Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — W, 10-2 vs Albuquerque

Alex Freeland made this one look easy. The third baseman went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI, scoring three times in a blowout win over Albuquerque. Freeland has been on the radar for a while now, and nights like this are exactly why. He’s showing real over-the-fence power at the highest level of the minors, and the swing decisions have been clean. When he’s locked in, the ball jumps off his bat. This is the kind of performance that keeps his name in the big-league conversation.

Jack Suwinski added a three-run homer of his own (1-for-5), providing the kind of pop the Comets needed to break it open. Noah Miller quietly had a nice night at short — 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Miller doesn’t generate the same headlines, but he continues to make hard contact and put the ball in play. Eliezer Alfonzo chipped in a double and two RBI from the catching spot (2-for-5). The lineup produced up and down the order tonight.

Enrique Hernández went 0-for-3 but drew two walks and scored a run, so the approach was fine. James Tibbs III followed a similar script — 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, and two runs scored. Tibbs continues to show excellent plate discipline at Triple-A, and that matters more than the batting average on any given night.

On the mound, Griff McGarry picked up the win (2-0) with a scoreless inning of relief — two strikeouts against two walks. The walks are worth monitoring with McGarry, as always, but he got the outs when he needed them. The Comets’ staff held Albuquerque to just two runs overall, which made the offensive outburst feel even more comfortable.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — W, 10-6 vs Springfield

Four Drillers homered in a slugfest win over Springfield, and the most interesting name in the bunch might be Kyle Nevin. Nevin went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, a walk, a stolen base, and two runs scored. That’s as complete a line as you’ll see from any prospect on any given night. He’s showing a well-rounded game — power, patience, and now some speed on the bases. Can he keep this up consistently? That’s always the question at Double-A. But this is exactly what we want to see from him.

Jake Gelof continued to rake — 2-for-4 with a homer, an RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Gelof has been swinging with authority since arriving in the system, and the power-speed combination is tantalizing. Zyhir Hope launched a two-run shot (1-for-4 with a walk and two runs), and Josue De Paula also went deep with a two-RBI homer. De Paula’s power is real, though four strikeouts in five at-bats is the flip side of that approach. He’s going to whiff when he’s selling out for the big swing — it’s about finding the balance.

Sean McLain had a quiet but efficient night at short — 2-for-2 with a run scored. He only got two plate appearances, but he didn’t waste either of them. Kole Myers went hitless (0-for-3) but drew a walk and swiped a bag. Three Drillers stole bases tonight — the aggressive baserunning was a theme.

Adam Serwinowski struck out nine over five innings, which is the kind of swing-and-miss stuff that gets attention. But he also gave up four earned runs, so the results were a mixed bag. Nine K’s in five innings shows the arm talent is obvious. The question is whether he can pair the punchouts with more efficiency. Kelvin Ramirez picked up the win in relief (1-1) despite blowing a save — two innings, two K’s, two walks, and one earned run. He bent but didn’t break.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — W, 7-5 vs West Michigan

Charles Davalan was the catalyst at the top of the order. He only went 1-for-2 at the plate, but that hit was a double, and he drew two walks and took a hit-by-pitch. That’s reaching base four times in five plate appearances without even needing to swing much. The on-base ability is what stands out with Davalan — he makes pitchers work, and that sets the table for everyone behind him.

Jose Izarra drove in two runs on a 2-for-4 night with a run scored, providing the key production from the third base spot. Mike Sirota went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run. Eduardo Quintero went hitless (0-for-3) but walked twice and drove in a run — another case where the stat line looks worse than the actual at-bats. Eduardo Guerrero chipped in at short with a hit, a walk, and two runs scored (1-for-4). The Loons got contributions across the lineup, and that’s what it takes when you’re in a tight game.

Alex Makarewich earned the win (2-0) out of the bullpen with two shutout innings — two strikeouts and a walk. He’s been reliable in that relief role, and the early-season results have been solid. The Loons held on for the two-run win, keeping the full-season sweep alive.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — W, 9-5 vs San Jose

Chase Harlan was perfect at the plate. Four-for-four with a double, a walk, and a run scored. That’s reaching base in all five plate appearances. You don’t see many 4-for-4 nights at any level, and from a DH in Single-A, that kind of barrel control is worth noting. Keep an eye on this one.

Joendry Vargas had a big night as well — 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI from the shortstop position. Mairoshendrick Martinus matched him with a 3-for-5 line at second base, adding a stolen base and a run. Brendan Tunink drove in three runs on just one hit (1-for-5, double), which tells you he came through in the big spots. AJ Soldra went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run.

Emil Morales contributed a solo homer (1-for-5), while Ching-Hsien Ko went hitless but drew two walks, drove in a run, and scored twice. Ko’s patience at the plate has been a consistent theme — he’s making pitchers come to him, and when they don’t, he’s happy to take his base. The Buzzers scored nine runs on 14 hits. That’s as productive as it gets.

On the mound, Jesus Tillero gave the Buzzers six innings with four strikeouts and zero walks — the command was there. Four earned runs is a bit elevated, but the lack of free passes is encouraging. He let the defense work behind him. Robby Porco slammed the door with two scoreless innings of relief (3-0), striking out three without issuing a walk. Porco has been quietly dominant in his relief role this year, and the 3-0 record reflects that.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — L, 1-6 vs ACL Mariners

A tough night for our Arizona Complex League squad. The ACL Dodgers managed just one run in a 6-1 loss to the Mariners. Abel Lorenzo was the lone bright spot offensively, going 2-for-2 with a double from center field. Beyond that, there wasn’t much to write home about. These are young, developing players, and nights like this are part of the process. The ACL season is long — it’s about the reps and the growth, not individual box scores.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie)

The DSL Dodgers did not play on Friday.