Five games are decided by one run, two in extra innings. Jason Wheeler throws seven shutout innings. Stephen Gonsalves continues to impress at Elizabethton.
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Players of the Week
Who's hot in the minors.
Minor Details: Games of 8/11
Scott Diamond pitches a gem. Miguel Sano and Adam Brett Walker II go deep. Zach Granite should be on the same team with Rock Shoulders.
Minor Details: Games of 8/10
Pat Dean is pitching better in AAA than he did in AA (small sample size). Reynaldo Rodriguez and Miguel Sano lead the Rock Cats to victory. A strong outing by Jose Berrios.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Lots of rehab assignments.
Minor Details: Games of 8/9
Two position players are the best pitchers for Rochester. Kennys Vargas and Taylor Rogers lead Fort Myers to victory. A pair of relievers make starts at the lower levels.
Minor Details: Games of 8/8
A good outing for Kyle Davies. Another rough outing for Alex Wimmers. A LEW! sighting.
Where They Stand
Rochester is 66-54, first in the International League North, 3.5 games ahead of Pawtucket. The Red Wings have won three consecutive games and are 7-3 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 55-61, fifth in the Eastern League Eastern, seventeen games behind Binghamton. The Rock Cats are fourth in the race for the last playoff spot, four games behind Trenton. New Britain lost its most recent game and is 7-3 in its last ten games.
Fort Myers is 22-20 in the second half, fourth in the Florida State League South, three games behind Palm Beach. Overall, the Miracle is 67-42. Fort Myers qualified for the playoffs by winning the first half. The Miracle has lost two consecutive games and is 5-5 in its last ten games.
Cedar Rapids is 28-17 in the second half, first in the Midwest League Western, a half game ahead of Quad Cities. Overall, the Kernels are 68-45. Cedar Rapids qualified for the playoffs by finishing second in the first half. The Kernels won their most recent game and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
Elizabethton is 20-25, fourth in the Applachian League West, ten games behind Greeneville. The E-Twins are third in the race for the last playoff spot, six games behind Kingsport. Elizabethton won its most recent game and is 2-8 in its last ten games.
The GCL Twins are 21-20, tied for second in the GCL South, 1.5 games behind the GCL Red Sox. The GCL Twins lost their most recent game and are 7-3 in their last ten games.
The DSL Twins are 29-27, fourth in the Boca Chica Baseball City, 7.5 games behind the DSL Giants. The DSL Twins have won two consecutive games and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
Minor Details: Games of 8/7
Josh Willingham homers for the Red Wings. Hein Robb breaks Elizabethton's losing streak with a complete game shutout. If Madison Boer makes the majors, will we talk about the Boer WAR?
Minor Details: Games of 8/6
Miguel Sano comes back in a big way. Jeff Clement stays hot. Elizabethton loses its seventh straight.