ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 17-5 vs ACL Royals

Quiet day across the system with four affiliates idle, but the ACL Dodgers made enough noise for everybody. A 17-5 demolition of the ACL Royals, and it wasn’t even close from the jump. What stands out here isn’t just the final score — it’s the discipline at the plate. This lineup drew 15 walks and a hit-by-pitch on top of the damage they did with the bat. That’s an offense that made the Royals’ pitching staff work for every single out.

Javier Herrera was the headliner in center field, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Herrera reached base in five of his six plate appearances. That kind of on-base ability paired with legitimate pop is exactly what you want to see from a young outfielder at this level. Aidan West was right there with him, going 2-for-5 with a homer, a triple, two RBI, and four runs scored. West also drew a walk. When your shortstop is hitting for extra bases like that and getting on base consistently, you pay attention. Keep an eye on this one.

Daniel Mielcarek added a solo homer of his own from the DH spot, finishing 1-for-4 with two RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The strikeouts are worth noting — even in a blowout, you want to see bat-to-ball improve over time. Eduardo Rojas was quietly effective behind the plate, going 1-for-2 with three walks and three RBI. Getting on base five times in six plate appearances as a catcher? That’s a productive day by any measure.

The unsung hero might be Bryan Gonzalez Garcia at second base. He went 0-for-1 at the plate but drew four walks and scored twice. That’s five plate appearances, four of them ending with a free pass. Is he just patient, or were Royals pitchers afraid to throw him strikes? Either way, he made them pay by clogging the bases all game. Abel Lorenzo chipped in from right field with a 2-for-5 line, an RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases — adding a speed element to an offense that already had plenty of pop.

On the mound, Luis Gamez handled the start and gave the club four solid innings with six strikeouts against two walks and two earned runs. That’s a strong K rate, and while the two walks aren’t ideal, he did his job and kept the Royals largely in check through the first half of the game. Edgar Leon picked up the win in relief, tossing a scoreless inning with two walks and no strikeouts. He got the job done, though I’d like to see him attack the zone a bit more going forward.

Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A)

No game scheduled. Our guys in OKC had the day off.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A)

No game scheduled. Tulsa was idle on Monday.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A)

No game scheduled. The Loons had the night off.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A)

No game scheduled. Ontario was off on Monday.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie)

No game scheduled. The DSL squad was idle.