Tigers Minor League Recap – 8/7

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Louisville 4 – Toledo 9

Top Performer(s):

Jace Jung, 3B – 2-for-5, R, 2 2B

Trei Cruz, CF – 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI, HR BB

Gage Workman, RF – 2-for-2, 3 R, 2 RBI, HR, 2 BB, SB

Eduardo Valencia, 1B – 4-for-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B, 3B, HR, CYCLE!

Troy Watson – 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K

Game notes:

The top of Toledo’s order combined to go 0-for-14 but the rest of the lineup absolutely mashed. Eduardo Valencia made headlines by knocking a base hit to right field in the eight inning to complete the cycle. Gage Workman and Trei Cruz both hit solo home runs to negate the pair former Tiger Ryan Vilade hit. Jace Jung hit two doubles and Tomas Nido recorded three base hits. The Mud Hens march their way to 60-51.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Hunter Greene (0-1, 6.35 ERA) vs Keider Montero  (2-4, 7.67 ERA)

🚨 VALENCIA HAS OFFICIALLY HIT FOR THE CYCLE 🚨 pic.twitter.com/EBWHkoKTkn

— Toledo Mud Hens (@MudHens) August 8, 2025

Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Richmond 7  – Erie 8

Top Performer(s):

Max Anderson, 3B – 2-for-4, 3 R, RBI, HR, BB

Josue Briceno, C – 1-for-4, R, 2 RBI, HR

Jake Holton, 1B – 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI, HR

Chris Meyers, LF – 1-for-4, R, RBI, HR

Garrett Burhenn – 4.2 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 5 K

Game notes:

Tonight’s starting pitcher, Garrett Burhenn got roughed up a bit by Richmond but was backed up by a spectacular offensive performance. Four SeaWolves hit home runs, including notable prospects Max Anderson and Josue Briceno. The bullpen held down the fort well enough for the offense to score two runs in the bottom of the eight inning to take the lead and win the ballgame. Erie is 62-42.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: John Michael Bertrand (4-8, 3.06 ERA) vs TBD

Josue Briceño showing off brute strength with an opposite field bomb to left 💣💣 pic.twitter.com/zCm1iQTtho

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) August 7, 2025

West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)

Final: Cedar Rapids 2  – West Michigan 3

Top Performer(s):

Brett Callahan, LF – 1-for-3, R, 2B

Patrick Lee, RF – 1-for-2, R, RBI, BB, 2 SB

Woody Hadeen, SS – 1-for-2, BB, SB

Lucas Elissalt – 5.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Marco Jimenez – 1 IP, H, 0 ER, K, Save

Game notes:

2024 13th round draft pick Lucas Elissalt made his High-A debut tonight and brought over his success he accumulated thus far in Lakeland. Elissalt was an out shy of a quality start but was pulled after throwing 86 pitches. Patrick Lee ran well on the base paths and swiped his 21st and 22nd stolen bases for the Whitecaps this year. West Michigan is 71-33.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Jose Oliveras (5-3, 4.19 ERA) vs Hayden Minton (3-2, 4.63 ERA)

Heck of a Whitecaps debut for Lucas Elissalt:

5.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 5Ks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/vTmCkP2qbB

— West Michigan Whitecaps (@wmwhitecaps) August 8, 2025

Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)

Final: Bradenton 8 – Lakeland 5

Top Performer(s):

Stephen Hrustich, RF – 3-for-4, 2 R, RBI, 2B, 3B

Cristian Santana, DH – 1-for-4, R, RBI, 2B

Jose Urquidy (REHAB) – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER

Logan Berrier – 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 K

Game notes:

Late offseason addition, Jose Urquidy made his second rehab start and threw a scoreless inning against Bradenton. Stephen Hrustich knocked around three hits and was a home run short of the cycle in an impressive performance. The Flying Tigers gave up eight early runs but were rock solid in the second half of the game. Lakeland tried to best to spark a massive comeback but fell short. The Flying Tigers are 64-38.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

DSL Tigers 1 (Rookie Ball)

Final: Mets Orange 4 – Tigers 5

Top Performer(s):

Santiago Pinto, LF – 1-for-3, R, RBI, SB

Angel De Los Santos, SS – 1-for-2, R, BB, SB

Miguel Molina – 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 K

Ericksson De Los Santos – 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB 4 K, Win

Game notes:

The Tigers of the Dominican Summer League scored all five of their runs in the first two innings of today’s game. Control of the strike zone was immense, with the Tigers only striking out four times and punching out ten opposing batters. Santiago Pinto stole his 20th bag of the season. The DSL Tigers1 are 22-25.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

DSL Tigers 1 (Rookie Ball)

Final: Tigers 1 – Blue Jays Red 4

Top Performer(s):

Carlos Benavides – C/1B – 2-for-3, SB

Jose Ramirez – LF – 1-for-3, R,

Albert Ramos – 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, Loss

Game notes:

Offseason international free agent signing, Jose Ramirez, scored the only run in today’s loss to Blue Jays DSL team. The DSL Tigers2 only struck out three times but only reached base on a walk one time. Albert Ramos struggled to find the strikezone as the DSL Tigers2 fall to 20-26.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

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