Tigers Minor League Recap – 6/5

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Columbus 3  – Toledo 2

Top Performer(s):

Brewer Hicklen, CF – 1-for-3, 2 R, BB, 2 SB

Tomas Nido, C – 2-for-4, RBI

Troy Melton – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 HR, Loss

Drew Sommers – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K

Game notes:

Troy Melton made his debut in Columbus today showing signs of major league potential. Opponents whiffed nine times against him and struck out seven times, although the downfall for Melton were the two solo home runs given up. The offense missed Hao-Yu Lee, as they struggled to put runs together, stringing together seven singles and two walks. Toledo is 33-27 on the year.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Dietrich Enns (1-1, 2.79 ERA) vs Parker Messick (3-1, 2.64 ERA)

It wasn’t particularly efficient, but Troy Melton ultimately strikes out the side in a scoreless first inning in his Triple-A debut. pic.twitter.com/E2EMV4OcSm

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Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Erie 12 – Richmond 4

Top Performer(s):

Trei Cruz, CF – 3-for-4, 4 RBI, 2B, 2 BB

Eduardo Valencia, C – 1-for-2, 2 R, RBI, HR, 2 BB

Eliezer Alfonzo, DH – 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B, 2 BB

Chris Meyers, 1B – 4-for-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB

Kenny Serwa – 6 IP 4 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, Win

Troy Watson – 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K

Ryan Boyer – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K

Game notes:

It was Kenny Serwa debut day in Erie, Pennsylvania. The 27 year old knuckleballer signed in the offseason made his first start for the SeaWolves and it was serviceable, throwing 80 pitches over six innings. Eduardo Valencia, who hit two home runs yesterday, hit his tenth tonight. Erie excelled at plate discipline and situational hitting. The SeaWolves earned eleven free passes and hit 6-17 with RISP. The SeaWolves improve to 37-17.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Jaden Hamm (1-2, 4.53 ERA) vs Jack Choate (1-4, 4.19 ERA)

Eduardo Valencia can’t be stopped. He launches another homer to put Erie up 7-4. It’s his 10th of the year, and his 3rd in the last two games. @SamLebowitz_ on the call. pic.twitter.com/OlAiiKogEo

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West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)

Final/11: West Michigan 5  – Lake County 4

Top Performer(s):

Seth Stephenson, CF – 4-for-6, R, RBI, 2B

Kevin McGonigle, DH – 2-for-6, RBI, 2 2B, SB

John Peck, SS – 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Luke Gold, LF – 1-for-2, 3 R, RBI, HR

Max Alba – 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, 5 K

Colin Fields – 3 IP, H, 0 ER, 3 K, Win

Game notes:

The Whitecaps bounce back from last night’s loss with a walk off winner in the 11th inning courtesy of John Peck. Seth Stephenson knocked four hits to raises his .OPS to .808. Patrick Lee was hit by a pitch in the 5th inning and was replaced by Luke Gold who hit a solo home run in the 7th to tie the game at two a piece. Max Alba pitched five innings of two run ball to hold the Captains steadily. Colin Fields laid down the law in extra innings, giving one unearned ghost run in the 10th inning and holding the Captains from further damage. The Whitecaps are 38-16 on the season.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Andrew Sears (3-2, 3.65 ERA) vs Caden Favors (1-4, 3.96 ERA)

Luke Gold entered the game for Patrick Lee, and he exits the stadium to tie the game at 2. It’s his 2nd home run of the season. @ThatDanHasty on the call. pic.twitter.com/dVfdh7rFD2

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) June 6, 2025

Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)

Final: Daytona 11 – Lakeland 3

Top Performer(s):

Woody Hadeen, SS – 1-for-4, RBI, 2B, BB

Franyerber Montilla, DH – 1-for-2, R, 2 BB

Jackson Strong, CF – 2-for-5, R

Ignacio Briceno – 2.1 IP, 2 H, ER, K

Game notes:

Lakeland did not have a fun night at Publix Field, yielding 14 hits to the Tortugas. Starting pitcher, RJ Sales did not make it out of the first inning. All pitchers in the box score gave up an earned run except for first baseman Garrett Pennington. Lakeland is 31-22 and remains at first place in the FSL West.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Cole Schoenwetter (0-4, 9.24 ERA)

FCL Tigers (Florida Complex League)

Final: Tigers 6 – Phillies 4

Top Performer(s):

Jesus Pinto, CF – 1-for-3, 2 R, BB

Jude Warwick, SS – 1-for-3, 2 RBI, BB

Enrique Jimenez, C – 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR

Anibal Salas, RF – 2-for-4, R, 2B

Jatnk Diaz – 5 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, BB, 4 K, Win

Dawson Price – 2 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 2 K, Save

Game notes:

The Complex League Tigers scored three runs in both the first and second inning which ended up being all they needed. Enrique Jimenez hit his fourth home run of the season in the first. Jatnk Diaz has his first poor start of the season, giving up his first earned run since May 8th. He gave up ten hits in five innings but got a grasp for the strike zone, only walking one batter. Eliseo Mota and Dawson Price both held down the fort, teaming up together to finish the game for the Tigers. They are 14-10 on the season.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

Enrique Jiménez launches a 2-run homer to left. It’s his 4th home run of the season. pic.twitter.com/A6yThduSJz

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) June 5, 2025

DSL Tigers1 (Dominican Summer League)

Final: Tigers 6  – Giants 11

Top Performer(s):

Santiago Pinto, CF – 1-for-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 SB

Cristian Perez, RF – 1-for-2, R, RBI, HR

Wagnel Luna, 3B – 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB, SB

Alexis Martinez – 2 IP, H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Game notes:

The Tigers catch their first loss of the season in the DSL. Cristian Perez hit his third home run of the season in his third game. Early Dominican Summer League baseball will lack fundamentals, let alone the entire season. The Tigers only committed one error but walked ten batters while only walking twice themselves.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

Cristian Pérez has 3 home runs in 3 games for the DSL Tigers1. This one comes with a spectacular bat flip. pic.twitter.com/LujFme0WEA

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DSL Tigers2

Final: Tigers 2 – Angels 5

Top Performer(s):

Carlos Benavides, C/1B – 1-for-2, R, 2 RBI, HR, BB

Luis Vasquez – 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB, K

Randy Constanza – 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 3 K

Francisco De Sala – 1 IP, H, 0 ER, K

Game notes:

Carlos Benavides two-run splash in the bottom of the first ended up being the only runs that the Tigers put on the scoreboard. Both teams walked eight times, although the Angels capitalized more.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

Carlos Benavides might be the next catcher to know in the Tigers system. He launches his first pro homer here to put the DSL Tigers2 up 2-0. pic.twitter.com/VVGIbBW1x5

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) June 5, 2025

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