Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — W, 9-2 vs Sugar Land

This was a statement game from our guys in OKC, and it starts with James Tibbs III. Two home runs. Six RBI. That’s the kind of night that makes you sit up and pay attention, even if you were already paying attention — and you should have been. Tibbs has serious pop from the DH spot, and tonight he did what power hitters are supposed to do: he punished mistakes. The two strikeouts are fine; he was aggressive and hunting, and when he connected, the ball left. Keep an eye on this one.

But the real story might be what happened on the mound. River Ryan was dominant — six innings, eight strikeouts, zero walks, zero earned runs. That’s a clean outing by any standard. The command was there from the jump, and he never let Sugar Land get comfortable. Ryan picks up the win to move to 2-0, and what we saw from him tonight is exactly the kind of efficiency the big league staff will notice. No free passes, pounding the zone, making hitters earn their way on. That’s a starter’s mentality.

Tommy Edman reached base three times (2-for-3, walk) and scored twice. Whether this is a rehab stint or just getting reps, he looked locked in at the plate. Zach Ehrhard continued to swing a good bat — 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a stolen base. He does a little bit of everything, and the stolen bag is a nice reminder that he’s got some athleticism beyond the bat. Jack Suwinski tripled and scored twice, adding another dimension to an offense that really didn’t have any weak spots tonight. Seby Zavala went hitless but drew a walk and scored twice, finding ways to contribute even on an 0-for night. Sometimes it’s about taking what the pitcher gives you.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — W, 6-1 vs Northwest Arkansas (Game 1)

Chris Newell was the headliner in Game 1 of this doubleheader — 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. That’s a complete offensive performance. He’s been flashing this kind of ceiling more consistently, and when Newell is driving the ball with authority and running the bases, he looks like a guy who belongs at the next level sooner rather than later.

On the mound, Adam Serwinowski earned the win (3-2) with 5.1 innings of work. Eight strikeouts is excellent. The three walks are something to keep working on — he’s got swing-and-miss stuff, but the control needs to tighten up to keep pitch counts down and get deeper into games. Still, one earned run over five-plus innings against a decent Northwest Arkansas lineup is a quality outing. We’ll take it.

Jake Gelof went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base. He’s been hitting the ball hard and the speed is a bonus from a second baseman. Zyhir Hope also went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a stolen base — quietly productive. Josue De Paula contributed a double, an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base, and Elijah Hainline added an RBI and a steal of his own. Mike Sirota drew two walks and scored a run. This was a total team effort — six runs, and the production was spread across the lineup. Five stolen bases as a team. Tulsa ran wild tonight.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — Game 2 vs Northwest Arkansas (No Result)

Game 2 of the doubleheader ended in a 0-0 scoreless result. No additional data was available at the time of writing. We’ll update if more information comes in.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — L, 3-12 vs Dayton

Not much to love about this one. Dayton put up twelve runs and the Loons never had an answer. When you’re on the wrong side of a 3-12 game, you tip your cap and move on.

The bright spots were limited but worth noting. Eduardo Quintero went 3-for-5 from center field — he was locked in all night, collecting hits even while the rest of the lineup struggled. Charles Davalan had two doubles and an RBI in a 2-for-5 night, showing some real pop from the left field spot. Doubles are loud outs that didn’t quite get out, and Davalan’s bat has been a quiet positive lately. Jose Meza got the Loons’ loudest hit of the night — a solo home run — but also struck out twice. The pitching staff as a whole took the brunt of this one. Sometimes it’s just that kind of night.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — L, 6-8 vs Visalia

Ontario put up a fight but couldn’t quite overcome a rough start from Jesus Tillero, who allowed six earned runs over five innings with three walks and just two strikeouts. That’s a tough line. Tillero falls to 2-5, and the walks continue to be an issue. When you’re giving free passes in Single-A, it compounds quickly — and it did tonight. He’s got arm talent, but the command has to come along.

The offense actually showed up. Easton Shelton homered and drove in two, going 2-for-4 from first base. Brendan Tunink was arguably the best bat in the lineup — 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. That’s a quality night from the center fielder, and the extra-base pop is encouraging. Chase Harlan went deep as well (1-for-3, HR, HBP), and Jaron Elkins added a solo shot. Four home runs from the Ontario lineup — you’d think that would be enough. But when your starter spots the other team six earned, you’re playing from behind all night. The bats did their job. The pitching didn’t hold up its end.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — L, 3-4 vs ACL Brewers

A close one in the Arizona Complex League. The ACL Dodgers fell by a run in a low-scoring game against the Brewers affiliate. Daniel Mielcarek was the best bat in the lineup, going 2-for-3 with an RBI from the shortstop spot. He’s a name worth tracking — still early in his professional career, but making consistent contact is the first step, and he’s doing that. Abel Lorenzo didn’t register a hit (0-for-2) but drew a walk and swiped a bag, showing the kind of patience and athleticism that plays at any level. One-run losses sting, but these are developmental games at the rookie level. The experience matters more than the outcome.