Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — W, 6-2 vs San Jose Giants

Let’s start here because this was the best individual pitching performance of the night across the system, and it wasn’t particularly close. Will Gagnon was absolutely dominant: 6.0 innings, 10 strikeouts, zero walks, zero earned runs. That’s now a 4-1 record on the season, and the zero-walk line might be the most impressive part. Command like that at Single-A, from a young arm still figuring things out, is exactly what you want to see. He didn’t nibble. He attacked. Keep an eye on this one.

The offense backed him up with three solo homers. Kellon Lindsey went 1-for-4 with a homer, a walk, an RBI, and scored twice. Easton Shelton added a solo shot of his own (1-for-4, HR, RBI). And Javier Herrera, serving as the DH, launched one as well — 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Not a ton of hits overall, but the Buzzers got the big swings when they needed them.

Jaron Elkins went 1-for-5 with a stolen base from center field, while Conner O’Neal didn’t get a hit but drew two walks and scored a run — the kind of patient plate appearance from a catcher that’s easy to overlook but matters. Brendan Tunink also chipped in with a walk and a stolen base despite going hitless.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — W, 9-2 vs Arkansas Travelers

Roque Gutierrez is 7-0. Let that sink in. He went 5.1 innings, struck out five, walked two, and didn’t allow an earned run. Whatever he’s doing mechanically, whatever the game plan has been — it’s working. At some point you’d expect some regression, but the consistency of this stretch is hard to argue with. We’ll see if a promotion is in the conversation soon.

The lineup gave him all the cushion he could ask for. Mike Sirota was the offensive catalyst — 2-for-4 with a triple, a walk, and three RBIs. That’s the kind of well-rounded game you love from a center fielder who can do a little bit of everything. Jose Izarra had a productive night at shortstop, going 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Taylor Young reached base three times (2-for-3, walk) and scored twice from the two-hole, doing exactly what you want from a table-setter at second base.

Josue De Paula was 1-for-5, so the batting average doesn’t jump off the page, but he drove in two runs and swiped a bag. He also struck out, which has been part of the deal with him — the tools are loud, but the contact consistency is still a work in progress. That’s the development path at Double-A.

Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — L, 3-7 vs Sacramento River Cats

Not a great night for our guys in OKC. The final score tells the story — this one got away from them.

Jackson Ferris took the loss, dropping to 0-5 on the season. He went 4.1 innings, struck out six, walked two, and gave up four earned runs. The strikeout number shows the stuff is still there — six punchouts in 4.1 innings is a solid rate. But the damage came in bunches, and two walks mixed in with hard contact is a recipe for a short outing. Ferris is a young lefty still figuring out how to navigate a Triple-A lineup for the second and third time through the order. The 0-5 record looks ugly, but the development isn’t all bad. The command just has to tighten up.

Offensively, Ryan Ward was the lone bright spot. He went 1-for-4, but that one hit was a three-run homer — all three of OKC’s runs on the night. Ward continues to show he can impact the ball when he connects. The problem was that nobody else provided much of anything, and a 3-7 deficit doesn’t leave much room for a comeback.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — L, 6-9 vs Lansing Lugnuts

The Loons put up six runs and still lost. That’s frustrating, and it points to a rough night on the pitching side after the starter departed.

Speaking of the starter — Sterling Patick was actually solid: 5.0 innings, six strikeouts, two walks, two earned runs. That’s a quality outing. The bullpen couldn’t hold it, but Patick did his job.

The bats showed up, at least. Logan Wagner led the way — 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs from the hot corner. He struck out twice, but three hits and a long ball is a good night by anyone’s standard. Charles Davalan went 2-for-5 with a homer and a double, driving in a run and scoring twice. That’s extra-base power from center field, which is always encouraging. Emil Morales chipped in from shortstop with a 2-for-4 line, a walk, and three RBIs — the most productive at-bat sequence of anyone in the lineup.

Eduardo Quintero didn’t get a ton of hits (2-for-3), but he reached base five times total with two walks, scored three runs, and stole a base. That on-base ability from the outfield corner is a skill that plays at every level. Jose Meza quietly went 2-for-5 from first base — no extra-base hits, but solid contact.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 6-2 vs ACL Mariners

Four home runs from four different players. That’ll do it. The ACL squad put on a power display against the Mariners, and this was a clean, comfortable win.

Yojackson Laya was efficient about it — 1-for-1 with a homer, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored. Sometimes you just don’t need a lot of at-bats. Moises Acacio went 2-for-3 with a homer and a double from right field, adding an RBI and a run. That’s two extra-base hits in three trips — he was squaring the ball up all night. Abel Lorenzo launched a two-run shot (1-for-3, 2 RBI) despite striking out twice, and Reyli Mariano added a two-run homer of his own from shortstop (1-for-3, 2 RBI). Power from the shortstop position is always worth noting at the complex level.

On the mound, Griff McGarry picked up the win — 1.0 inning, one walk, no earned runs. That’s a short stint, likely a rehab or an opener situation (and yes, this is a name you may recognize from elsewhere). Not much to evaluate from one inning, but the zero on the scoreboard is what matters.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 10-9 vs DSL Orioles Orange

A 10-9 slugfest in the DSL. Not exactly a pitching clinic, but we got the win, and a few of these bats showed some real life.

Aaron Guzman was the star. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base, and four RBIs. Four RBIs from a second baseman in any league is a standout performance — at the DSL level, it’s the kind of day that gets you on the organizational radar. Fran-Jean Haseth was only 1-for-1 at the plate but drew four walks, drove in two, and scored twice. Five times on base in a DSL game? That’s an absurd on-base day. The patience is clearly there. Adrian Del Cid didn’t record a hit (0-for-1) but reached base four times — three walks and a hit-by-pitch — with an RBI and two runs scored. At this level, learning how to get on base without needing a hit is a legitimate skill worth developing.

Moises Rangel went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run, while Jeibert Rondon went hitless (0-for-4) with three strikeouts but still managed to walk once and score twice. The strikeouts are a concern, but the athleticism to score two runs on an 0-for day says something.

On the mound, Enmanuel De La Rosa picked up the win to move to 5-0. He went 2.2 innings, struck out five, and didn’t walk anyone or give up an earned run. Five strikeouts in under three innings of relief is excellent. The 5-0 record mirrors what we’re seeing from Gutierrez in Tulsa — sustained success adds up.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie) — W, 8-7 vs DSL Brewers Blue

Another one-run win for the DSL club — our second nail-biter of the night from the Dominican. Eight to seven, and we came out on top again.

Antoni Urena led off from center field and went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. Good contact, good discipline — the full package from the leadoff spot. Helvin Mendoza matched him with a 2-for-5 night from right field, collecting two doubles and an RBI. Doubles power from a young outfielder is a building block. Rafy Peguero added a 2-for-4 line with a double, an RBI, and a run scored from left field.

Jose Victorino went hitless (0-for-3) as the DH but drew a walk, stole a base, and scored a run — another case of impacting the game without necessarily showing up in the hit column.

Jesus Garcia earned the win (1-1) despite also picking up a blown save. He went 2.0 innings, struck out three, walked three, and didn’t allow an earned run. The three walks are a bit much, but he worked out of trouble and got the job done when it mattered. Sometimes that’s enough.