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El Paso’s bullpen steadied things after a burst, but the offense only managed Rodolfo Durán’s two-run double. San Antonio blanked Corpus on Henry Baez’s five hitless innings and Romeo Sanabria’s homer. Fort Wayne rode Leo De Vries’ two-run shot until a late blast flipped the game. Lake Elsinore collected 18 hits, Yendry Rojas going 5-for-5 and Chase Valentine doubling three times. A 2-2 night mixed sharp arms with booming bats. Padres Transactions Optioned RHP Stephen Kolek to Triple-A El Paso Recalled LHP Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso Durán’s Double Sparks Mid-Game Rally, but El Paso Falls 4-2 Box Score A three-run first left El Paso in a hole it never escaped. Starter Ryan Bergert surrendered Zac Veen’s leadoff homer and four total runs on nine hits across 4 2⁄3 innings before Miguel Cienfuegos (2 1⁄3 IP, 3 K) and Harold Chirino (perfect ninth) steadied the game. The Chihuahuas’ punch came in the fifth. Mason McCoy earned his second walk, Forrest Wall singled and advanced on an error, and Rodolfo Durán slashed a two-run double to the gap, trimming the deficit to 4-2. McCoy reached twice and Wall scored, yet Durán was stranded at third and Albuquerque’s bullpen pitched four scoreless to end the game. Early pickoffs of Tim Locastro and a double play that erased Mike Brosseau’s walk blunted any late push, sealing the 4-2 loss. Baez Leads Combined One-Hitter as Missions Blank Hooks 5-0 Box Score Henry Baez fired five no-hit frames with six strikeouts, then Jake Higginbotham, Tyson Neighbors and Ethan Routzahn finished a one-hitter. San Antonio struck in the second when Albert Fabian doubled and Anthony Vilar lifted a sacrifice fly. Vilar tripled home Devin Ortiz in the fourth for a 2-0 cushion. The eighth delivered the knockout. Brandon Valenzuela singled and Romeo Sanabria unloaded a two-run homer to left, his eighth. Moisés Gómez singled, Fabian walked, and Vilar’s ground-out plated another. Sanabria (2-for-4) and Vilar (two hits, three RBI) paced an offense that backed Baez’s gem and clinched a 5-0 victory. De Vries Homers Early, but TinCaps Upended Late 5-2 Box Score With two outs in the third, Kai Roberts walked and Leo De Vries launched a 2-1 fastball over the right-field wall for a 2-0 lead. Southpaw Luis Gutierrez protected it with 4 1⁄3 strong innings, aided by a pickoff and a caught stealing. A throwing error and double tied the game in the fifth, and the eighth proved decisive: a walk and a single set up Tommy White’s three-run blast off Will Varmette. Brandon Butterworth went 2-for-3 with a walk; De Vries’ homer and Butterworth’s double were the club’s only extra-base hits as the TinCaps fell 5-2. Seven-Run Surge, Rojas’ Perfect Day Propel Storm past 66ers 11-7 Box Score Lake Elsinore broke loose with six straight hits in the fourth, turning a 1-0 edge into a 6-0 cushion. Yendry Rojas (5-for-5, two doubles, three RBI) and Chase Valentine (4-for-5, three doubles, three RBI) drove the inning, while Kavares Tears reached four times, scored twice, and stole two bases. After Inland Empire crept within 6-4, Rojas doubled and scored on Valentine’s two-bagger in the sixth, and the duo repeated the feat in the eighth. Abraham Parra allowed four runs (three earned) over 4 2⁄3 innings; three relievers covered the final 4 1⁄3. The Storm’s 18-hit barrage sealed an 11-7 win. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 1-for-4, 1 K, HR Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, 3B: Did Not Play Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: 5 IP, 6 K, 3 BB Kale Fountain, 1B: Did Not Play Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: 1-for-2, 3 BB, 2 SB Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: Did Not Play Francis Pena, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: 4 2⁄3 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 K, BB Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 2-for-4, HR Omar Cruz, LHP: Did Not Play Tyson Neighbors, RHP: 2 IP, 2 K Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

The Padres need a catcher. They realllllyyyyyy neeeeeeeed a catcher. Does it make sense to pursue Ryan Jeffers of the Twins? Could Ryan Jeffers Be Balm for San Diego Padres' Catching Woes? - Twins - Twins Daily TWINSDAILY.COM San Diego is desperate for offense behind the plate, but would the Twins risk their catcher depth to capitalize on a thin market?

Yu Darvish, the 38-year-old right-hander from Japan, is set to return to the mound Monday for the Padres after a lengthy absence due to injury. Darvish began experiencing right elbow inflammation during spring training and was initially placed on the 15-day injured list on March 27, retroactive to March 24. As the issue lingered, the Padres transferred him to the 60-day IL to give him additional time to recover. Darvish has not pitched in a major league game in 2025. The Padres and manager Mike Shildt have confirmed he’ll be activated to start against the Diamondbacks on July 8, albeit likely with a pitch limit. In 2024, Darvish made 16 starts, posting a 3.31 ERA, 4.08 FIP, and a 9.1 K/9. For his career, he has started 282 games with a 3.59 ERA and over 1,900 strikeouts. Darvish’s return gives a boost to the Padres' rotation. If healthy, he could play a pivotal role in the second half as San Diego looks to gain ground in the wild-card race. View full rumor

Victor Figueroa collected three hits and an RBI to pace Lake Elsinore, but the Storm dropped a tight 4–3 decision to Inland Empire. El Paso provided the lone affiliate win, exploding for nine runs in the eighth inning behind Rodolfo Durán’s five-RBI performance to rout Albuquerque 12–3. At Double-A, San Antonio was buried early and managed just three hits despite home runs from Ripken Reyes and Nerwilian Cedeño. Fort Wayne couldn’t overcome a three-run first in a 5–1 loss, though Brandon Butterworth homered and singled in the defeat. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves El Paso Blows It Open Late in Route of Isotopes Box Score El Paso exploded for nine runs in the eighth inning to turn a tight contest into a blowout, topping Albuquerque 12–3 at Isotopes Park. Rodolfo Durán delivered the big blow, driving in five on the night and launching his fourth homer of the season. The Chihuahuas led 2–1 entering the seventh, with early runs coming on a Forrest Wall RBI single in the second and a Mason McCoy double in the fourth. Durán’s solo homer in the seventh extended the lead before the floodgates opened an inning later. El Paso batted around in the eighth. Nate Mondou and Clay Dungan each contributed extra-base hits, with Dungan capping the rally with a two-run triple. Durán added a two-run single earlier in the frame, while Tim Locastro lifted a sac fly and stole his 15th base. Omar Cruz started and allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts. Raul Brito earned the win with two scoreless frames. Jose Espada and Jason Blanchard closed out the final 2 2/3 innings. El Paso’s offense drew five walks and stole three bases while taking full advantage of five Isotopes errors. Dungan reached base three times and scored one, helping pace the 11-hit, 12-run outburst. Reyes, Cedeño Go Deep, But Missions Can’t Match Early Barrage Box Score San Antonio was buried by an early six-run surge and couldn’t recover, falling 8–2 to Corpus Christi at Whataburger Field. The Missions managed just three hits in the contest, two of which left the park. Ripken Reyes launched a solo shot in the fifth to get the Missions on the board, and Nerwilian Cedeño added his own solo blast in the seventh. Both long balls accounted for the entirety of San Antonio’s scoring. Starter Braden Nett struggled early, allowing four runs in the second and exiting after recording just four outs. J.B. Wendelken and Jared Kollar combined for the next 3 2/3 innings, with Kollar surrendering a pair of runs in the third. Andrew Moore allowed a run during his one-inning relief appearance. Brandon Valenzuela and Anthony Vilar worked the only two walks for San Antonio, while Vilar also added a stolen base. Reyes reached base twice and recorded an outfield assist. Despite the two home runs, the Missions failed to cash in with runners on and went hitless in their few scoring chances. Their bats never recovered from the early deficit, and they were retired in order in five separate innings. Butterworth Homers, But TinCaps Fall to Early Surge Box Score Brandon Butterworth launched his seventh home run of the season, but Fort Wayne’s offense sputtered in a 5–1 loss to Lansing at Jackson Field. The TinCaps were held to just four hits and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. After falling behind 3–0 in the opening frame, Fort Wayne showed signs of life in the third. Butterworth turned on a pitch from Tzu-Chen Sha and sent it out to left to put the TinCaps on the board. Kai Roberts followed with a single, but a double play erased the momentum. Starter Eric Yost was tagged for three early runs and took the loss after allowing six hits over 5 innings. He walked two and struck out three. Nick Wissman and Luis Germán combined for the final three frames, with Wissman giving up two runs in the sixth. Ryan Jackson and Roberts each singled, and Jack Costello and Oswaldo Linares drew walks, but the TinCaps couldn’t string together hits. Their only extra-base knock came from Butterworth, who finished 2-for-4 with a homer and a single. Lansing outhit Fort Wayne 11–4 and capitalized on a shaky first inning to build a lead that the TinCaps never seriously threatened. Figueroa Sparks Late Push in Narrow Storm Loss Box Score Victor Figueroa collected three hits and drove in a run, but Lake Elsinore’s late rally fell short in a 4–3 loss to Inland Empire at San Manuel Stadium. The Storm closed within a run in the eighth and brought the tying run aboard in the ninth, but couldn’t deliver the equalizer. Down 1–0 after a John Wimmer solo shot in the second, Lake Elsinore tied it in the sixth on a Kavares Tears RBI double that plated Figueroa, who finished 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and run scored. The 66ers responded with two in the home half to regain the lead. Zach Evans singled to lead off the seventh, advanced on two wild pitches, and scored to make it 3–2. Figueroa came through again in the eighth with a run-scoring single after Cobb Hightower walked and advanced on another wild pitch. Tucker Musgrove allowed just one run across 3 innings with five strikeouts. Carson Swilling followed with two scoreless frames, picking off a runner at first. Vicarte Domingo was tagged for the decisive runs in the sixth and took the loss. The Storm struck out 12 times and went 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position, stranding six. Figueroa’s effort accounted for half of Lake Elsinore’s six total hits. View full article

Padres affiliates went 3–2 on Thursday. Lake Elsinore’s offense exploded for 14 runs with big nights from Cobb Hightower and Kavares Tears. Fort Wayne beat Lansing 6–3 behind Isaiah Lowe and Brendan Durfee’s first homer. San Antonio lost a doubleheader in Corpus Christi, failing short in the resumed July 3rd game before being shut out 7–0 in the nightcap. El Paso won 10-6. Chihuahuas Capitalize Late to Pull Away in Albuquerque Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas broke open a tight game with a five-run eighth inning and went on to defeat Albuquerque 10–6 on Friday night at Isotopes Park. Brandon Lockridge fueled the offense from the leadoff spot, finishing 3-for-5 with a triple, a walk, and three runs scored. Forrest Wall also collected three hits and reached base four times, including a key single in the eighth and his 15th stolen base. Mike Brosseau added two RBI, and every El Paso starter reached base at least once. The Chihuahuas scratched out early runs behind RBI from Luis Campusano, Brosseau, and Clay Dungan, leading 5–3 entering the eighth. They blew it open with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch, a walk, a groundout, and Nate Mondou’s two-run single. Logan Gillaspie worked four scoreless innings to open, while Manuel Castro earned the win in relief. Bradgley Rodriguez and Alek Jacob each pitched an inning to hold the lead. Ron Marinaccio allowed three runs in the eighth but recovered to close the ninth. El Paso improved to 45–40 with the win and delivered 12 hits as a team. Sanabria’s Blast Not Enough as Missions Drop Game 1 Box Score Romeo Sanabria’s three-run homer gave the Missions a late lead, but Corpus Christi rallied in the ninth to edge San Antonio 5–4 in the opener of Friday’s doubleheader at Whataburger Field. This was a continuation of the July 3rd game that was suspended. Trailing 3–1 in the bottom of the seventh, Sanabria launched a two-out, three-run shot to left, scoring Wyatt Hoffman and Nerwilian Cedeño to briefly put the Missions ahead. It was Sanabria’s seventh homer of the year and highlighted a 2-for-4 performance with three RBI. Missions Offense Vanishes in Shutout Loss Box Score The San Antonio Missions managed just two hits and grounded into three double plays in a 7–0 shutout loss to the Hooks Friday night in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Whataburger Field. Enmanuel Pinales kept things close through four innings but unraveled in the fifth. He allowed six earned runs across 4 2/3 innings, including a two-run homer to Zach Cole and a three-run shot from Pascanel Ferreras that broke the game open. Kevin Kopps followed and allowed another run after a throwing error on a failed pickoff. The Missions went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. Brandon Valenzuela and Albert Fabian provided the team’s only hits, with Fabian collecting a ground-rule double in the fifth. Ripken Reyes walked twice, but San Antonio couldn’t generate any momentum against Hooks pitching. The Hooks racked up 14 hits, capitalizing on two Missions errors and four walks. San Antonio fell to 43–36 with the loss. TinCaps Outslug Lugnuts Behind Durfee Box Score Brendan Durfee homered and Isaiah Lowe delivered 6 1/3 innings as the Fort Wayne TinCaps earned a 6–3 win over the Lansing Lugnuts on Thursday night at Jackson Field. The win moved the TinCaps to 40–38 on the season. Durfee led the charge at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, and two RBI. Ryan Jackson chipped in with an RBI single, while Rosman Verdugo had three hits. Lowe (3–7) earned the win despite allowing eight hits, holding Lansing to three runs while striking out four. Ruben Galindo and Garrett Hawkins combined for 2 2/3 scoreless innings, with Hawkins recording his fifth save. Lansing matched Fort Wayne in offensive chances but stranded nine. Despite two hits from Jared Dickey—including a double—Lansing couldn’t string enough together to threaten late. Echavarria (2–5) took the loss after surrendering four runs in five innings. Storm Erupt for 14 Runs to Rout 66ers in San Bernardino Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm exploded for 14 runs on 14 hits to thump Inland Empire 14–6 Thursday night at San Manuel Stadium. Eight of nine starters had at least one hit as the Storm surged ahead with a six-run sixth and piled on from there. Carlos Rodriguez was the catalyst, going 2-for-3 with a triple, three walks, three runs scored, and an RBI. Kavares Tears drove in three with a double, triple, and two walks, while Cobb Hightower added two hits, two walks, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Zach Evans chipped in two hits and drove in a pair, and Victor Figueroa had two hits and three RBIs. Lake Elsinore went 9-for-25 with runners in scoring position and left 12 on base. Starter Maikel Miralles exited after allowing three runs in 2 2/3 innings. Johan Moreno earned the win with 4 1/3 innings of relief, allowing three runs, and Tanner Smith closed it out. View full article

It was a mixed night for the Padres’ affiliates. El Paso’s offense clicked behind Brandon Lockridge and Luis Campusano in a 7–4 win. Fort Wayne rode a brilliant six-inning outing from Miguel Mendez to a shutout victory. San Antonio’s game was suspended while trailing 2–0 despite a strong outing from Jagger Haynes. Lake Elsinore fell 7–1, struggling at the plate and on the mound as Boston Bateman took the loss. Jorge Ruiz burned them for three RBIs. Padres Transactions San Diego Padres optioned RHP Ron Marinaccio to El Paso Chihuahuas Chihuahuas Capitalize on Chaos to Outlast Isotopes Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas used opportunistic baserunning and late-inning execution to secure a 7–4 win over Albuquerque on Wednesday night. Brandon Lockridge sparked the offense early with a solo homer in the third, and Forrest Wall added a triple. The fifth inning turned wild. After Mason McCoy and Lockridge reached, a pickoff attempt gone wrong allowed both to score, swinging momentum in El Paso’s favor. In the seventh, the Chihuahuas piled on. RBI singles from Yonathan Perlaza and Nate Mondou extended the lead, and aggressive baserunning — including a double steal and a throwing error — padded the margin to 7–4. Luis Campusano went 2-for-4 with one walk and one run scored, while Perlaza and Mondou combined for three hits and three RBIs. Lockridge reached base twice, homered, and scored twice. Francis Pena earned the win in relief with two innings and one earned run, while Sean Reynolds closed the door with a clean ninth to notch the save. El Paso pitchers tallied 17 strikeouts and held Albuquerque to just five hits, neutralizing two Isotope homers with steady bullpen work. Guillemette’s Blast Spoiled by Rain as Missions Game Suspended Box Score San Antonio’s game against Corpus Christi was cut short by rain just after the fifth inning began, with the Missions trailing 2–0. Jagger Haynes struck out six in 4 2/3 innings but allowed two runs while walking five. After a leadoff single by Luis Baez, Garret Guillemette crushed a two-run homer to left — his second of the season — giving the Hooks a lead they wouldn’t relinquish before the skies opened up. The Missions struggled to generate run support despite putting multiple runners on early. Romeo Sanabria, Devin Ortiz, and Wyatt Hoffman all collected singles, but San Antonio finished 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and stranded four. Reliever Jared Kollar replaced Haynes just before the suspension, facing one batter. This suspended contest will be completed on Friday, July 4th. Mendez Fires Gem as TinCaps Shut Out Lugnuts Box Score Miguel Mendez delivered a masterful performance Wednesday night, leading the Fort Wayne TinCaps to a 2–0 shutout win over the Lansing Lugnuts at Parkview Field. Mendez worked six scoreless innings, striking out nine while allowing just two hits and two walks. He earned his fifth win of the season. The TinCaps gave Mendez a lead in the first inning. Kai Roberts walked, stole second, and scored on a Leo De Vries RBI double. In the fifth, Brandon Butterworth doubled, advanced on a wild pitch, and scored on Ryan Jackson’s two-out single. Jack Costello led the offense with a 3-for-4 night, including his 14th double of the season. Butterworth and De Vries each had extra-base hits, and Rosman Verdugo reached base three times with a single and two walks. The TinCaps' defense turned two double plays to help preserve the shutout. After Mendez exited, Bodi Rascon and Cole Paplham handled the final three innings. Paplham walked two but struck out none in the ninth to record his first save. Fort Wayne totaled nine hits and four walks while stranding eight runners. Despite missed opportunities, the early runs and dominant pitching sealed the win. Storm Falter In Middle Innings On Way To 7–1 Loss Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm couldn’t overcome a steady Inland Empire attack and a tough night at the plate, falling 7–1 on Wednesday at The Diamond. Zach Evans provided the lone offensive spark for the Storm, going 2-for-3 with an RBI single in the sixth. Starter Boston Bateman pitched into the fifth but allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks. His outing unraveled in the fifth when Inland Empire plated three runs, aided by a fielding error and a pair of RBI singles from Jorge Ruiz and Harold Coll. Adam Conrad entered with two on and two out but couldn’t stop the damage, surrendering two run-scoring singles that put the Storm behind 4–0. Victor Figueroa doubled and scored Lake Elsinore’s only run, coming home on Evans’ single. The Storm stranded eight runners and finished just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Kavares Tears and Kaden Hollow combined for five strikeouts in the top third of the lineup. Storm pitchers allowed 13 hits and walked five, while their own offense managed just seven hits while drawing two walks. View full article

Manny Machado has been selected to be the All-Star Game starter for the National League at third base. This is his fourth selection as a starter. He is the only Padre to be fan-selected to start the All-Star Game, happening later this month in Atlanta. Machado is enjoying yet another standout season. He’s slashing .289/.351/.471 with 13 homers and 50 RBI, and his slugging percentage leads the Padres. Machado’s advanced metrics further underscore his efficiency: he boasts a .356 wOBA and a .378 xwOBA, with a hard-hit rate near 49%. On the Padres, he trails only Fernando Tatis Jr. with a 2.5 FanGraphs WAR. He crossed the 350-career-homer barrier in June and is closing in on 2,000 career hits, setting him up for major milestones if he keeps this pace. View full rumor

Across the four affiliates, Padres prospects showcased patience, but little else. In El Paso, Tim Locastro went 3-for-5 with a triple in an 18–5 loss. San Antonio struggled as Zach Cole blasted two homers for Corpus Christi. At High-A Fort Wayne, Braedon Karpathios reached base three times amidst a pitching collapse. Low-A’s Lake Elsinore succeeded with just four hits, drawing 12 walks and executing situational offense to win 3–2. Padres Transactions San Diego Padres optioned RHP Matt Waldron to El Paso Chihuahuas. San Diego Padres recalled RHP Ron Marinaccio from El Paso Chihuahuas. San Diego Padres selected the contract of RHP Eduarniel Núñez from El Paso Chihuahuas. El Paso Blasted Early in Lopsided Loss at Isotopes Park Box Score El Paso’s pitching unraveled early as the Chihuahuas fell 18–5 in a rough outing against Albuquerque. After taking a 2–0 lead in the top of the second thanks to RBI hits from Forrest Wall and Brandon Lockridge, the Chihuahuas surrendered four runs in the bottom half and never recovered. Miguel Cienfuegos was charged with eight runs (six earned) in 3 innings, and the bullpen fared no better. Kevin Kopps retired only one batter while giving up five runs, and Jason Blanchard allowed six more over 2 2/3 innings. El Paso committed six errors, fueling a nine-run fourth inning by the Isotopes that included two RBI singles, a three-run homer, and multiple throwing miscues. Despite the lopsided score, the Chihuahuas collected 17 hits. Tim Locastro led the way with a 3-for-5 day, including a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. Yonathan Perlaza reached base three times and doubled, while Mike Brosseau chipped in with a multi-hit effort and an RBI single during a three-run seventh. The defense’s struggles and ineffective relief pitching overshadowed the offensive output. El Paso left 12 runners on base and failed to keep pace after the second inning, absorbing one of their most lopsided losses of the year. Zach Cole’s Power Surge Sinks Missions Box Score The Missions couldn’t overcome two home runs from Zach Cole as they dropped a 9–3 contest to Corpus Christi. San Antonio’s bullpen faltered in relief of Victor Lizarraga, who was pulled after two scoreless innings and two walks. Left-hander Ryan Och took the loss, surrendering four runs in just 1 2/3 innings. The Hooks broke through in the third with a three-run homer from Cole. He went deep again in the sixth, capping a six-RBI night that accounted for the majority of the scoring against Missions relievers. John Garcia and Luis Baez also contributed multi-hit games for Corpus Christi, and the Hooks scored all nine of their runs between the third and sixth innings. San Antonio managed only five hits in the game, though Marcos Castañon provided a spark with a solo home run in the fourth and an RBI double in the eighth. Ripken Reyes was ejected in the fifth following a called third strike, and his replacement Wyatt Hoffman later walked and stole a base in the seventh. Luis Angel Rodriguez earned the win for Corpus Christi, striking out five and allowing just one run over 5 1/3 innings. The Missions were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base. TinCaps Drop Sloppy Home Contest Despite Karpathios’ Three Walks Box Score Fort Wayne couldn’t overcome a five-run sixth inning from Lansing as the TinCaps fell 8–2 at Parkview Field. Starter Sam Whiting held the Lugnuts scoreless through two innings but ran into trouble in the third, allowing two runs before exiting with two outs in the frame. Luis Germán pitched a scoreless 2 ⅔ innings in relief, but Sean Barnett allowed five earned runs across just two-thirds of an inning. Barnett struggled mightily, surrendering five hits, five runs, and a walk while striking out none. Lansing extended its lead to 7–1 in the sixth, including a two-run single by Tommy White and a daring steal of home by Jared Dickey. Leo De Vries reached base three times, including a third-inning triple that set up Fort Wayne’s first run on Jack Costello’s RBI single. Jacob Campbell brought home the second run with a groundout in the eighth. Braedon Karpathios reached base three times on walks. Fort Wayne matched Lansing with 11 left on base but went just 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The TinCaps also grounded into two double plays, and De Vries had a fielding error. Their pitching staff gave up 15 hits, and Lansing capitalized with five 2-out RBI to seal the outcome. Storm Capitalize on Walks, Hold Off Late Push in One-Run Victory Box Score Lake Elsinore pushed across runs in the fourth, sixth, and eighth innings without needing a barrage of hits to edge Inland Empire 3–2 on Tuesday night at The Diamond. The Storm drew 12 walks and executed just enough situational hitting to overcome a late solo homer. Zach Evans doubled to lead off the fourth and came home on Chase Valentine’s RBI single. Cobb Hightower’s bases-loaded walk in the sixth plated Kaden Hollow to give Lake Elsinore a 2–1 edge. In the eighth, Yendry Rojas drove in Valentine with a sharp double to center for what proved to be the game-winning run. Starter Kash Mayfield worked around three walks in two scoreless innings before giving way to Kleiber Olmedo, who tossed three innings of one-hit ball with five strikeouts. Vicarte Domingo earned the win despite surrendering a solo home run in the sixth. Igor Gil closed it out with a three-inning save, stranding the tying run on third in the ninth. The Storm managed just four hits but worked at-bats all night, drawing key walks from Hollow (3), Valentine (2), and Rojas (2). Leo De Vries, SS: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 3B Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: 2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, SS: 0-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: Did Not Play Kale Fountain, 1B: Did Not Play Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: Did Not Play Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: 2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB Francis Peña, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: Did Not Play Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 0-for-4, 3 K Omar Cruz, LHP: Did Not Play Tyson Neighbors, RHP: Did Not Play Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

Cobb Hightower’s walk-off homer powered Lake Elsinore to a thrilling win, while Brandon Valenzuela’s clutch double sealed San Antonio’s comeback. El Paso’s offense tried to keep pace with Albuquerque behind Mike Brosseau’s two homers, but the bullpen faltered late. Fort Wayne rode Brandon Butterworth’s three-RBI night and Ian Koenig’s solid start to a wire-to-wire win. Yendry Rojas, Leo De Vries, and Nerwilian Cedeño stood out offensively across levels as Padres affiliates combined for 3 wins and 29 total runs. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves Brosseau, Perlaza Power Chihuahuas in Back-and-Forth Battle Box Score Mike Brosseau and Yonathan Perlaza combined for five hits and three home runs, but the El Paso Chihuahuas dropped a 9–7 contest despite several late rallies in Albuquerque. Brosseau opened the scoring in the 2nd with a solo home run and later launched another in the 7th, a two-run shot that cut El Paso’s deficit to 7–5. Perlaza added to the long-ball tally with a solo homer of his own in the 3rd and finished 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, and two runs scored. Trailing 7–5 in the 8th, the Chihuahuas tied the game when Luis Campusano lined a two-run double to left. El Paso had the go-ahead run in scoring position with one out, but two strikeouts ended the threat. Starter Jackson Wolf was tagged for six earned runs over 4 2/3 innings, but the bullpen kept the game close until the 8th, when Sean Reynolds allowed a two-run triple that sealed El Paso’s fate. Brandon Lockridge contributed two hits, including a double, while Mason McCoy walked and stole two bases. The Chihuahuas left 13 runners on base, going just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Valenzuela, Cedeño Spark Missions’ Walk-Off Win in Extras Box Score The San Antonio Missions rallied from a three-run deficit and walked it off in the 10th on Brandon Valenzuela’s RBI double to cap a 7–6 comeback victory. Down 4–0 in the 6th, Valenzuela launched a two-run homer to put San Antonio on the board. In the 8th, Devin Ortiz singled and scored on back-to-back doubles from Nerwilian Cedeño and Ripken Reyes to pull within one. A wild sequence in the 9th — balk, two wild pitches — allowed pinch-runner Wyatt Hoffman to tie the game. In the 10th, after an error tied the game, Valenzuela smoked a game-winning double to center, driving in Cedeño. The catcher finished 2-for-5 with a home run, double, and three RBIs. Cedeño reached base three times and scored three runs. Tyson Neighbors earned the win with two innings of relief, allowing just the automatic runner to score in the 10th. Henry Baez started and allowed four runs over 4 innings, walking two and striking out three. Stephen Jones and Jake Higginbotham combined for four solid frames before Neighbors took over in extras. Despite trailing for much of the night, San Antonio capitalized to notch their 43rd win of the season. Butterworth, Roberts Lead TinCaps’ Offensive Display Box Score Brandon Butterworth drove in three runs and Kai Roberts reached base five times as the Fort Wayne TinCaps stormed past Lansing, 7–2, at Parkview Field. The TinCaps jumped out early, plating three runs in the 1st on Leo De Vries’s RBI double, a Brandon Butterworth RBI single, and a run-scoring single from Rosman Verdugo. Butterworth added a solo home run in the 3rd and capped his night with a two-run single in the 7th, finishing 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs. Roberts sparked the offense out of the leadoff spot, going 2-for-2 with three walks, a double, and two runs scored. De Vries went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, while Verdugo contributed two hits and an RBI. Ian Koenig earned the win, allowing two runs on two hits over 6 1/3 innings. Garrett Hawkins locked down his fourth save with a clean 1 2/3 innings, striking out three. Ruben Galindo bridged the middle innings with a scoreless inning. Fort Wayne out-hit the Lugnuts 11–3. The TinCaps’ defense also turned a key double play to end a potential rally in the 8th. Hightower Walks It Off with Homer in Back-and-Forth Win Box Score Cobb Hightower capped a dramatic 9th-inning rally with a three-run walk-off homer, lifting the Lake Elsinore Storm to an 8–5 win over Inland Empire at The Diamond. Trailing 5–4 entering the 9th, the Storm loaded the bases with a single, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Yendry Rojas tied the game with an RBI single, and the 66ers threw out Chase Valentine at the plate, Hightower belted his first home run of the season to left-center to win it. He finished 1-for-5 with three RBIs, a walk, and a stolen base. Rojas starred from the bottom of the order, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs, a walk, and two steals. Ryan Wilson reached base twice, while B.Y. Choi scored once and doubled. Humberto Cruz set the tone with 3 shutout innings and four strikeouts. Kannon Kemp handled the bulk of the work, striking out three but surrendering four earned over five innings while walking four. Carson Swilling pitched a scoreless 9th and earned the win. Lake Elsinore stole eight bases as a team and took advantage of five Inland Empire errors to notch their 34th victory. The Storm went 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 2-for-5, 1 double, 1 RBI, 2 runs Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 K Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, SS: 1-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBI, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, 1 stolen base Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: 4 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K Kale Fountain, 1B: N/A Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: 0-for-4, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER Victor Lizarraga, RHP: N/A Francis Pena, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: Did Not Play Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 0-for-4, 3 strikeouts Omar Cruz, LHP: N/A Tyson Neighbors, RHP: 2 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 K Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

Padres minor-league affiliates combined for 22 runs on Sunday, highlighted by Fort Wayne’s explosive six-run fifth and El Paso’s nine-run outburst. With strong starts from Luis Gutierrez and Braden Nett, the affiliates played several close games, underscoring a day where offensive production met missed chances across the system. Padres Transactions No Roster Moves Dungan, Campusano Power Chihuahuas Past Space Cowboys Box Score Clay Dungan’s three-run home run in the sixth capped a potent offensive display as the El Paso Chihuahuas rolled past Sugar Land, 9–3, Sunday at Southwest University Park. The win featured contributions throughout the order, as the Chihuahuas combined for nine hits and nine walks. Dungan drove in three and finished 1-for-5, while Luis Campusano reached base four times, going 1-for-2 with a double, three walks, and two runs. Nate Mondou drove in three and Yonathan Perlaza collected one RBI, with Perlaza tripling once and walking twice. Rodolfo Durán added a triple and scored twice. Omar Cruz earned the win, working five innings while allowing one run on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Francis Peña, Alek Jacob, Jose Espada, and Eduarniel Núñez each tossed scoreless frames in relief, with Jacob striking out two in the seventh. El Paso broke the game open with a three-run sixth and added an insurance run in the seventh on Locastro’s RBI triple, ultimately outpacing Sugar Land in every facet. Acuna’s Solo Shot Not Enough in Tight Missions Loss Box Score Francisco Acuna’s solo home run in the first inning accounted for the Missions’ only run Sunday, as San Antonio fell 2–1 to Midland in a tightly contested game at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Acuna connected for his seventh long ball of the season before leaving the game with a back injury in the bottom of the first. Ripken Reyes replaced him and later contributed a single in the eighth, but San Antonio was limited to just five hits overall. Braden Nett delivered a solid start, striking out four across 5 1/3 innings while allowing just one run on five hits, though he struggled with command, issuing four walks. José Geraldo took the loss after surrendering the go-ahead RBI double in the seventh. Ethan Routzahn worked a scoreless eighth. The Missions had chances to break through, particularly in the fifth when they got two runners on with one out but failed to convert. They also ran into trouble on the basepaths, with Nerwilian Cedeño thrown out at the plate in the fifth inning on a fielder’s choice. San Antonio went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and grounded into one double play, including one that ended a threat in the eighth. Five-Run Fifth Carries TinCaps in Wild 8–7 Victory Box Score The Fort Wayne TinCaps broke out for five runs in the fifth inning and held on late to edge Great Lakes, 8–7, on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field. Trailing 1–0 in the fourth, Brandon Butterworth tied the game with an RBI single. An inning later, the TinCaps loaded the bases with three walks before Jacob Campbell’s bloop single plated two. Leo De Vries drew a walk to force in another run, Butterworth added a sacrifice fly, and a wild pitch brought home Ryan Jackson to make it 6–1. Luis Gutierrez earned his first win of the season, tossing 5 innings of one-run ball with four strikeouts and three walks. After a shaky eighth inning that saw Great Lakes score four against Sean Barnett, Cole Paplham and Ruben Galindo closed the door, with Galindo earning the save. Butterworth and Campbell each drove in two runs for the TinCaps, who finished with only three hits but took advantage of 10 walks and two wild pitches. De Vries walked twice and drove in a run. Fort Wayne’s offense stranded just three and cashed in 2-of-9 chances with runners in scoring position. Despite a late grand slam from the Loons’ Frank Rodriguez, the TinCaps’ early burst proved decisive. Storm’s Late Rally Falls Just Short in One-Run Loss Box Score The Lake Elsinore Storm staged a late push but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 5–4 to Modesto on Saturday afternoon at The Diamond. Zach Evans gave Lake Elsinore a brief lead with a single in the fourth, eventually coming around on a sacrifice fly by Colton Vincent to give the Storm a 2–1 lead. But Modesto responded with four runs over the next three innings, capitalizing on timely singles, multiple walks, and a hit batter against relievers Will Varmette and Braian Salazar. Trailing 5–2 entering the bottom of the eighth, the Storm made their move. Ryan Wilson and Chase Valentine were both hit by pitches with two outs, and Vincent followed with a two-run single through the left side of the infield. A fielding error allowed him to take third, but Kavares Tears struck out to end the threat. Victor Figueroa singled with two outs in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Yendry Rojas, but Zach Evans struck out to end the game. Vincent finished 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBIs. Tears and Yimy Tovar each reached base twice, and Figueroa added an RBI sac fly. Varmette took the loss despite allowing just two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. The Storm went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base. Top Prospect Performances Leo De Vries, SS: 0-for-2, 2 2 BB, RBI Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: Did Not Play Cobb Hightower, SS: Did Not Play Braden Nett, RHP: 5.1 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 K, 4 BB Henry Baez, RHP: Did Not Play Kale Fountain, 1B: Did Not Play Tirso Ornelas, OF: Did Not Play Kavares Tears, OF: 2-for-5, R, 2 K Bradgley Rodriguez, C: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: Did Not Play Francis Pena, RHP: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K Ryan Bergert, RHP: Did Not Play Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 0-for-4, 3 K Omar Cruz, LHP: 5 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 6 K, 2 BB Tyson Neighbors, RHP: Did Not Play Jagger Haynes, LHP: Did Not Play View full article

Transactions 06/28/25: San Diego Padres activated RHP Robert Suarez Late-inning heroics defined the night: De Vries hit a walk-off single in High-A, while Clay Dungan belted the go-ahead homer in Triple-A. Low-A’s Storm erupted in a dominant fifth inning, and Double-A’s squad relied on pitchers to deliver a shutout. Strong pitching, timely contact, and clutch moments highlight organizational depth, led by standout performances from De Vries,  Dungan, Yonathan Perlaza, and Kavares Tears. Dungan, Perlaza Power Chihuahuas to Tight Win Box Score The El Paso Chihuahuas rode big swings from Clay Dungan and Yonathan Perlaza to a 6–5 victory on Friday night, outlasting a seventh-inning rally by Sugar Land at Southwest University Park. Trailing 1–0 early, El Paso evened the score in the second with a two-out RBI single by Rodolfo Durán. Perlaza launched a solo homer in the third to give the Chihuahuas a 2–1 lead, and they tacked on three more runs in the fifth—highlighted by Durán’s two-run single and a Tim Locastro forceout RBI—to go ahead 5–1. Kyle Hart gave El Paso 6 solid innings, allowing two runs while striking out six. But Sugar Land tied it with a three-run seventh, capped by a Shay Whitcomb homer. Bradgley Rodriguez entered with two on and struck out Brice Matthews to end the threat, earning the win in his Triple-A debut. Dungan delivered the decisive blow in the bottom of the eighth with a solo homer to right center. Ron Marinaccio locked down the ninth for his fourth save, inducing a double play and flyout to secure the win. Perlaza finished 3-for-5 with a homer and double. Dungan reached base four times and drove in the game-winner, while Durán tallied two hits and two RBIs in a standout night. Missions Pitching Silences RockHounds in Shutout Win Box Score Four San Antonio pitchers combined to blank Midland on three hits Friday night, delivering a 2–0 road win behind sharp execution and timely hitting. Jared Kollar set the tone with 4 scoreless innings, striking out four while scattering two singles. J.B. Wendelken, Andrew Moore, and Ryan Och followed with five shutout frames to close out the win, with Och picking up his second save. The quartet combined for 11 strikeouts while allowing three walks. Scoreless through four, San Antonio broke through in the fifth. Kai Murphy and Jake Snider opened the inning with back-to-back singles. After a pickoff error advanced the runners, Ripken Reyes laid down a bunt single to plate Murphy. Romeo Sanabria followed with a line-drive RBI single to right, scoring Snider for a 2–0 lead. The Missions’ defense was crisp, turning a key double play in the third and recording an outfield assist from center fielder Nerwilian Cedeño in the ninth to cut down a runner at second base. Snider reached base all three times, finishing 2-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored. Kollar lowered his ERA to 9.49 on the season. De Vries Walk-Off Single Pushes TinCaps Past Loons Box Score Leo De Vries capped a tense pitchers’ duel with a walk-off single in the ninth, giving the Fort Wayne TinCaps a 2–1 win over the Great Lakes Loons on Friday at Parkview Field. After falling behind on a first-inning RBI double, the TinCaps evened things up in the fourth when Oswaldo Linares delivered a sacrifice fly. Jack Costello singled, Kai Roberts walked, and Sean Barnett was hit with a pitch to load the bases before Linares brought home the tying run. Starter Eric Yost was steady, allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. Fernando Sanchez followed with 2 1/3 hitless frames, stranding an inherited runner in the sixth and keeping the score even. Garrett Hawkins pitched a clean ninth and picked up the win after the TinCaps walked it off in the bottom half. In the ninth, Sean Barnett led off with a single and was replaced by pinch-runner Jacob Campbell. After a sacrifice bunt and hit-by-pitch, De Vries dropped a single into right field to score Campbell and end the game. De Vries finished 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. Fort Wayne’s pitching held Great Lakes to just four hits while striking out seven. Storm Slam Six in Fifth to Overwhelm Nuts Box Score Lake Elsinore’s offense exploded for five runs in the fifth inning and never looked back in an 11–5 win over Modesto at The Diamond on Friday. Zach Evans opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning, part of a multi-hit, three-RBI night. After Modesto rallied for five runs to take a 5–3 lead through four, the Storm stormed back. Kavares Tears reclaimed the lead with a solo homer to right-center in the bottom of the fifth. Cobb Hightower walked, Victor Figueroa doubled, then Victor Figueroa laced another double to drive in both runners. Later in the inning, Kaden Hollow added an RBI single, and Chase Valentine brought home a sixth run with a fielder’s choice. Hollow finished 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, three runs, and a walk. Figueroa went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. Evans added a pair of hits and scored twice. Tucker Musgrove picked up the win in relief with 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Adam Conrad and Tanner Smith combined for the final 3 1/3 innings without allowing a run. The Storm lineup went 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position and piled up 13 hits despite committing three errors defensively. View full article

Friday’s slate saw Padres affiliates split six games, with standout offensive showings in El Paso’s Game One comeback and San Antonio’s Game One win. Luis Campusano continued to rake for El Paso, and Enmanuel Pinales dazzled with 5 1/3 scoreless innings for San Antonio. Fort Wayne was no-hit aside from a single, and Lake Elsinore cashed in on errors for a gritty win. Bullpen strength and timely hitting were key in several victories. Late-Inning Rally Lifts Chihuahuas in Wild Comeback Win Box Score A furious fifth and sixth inning surge powered the El Paso Chihuahuas past Sugar Land, 10–7, in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader at Southwest University Park. Trailing 4–0 entering the bottom of the fifth, El Paso sent 10 batters to the plate. Yonathan Perlaza’s RBI single opened the scoring before Nate Mondou cleared the bases with a three-run double, tying the game. Tim Locastro followed with a go-ahead RBI single, and Forrest Wall capped the inning with a run-scoring knock of his own to make it 6–4. After Sugar Land reclaimed a 7–6 lead on Brice Matthews’ three-run homer in the sixth, the Chihuahuas answered again. Mike Brosseau walked and scored on Clay Dungan’s two-run double, putting El Paso back in front. Locastro plated two more with a single to center, finishing a 3-for-4 effort that included three RBIs and a run scored. Dungan reached base three times and drove in two runs, while Mondou walked twice, doubled, and tallied three RBIs. Perlaza reached base three times as well, scoring once and driving in another. Jose Espada earned the win despite allowing the Matthews homer, and Eduarniel Núñez worked a scoreless seventh for the save. Wall threw out a runner at third and was picked off in the fifth. Campusano Stays Hot, But El Paso Drops Nightcap Box Score Despite Luis Campusano’s three-RBI night and a multi-hit effort from Mason McCoy, the El Paso Chihuahuas fell 11–5 in Game Two of Friday’s doubleheader against Sugar Land. After surrendering four runs in the first, all charged to Kevin Kopps, El Paso came back with two in the bottom of the frame. Campusano walked and scored in the first, then added an RBI single in the fifth before launching a two-run homer to center in the seventh. He finished 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored, continuing to produce in his stint at Triple-A. McCoy reached base twice and doubled in the fifth, while Emil Turbi, inserted midgame, added a pinch-hit double in his second plate appearance. Nate Mondou and Tim Locastro also singled in the losing effort. The pitching faltered throughout for El Paso. Kopps, Austin Krob, and Jason Blanchard combined to allow nine runs over the first five innings. Raul Brito gave up Edwin Díaz’s two-run shot in the sixth that extended the Sugar Land lead to 11–3. Defensively, the Chihuahuas committed three errors and had a passed ball. Pinales Dominates, Reyes Sparks Offense in Series Opener Box Score The San Antonio Missions opened their doubleheader with a crisp 6–2 win over Midland, led by Enmanuel Pinales’ 5 1/3 shutout innings and a 15-hit attack paced by Ripken Reyes and Kai Murphy. Pinales entered in the second following a rain delay and stifled Midland’s offense, allowing just two hits while striking out five. He retired 16 of the final 17 batters he faced and picked up his fourth win of the season. The Missions scored in five separate innings. Kai Murphy went 3-for-4 while Brandon Valenzuela added three times on base and a steal. Marcos Castañon chipped in an RBI double in the third. Francisco Acuna had a two-hit game, also driving in a run and scoring another. Tyson Neighbors struck out two over two innings to close out the win. Missions’ Early Lead Slips Away in Extra-Inning Loss Box Score The San Antonio Missions couldn’t hold a 3–0 lead and fell 5–4 in eight innings to the RockHounds in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader. San Antonio broke out with a three-run third, aided by a hit-by-pitch and three walks. Addison Kopack doubled in the fifth, while Moisés Gómez reached base three times, and Francisco Acuna reached base twice. Brandon Valenzuela drove in one. Acuna’s RBI single in the fifth tied the game at 4–4 after the Missions fell behind in the bottom of the third. Jagger Haynes struggled following Victor Lizarraga, allowing four runs in 1 2/3 innings, including a three-run homer to Colby Halter in the third. Jake Higginbotham and Stephen Jones each worked a scoreless inning, but Ethan Routzahn surrendered the walk-off single to Caeden Trenkle in the bottom of the eighth. San Antonio managed only three hits, but drew five walks and had just five left on base. The Missions went just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. TinCaps Silenced in One-Hit Shutout Box Score The Fort Wayne TinCaps were overmatched from the start Friday night, falling 8–0 to Great Lakes in a game where they managed just one hit and struck out 14 times. Starter Isaiah Lowe struggled, allowing five runs in the opening inning on four hits and two walks. He ultimately allowed six earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Bodi Rascon and Luis Germán followed in relief, but Great Lakes continued to pile on, tacking on two more runs in the later innings. Offensively, the TinCaps never found a rhythm. Sean Barnett’s third-inning single was the team’s only hit of the night. Kai Roberts, Leo De Vries, and Ryan Jackson each struck out twice, and the team did not have an at-bat with a runner in scoring position. Brendan Durfee drew one of Fort Wayne’s two walks. The TinCaps defense was tested early and often. Jack Costello committed an error in the seventh. Storm Erupt, Take Advantage of Errors in Win Over Modesto Box Score A five-run sixth inning, fueled by errors and timely hits, lifted the Lake Elsinore Storm to a 5–3 win over Modesto on Friday night at The Diamond. Trailing 3–0, the Storm were quiet offensively until the sixth. After a leadoff walk and a fielding error allowed Kavares Tears to reach and eventually score on a wild pitch, Kaden Hollow broke things open with a two-out, bases-clearing double to center. Hollow advanced to third on a misplay by Felnin Celesten and scored on another wild pitch to cap the rally. Despite collecting only two hits, Lake Elsinore capitalized on five walks, two Modesto errors, and multiple wild pitches. Lamar King Jr. doubled and walked, reaching base twice and scoring a key run. Victor Figueroa and Zach Evans also reached and scored during the comeback. On the mound, the Storm bullpen was superb. Carson Swilling faced five batters and struck out four of them, bridging to Kleiber Olmedo, who allowed just one hit over the final four innings to earn his first win. Jesse Wainscott took the loss. The Storm improved to 32–41. Top 20 Prospect Performances (June 27) Leo De Vries, SS: 0-for-4 Ethan Salas, C: Did Not Play Kash Mayfield, LHP: Did Not Play Boston Bateman, RHP: Did Not Play Humberto Cruz, RHP: Did Not Play Isaiah Lowe, RHP: 4 1/3 IP, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 1 K Cobb Hightower, SS: 0-for-4 Braden Nett, RHP: Did Not Play Henry Baez, RHP: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Kale Fountain, 1B: N/A Tirso Ornelas, OF: N/A Kavares Tears, OF: 0-for-4, R Bradgley Rodriguez, RHP: Did Not Play Victor Lizarraga, RHP: 1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Francis Pena, RHP: Did Not Play Ryan Bergert, RHP: Did Not Play Romeo Sanabria, 1B: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, R, SB Omar Cruz, LHP: Did Not Play Tyson Neighbors, RHP: 2 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K Jagger Haynes, LHP: 1 2/3 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K View full article

Transactions No Roster Moves Lake Elsinore and Fort Wayne both rode late-inning offense and lockdown bullpen work to secure wins Thursday. Victor Figueroa homered twice and drove in three for the Storm, while Braedon Karpathios led the TinCaps with three hits and four RBIs. Ryan Jackson also homered and plated three. Boston Bateman and Miguel Mendez each provided quality starts, and both bullpens were nearly perfect across seven combined scoreless innings. El Paso Chihuahuas Game Postponed San Antonio Missions Game Postponed Karpathios, Jackson Spark TinCaps’ Clean Victory Box Score The TinCaps used a pair of multi-hit performances from Braedon Karpathios and Ryan Jackson to overwhelm Great Lakes, 7–1, Thursday night at Parkview Field. Karpathios went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs, while Jackson tallied three hits, including a two-run blast, and drove in three. Fort Wayne overcame a 1–0 first-inning deficit with a two-run third and never looked back. Miguel Mendez was sharp over 6 innings, scattering five hits and one earned run while striking out six. The bullpen held strong with Cole Paplham and Ruben Galindo combining for three shutout innings and five strikeouts. The bottom of the third turned the tide. Jackson’s RBI single tied the game, and Karpathios followed with a clutch two-out RBI single to give Fort Wayne a 2–1 lead. In the fifth, Jackson homered to left center, scoring Oswaldo Linares and extending the lead to 4–1. Karpathios added a solo shot in the sixth and capped his night with a two-run single in the seventh. Defensively, Karpathios threw out a runner at home. The TinCaps out-hit the Loons 9 to 6 and were 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Figueroa Powers Storm in Comeback Win Box Score Victor Figueroa launched two home runs as Lake Elsinore stormed back from a 2–0 deficit to defeat Modesto, 7–2, at The Diamond. After Modesto opened with two runs on three hits in the first inning, the Storm pitching staff held firm. Boston Bateman struck out nine in five innings, allowing two earned runs. Vicarte Domingo and Igor Gil combined for four scoreless frames, with Gil fanning one in two innings to earn the win. Figueroa led off the bottom of the sixth with a solo homer to put Lake Elsinore on the board. Two innings later, he crushed a second homer to take the lead. In the eighth, the Storm sent 11 men to the plate. Chase Valentine, who had three hits, hit a sharp single to left, and Lamar King Jr. added an RBI knock. A wild pitch scored another run and Figueroa was hit to drive in King Jr., capping a five-run frame. The Storm racked up 13 hits while their bullpen limited Modesto to three baserunners over the final three innings. View full article

It was a rough Wednesday for Padres affiliates, who went 1-3 while allowing a combined 48 runs. San Antonio, Fort Wayne, and Lake Elsinore each fell behind early and never recovered. Chihuahuas Bash Four Homers in 14-Run Outburst El Paso used four home runs and a 16-hit attack to overwhelm Sugar Land, 14–8, on Tuesday night at Southwest University Park. The Chihuahuas erased a three-run deficit in early innings and never looked back. Forrest Wall tied the game in the second with a three-run homer, then Clay Dungan followed with a two-run shot to give El Paso a 5–3 lead. In the fourth, Mason McCoy crushed a three-run home run to make it 10–3, and Luis Campusano added a two-run blast in the sixth. Wall led the charge, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a homer. Campusano went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, and two RBI. McCoy collected a homer and three RBI while scoring twice. Yonathan Perlaza also had a two-hit day, including a double and two runs scored. Starter Jackson Wolf struggled, allowing seven runs in 4 1/3 innings but was backed by 4 2/3 innings of one-run relief from five El Paso pitchers. Kevin Kopps earned the win, and Bradgley Rodriguez notched a hold. The Chihuahuas went 6-for-8 with runners in scoring position and totaled 32 total bases. Missions Overpowered in 18–4 Loss at Midland San Antonio’s pitching faltered early and often in an 18–4 loss to Midland at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The Missions surrendered eight runs in the first two innings and allowed runs in five of six frames to fall behind by double digits. Romeo Sanabria opened the scoring for San Antonio with a solo homer in the second. Devin Ortiz and Anthony Vilar followed with singles, and Kai Murphy’s sac fly tied the game at 2–2. Moisés Gómez later launched a two-run homer in the fifth, but it was the final scoring for the Missions. Gómez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Sanabria, Ortiz, and Vilar each added hits. The Missions tallied six hits and four walks overall but only had one opportunity with runners in scoring position. Starter Jared Kollar allowed eight runs in 1 2/3 innings. José Geraldo and Ryan Och each gave up multiple runs in relief, while the bullpen as a whole yielded 11 hits and three walks. Midland capitalized on three extra-base hits, two errors, and five different San Antonio pitchers, pulling away with a four-run sixth inning that sealed the outcome. TinCaps Shut Out at Home Fort Wayne was limited to six hits and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position in an 11–0 loss to Great Lakes on Tuesday night at Parkview Field. Despite several early opportunities, the TinCaps couldn’t capitalize. Leo De Vries doubled twice and reached base three times, while Rosman Verdugo and Brendan Durfee each collected singles. Jack Costello added a hit, but the offense couldn’t sustain any rallies. Fort Wayne’s only extra-base hits came from De Vries, who was thrown out stealing third in the first and left stranded in the sixth. Starter Harry Gustin was charged with one earned run in one inning before exiting. The TinCaps bullpen struggled behind him, as five relievers combined to allow ten more runs, including four-run innings by Sam Whiting and Victor Duarte. Fort Wayne committed one error and grounded into a double play, a costly one in the fifth after a single by Durfee. The TinCaps stranded seven runners and failed to advance a runner past second base after the fourth inning in the lopsided defeat. Storm’s Late Rally Falls Short in 11–6 Loss Lake Elsinore’s ninth-inning rally couldn’t overcome an eight-run sixth by Modesto, as the Storm fell 11–6 at The Diamond on Tuesday night. Four walks and two singles in the sixth helped Lake Elsinore plate four, and Carlos Rodriguez added a two-run homer in the ninth, but the damage had already been done. Starter Kash Mayfield recorded only two outs before exiting, and although the bullpen kept Modesto off the board for much of the middle innings, the floodgates opened in the sixth. Reliever Adam Conrad was tagged for five earned runs in only one-third of an inning. Lamar King Jr. reached base twice, and B.Y. Choi and Kaden Hollow each walked in runs during the sixth. Ryan Wilson’s two-run single pulled Lake Elsinore closer, while Rodriguez’s ninth-inning blast — his first of the year — gave the home crowd a final jolt. Modesto shortstop Felnin Celesten reached base three times and stole two bases. The loss drops Mayfield to 0–4 on the season. Top Padres Affiliate Performers – June 25, 2025 Jake Gelof (FW): 3-for-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, BB, 3 R Carlos Rodriguez (LE): 1-for-4, HR (1), 2 RBI Mike Sirota (FW): 2-for-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, R Romeo Sanabria (SA): 1-for-4, HR (6), RBI View full article