Oklahoma City Comets (Triple-A) — W, 8-0 vs El Paso

Our guys in OKC put together a complete performance tonight — an 8-0 shutout of El Paso that featured contributions up and down the lineup. Ryan Ward continues to mash, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Ward’s power has been loud all season, and nights like this remind you why the Dodgers have been patient with his development. He did strike out once, but the damage he did more than made up for it.

Zach Ehrhard was the table-setter, reaching base in all four plate appearances — 3-for-3 with a double and a hit-by-pitch, scoring twice. That’s exactly what you want from your leadoff-type guys: get on base, create chaos, let the big bats behind you do the work. Austin Gauthier provided his own three-RBI night, connecting on a homer of his own from the two-hole. Two homers, six RBI between Ward and Gauthier. That’ll play.

James Tibbs III quietly went 3-for-4 with a run scored, and Jack Suwinski matched him with a 3-for-4 line that included a double and an RBI. Suwinski has big league experience and the kind of bat that can force its way into a conversation if he keeps stacking days like this.

On the mound, Nick Frasso picked up the win in what appears to have been a bullpen day or a short opener role — 1.0 inning, one strikeout, no walks, no runs. Clean and efficient. Frasso earning that first win of the season is a good sign, and the entire pitching staff deserves credit for the shutout.

Tulsa Drillers (Double-A) — L, 1-3 vs Springfield

Not much to write home about offensively in this one. Tulsa managed just one run in a 3-1 loss to Springfield, and the lineup largely struggled to string anything together. Kyle Nevin was the bright spot, going 2-for-3 with a walk. Nevin’s approach at the plate continues to look mature — he’s not chasing, he’s putting the barrel on the ball, and he’s taking his free passes. That’s the profile of a hitter who’s going to keep climbing.

Chris Newell didn’t record a hit in his lone at-bat, but he drew two walks and was hit by a pitch, so he reached base three times. That’s elite on-base work even in a game where the hits weren’t falling. Kole Myers went 2-for-4 with a strikeout — solid contact but nothing for extra bases. Sometimes the pitching on the other side just wins. We move on.

Great Lakes Loons (High-A) — W, 6-1 vs Dayton

This was the Logan Wagner show. Two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored in a 6-1 win over Dayton. That’s a statement game from a middle infielder — you don’t see many second basemen put up multi-homer nights at any level. Is Wagner someone we should be watching more closely? Based on tonight, absolutely. Keep an eye on this one.

Charles Davalan added a solo homer of his own, accounting for the other extra-base power in the lineup. Three home runs as a team against Dayton’s pitching staff — the Loons were clearly sitting on something and making it pay.

The bottom of the order contributed with strong on-base work. Eduardo Quintero didn’t get a hit but drew two walks, scored a run, and swiped a bag. Eduardo Guerrero went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run, and a stolen base. Samuel Munoz reached twice (single and a walk) and added a steal of his own. Three stolen bases from the bottom third of the lineup — that’s pressure, and it played a role in opening things up for Wagner and Davalan.

Robby Porco earned the win out of the bullpen, improving to 4-1 on the season. He struck out three in 1.1 innings without issuing a walk. That K rate in relief is exactly what you want to see from a guy in that role — come in, miss bats, get out.

Ontario Tower Buzzers (Single-A) — W, 4-2 vs Inland Empire

The story here is Luis Carias, and it’s a story worth paying attention to. Six innings, five strikeouts, one walk, one earned run — and he improves to 7-0 on the season. Seven and oh. At Single-A, sure, but that’s a pitcher who simply does not lose. Carias commanded the zone, limited damage, and gave the bullpen a breather. That’s a workhorse outing from a young arm, and the Dodgers have to love what they’re seeing from him right now (and this is a name to remember).

Jaron Elkins provided the offensive spark with a 2-for-4 night that included a homer, an RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. Power and speed from the center field position — that’s a toolsy combination you can dream on. Easton Shelton added a solo shot of his own from the DH spot, though he did strike out twice. The power is obvious; the swing-and-miss will need to come down as he moves up.

Brendan Tunink reached base three times, going 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored. Quiet, productive night. Conner O’Neal drove in two runs on a 1-for-4 line — the kind of situational hitting from the catcher position that doesn’t always show up in the box score but absolutely matters in a two-run game.