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Royals Minor League report: April 14

Omaha Storm Chasers (5-6)

Omaha at Nashville -- Postponed due to rain

Omaha's finale at Nashville was postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on May 21. The Storm Chasers host Round Rock (Rangers) this evening.

NW Arkansas Naturals (2-8)

Midland at Northwest Arkansas -- Postponed due to inclement weather

Wind chills in the mid-20s caused a postponement in Springdale. A doubleheader is scheduled for tonight, with game one to start at 5:05 p.m. Jason Adam is scheduled to pitch Game 1. Adam is ranked ninth on MLB.com's list of top Royals prospects. Tim Melville is slated for Game 2.

Wilmington Blue Rocks (5-6)

Wilmington 3, Winston-Salem 1
WP: Aroni Nina (1-0)
SV: Mark Peterson (2)
HR: None

Wilmington won three of four vs. Winston-Salem, holding the Dash to two runs in the series. The Blue Rocks received a strong start from Sean Manaea, who ranked fifth among Royals prospects by MLB.com. The lefty fanned five over 5.0 shutout innings in his second professional outing. Cam Gallagher was 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored.

Lexington Legends (7-5)

Lexington 17, Rome 0
WP: Jake Junis (1-1)
HR: Michael Antonio (2)

Lexington won a lopsided game by posting five multi-run innings, including eight tallies in the third. Fred Ford and Chad Johnson drove in four runs apiece. Ford leads the league with 13 RBI. Michael Antonio was 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI, including a two-run homer. Jake Junis held Rome to two hits and a walk over 6.0 scoreless innings.

 

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