Overview

• Travis Bazzana walked three times and struck out twice in his first Triple-A game for the Columbus Clippers, but Franco Aleman’s five-run relief outing turned a strong start into a 10-6 loss.
• Akron RubberDucks newcomer Ralphy Velazquez recorded a triple and a walk in his Double-A debut, yet Reading’s offense rallied past Akron 11-9 after the bullpen struggled.
• Matt Wilkinson and High-A debutant Rafe Schlesinger combined for nine scoreless innings in Lake County’s 8-0 win, with Wilkinson fanning seven over five frames and Schlesinger allowing one hit in four.
• Lynchburg Hillcats rookies made fast tracks in their pro debuts, led by fifth-round pick Riley Nelson’s 4-for-5 night featuring three doubles and a stolen base.
• International prospect Luis Merejo delivered a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth for Lynchburg, highlighting the late-game drama that defined the day.