Nick Sogard Shines as Worcester Tops Bisons in Minor League Action

Worcester took an early lead against the Bisons thanks to a solo home run from first baseman Nick Sogard. Sogard is on a hot streak, having delivered four multi-hit games in his last six outings. Over the past eight games, he boasts an impressive slash line of .379/.474/.724, along with two home runs and seven RBIs. It’s clear that a team in need of a spark could benefit from Sogard’s recent form.

The Bisons managed to score all of their runs in the second inning off recently demoted starter Jake Bennett, who struggled, allowing seven hits and four runs over 3 ⅓ innings while throwing 70 pitches. However, the Worcester bullpen held strong, with Seth Martinez, Noah Song, and Tayron Guerrero combining for 4 ⅔ scoreless innings.

In the ninth inning, a two-run home run from Mikey Romero narrowed the gap, but Worcester ultimately secured the win with a final score of 4-3. Both Sogard and Nate Eaton finished the game with two hits, while Kristian Campbell contributed with three walks.

Looking ahead, Worcester’s starter is yet to be determined for their 6:05 p.m. matchup on Friday.

Meanwhile, Ahbram Liendo had a standout performance for the Sea Dogs, launching his first homer of the season and racking up three hits and three RBIs, along with a stolen base. Marvin Alcantara also contributed with a solo shot. Starting pitcher Blake Wehunt struck out seven hitters in 3 ⅓ innings against the Yard Goats, while reliever Max Carlson earned the win and Cooper Adams secured a two-inning save.

John Holobetz, with a record of 1-3 and a 5.40 ERA, is set to take the mound for the Sea Dogs at 7:10 p.m. on Friday.

The Drive faced off against the Hot Rods but struggled to convert their eight hits into runs, only managing a single run in the ninth inning. Henry Godbout went 3-for-5, and Antonio Anderson added two hits and an RBI to the effort. Starter Dylan Brown shone on the mound, striking out seven in his second start since being promoted to Greenville, allowing only two runs over five innings.

Marcus Phillips (0-2, 7.64) will start for the Drive at 6:45 p.m. on Friday.

In Salem, Enddy Azocar opened the scoring for the RidgeYaks with a solo home run, marking his sixth of the season, and contributed two hits and two RBIs. Skylar King, Ty Hodge, and Avinson Pinto also had two-hit games as Salem tallied 11 hits in their 6-3 victory over Fredericksburg. Starter Barrett Morgan was dominant, allowing only one hit in five shutout innings, earning the win. Jose Bello picked up a four-inning save.

Jason Gilman (0-0, 1.23) will take the mound for Salem at 6:35 p.m. on Friday.

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