for the young shortstop. Michael Siani had a quieter night, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a stolen base. The legs were working even if the bat wasn’t.

Not much else to pull from this one. Sometimes the other team just has your number. On to the next.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A)

Tulsa was idle today.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A)

Ontario did not play today.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie)

The ACL Dodgers were off today.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie)

The DSL Dodgers did not play today.