Tigers Minor League Report

 

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Worcester 3 – Toledo 7

Top Performers:

Matt Vierling – 0 for 1, 2BB

In a sight for sore eyes, Matt Vierling began his rehab assignment today with Toledo. He worked 2 walks in 3 plate appearances out of the DH spot. Vierling should return to the field soon, but may need a week or two to get back up to speed before being recalled to Detroit.

Manuel Margot – 2 for 5

Bligh Madris – 1 for 4, 2RBI

Ryan Kreidler – 2 for 3, 2 3B, 2RBI, BB

Andrew Navigato – 1 for 3, HR, 2RBI

Brian Serven – 1 for 4, HR, RBI

Dietrich Enns – 5IP, ER, 5H, BB, 3K

PJ Poulin – 1.1IP, 0ER, H, 0BB, 3K

Matt Gage – IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB

Game Notes:

The MudHens scored one run each in the 1st, 5th and 7th innings, along with four in the 8th, en route to a 7-3 victory over Worcester. Matt Vierling made his first rehab appearance, while Dietrich Enns maintained his effective start to the 2025 season, allowing just one run in five innings to lower his ERA to 3.09. Three ‘Hens hitters drove in two runs a piece.

Up Next:

Toledo (15-18) travels back home for a 6 game series against Iowa.

 

Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Binghamton 0 – Erie 1 (Game One of Doubleheader)

Top Performers:

Jim Jarvis – 1 for 3, BB

Max Anderson – 1 for 3, RBI

Justice Bigbie – 1 for 3

Eduardo Valencia – 2 for 3

Danny Serretti – 1 for 2, BB

Joseph Montalvo – 5IP, 0ER, 0H, BB, 2K

2024 trade deadline acquisition Joseph Montalvo was nearly perfect today, allowing only one walk in 5 scoreless innings. Montalvo needed just 56 pitches (35 strikes) to complete his 5 innings of work, and continued a stretch of 3 straight solid starts.

Austin Bergner – 2IP, 0ER, H, 2BB

Game Notes:

Joseph Montalvo carried Erie to a 1-0 win over Binghamton, throwing five dominant no hit innings. A Max Anderson RBI single was all the SeaWolves needed to tame the Rumble Ponies in a low scoring affair in game one of the doubleheader.

Final: Binghamton 6 – Erie 4 (Game Two of Doubleheader)

Top Performers:

Trei Cruz – 1 for 2, 2BB

Trei Cruz stayed hot at the dish, reaching base 3 times and raising his season OPS to .958. Cruz may not be long for Erie if he keeps this pace, with a promotion to Toledo on the horizon.

Roberto Campos – 1 for 3, 2B, RBI

Eduardo Valencia – 1 for 4, HR, 2RBI

Eliezer Alfonzo – 1 for 3, RBI

Ben Malgeri – 2 for 3, 2B, SB

Danny Serretti – 1 for 3, 2B

Troy Melton – 4IP, 2ER, 4H, 3BB, 5K

Game Notes:

Despite a 4-0 lead through four innings, Erie dropped game two of the doubleheader 6-4, allowing three runs in the 5th, two in the 6th and one in the 7th. Top prospect Troy Melton battled for four innings and kept the ‘Wolves within striking distance, but Binghamton was able to get to the Erie bullpen in the late innings.

Up Next:

Erie (17-10) stays home for a 6 game set against Altoona.

 

West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)

Final: Wisconsin 7 – West Michigan 3

Top Performers:

Josue Briceno – 1 for 3, 2B, BB

Izaac Pacheco – 1 for 3, BB

Andrew Jenkins – 1 for 3, 3B, BB, RBI

Jack Penney – 2 for 3, 2RBI

Colin Fields – .2IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB

CJ Weins – 1.1IP, 0ER, H, BB

Jordan Marks – IP, 0ER, H, 0BB, 2K

Game Notes:

Kenny Serwa started off strong before getting BABIP’d for three runs in the 4th, while Wisconsin tacked on four more in the 6th to down the Whitecaps 7-3. The ‘Caps offense was relatively quiet in this one and got out hit 11 to 6.

Up Next:

West Michigan (17-10) heads home for a 6 game series against Lansing.

 

Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)

Final: Palm Beach 3 – Lakeland 8

Top Performers:

Woody Hadeen – 1 for 3, HR, 4RBI, 2BB

Bryce Rainer – 2 for 5, RBI

Franyerber Montilla – 3 for 4, BB, 3SB

Garrett Pennington- 1 for 2, 2BB, SB

David Smith – 2 for 2, 2BB, SB

Hayden Minton – 4IP, 2ER, 2H, 2BB, 5K

Hayden Minton continued his solid start to the 2025 season, tossing 4 innings of 2 run ball on just 2 hits and 2 walks with 5 punchouts. Minton has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the season to date.

Ignacio Briceno – IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB, 2K

Moises Rodriguez – IP, 0ER, H, 0BB

Shay Timmer – IP, 0ER, H, BB, 3K

Thomas Bruss – IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 2K

Thomas Bruss has yet to surrender a run in 10 innings pitched so far this season, allowing just 3 hits and 6 walks with 16 strikeouts.

Ethan Sloan – IP, 0ER, H, BB

Game Notes:

Lakeland erupted for 8 runs on 9 hits today, leading to an 8-3 victory over Palm Beach. A Woody Hadeen grand salami carried the Lakeland offense as part of a six run 7th inning. Franyerber Montilla swiped three bags and five Flying Tigers reached base at least twice in a balanced offensive attack.

Up Next:

Lakeland (15-12) travels to Bradenton for a 6 game set.

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