Matthew Boyd impresses in rehab assignment, Milan Tolentino walks it off for Akron

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Monday, July 22, 2024

Columbus Clippers 5, Louisville Bats 2

Box Score · Clippers improve to 44-50

Triston McKenzie got the start Sunday and while he was effective, allowing just two runs on two hits in four innings with a pair of strikeouts, the reason he was sent to Triple-A was to help figure out his control issues. That was not corrected Sunday, as McKenzie walked a whopping seven batters in his four innings of work. Thankfully, he pitched well with runners on base and got out of some tough situations.

The Clippers bullpen was absolutely lights out afterwards as Randy Labaut tossed two scoreless innings, then Conner Gillispie, Anthony Gose and Andrew Walters finished off the win with three scoreless innings combined to earn two holds and a save. Walters was especially dominant, striking out a pair in a perfect ninth inning.

Offensively, Juan Brito went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in. Johnathan Rodriguez and Raynel Delgado both went 2-for-4, with Rodriguez knocking in a pair of runs as well. Christian Cairo went 1-for-3 with a walk.

Akron RubberDucks 2, Richmond Flying Squirrels 1 (F/10)

Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 52-38

Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd continues to work his way back to full health and he looked rock solid on Sunday. He allowed one run on four hits in four innings of work on his rehab assignment with Akron, striking out five and walking none. He could be ready to be activated after one more start.

The rest of Akron’s pitching was sensational as Ryan Webb piggybacked Boyd with 4 ¹⁄₃ shutout innings, striking out four while walking two and allowing three hits.

Lenny Torres Jr. added a scoreless ²⁄₃ inning and Jack Leftwich pitched a perfect 10th inning with a pair of strikeouts to earn the win.

Offensively, Yordys Valdes went 2-for-4 with an RBI double while Milan Tolentino played hero in the bottom of the 10th inning, going 2-for-5 with a walk-off single with the bases loaded.

Lake County Captains 6, Fort Wayne TinCaps 3

Box Score · Captains improve to 53-35

It was a strong day at the plate for Guy Lipscomb on Sunday. The talented outfielder went 2-for-4 at the dish with a two-run home run and a pair of stolen bases.

Jose Devers went 2-for-3 with a double and a sacrifice fly while Justin Boyd went 2-for-4 with a double and Angel Genao went 2-for-5 with a stolen base. Jake Fox walked and was hit by a pitch.

It was Tugboat day on the mound and Matt Wilkinson struggled a bit. He allowed two runs on two hits in 4 1/3 innings with six strikeouts, but walked a career-high four batters.

Matt Jacheck provided 1 ²⁄₃ scoreless innings of relief and Adam Tulloch addded a pair of scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

Lynchburg Hillcats 3, Carolina Mudcats 4 (F/8) Game 1
Lynchburg Hillcats 1, Carolina Mudcats 3 (F/7) Game 2

Game 1 Box Score · Game 2 Box Score · Hillcats fall to 48-42

Lynchburg completed a suspended game to kick off a double-header on Sunday. The game stayed tied 3-3 until the bottom of the eighth, when Carolina walked it off on a throwing error by second baseman Jose Pastrano.

Jaison Chourio played well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles. Pastrano had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base. Robert Lopez went 1-for-2 with a hit by pitch and both Christian Knapczyk and Lexer Saduy doubled.

Starting pitcher Kyle Scott allowed three runs (two earned) in three innings with three strikeouts and two hits with a pair of walks. Josh Harlow tossed two scoreless innings of relief out of the bullpen and Deretd Parra allowed the unearned run in his 2 ²⁄₃ innings of work.

In game two, Lynchburg’s offense couldn’t get out of first gear. Esteban Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with the team’s lone RBI. Tommy Hawke went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base, scoring Lynchburg’s only run. Chourio was perfect at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two walks.

Starting pitcher Alex Clemmey allowed three runs on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks in four innings of work. Steven Perez and Jack Jasiak added a pair of scoreless innings of relief.