Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Sunday, June 15, 2025
Columbus Clippers 6, Buffalo Bisons 1
Box Score · Clippers improve to 29-36
C.J. Kayfus is not slowing down anytime soon. While transitioning to corner outfield he had another big day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and a walk.
Jhonkensy Noel added a double while going 2-for-5. Chase DeLauter and Brayan Rocchio both went 2-for-4 with a walk to reach base safely three times.
Starting pitcher Vince Velasquez was rock solid, allowing one run on two hits with seven strikeouts and a walk in 5.2 innings.
The bullpen locked things down to close out the game with 3.1 shutout one-hit innings.
Akron RubberDucks 7 Hartford Yard Goats 1
Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 38-23
Guy Lipscomb led the Akron offense with a monster game, going 4-for-5 with a double. Joe Lampe reached base safely twice with a home run and a walk. Jorge Burgos also homered.
Dayan Fries reached base safely three times, going 2-for-4 with a walk while Angel Genao shook the rust off by going 2-for-5 with a double. Cooper Ingle went 1-for-4 with a walk.
Starting pitcher Tommy Mace was excellent, allowing one run on three hits in 5.0 innings. He struck out five and walked four.
Jack Leftwich made his return to Akron with 2.0 scoreless innings of relief. Shawn Rapp struck out the side and Tyler Thornton closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
Lake County Captains 4, Dayton Dragons 2
Box Score · Captains improve to 33-29
No one had a multi-hit game, but Alfonson Rosario still impressed with his 11th home run, going 1-for-3 with a walk.
Wuilfredo Antunez also was terrific, reaching base safely three times by going 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks.
Jonah Advincula and Christian Knapczyk both doubled and walked.
Starting pitcher Yorman Gomez was sensational, tossing 5.0 shutout innings on three hits with five strikeouts and two walks.
Alonzo Richardson allowed a pair of runs in three innings of long relief and Jack Jasiak closed out the victory with a scoreless ninth inning.
Lynchburg Hillcats 7, Carolina Mudcats 5
Box Score · Hillcats improve to 40-22
Lynchburg collected 13 hits for the second time in the past three days. The Hill cats were led by Jose Pirela, who went 3-for-4 with a triple.
Tommy Hawke and Nick Mitchell both went 2-for-4 while Welbyn Francisca went 2-for-5 with a double. Robert Lopez homered.
Ryan Cesarini walked twice while Bennett Thompson went 1-for-3 with a walk.
The Hill cats overcame a horrible start from prep prospect Braylon Doughty, who allowed four runs on three hits with two walks and a pair of strikeouts in 1.2 innings.
The bullpen played hero the rest of the way, Xavier Martinez pitched 2.1 scoreless frames. Eudry Alcantara added 2.0 more scoreless innings to earn the win.