Astros Prospect Report: July 19th

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: James Hicks #21 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Miami Marlins at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 19, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here.

AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (47-48) lost 4-3 (BOX SCORE)​

Pecko started for Sugar Land and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs while striking out 4. After Sugar Land fell behind 3-0, the offense rallied in the 7th scoring 3 runs on a Diaz solo home run, Biggio RBI triple and a Loperfido RBI single. The game was tied going into the 9th but El Paso walked it off as Sugar Land fell 4-3.

Note: Biggio has a .901 OPS this season.

• Cavan Biggio, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 3B, RBI, BB, SB
• Jake Meyers, CF: 1-for-4, BB
• Joey Loperfido, RF: 1-for-4, RBI
• Shay Whitcomb, SS: 1-for-4, SB
• Edwin Diaz, 3B: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
• Tommy Sacco, C: 1-for-4, R, 2B

• Ethan Pecko, RHP: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
• J.P. France, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
• Sam Carlson, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
• Christian Roa, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
• Miguel Ullola, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• Roddery Munoz, RHP: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

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AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (42-48) won 4-3 (BOX SCORE)​

The Hooks got on the board in the first inning on an Austin groundout. They picked up another run in the 3rd on a double steal. In the 4th, Encarnacion connected on a 2 run single to extend the lead. Hicks got the start and was solid allowing 2 runs over 6 innings while striking out 7. The pen allowed a run late but was able to hold on as the Hooks won 4-3.

Note: Hicks has 73 K over 80.1 innings this season.

• Yamal Encarnacion, 2B: 5-for-5, 2 R, 3B, RBI
• Trevor Austin, 3B: 0-for-3, RBI, 2 BB
• Jason Schiavone, C: 1-for-3, BB
• Joseph Sullivan, CF: 1-for-3, SB
• Tyler Whitaker, LF: 1-for-3, R, BB, 2 SB
• Max Holy, SS: 1-for-4, R, SB

• James Hicks, RHP: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (WIN)
• Railin Perez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
• Hudson Leach, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• Jose Guedez, RHP: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (SAVE)

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A+: Asheville Tourists (32-57) won 6-3 (BOX SCORE)​

Asheville got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Neyens RBI double. They got another run in the 4th inning on a wild pitch. Howard got the start and was solid tossing 4.2 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts. The offense added 4 runs in the 7th inning on a Batista RBI single, a run on a wild pitch, a Frey RBI single and a Powell RBI double. Apker allowed a few runs in relief but the rest of the pen was solid as they closed out the 6-3 win.

Note: Huezo has 32 stolen bases this season.

• Justin Thomas, DH: 2-for-4, 2 R, SB
• Xavier Neyens, 3B: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2 BB
• Ethan Frey, DH: 1-for-4, R, RBI, SB
• Caden Powell, LF: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
• Anthony Huezo, CF: 1-for-4, 2 SB
• Zach Daudet, SS: 0-for-1, R, 3 BB, SB
• Freuddy Batista, C: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, SB

• Dylan Howard, RHP: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
• Michael Cuevas, RHP: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K (WIN)
• Garrett Apker, RHP: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
• Bryce Collins, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
• Jackson Wells, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (SAVE)

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A: Fayetteville Woodpeckers (44-44) lost 7-5 (BOX SCORE)​

Smith started for the Woodpeckers but struggled allowing 4 runs over just one inning of work. Rosario allowed 2 runs and then Carrera pitched in relief but was solid allowing 1 run over 5 innings. The Woodpeckers rallied in the 9th scoring on a Vasquez RBI double, Wakefield RBI single, Ramirez RBI double and Alvarez 2 run double. Unfortunately the comeback fell short as the Woodpeckers fell 7-5.

Note: Alvarez has 21 doubles this season.

• Josh Wakefield, CF: 1-for-4, R, RBI, BB
• German Ramirez, 2B: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
• Kevin Alvarez, DH: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
• Juan Sierra, LF: 1-for-4, R, 2B
• Yosweld Vasquez, 1B: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
• Hector Salas, 2B: 1-for-4, R

• Aubrey Smith, RHP: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
• Leomar Rosario, RHP: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
• Jesus Carrera, RHP: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• Ryan Mathiesen, RHP: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

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Today’s minor league starters:

SL: OFF

CC: OFF

AV: OFF

FV: OFF

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