Josue De Paula Powers Tulsa with Two Home Runs in Dominant Win

In a standout performance, Dodgers top prospect Josue De Paula tied his career high with four hits, including two home runs, leading Double-A Tulsa to a thrilling victory on Sunday. The right fielder showcased his power by launching a two-run homer in the third inning, followed by a solo shot in the seventh, contributing significantly to the Drillers’ offensive onslaught.

De Paula’s impressive day didn’t stop there; he also added singles in both the first and second innings and crossed home plate four times, marking a new career best in runs scored. This game adds to his collection of four-hit games, of which he now has five in his career, with two of those occurring earlier this season on April 8 and May 22. His ability to hit multiple home runs in a game has also been a theme this season, with previous two-homer outings on May 17, 2024, and May 10, 2025.

After a solid start to the season, hitting .302/.439/.419 in April, De Paula has truly found his stride in May, boasting a remarkable .340/.410/.650 batting line, with 14 doubles, six home runs, and 29 RBI across 25 games. This month has proven to be his most productive yet, with the highest slugging percentage and the most home runs and RBIs he’s recorded in any month of his career.

Meanwhile, in Triple-A, Tommy Edman made waves during his rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, hitting a two-run home run and taking on center field for the first time. Edman, who has battled ankle issues over the past two years, is looking to make a strong comeback, having recorded five hits in 13 at-bats thus far.

In another highlight, James Tibbs continued his impressive run, hitting a solo homer in the Comets’ win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Tibbs has been on fire, tallying six home runs and 16 RBIs during a six-game series.

Back in Tulsa, the Drillers built a commanding 9-0 lead against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals but had to fend off a late rally from their opponents, who scored five runs in the eighth to bring the game within one run. Nick Robertson closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning, earning his save while maintaining an impressive season without allowing any runs in 15 appearances.

Despite the Drillers’ triumph, the Loons faced disappointment, falling 3-2 to the Dayton Dragons, despite a strong showing from left-hander Sterling Patick, who struck out seven in five innings. Eduardo Quintero and Jose Meza each contributed two hits for Great Lakes.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Tower Buzzers staged a remarkable comeback against the Visalia Oaks, scoring six runs in the ninth inning. Easton Shelton, AJ Soldra, and Mairo Martinus all played pivotal roles in the rally, with Martinus driving in three runs. The game-winning run came from Ching-Hsien Ko’s timely single, sealing an unforgettable victory.

As the Triple-A season progresses, right-hander Paul Gervase has been optioned to Oklahoma City, and the Dominican Summer League is set to kick off on Monday, promising an exciting 56-game regular season ahead.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.