It’s been a long and winding road for recent New York Mets callup Jeff McNeil. McNeil was drafted as a shortstop in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB draft out of college at the age of 21. At the time of the draft, he was seen as someone who was unlikely to ever make it as an everyday player, and had a ceiling of maybe becoming a utility player. He was highly regarded for his contact skills,...
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Fresno (70-51) 6, Las Vegas (60-61) 3 Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 0-3, BB, .251/.357/.551 Dominic Smith LF: 3-4, 2B, RBI, K, .263/.338/.401 Luis Guillorme SS: 1-3, BB, .301/.378/.403 Alonso has understandably calmed down a bit the last couple games, but has still completely turned his Las Vegas season around. Smith got back on track with three hits. Guillorme returned from the Majors and was...
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Fresno (69-51) 4, Las Vegas (60-60) 0 Box Score Zach Borenstein RF: 1-3, 2B, BB, .260/.365/.507 Peter Alonso 1B: 0-3, BB, K, .255/.359/.560 Dominic Smith LF: 1-4, .256/.333/.392 Borenstein had a strong game getting on base twice and recording an extra-base hit, but is off to a more moderate start in August after just mashing in June and July. Alonso cooled off a bit but still drew a walk, and...
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Reno (61-56) 2, Las Vegas (58-59) 1 (Suspended/4.5) Box Score The game was suspended in the middle of the fifth inning due to strong winds that caused trash to fly around and the power to go out. The two teams will resume this game tomorrow at 5:30 with Las Vegas trailing Reno 2-1 in the fifth. The regularly scheduled game for tomorrow will take place 30 minutes after this game ends and will...
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Reno (61-56) 9, Las Vegas (58-59) 5 Box Score Peter Alonso 1B: 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K, .253/.356/.552 Dominic Smith RF: 1-5, .259/.333/.399 Patrick Kivlehan 3B: 2-4, RBI, .294/.343/.475 Alonso’s hot streak continued, and last night he proved that he can do more than just hit dingers. He hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to bring the 51s within four, while also drawing two walks to...
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