Max Scherzer returns to the mound. In Express form.
Brayan Mendoza started for Down East, allowing one run in four innings, striking out one and walking three. Justin Sanchez struck out two in two innings, allowing one run.
Marcos Torres doubled. Jesus Lopez was 3 for 6 with a double. Tommy Specht had a hit and a walk.
Hickory starter Mitch Bratt had an excellent outing, striking out eight in six innings, and allowing one run on a solo home run. Josh Gessner threw a scoreless inning.
Daniel Mateo was 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and a stolen base. Anthony Gutierrez was 2 for 3 with a walk, a double and three stolen bases. Sebastian Walcott was 2 for 4.
Bubba Hoopii-Tuionetoa went two innings for Frisco, striking out one, walking two and allowing a run.
Aaron Zavala had a pair of hits. Maximo Acosta doubled. Abi Ortiz had a hit.
Rehabbing Max Scherzer threw 52 pitches for Round Rock, going 2.1 IP, striking out four, issuing no walks, and allowing three runs, including a pair of home runs. He was throwing 92-93 mph on his fastballs, per Statcast.
Dustin Harris was 1 for 3 with a homer and a pair of walks. Blaine Crim was 3 for 4 with a double and a walk.