RC Organizational Report: July 15

The organization had a good day on Sunday, as the six clubs in action combined to go 4-2. Outfielder David Lough marked his return to the B-Royals lineup with a big night, including a home run, and the Arizona Royals won a close one thanks to some late-inning heroics by catcher Sean McCauley. RC recaps the rest of the day's action inside in today's minor league report.

AAA: Iowa 13, Omaha 2

L: Luke Hochevar (0-1, 9.00)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
RF Shane Costa	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.349
C Matt Tupman	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.284

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Luke Hochevar (L, 0-1)	5.0	5	5	1	1	7	3	9.00

The Omaha Royals were torched 13-2 by Iowa on Sunday afternoon. Luke Hochevar made his debut for the O-Royals, and was less than stellar. Hochevar allowed five hits, three of which were home runs, and five runs in five innings. However, he did strike out seven. The game soon became a blowout though when relievers Nate Hoelscher and Thad Markray allowed eight runs in four combined innings. Omaha had 13 runners reach base, but only two came across to score.

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AA: Wichita 5, Arkansas 3

W: Tim Bausher (1-2, 10.57), S: Jarod Plummer (9)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
1B Mike Stodolka	4	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.291

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Jarod Plummer (S, 9)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2.68

The Wichita Wranglers defeated the Arkansas Travelers 6-3 on Sunday night. Mike Stodolka raised his average to .291 with a 3-for-4 night, including an RBI. After posting a .845 OPS in the hitter's haven of High Desert in 2006, Stodolka has improved his OPS to .873 this year in the Texas League. Jarod Plummer tossed a scoreless ninth for his ninth save, lowering his ERA to 2.68.

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The Wilmington Blue Rucks had the day off on Sunday. They'll take their Carolina League-leading 15-7 record home to face Myrtle Beach on Monday for a four-game set.

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Low A: Burlington 7, Great Lakes 5

W: Aaron Hartsock (6-3, 2.62)
HR: Jamar Walton (2)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
CF Joe Dickerson	5	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	.294
DH Brady Everett	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	.305
SS Jeff Bianchi	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.221

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Harold Mozingo	4.1	9	3	3	0	2	0	4.50
Aaron Hartsock(W, 6-3)	1.2	0	0	0	1	1	0	2.62

The Burlington Bees scored two runs in the top of the ninth to gain a 7-5 win over Great Lakes on Sunday afternoon. Joe Dickerson helped the cause with a 2-for-5 night, and he now owns an eight-game hitting streak. Jeff Bianchi pushed across the Bees' final run of the night, smashing a single to center in the ninth. Harold Mozingo was all too hittable on the night, allowing nine hits in 4.2 innings, but he only allowed three runs.

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R-Adv: Missoula 6, Idaho Falls 2

L: Clegg Snipes (1-2, 5.48)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
RF O.D. Gonzalez	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	.330
1B Clint Robinson	4	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	.375

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Clegg Snipes (L, 1-2)	5.2	2	1	0	2	4	0	0.41

The Idaho Falls Chukars lost 6-2 on Sunday despite getting hits from all but two batters in the lineup. Clint Robinson and O.D. Gonzalez knocked in the only runs for the Chukars, and each went 2-for-4 with a double. Starter Clegg Snipes went five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits. Snipes has displayed excellent control this year so far, walking only two batters in 21.1 innings.

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R-Adv: Burlington 8, Johnson City 2

W: Joe Augustine (2-1, 0.83), S: Anthony Bradley (2)
HR: David Lough (1), Kyle Martin (1)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
CF David Lough	4	2	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	.538
1B Jake Lane	3	1	1	1	0	0	2	1	0	.366

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Joe Augustine (W, 2-1)	5.0	3	2	2	1	2	0	0.83
Anthony Bradley (S, 2)	4.0	3	0	0	1	2	0	1.77

The Burlington Royals toppled Johnson City 8-2 behind the return of 11th round pick David Lough. Burlington's center fielder went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI's in his return to the lineup. Jake Lane picked up two more RBI's with a 1-for-3 effort on the night. Joe Augustine and Anthony Bradley combined to allow only two runs on six hits.

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R: Royals 5, Padres 4

W: Josh Santerre (2-1, 5.79), S: Eric Van Slyke (3)
HR: Ian Craze (2)

Player	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG
C Sean McCauley	4	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	.278

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Blake Wood	3.2	5	2	0	0	5	0	0.00
Michael Lehmann	4.0	3	1	1	3	2	1	4.15

The AZ Royals picked up the win on Sunday afternoon 5-4 behind some late inning runs. Tied 3-3 in the bottom of the eighth, catcher Sean McCauley drove a double into deep center to drive in two runs that proved to be the game winner. Blake Wood, continuing his rehab, tossed the first 3.2 innings of the game and allowed two runs (both unearned) while striking out five. Michael Lehmann picked him up nicely, allowing one run over his four innings of work. Despite owning a respectable 4.15 ERA, Lehmann has walked 15 in only 13 innings, and his WHIP is well over 2.00.