Tigers Minor League Recap – 9/11

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Louisville 4 – Toledo 11

Top Performer(s):

Hao-Yu Lee, 2B – 3-for-6, R

Justyn-Henry Malloy, 1B – 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB

Eduardo Valencia, C – 2-for-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB

Jace Jung, 3B – 3-for-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, HR

Gage Workman, CF – 4-for-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B, 3B

Jordan Balazovic – 3 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 5 K

Chase Lee – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K, Win

Game notes:

Toledo pounced on Louisville tonight, recording not only 11 runs, but 18 hits as well. Jace Jung directly contributed to 7 of the 11 runs scored and Eduardo Valencia keeps his OPS over 1.000. All but one hitter recorded a hit and two players recorded multiple walks. Jordan Balazovic took the mound and threw 50 pitches and only allowed one run in three innings of work. Chase Lee took over his work load and recorded the win. The Mud Hens are 77-64.

Jace Jung hammers this three run shot to left field as Toledo is up 9-0 in the second inning. pic.twitter.com/v6gPIrYO71

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) September 11, 2025

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Chase Petty (6-11, 5.48 ERA) vs Lael Lockhart (4-7, 5.54 ERA)

Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Altoona 1  – Erie 3

Top Performer(s):

John Peck, 3B – 1-for-3, RBI, BB

Thayron Liranzo, DH – 1-for-4, RBI, 2B

Seth Stephenson, CF – 1-for-2, 2 R, 2B, BB, SB

Kenny Serwa – 5 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, Win

Game notes:

The boys in Toledo and Erie played two separate types of ball today. The SeaWolves held the Curve to a singular run scored in the top of the eight inning. Kenny Serwa got into some trouble, allowing eight total baserunner, but was able to command five scoreless innings of work. Seth Stephenson starts to heat up ahead of the postseason, scoring two runs and swiping a bag. The SeaWolves are 81-54.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Antwone Kelly (2-2, 2.91 ERA) vs Max Alba (0-1, 5.97 ERA)

West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A)

Final: Lake County 0 – West Michigan 4

Top Performer(s):

Woody Hadeen, CF – 1-for-4, RBI, BB, 2 SB

Brett Callahan, RF – 1-for-3, R, 3B, BB

Jack Penney, SS – 2-for-4, R

Bennett Lee, C 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B, BB

Hayden Minton – 6 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, 5 K, Win

Carlos Lequerica – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K

Game notes:

The Whitecaps shut out the Captains in the second game of the series. Woody Hadeen was a demon on the base paths, stealing two bags. West Michigan scored all of their runs in the fourth inning, including a 1 out, 2 run double from 9-hole hitter, Bennett Lee. Hayden Minton didn’t give Lake County a chance to win this game, as he threw six scoreless frames and punched out five batters. Carlos Lequerica pitched an immaculate inning in the eight inning which set up Moises Rodriguez for the ninth inning to send the Whitecaps to the Midwest League Championship Series.

Moises Rodriguez gets a groundout to Izaac Pacheco and the West Michigan Whitecaps move on to the Midwest League Championship Series. @ThatDanHasty on the call. pic.twitter.com/BsiWRM6Jxu

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) September 12, 2025

West Michigan Whitecaps RHP Carlos Lequerica with the immaculate inning. 9 pitches 9 strikes, 3 strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/aQLE1eQC1Q

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) September 12, 2025

Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A)

Final: Jupiter 5 – Lakeland 7

Top Performer(s):

Nick Dumesnil, CF – 2-for-5, R, SB

Ricardo Hurtado, C – 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B

Junior Tilien, 2B – 2-for-4, R, RBI, 2B

Luke Stofel – 3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB

Jorger Petri – 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, K, Win

Ethan Sloan – 1 IP, H, 0 ER, BB, Save

Game notes:

Lakeland took on Jupiter at home in the Florida State League Division Series. They faced off against Gage Wood, who was selected in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Wood most notably threw a no-hitter for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the College World Series back in June. Ricardo Hurtado put on his hitting shoes, as he scored and drove in two runs each. Luke Stofel took the bump and threw three innings of three run ball, with only two being earned. He was followed by Jorger Petri who threw an excellent three scoreless innings. Ethan Sloan came into the game in the ninth to shut down the door and sent the Flying Tigers back to the Florida State League Championship Series searching for a second consecutive title.

Ethan Sloan gets a ground out to Samuel Gil and Lakeland moves on the the Florida State League Championship Series for the second year in a row. @ZachSurdenik calls it. pic.twitter.com/xd0Gv0vm7M

— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) September 12, 2025

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