Tigers Minor League Recap – 4/10 Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)
Final: Iowa 0 – Toledo 1
Top Performer(s):
Bligh Madris: 2-for-3, 2 1B, 1 BB, drove in lone run
Cade Horton: 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Loss
Keider Montero: 5.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 68% strikes thrown, Win
Matt Manning: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K, Save
Game Notes: A Bligh Madris single to drive in Jace Jung in the 4th inning was the only run in this contest. Keider Montero and Matt Manning pitch a combined 8.2 innings to help out a battered Mud Hens pitching staff. Montero threw a perfect 5.2 innings and Matt Manning collects his first career save. Toledo collects their first shutout of the year to become 3-8.
Keider Montero outdueled Cade Horton and gave Toledo their best start of the season.
5.2IP 0H 6K 8 swings and misses. Slider was spinning at 2795.
He strikes out former Tigers shortstop Dixon Machado here. pic.twitter.com/C6zswJUkUY— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 11, 2025
Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)
Final: Chesapeake 3 – Erie 2
Top Performer(s):
Tavian Josenberger: 1-for-3, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 1 HR
Alex Pham: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9K
Max Anderson: 1-for-4, 1 R, 2B
Troy Melton: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5K
Game Notes:
The SeaWolves fell victim to a dazzling performance from Alex Pham and a 3-run home run by Tavian Josenberger. Troy Melton threw 73 pitches in 4 scoreless innings to maintain his 0 ERA so far in 2025.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Jaden Hamm (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Zach Fruit (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)
Final/5: Lake County 2 – West Michigan 11
Top Performer(s):
Seth Stephenson: 1-for-2, 2 R, 1B, 2 BB, 2 SB
Jack Penney: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B, SB
Josue Briceno: 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI
Brett Callahan: 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI
Game Notes:
The Whitecaps put up 11 runs in 5 innings against the Captains in a team effort that ended early due to rain. Penney, Briceno, and Callahan combine for 6 hits, 5 runs, and 6 RBIS to knock out Lake County in a quick 5 inning matchup.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Kenny Serwa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Dylan DeLucia (0-1, 12.00 ERA)
Jack Penney scorches a double to the left corner to put the Whitecaps up 8-2. pic.twitter.com/nZU55otJRn
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 11, 2025
Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)
Final: St. Lucie 6, Lakeland 7
Top Performer(s):
Dylan Gilbert: 2-for-4, 3 R, RBI, 2B, BB, HR
Nomar Fana: 2-for-4, R, 2 1B
Garrett Pennington: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B
Cristian Santana: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Ricardo Hurtado: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
Owen Hall (Debut): 0.1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB
Game Notes:
Last years 2nd round selection Owen Hall made his professional debut, only throwing 33 pitches before getting bounced out of the 1st inning. The Flying Tigers trailed 6-2 heading into the 8th inning before putting up a 5 spot to take a 7-6 lead and holding onto it in the 9th inning to win their 3rd game of the year. The 3 through 6 hole hitters combined to go 8-for-16, scoring 5 total runs, driving in 6 runs, and Ricardo Hurtado lighting up the scoreboard with his 1st big fly of the year.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Ethan Lanthier (0-0, 27.00 ERA)
Richard I Hurtado takes a 99MPH fastball and launches a 2-run homer to right field. Lakeland has come all the way back to take a 7-6 lead. @ZachSurdenik on the call. pic.twitter.com/7rlE7f8Q9C
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 11, 2025
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