Dodgers Minor League Report — August 25, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
This article was generated by artificial intelligence using official MLB game data.
Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A)
Result: Loss, 3-4 vs El Paso Chihuahuas
Hyeseong Kim continues to look like a man who’s outgrown Triple-A. He went 3-for-4 with a stolen base tonight, staying locked in at the plate and spraying the ball all over the field. Kim has been one of the steadiest bats in OKC’s lineup all season, and nights like this only reinforce what we already know — he’s ready whenever the big club needs him. The question has never been about his ability. It’s about opportunity.
Will Smith provided the biggest swing of the night with a two-run homer. He went 1-for-3 on the evening. We know what Smith is — a major league catcher working his way back — so the stat line matters less than just getting reps and staying sharp. The power showing is a good sign. Ryan Fitzgerald also had a solid night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Fitzgerald has been a useful piece for OKC, providing some versatility and consistent at-bats off the bench and at first base.
Zach Ehrhard went 2-for-4 with a run scored, quietly putting together another multi-hit game. Alex Freeland was hitless on the night (0-for-4) but drew a walk and swiped a bag. The bat wasn’t there, but Freeland’s willingness to work counts and use his legs still makes his plate appearances productive even on off nights. James Tibbs III went 0-for-3 but showed patience with two walks. A tough loss overall — our guys in OKC couldn’t quite close the gap.
Tulsa Drillers (Double-A)
Result: Loss, 2-5 vs Midland RockHounds
Jake Gelof was the clear bright spot in an otherwise frustrating night for Tulsa. He went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, and two runs scored. That’s about as complete an offensive performance as you’ll see — Gelof was a pest in every plate appearance, getting on base four times. He’s been finding his groove at the Double-A level, and the extra-base pop is what makes his profile intriguing. When the bat-to-ball skills and the power are both showing up in the same game, that’s when you start paying attention.
Adam Serwinowski had a rough outing on the mound, taking the loss to fall to 8-6. He went 5.2 innings, striking out three but walking four and surrendering five earned runs. The command just wasn’t there tonight. Four walks will sink most starts, and that’s exactly what happened. Serwinowski has been solid more often than not this year, so one bad start doesn’t change the overall picture, but the walk rate is the thing to clean up if he wants to take the next step.
Chris Newell went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base — another solid on-base night from a guy who’s been doing a lot of good things quietly. Griffin Lockwood-Powell went hitless (0-for-3) but drew two walks of his own. Tulsa’s lineup showed discipline tonight even if the final score didn’t reflect it.
Great Lakes Loons (High-A)
Result: Win, 5-4 vs Lansing Lugnuts
This was a gutsy win, and the bullpen earned it. Davis Chastain slammed the door with a perfect ninth inning — three strikeouts, no walks, nothing else. That’s his eighth save of the year, and he made it look easy. When you can come into a one-run game and punch out the side, you’re doing something right. Keep an eye on this one.
Sterling Patick got the start and was a mixed bag. He struck out eight batters in 4.1 innings, which is impressive swing-and-miss stuff. But four walks alongside those strikeouts tell you the whole story — electric stuff, shaky command. That’s the development path for a lot of young arms: the ability to miss bats is clearly there, and now it’s about throwing more strikes and going deeper into games. Robby Porco bridged the gap nicely between Patick and Chastain, picking up the win (5-1) with 1.2 scoreless innings.
Mairo Martinus had a nice night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored. Martinus has bounced around defensively this season (and that versatility has value), but when the bat is going like this, the defensive home matters less. Eduardo Guerrero went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. He was playing shortstop tonight — Guerrero has been all over the diamond this year, and the fact that the org keeps moving him around suggests they see him as an athlete first and want to figure out the best fit.
Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A)
Result: Loss, 4-5 vs Stockton Ports
Ontario had some fireworks but couldn’t quite finish it off. Aidan West connected for a solo homer — that’s a nice power flash from the young shortstop who bats from the left side. West has been working on driving the ball with more authority, and tonight he got one out. He’s still figuring things out (1-for-4 on the night), but the tools are there. Ching-Hsien Ko also went deep with a solo shot of his own, going 1-for-4. Ko has been quietly productive this season, and the power from a left-handed-hitting outfielder in the low minors is always worth noting.
Francisco Espinoza went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. He struck out twice, so it wasn’t a clean night, but he found ways to get on base and come around to score. That matters. Kellon Lindsey went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base — a really disciplined night at the plate. The two strikeouts keep it from being a perfect line, but three times on base and a bag is solid.
Javier Herrera went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and a stolen base. Herrera has been playing all over the field this season — tonight he was at first base — and he continues to produce no matter where they put him. Brendan Tunink went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and a stolen base. The speed is obvious. The swing-and-miss is something to work on. Camden Wimbish and Charlie West both made appearances on the mound tonight, though neither factored into the game’s pitching highlights. Mason Estrada and Conner O’Neal also got in on the action. A tough one-run loss, but there were some encouraging individual performances from our youngest guys.
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