Padres minor league affiliates went 2-3 on Wednesday.

Here is a recap of the day’s events. 

El Paso Chihuahuas (Lost 6-3 vs Round Rock) (34-31 on the season)

Rodolfo Duran – 3-for-4, RBI Single

Bryce Johnson – 1-for-4, RBI Double

Kyle Hart – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 3 K (76 pitches – 48 strikes)

El Paso starter Kyle Hart labored through a four-run second inning, ultimately throwing 4.2 innings. Hart struck out three and walked one while allowing six hits (one home run). Hart has been something of a “barrel king” at Triple-A this season, allowing barrels on a measly 3% of balls in play. However, he has been in the bottom seventh percentile in zone percentage, walk rate, and K-BB%. In short, while Hart isn’t allowing a ton of hard-hit balls, he is not fooling any batters to chase. Carter Loewen made his Triple-A debut, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout. It was a feel-good moment for the 26-year-old right-hander, who has been in the Padres system since 2021. Alek Jacob made a scoreless appearance, tossing an inning, and Ron Marinaccio’s roller-coaster season continued with an inning of two-run baseball. 

The Chihuahuas’ lineup has a tough time against Express starter Cory Abbott. While the team only struck out twice against the Round Rock right-hander, they were only able to get two runs on four hits. Yonathan Perlaza drove in the team’s first run of the game on a sacrifice fly in the second inning, and Bryce Johnson doubled to score Forrest Wall for the second run. Rodolfo Duran had a three-hit day, which included an RBI single in the ninth inning to cut the deficit to three runs. Mike Brosseau also hit a double, his tenth of the season, but the team went 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position with seven stranded baserunners. The Chihuahuas were somewhat spry on the bases, stealing four bases; Clay Dungan led the effort with two steals of his own. 

The team continues its road series on Thursday. Omar Cruz is set to make the start, with the first pitch at 5:15 pm Pacific.

San Antonio Missions (Won 8-2 vs Amarillo) (32-27 on the season)

Ripken Reyes – 2-for-4, Three-RBI Triple

Nerwilian Cedeno – 1-for-4, Three-Run Home Run

Luis Patino – 3.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K (62 pitches – 40 strikes)

A pair of three-RBI hits allowed the Missions to tally eight runs against Amarillo, winning by an 8-2 final. Nerwilian Cedeno got the party started for the Missions with a three-run blast in the second inning, scoring Kai Murphy and Ripken Reyes. Reyes had the other three-run base hit of the game for the Missions, tripling to clear the bases in the eighth inning. Reyes and Murphy each scored two runs; Francisco Acuna and Brandon Valenzuela each drove in a run as well. It was truly a team effort, as each Missions batter reached base at least once in the game. 

That’s the first Double-A home run for Nerwilian Cedeño! His blast played a huge part in today’s win, making him the @FrostBank Player of the Game! pic.twitter.com/WFJqFSHRgw

— San Antonio Missions Baseball (@missionsmilb) June 12, 2025

Luis Patino made his third start for the Missions, and he looked as strong as he has this season. Patino tossed 3.2 innings of one-run baseball in the game, striking out three batters. His velocity was impressive as well, as he was averaging 92-93 mph on his fastball while reaching 95-96. His slider remained as sharp as it has been this season, sitting in the mid-80s. Ryan Och ended the fourth with no damage against, and Enmanuel Pinales took over in the fifth. The piggyback arrangement seems to be working for Pinales, as he got through four scoreless innings on 48 pitches, allowing three hits and two walks with two strikeouts blended in there for good measure. Tyson Neighbors made his Double-A debut after being promoted, and while he allowed a solo homer on his first pitch, Neighbors went 1-2-3 the rest of the way, getting whiffs on 33% of swings against him. The fastball sat in the 95-97 range, so another day at the office for the right-hander, who now has a 1.52 ERA in 23.2 innings this season. 

Luis Patiño Final Line:
3.2 IP / 3 H / 1 R-ER / 1 BB / 3 K
62 Pitches – 40 Strikes (65%)

Groover HR the only damage and it’s his first run given up in Double-A this year

All smiles.
Such a pleasure to watch this guy pitch again@EVT_JClark @StatNerd_Base @EVT_News pic.twitter.com/EPYY1rHiK9

— Austin Hartsfield (@HartsfieldPC) June 12, 2025

Tyson Neighbors first Double-A K
Gets Kevin Graham
85 MPH@EVT_News @StatNerd_Base pic.twitter.com/Au1kKIhPs1

— Austin Hartsfield (@HartsfieldPC) June 12, 2025

San Antonio and Amarillo continue their Texas League showdown on Thursday, with Braden Nett on the mound for San Antonio. Nett faces off against right-hander Logan Clayton, and for more on Clayton, here is a brief scouting report, courtesy of Sideline Sports’ Austin Hartsfield:

The 6’5 right-hander out of Daytona Beach has struggled, not unlike Roman Angelo, so far this season. Clayton has spent most of his time this season in High-A Hillsboro, but has had three appearances for Amarillo, two out of the pen and one start last week against Tulsa, allowing at least two earned runs in all of those outings, resulting in his 11.57 ERA in 6.1 innings of work. Like Angelo he has struggled with walks so far in a Sod Poodle uniform, posting eight walks to only seven strikeouts. On the bright side for Clayton he did have a good start to his outing in his first start against Tulsa, retiring seven of the first eight that he faced before Drillers shortstop Noah Miller jumped all over a first pitch fastball to put Tulsa on the board in an inning that they would eventually score three runs.

Fort Wayne TinCaps (Lost 5-0 vs South Bend) (29-30 on the season)

Rosman Verdugo – 1-for-2, Triple, Two Walks

Jack Costello – 1-for-3, Single, Walk

Clark Candiotti – 1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 0 K (24 pitches – 8 strikes)

TinCaps starter Clark Candiotti lasted all of one inning, allowing two runs on a hit and three walks. There was something off with the right-hander in the game, as his command was erratic, at one point prompting a visit from the training staff. Candiotti appeared to be shaking off his right arm after the mound visit, and while his velocity was in its usual realm, it is not known yet what is afflicting the right-hander. The TinCaps bullpen went eight innings, with four relievers used. Fernando Sanchez allowed three runs in two innings of work, but that was all the scoring the Fort Wayne staff allowed. Sean Barnett made his third appearance on the mound, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings and throwing all three of his pitches. Barnett’s fastball topped out at 85, with his slider in the mid-80s and a curve or sweeper at 79 mph. Nick Wissman tossed 2.1 scoreless frames, and Garrett Hawkins tossed two innings of scoreless ball on 21 pitches. 

The offense was held in check by right-hander Tyler Schlaffer, who posted his first win of the year in 10 starts. Fort Wayne tagged six runs on him in 0.1 innings back on May 6, so Schlaffer held the TinCaps to five hits in seven innings because, well, baseball. Rosman Verdugo had the team’s lone extra-base hit of the night with a triple in the first inning. Jack Costello reached base twice on a single and walk; he also made a strong play in left field that allowed for a perfect relay to cut down a run at the plate in the first inning. Both Verdugo and Ethan Long drew two walks apiece, but the team was unable to capitalize on opportunities with runners on base. Fort Wayne went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, stranding nine runners in the loss.  

Miguel Mendez gets the baseball to break the skid on Thursday. The first pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. Pacific. 

Lake Elsinore Storm (Won 4-3 vs Visalia) (28-31 on the season)

Zach Evans – 1-for-5, RBI Double

Lamar King Jr – 1-for-3, RBI Triple

Kash Mayfield – 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K (39 pitches – 28 strikes)

Kannon Kemp – 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 2 K (77 pitches – 49 strikes)

The Storm’s pitching staff has a gleaming effort in the team’s 4-3 win over Visalia, snapping a four-game losing streak. Kash Mayfield started for the Storm, and his performance was cash money! The Padres’ 2024 first-rounder went three innings, allowing no base runners and striking out six batters. Mayfield is still building up his strength from a bout of shoulder discomfort, but if this is his performance on the mend, it projects very well for his performance in the second half. Kannon Kemp made his Single-A debut in relief of Mayfield, and the 6-foot-6 right-hander tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs. Kemp struck out two batters, but was successful at keeping the ball in the yard, with eight of his 15 outs coming via the groundball. All in all, it was a positive stride for the right-hander, who is in his first full season pitching after missing 2024. Vicarte Domingo closed out the game with a scoreless ninth, posting his third save of the season. 

Kash Mayfield, @Padres‘ 2024 first-rounder, was straight $$ for @Storm_Baseball

3 IP
0 H
0 R
0 BB
6 K ? pic.twitter.com/1hYx3Efpfe

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 11, 2025

Kannon Kemp in his first Cal League game:

5 IP
4 H
2 SO
2 ER pic.twitter.com/nVYApRgYfu

— Lake Elsinore Storm (@Storm_Baseball) June 11, 2025

The Storm lineup came to play, seizing a 3-0 lead after one inning of play. Ryan Jackson was back in the leadoff spot, and he reached base two times in the game. Kaden Hollow finished with two singles, scoring a run in the first on Zach Evans’ RBI double. Evans would come around to score on an RBI triple from Lamar King Jr, who played first base in the game. King would score one batter later, as Kavares Tears singled to score the third run of the inning. Yendry Rojas scored the team’s fourth run in the sixth inning, coming in to score on a base hit from Kaden Hollow. The team’s thunder on the basepaths continued, as the team stole four bases in their win. Ryan Jackson stole two bases, bringing his season total to 15. 

@Polandon15 in Lake Elsinore today for the @storm_baseball game #EVT #Padres pic.twitter.com/18DMUqwMCO

— East Village Times (@EVT_News) June 12, 2025

Boston Bateman starts for the Storm on Thursday, with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 pm Pacific. 

ACL Padres (Won 15-11 vs ACL D-Backs) (8-21 on the season)

Emil Turbi – 3-for-5, Double, Three RBI

Albert Fabian – 2-for-4, Double, Two RBI

Jesus Lopez – 1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K

The ACL Padres won an absolute barn-burner on Wednesday against the DSL D-Backs, by a 15-11 final. The Padres wound up using seven pitchers to cover nine innings, with starter Jesus Lopez pitching 1.2 innings of one-run baseball, striking out four. Manuel Davila allowed two runs in 1.1 innings, and Ruben Galindo allowed a run in an inning of work. Elvis Reyes did not have his mojo working, as he was torched for four runs in 0.1 innings of work. Jordan Valenzuela, Miguel Valdez, and Yovannki Pascual each allowed one run in their outings the rest of the way, but the offense provided more than enough cushion to close out the game. 

Speaking of the offense, the team came ready to go, as they tallied 13 hits and drew seven walks. Emil Turbi led the way with three hits, including a double, while driving in three runs. Yoiber Ocopio drew two walks and scored three runs, and Kale Fountain had two singles and three runs scored. Yimy Tovar and Albert Fabian each had a two-hit game, with Fabian hitting an RBI double as part of a two-RBI day. Donte Grant drove in two runs and reached base twice, stealing one of the team’s two stolen bases on the day. The team hit .500 with runners in scoring position (8-for-16), which enabled them to overcome an early deficit and secure a victory. 

DSL Padres – Both Teams on Off Day

Diego Garcia

A born and raised San Diegan, Diego Garcia is a lifetime Padres fan and self-proclaimed baseball nerd. Diego wrote about baseball on his own site between 2021-22 before joining the East Village Times team in 2024. He also posts baseball content on his YouTube channel “Stat Nerd Baseball”, creating content around trades, hypotheticals, player analyses, the San Diego Padres, and MLB as a whole.

A 2024 graduate of San Diego State, Diego aims to grow as a writer and content creator in the baseball community.