Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — L, 1-10 vs Sacramento

Not much to love here. Our guys in OKC got thoroughly outclassed by Sacramento, falling 1-10 in a game that was never really competitive. The offense managed just a handful of hits and leaned heavily on walks to generate any baserunners at all.

Zach Ehrhard went 0-for-3 with two walks but struck out three times — a frustrating line that sums up the night. He did score the Comets’ lone run. James Tibbs III was similarly punchless, going 0-for-2, though he did draw two walks and showed plate discipline even on a bad night. Alek Thomas provided the best offensive showing with a 2-for-4 game out of center field. Eliezer Alfonzo went 1-for-2 with two walks behind the plate. When your catcher is one of the few guys reaching base, you know the lineup didn’t do its job. Sometimes you just tip your cap and move on. This was one of those nights.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — W, 6-5 vs Northwest Arkansas

This was the best game of the night across the system, and it starts on the mound. Payton Martin gave Tulsa exactly what they needed: 6.1 innings, four strikeouts, zero walks, and just two earned runs. That’s a quality outing by any measure, and the command — no free passes over six-plus — is what stands out. Martin continues to look like a pitcher who trusts his stuff and attacks the zone. When he’s throwing strikes at that rate in Double-A, we should be paying close attention.

Nick Robertson picked up the win in relief (6-0 on the season now), working two clean-ish innings with two punchouts and one earned run. A 6-0 record out of the bullpen tells you he’s been in a ton of high-leverage spots and keeps delivering. That’s valuable.

At the plate, Kyle Nevin was the best hitter in the lineup, going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. He’s been quietly steady at third base. Frank Rodriguez launched a homer, drew a walk, and drove in two — a really complete game from the catcher spot. Jake Gelof added a solo homer of his own, though two strikeouts came along with it. Gelof’s power has never been the question; it’s the swing-and-miss that will determine his ceiling. Mike Sirota had an RBI double as the DH, finishing 1-for-5 with two knocked in. A tight, well-played win for Tulsa.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — No Game Data

The Loons’ game against Lake County shows as 0-0 with no data available. This one was likely postponed or suspended. We’ll update when we have more information.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — L, 5-13 vs Rancho Cucamonga

A rough one for Ontario. Losing 5-13 at home against the crosstown-ish Quakes is never fun, and the pitching clearly didn’t hold up. But we did get a couple of offensive bright spots worth mentioning.

Chase Harlan hit a two-run homer out of the third base spot, going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Power from the left side of the infield is always welcome in Single-A, even in a loss. Ching-Hsien Ko went 2-for-3 with a double, a hit-by-pitch, and an RBI as the designated hitter. Ko has been a name to watch in the system — he makes consistent contact and uses the whole field. Not much else to write home about in a 13-run loss, but those two at least showed up.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — L, 3-13 vs ACL Padres

The Arizona Complex League squad took a beating from the Padres’ affiliate, falling 3-13. No individual batting or pitching highlights stood out enough to report on from the data we have. These early-summer rookie league games can get ugly — the talent gap between the top and bottom of any given roster is massive at this level. We’ll keep watching for individual breakouts as the summer moves along.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 10-4 vs DSL Braves

Now this is the kind of Dominican Summer League game that makes you sit up. A 10-4 blowout win with contributions up and down the lineup. The star of the show? Oliver Chapman. The catcher went 1-for-1 with a double, three walks, three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Yes, you read that right — three walks and a double from a DSL catcher. That’s elite plate discipline at any level, let alone rookie ball. Keep an eye on this one.

Aaron Guzman drove in two runs on a triple as the DH, going 1-for-4. Adrian Del Cid went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs, and a stolen base from the hot corner. Fran-Jean Haseth added a 2-for-3 night with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a steal out of right field. Moises Rangel reached base three times (1-for-2, two walks) and scored twice while swiping a bag. Rubel Arias went hitless but drew two walks in center, and Ariel Reynoso drew three walks in five plate appearances. This lineup was patient and aggressive in the right moments — that’s a developmental win beyond the final score.

On the mound, Randy Maria picked up the win (2-0), tossing 2.2 innings of scoreless ball with two strikeouts. He did walk three, so the command needs work, but zero earned runs is zero earned runs.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 5-2 vs DSL Tampa Bay

The DSL squad completed the daily double with a 5-2 win over Tampa Bay’s affiliate, and this one was all about pitching. Three arms combined to dominate, and the strikeout numbers were impressive.

Yadier Zamora set the tone with four shutout innings — six strikeouts, zero walks. That’s a dominant start at any level. When a DSL arm is punching guys out at that rate without issuing a single free pass, you file the name away. Logan Tinkam followed with two innings of his own, striking out five against just one walk and earning his first win of the season (1-0). Five punchouts in two innings is electric stuff. Derik Aquino then slammed the door in the ninth with three strikeouts in a perfect inning to earn the save. That’s 14 strikeouts from three pitchers across seven innings. Outstanding.

The offense was quieter but effective. Hendry Arvelo went 1-for-3 with a double, a hit-by-pitch, and two RBI out of the shortstop spot — he did the most damage in the lineup. Luis Tovar went 1-for-4 but scored twice from the third base spot. A clean, well-pitched win. Two DSL victories in one day is a good day for the pipeline.