Padres minor league affiliates went 3-3 on Thursday. 

Here is a recap of the games played. 

Roster Roundup

The Padres made two roster moves before Thursday’s games. First, right-hander Jared Kollar was reassigned from Triple-A El Paso to Double-A San Antonio. Next, left-hander Jay Groome, who had been on the restricted list since last June, serving a suspension for gambling, was non-tendered by the team. The team might look into re-signing the left-hander on a minor league deal, but it is unknown as of the publishing of this article. 

With his one-year suspension ending today, the Padres are non-tendering Jay Groome. Groome is out of minor-league options.

— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) June 5, 2025

El Paso Chihuahuas (Lost 6-4 vs Albuquerque) (30-30 on the season)

Tim Locastro – 3-for-3, Three Singles, Two RBI

Mike Brosseau – 2-for-5, RBI Single

Kyle Hart – 5 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 4 K (81 pitches – 49 strikes)

Left-hander Kyle Hart took the mound for the Chihuahuas, allowing four runs in five innings of work. Hart was able to strike out four batters, but saw five of 16 balls in play register exit velocities over 95 mph. Hart did continue to get whiffs on his sweeper, with batters whiffing on 50% of swings against the pitch. Bradgley Rodriguez made his Triple-A debut, allowing one run in one inning of work on a double off the bat of former Padre Austin Nola. Ron Marinaccio allowed one run in 0.2 innings of work, and saw his sweeper velocity hit a season-high 89,7 mph. 

Tim Locastro continued to hit well, finishing 3-for-3 with three singles, two RBI, and one stolen base. Brosseau was one of three Chihuahuas batters with multi-hit games. Mike Brosseau went 2-for-5 with a late-inning RBI single, helping the Chihuahuas rally late. Bryce Johnson also had two singles in the game and is now 6-for-14 to start the month. Trenton Brooks drove in a run on a sacrifice fly, and Nate Mondou scored two runs in the game. Tirso Ornelas drew two walks in the game, but was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning, trying to score on Brosseau’s single. Rodolfo Duran stepped to the plate with the tying runs on base, but grounded out to end the game. 

Sterlin Thompson saved the game with this throw from left field in the ninth inning – a gigantic second out! pic.twitter.com/P9Y5BHNvoR

— Albuquerque Isotopes (@ABQTopes) June 6, 2025

San Antonio Missions (Won 4-2 vs Midland) (29-25 on the season)

Anthony Vilar – 1-for-3, Two-RBI Double

Francisco Acuna – 1-for-4, Single, RBI

Luis Patino – 4 IP, 4 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 3 K (60 pitches – 41 strikes)

San Antonio rode strong performances from three of their pitchers en route to a 4-2 win over Midland. Luis Patino got the nod as the Missions’ starter, and he rattled off four innings, allowing only one unearned run. Patino struck out three batters while not walking a batter he faced. Patino has now made six starts this season, and while they add up to 17 innings, Patino has allowed only two earned runs this season and has struck out 15 batters in that span. Eduarniel Nunez earned the win with one inning of relief, and Enmanuel Pinales tossed the final four innings, striking out five. Pinales has been working in tandem with Patino partly due to the Missions’ rotation depth, and also to manage his innings. 

Luis Patiño continues to deal as he works his way back from Tommy John Surgery. He is tonight’s @FrostBank Player of the Game! pic.twitter.com/a2EfnA3zl2

— San Antonio Missions Baseball (@missionsmilb) June 6, 2025

Anthony Vilar had a two-RBI double that would be the Missions’ biggest hit of the evening. Vilar had a double to score two runs, giving the Missions a 4-1 lead at the time. Francisco Acuna put the Missions ahead with an RBI single of his own. Acuna drove in a run and also scored a run in the ballgame. Moises Gomez, who had been 2-for-24 in his last eight games, had an RBI single to plate the Missions’ first run of the game. Devin Ortiz finished 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored, while Brandon Valenzuela and Romeo Sanabria each had a single in the win. 

¡LAS FLYING CHANCLAS GANAN! ? pic.twitter.com/uX3GQbGuPF

— San Antonio Missions Baseball (@missionsmilb) June 6, 2025

Fort Wayne TinCaps (Lost 5-4 vs Beloit) (27-27 on the season)

Rosman Verdugo – 2-for-5, RBI Double

Victor Duarte – 2-for-4, RBI Single, Run Scored

Jose Luis Reyes – 3.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 2 K (67 pitches – 42 strikes)

The TinCaps offense struck early against Sky Carp starter Noble Meyer, tagging the right-handed Marlins prospect for four runs in four innings. Rosman Verdugo had an RBI double in the game, and Brendan Durfee finished 1-for-4 with a single while also driving in a run on a flyout. Kai Roberts had two singles in the game, scoring one run in the game as the DH. Victor Duarte, starting behind the plate, had two singles in the game, one of which scored a run. Leo De Vries finished 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the game as well. 

On the mound, Jose Luis Reyes battled through 3.2 busy innings. The right-hander only struck out two while walking two in his time on the mound. Reyes allowed six hits and four runs, unable to hold the TinCaps’ lead at the time. Reyes has struck out 31 in 39 innings this season while walking 17, and has allowed too many baserunners in the early going, as his WHIP on the season sits at 1.79.

Payton makes the TinCaps Green with envy! pic.twitter.com/EUuuS9vhwY

— Beloit Sky Carp (@beloitskycarp) June 6, 2025

Cole Paplham was one of four relievers to pitch for Fort Wayne, and he fired off a scoreless inning thanks in part to his tantalizing sweeper. Eiker Huizi tossed a scoreless seventh, but allowed back-to-back doubles to open the eighth, which gave the Sky Carp a 5-4 lead. While Garrett Hawkins was able to end the inning with no further damage, the TinCaps would not be able to rally, sealing the game at 5-4, Beloit. 

Snyder delivers and the Carp have the lead! pic.twitter.com/RctJ4TstPu

— Beloit Sky Carp (@beloitskycarp) June 6, 2025

Lake Elsinore Storm (Won 11-5 vs Modesto) (27-27 on the season)

Ryan Jackson – 2-for-6, Two Singles, Three RBI

Victor Figueroa – 2-for-5, Two Doubles, Two RBI

Boston Bateman – 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K (78 pitches – 46 strikes)

Despite it being a matinee for the Storm in Modesto, there was still a Sasquatch sighting! In all seriousness, left-hander Boston Bateman was tough as nails on the mound, tossing five innings of one-run baseball. The left-hander punched out five Nuts batters while walking only one, getting whiffs on 27.3% of swings against. Bateman’s last three starts have been dominant, as he has punched out 26.3% of batters to the tune of a 1.93 ERA. Ruben Salinas struck out three in two innings of two-run baseball, and Xavier Ruiz struck out one in two innings, also allowing two runs. 

Boston Bateman in our 7th consecutive win today:

5 IP
4 H
1 ER
5 K https://t.co/McDJfd1a5N

— Lake Elsinore Storm (@Storm_Baseball) June 5, 2025

The lineup did most of the talking for the Storm, as every member of the starting lineup reached base once. Victor Figueroa reached base twice on two doubles, driving in two runs and scoring a run himself. Ryan Jackson continues to be a menace out of the leadoff spot, as the Storm’s shortstop had two singles and drove in three runs in the game. Jackson has a four-game hitting streak and continues to be an on-base machine for the Storm. Ryan Wilson singled in two runs in the game as well, and B.Y. Choi reached base twice, once via the RBI single. Choi is 6-for-15 in his last four games, seeing time at middle infield, right field, and third base. Zach Evans reached base four times, three via the walk, and scored two runs in the win. 

DSL Padres Gold (Lost 6-1 vs DSL Brewers Blue) (2-1 on the season)

Jhoan De La Cruz – 1-for-4, Double, Run Scored

Moises Valdez – 2-for-4, Two Singles

Joseph Herrera – 4.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 6 K 

Left-hander Joseph Herrera made his Padres Gold debut, firing off 4.1 innings of two-run baseball. Herrera allowed three hits and two runs against the Brewers Blue, but struck out six batters in the effort. Herrera was able to pick off an opposing batter while getting two fly ball outs and one ground ball out. Jesus Castro made his pro debut in relief, allowing four runs (three earned) in 1.2 innings. Florangel Vasquez tossed three innings of relief, striking out four batters. 

At the plate, leadoff man Moises Valdez had two hits in four at-bats, with both being singles. Deivid Coronil had a single of his own, and Jhoan De La Cruz had a ninth-inning double. De La Cruz wound up scoring the team’s lone run on a wild pitch. Kevin Tamburini and Alexander Garcia each had singles, but the team was 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, stranding 12 runners. 

DSL Padres Brown (Won 5-3 vs DSL Astros Blue) (3-0 on the season)

Darian Castillo – 2-for-4, Two Singles, Two RBI

Andres Garza – 1-for-4, RBI Single

Dalvi Nunez – 5 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K

Right-hander Dalvi Nunez had an electric debut for the Padres Brown, allowing one hit and one walk in five innings of work. Nunez allowed just one home run in the game and kept opposing batters at bay, striking out six Astros hitters. Randoll Cruz came on for the sixth and allowed two runs, but ultimately became the winning pitcher after a Padres Brown rally. Yoesmeril Beltre walked one but struck out one to close out the win with his second save of the season. 

Andres Garza gave the Padres Brown a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the first inning. Jose Verdugo reached base three times in the game and scored two of the team’s runs. Darian Castillo singled in a run in the third inning, but Castillo’s biggest hit of the day came in the seventh inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Castillo grounded a ball to third for an infield single, and a throwing error allowed two runs to score. Abraham Bastidas reached base on a single and a walk, scoring runs both times he reached base. 

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.