Oswaldo Arcia may be finding his stroke. Miguel Sano starts to put things together at AA. Adam Brett Walker II does it again.
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Minor Details: Games of 7/20
A tough day for Twins affiliates. Matthew Summers had an excellent game. Oswaldo Arcia hit a home run.
This Week in Twins Transactions
Michael Tonkin was optioned to Rochester.
Caleb Thielbar was activated from the bereavement list.
Oswaldo Arcia was optioned to Rochester.
Eduardo Escobar was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Herrmann was recalled from Rochester
Doug Bernier had his contract selected from Rochester.
Vance Worley was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.
Edgar Ibarra was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Alex Wimmers was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Evan Bigley was assigned to New Britain following a rehab assignment.
Kyle Knudson was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers.
Ryan O'Rourke was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Tom Stuifbergen was placed on the seven-day disabled list by New Britain.
Mike Gonzales was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Tyler Jones was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Steven Gruver was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
J. D. Williams was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Jairo Rodriguez was sent from Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids.
Dalton Hicks was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.
Jose Gonzalez was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Candido Pimentel was released by Fort Myers.
Dallas Gallant was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.
Tim Shibuya was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.
Chris Colabello was recalled from Rochester.
Matt Tomshaw was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.
Seth Wagner signed and was assigned to the GCL Twins.
Markus Solbach was released by the GCL Twins.
Minor Details: Games of 7/19
Miguel Sano clears the Mendoza line in a grand way. Adam Brett Walker II stays hot. The second consecutive complete game for Brett Lee.
Minor Details: Games of 7/18
Nick Blackburn pitched well. Taylor Rogers pitched better. Josmil Pinto is quietly having a really good year in New Britain.
Where They Stand
Rochester is 51-48, second in the International League North, three games behind Pawtucket. They are one game behind Norfolk in the wild card standings. The Red Wings have won two consecutive games and are 7-3 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 47-49, fourth in the Eastern League Eastern, twelve and a half games behind Binghamton. They are 2.5 games behind New Hampshire for the last playoff spot. The Rock Cats won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Fort Myers is 11-13 in the second half, fourth in the Florida State League South, 4.5 games behind Palm Beach. Overall, they are 56-35. They are in the playoffs because they won the first half. The Miracle won its most recent game and is 3-7 in its last ten games.
Cedar Rapids is 17-8 in the second half, tied for first with Beloit in the Midwest League Western. Overall, they are 57-36. They are in the playoffs because they finished second in the first half. The Kernels won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Elizabethton is 14-10, second in the Appalachian League West, a half-game behind Greeneville. Second place would be good enough to put them in the playoffs. The Twins have lost three consecutive games and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
The GCL Twins are 11-12, third in the GCL South, 2.5 games behind the Orioles. The Twins have lost three consecutive games and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
The DSL Twins are 19-19, tied for fourth in the Boca Chica Baseball City, four games behind the DSL Giants. The Twins won their most recent game and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Minor Details: GamEs of July 17
A big day for Eddie Rosario. Tyler Duffey pitches a gem. Dalton Hicks and J. D. Williams make their Florida State League debuts.
Minor Details: Games of 7/15
The Miracle blows a big lead despite a big day by Bigley. Two home runs for Adam Brett Walker II. Elizabethton is going through a rare losing spell.
Players of the Week
Rochester: Chris Colabello was 11-for-30 with two doubles. three home runs, and three walks. For the season, he is hitting .354/.423/.652 in 322 at-bats.
New Britain: Virgil Vasquez was 2-0, 0.53, 0.41 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 17 innings. For the season in New Britain, he is 2-2, 2.34, 0.98 WHIP with 25 strikeouts in 34.2 innings.
Fort Myers: Aderlin Mejia was 10-for-29 with two walks and a stolen base. For the season, he is hitting .335/.391/.383 in 106 at-bats.
Cedar Rapids: Adam Brett Walker II was 10-for-20 with two doubles, three home runs, and four walks. For the season, he is hitting .280/.331/.522 in 322 at-bats.
Elizabethton: Dereck Rodriguez was 8-for-18 with three doubles, a home run, and three walks. For the season, he is hitting .333/.378/.508 in 63 at-bats.
GCL Twins: Jason Kanzler was 5-for-10 with a triple, a home run, three walks, and three steals. For the season, he is hitting .205/.271/.318 with five steals in 44 at-bats.
DSL Twins: Carlos Martinez was 4-for-8 with two doubles, three walks, and a steal. For the season, he is hitting .250/.366/.369 in 84 at-bats.
Minor Details: Games of 7/14
Rochester wins with a big inning. Virgil Vasquez throws a gem. Cedar Rapids holds off a Hot Rod rally.