Tigers Minor League Recap – 7/24
Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)
Final: Indianapolis 3 – Toledo 2
Top Performer(s):
Akil Baddoo, RF – 2-for-5, R
Hao-Yu Lee, 2B – 1-for-4, R, RBI, 2B, BB
Jace Jung, 3B – 2-for-2, RBI, 2B, BB
Jordan Balazovic, 2 IP, H, ER, BB, 4 K, Loss
RJ Petit – 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K
Game notes:
The Mud Hens only surrendered two hits to the Indians in a bullpen game but ultimately lost. Tigers Top Ten prospect, Hao-Yu Lee recorded an RBI triple and later scored in a two run sixth inning but the pair of runs scored was all that could be achieved for Toledo. The Mud Hens are 51-48.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Drake Fellows (7-2, 4.45 ERA)
Hao-Yu Lee drives an RBI triple into the right corner to get Toledo on the board. pic.twitter.com/dbSNRSmOdh
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 25, 2025
Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)
Final: Somerset 4 – Erie 3
Top Performer(s):
Josue Briceno, 1B – 2-for-4, RBI, 2B, BB
Carlos Mendoza, 3B – 2-for-3, R, RBI, 2B, 2 BB
Jim Jarvis, 2B – 3-for-4, R, RBI, 2B, 2 SB
Kenny Serwa – 5.1 IP, 7 H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Tyler Mattison – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K
Game notes:
Everybody’s favorite knuckleballer, Kenny Serwa took the mound again for the SeaWolves and lowered his Double-A ERA to 3.50 thanks to his 5.1 innings of one run ball. Erie led most of the night before surrendering three runs in the top of the ninth, one being unearned due to a catcher’s interference call. They felt 4-3 to the Patriots.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Troy Watson (3-2, 2.39 ERA) vs Bryce Selvidge (2-2, 3.07 ERA)
Josue Briceño gets a 99 MPH fastball from Carlos Lagrange and turns it around at 109 MPH for an RBI single that gives Erie a 1-0 lead. @SamLebowitz_ and @Greg_Gania on the call. pic.twitter.com/Ob9BW2Czdw
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 24, 2025
West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)
Final: Peoria 9 – West Michigan 5
Top Performer(s):
Jack Penney, 2B – 2-for-5, R, 3 RBI, HR
Izaac Pacheco, 3B – 2-for-4, R, 2B
Patrick Lee, RF – 2-for-3, R, RBI, BB, SB
Joe Miller – 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, 2 K
Game notes:
The Whitcaps scored five runs in the second inning, including Jack Penney’s third home run of the season. However, that was all that the team could scrape together in Peoria. West Michigan’s pitching as a whole surrendered 12 hits which led to nine runs. Preston Howey is in line to start only his second game of the season tomorrow after spending most of the season in the bullpen.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Preston Howey (5-1, 2.65 ERA) vs Jose Davila (3-4, 5.80 ERA)
Jack Penney saw 13 pitches in his first AB, and now he crushes a 3-run homer to right to put the Whitecaps up 5-0. pic.twitter.com/2oIyCZIMRV
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 25, 2025
Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)
Final/10: Fort Myers 5 – Lakeland 4
Top Performer(s):
Ricardo Hurtado, C – 2-for-5, – R, 2 RBI, 2 2B
Cristian Santana, LF – 1-for-4, RBI, BB
Lucas Elissalt – 5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Ronny Chalas – 3 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 2 K
Game notes:
The scorching hot Flying Tigers fell in extra innings tonight, losing only their third game this month. Ricardo Hurtado continued his strong month by hitting two doubles, Lakeland rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game at four but ultimately lost.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs Jason Doktorcyzk (3-4, 4.81 ERA)
Ricardo Hurtado ropes a 2-run double to left center and Lakeland has tied the game with 2 out in the 9th. pic.twitter.com/Tnd5138qwq
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 24, 2025
FCL Tigers (Rookie Ball)
Final: FCL Blue Jays 2 – FCL Tigers 9
Top Performer(s):
Brett Callahan, RF – 1-for-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, 2 SB
Anibal Salas, CF – 0-for-1, RBI, 3 BB, SB
David Smith, DH 2-for-4, 3 RBI
Jatnk Diaz – 4.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Shay Timmer – 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, 5 K, Win
Game notes:
Thursday means it is Jatnk Diaz start day. He lowered his ERA to 3.49 after allowing one earned run in 4.1 innings pitched. The Tigers only recorded six hits but walked their way to first base eight times and swiped five bases without getting thrown out. The FCL Tigers are 37-22.
DSL Tigers 1 (Rookie Ball)
Final: Tigers 13 – Angels 3
Top Performer(s):
Angel De los Santos, SS – 3-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
Jeiker Guidino, DH – 2-for-2, 2 R, RBI, BB
Wagnel Luna, 3B – 3-for-3, 2 R, RBI, 2B, BB
Miguel Molina – 4 IP, H, BB, 3 K
Game notes:
After a rough few starts to begin the season, Miguel Molina has settled down nicely and threw another four scoreless. The Tigers offense faced a sloppy defense from the DSL Angels team, who made five errors in the field. The Tigers only hit one extra base hit but earned seven free passes to first base. The DSL Tigers1 are 15-22.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD
DSL Tigers 2 (Rookie Ball)
Final: Nationals 1 – Tigers 2
Top Performer(s):
Sterling Bazil, SS – 1-for-1, R, RBI, HR, 2 BB
Jonathan Moya, LF – 3-for-3, R, 2B
Cris Rodriguez, CF – 1-for-3, 2B
Albert Ramos – 4 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 K
Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD
Game notes:
Unlike the high scoring showcase from the first DSL team, the second team played a much tighter game. Sterling Bazil hit his third home run of the season. Albert Ramos, like Miguel Molina, threw four scoreless innings of his own. The Tigers sucessfully squeezed a close win out.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Kenny Serwa (4-3, 3.73 ERA) vs Carlos Lagrange (4-2, 3.79 ERA)
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