Tigers Minor League Recap – 4/24 Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)
Final: Omaha 3 – Toledo 4
Top Performer(s):
Jahmai Jones – 2-for-5, 2 1B, RBI, walk off winner
Ryan Kreidler – 2-for-4, R, 2B
Riley Unroe – 2-for-4, R, 2 1B, RBI
Brian Serven – 2-for-4, R, 2 1B, RBI
Wilkel Hernandez – 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, BB, 4 K, 65 Pitches
Game Notes:
Wilkel Hernandez continues his strong start to the season posting 5 scoreless innings for the Mud Hens. The second half of the order carried the weight in The Glass City today going a combined 9-for-20, scoring 4 runs and knocking in 3. The big story being Jahmai Jones hitting a walk off single with 2 outs left in the 9th inning to give Toledo their 8th win of the season.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Lael Lockhart (0-2, 5.85 ERA) vs TBD
Mud Hens Walk-Off Win
Jahmai Jones singles back up the middle and Toledo wins 4-3. It’s their third win in a row. pic.twitter.com/9WEalcLeLM
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 25, 2025
Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)
Final: Harrisburg 4 – Erie 2
Top Performer(s):
Jim Jarvis – 1-for-4, RBI
Jaden Hamm – 2.1 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, BB, 3 K, HR, 53 Pitches (Loss)
Troy Watson – 2.2 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 B, 2 K, 46 Pitches
Matt Merrill – 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, K, 31 Pitches
Tim Naughton – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 12 Pitches
Game Notes:
The SeaWolves were limited to only 5 hits against the Senators and going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Top line rotation piece Jaden Hamm was on the bump for Erie and struggled heavily getting knocked out of the 3rd inning giving up 4 runs on only 53 pitches. The SeaWolves move to 12-6 on the season.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Jake Miller (0-0, 0.75 ERA) vs TBD
West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)
Final: Dayton 2 – West Michigan 0
Top Performer(s):
John Peck – 1-for-3, 1B, BB
Brett Callahan – 1-for-3, 1B, BB
Andrew Sears – 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, BB, 4 K, 74 Pitches
Game Notes:
West Michigan gets diced up at the plate only putting together 3 total hits in a low scoring affair between both teams. The Whitecaps only had 7 batters reach first base all game with no extra base hits. Josue Briceno entered the game with a 14 game hitting streak but went hitless on the day. The powerful left hander’s on base streak continues with a walk today allowing him to reach base in all 16 games he has played this season. On the pitching side, Andrew Sears threw a gem throwing 5 scoreless innings, striking out 4 and only allowing 3 hits and showcasing excellent stuff. West Michigan slips 12-6 on the season.
Tomorrow’s projected starters: Carlos Marcano (0-1, 6.35 ERA) vs Brian Edgington (0-0, 3.18 ERA)
Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)
Final/11: Bradenton 8 – Lakeland 6
Top Performer(s):
Franyerber Montilla – 1-for-5 – RBI, BB, SB
Bryce Rainer – 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, HR
Samuel Gil – 2-for-5, R, 2 1B
Owen Hall – 3 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K, 37 Pitches
Jorger Petri 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 B, 4 K, 35 Pitches
Game Notes:
This game between Lakeland and Bradenton was extremely sloppy but had its flashy moments. Many top prospects assembled many highlight reels but 6 overall errors were committed in the game. The pitching staff only allowed 1 singular earned run but allowed 7 unearned. The pitching staff also committed 4 of the 6 errors on the day. On the flip side, Bryce Rainer hit his first professional home run in a stellar performance that contained 6 total bases for the young shortstop. Ricardo Hurtado hit a 2 run double and caught a runner napping at second base making his season CS% 46.2. 2024 2nd round pick Owen Hall made his best start of the young season, throwing 3 scoreless innings and showcased a new delivery on the pitching rubber. Lakeland fell short in 11 innings and even up their record to 9-9.
Bryce Rainer goes oppo for his first professional home run. @ZachSurdenik has the call. pic.twitter.com/cvrvpuyL8p
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 24, 2025
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