Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — W, 10-1 vs Charlotte

The big story here is Jack Suwinski, who went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. That’s as complete a game as you’ll see from a DH. Suwinski has been putting together quality at-bats since coming into the system, and tonight was the kind of performance that keeps him in the conversation for a big-league look. He did strike out once, but when you’re squaring up everything else you see, that’s a minor footnote.

Hyeseong Kim matched Suwinski’s energy from the shortstop spot, going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a run, and a stolen base. Kim continues to be one of the more well-rounded players at the Triple-A level — he gets on base, he runs, and he’s driving in runs from the middle of the order. Three-hit nights are becoming a habit we like seeing.

Ryan Fitzgerald chipped in with a 2-for-5 night, driving in two runs and swiping a bag from left field. James Tibbs III only had one hit in three at-bats but walked twice and scored three times — that’s a guy who found ways to get on base and let the lineup behind him do the work. Smart baseball. Alek Thomas had a similar approach — 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored. Zach Ehrhard went hitless in five trips, but he did score a run and steal a base, so it wasn’t a total loss at the plate.

On the mound, River Ryan looked sharp across four innings — seven strikeouts against one walk and just one earned run. That’s the kind of efficiency you want to see from a guy working his way back into the mix. Ryan’s ability to miss bats was clearly there tonight. The question, as always with him, is building up that workload. Four innings is a step, not the destination.

Ronan Kopp came in and slammed the door with a perfect inning of relief — three strikeouts, no walks, no runs, picking up the win. When a lefty reliever is that dominant, even in a short stint, it stands out. Keep an eye on this one.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — W, 5-2 vs Wichita

Payton Martin was the story tonight. Six innings, six strikeouts, one walk, two earned runs. That’s a quality start by any definition, and it moves Martin to 3-2 on the season. He commanded the zone, limited free passes, and gave the Drillers exactly what they needed from a starter. When a young arm can go deep into games with that kind of efficiency, it speaks to his development as a pitcher, not just a thrower.

At the plate, Jake Gelof provided the big swing — a solo homer that accounted for two of his RBI. The rest of his night was rough (1-for-4 with three strikeouts), and that’s the Gelof experience right now. The power is legit. The swing-and-miss is still a concern. Can he trim the strikeouts enough to make the power play at the next level? That’s the development question he’s answering every night.

Mike Sirota had the best all-around offensive night, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Sirota did the damage when it mattered, and those RBI were the difference in this game. Josue De Paula was a force at the top of the order — 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, two runs scored, and a stolen base. That’s an elite on-base performance. De Paula’s plate discipline continues to impress. Zyhir Hope went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run, and a steal, keeping things moving. Kyle Nevin had a quiet night at the plate (1-for-4 with two strikeouts) but did swipe a bag.

Cam Day locked it down in the ninth for his fifth save — one inning, one strikeout, one walk, no damage. A reliable back-end arm in Double-A is a valuable thing.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — L, 0-5 / Suspended Game: 0-0 vs Wisconsin

Tough day in Midland. The Loons were shut out 5-0 by Wisconsin in the completed game, and a second game was suspended at 0-0. Not a lot to celebrate offensively here.

In the loss, Charles Davalan provided the most encouraging at-bats, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base. That’s at least getting on base and being a nuisance. Emil Morales went 1-for-4 with a steal but struck out twice. Samuel Munoz was 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base — three baserunners who stole bags but couldn’t get any of them home. When you can’t string hits together, that’s the result.

Sometimes you just run into good pitching. We’ll move on.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — L, 1-6 vs Lake Elsinore

Easton Shelton was the bright spot in an otherwise forgettable night. He went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. That’s real extra-base pop from the first base spot, and it’s the kind of thing that keeps you on the radar even in a loss. He did strike out twice, but the hard contact was there.

Joendry Vargas also had a solid game — 2-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases. Vargas accounted for the Buzzers’ lone run driven in, and the speed element adds another dimension. He’s a shortstop who can hit and run. That’s worth watching. Landyn Vidourek went hitless (0-for-2) but drew two walks, showing some patience at the plate. He struck out twice as well, so it was a battle all night.

On the mound, Mason Estrada took the loss, falling to 1-2. He went four innings with four strikeouts but issued three walks and allowed two earned runs. The walk total is the concern — three free passes in four innings puts you behind too often. The strikeouts are there, but he needs to tighten the command to get deeper into games.

ACL Dodgers (Rookie) — L, 9-15 vs ACL Royals

This one got away from us in a hurry, but there were some loud bats worth talking about. Oswaldo Osorio had a monster night — 3-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, a walk, two RBI, and three runs scored. That’s the kind of game where every swing seems to land. For a first baseman in the ACL, this is what you want to see: consistent hard contact and the ability to do damage from multiple spots in the count.

Moises Bolivar went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, an RBI, and — get this — four runs scored. Scoring four times in a game at any level tells you the guy was on base constantly. The power is emerging at third base, and that’s an exciting combination. Daniel Mielcarek drove in three runs on a 2-for-5 night with two doubles, doing his part as the DH. Eduardo Rojas was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a run scored from behind the plate — a quietly productive night at catcher.

Jhon Gil went 0-for-4 but drew a walk and stole two bases. The hit tool wasn’t there, but the wheels were. Reyli Mariano had a similar story — 0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, a run, and two steals. Both of these guys need to start making more contact, but the athleticism is obvious.

The pitching is where this one fell apart. Aneudy Almonte was charged with the loss and a blown save after giving up six earned runs in just 1.1 innings. One strikeout, one walk, and a whole lot of damage. It’s rookie ball — these nights happen. What matters is how he responds next time out.

DSL Dodgers (Rookie) — L, 0-9 vs DSL Padres Gold

A 9-0 shutout loss with no batting or pitching highlights to report. Not much we can do with this one. The DSL is the furthest point on the development map, and some days you just get wiped. We’ll check back tomorrow.