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Royals Minor League report: April 7

Omaha Storm Chasers (3-2)

Omaha 3, Memphis 2
WP: Brett Tomko (1-0)
SV: Spencer Patton (1)
HR: Matt Fields (1)

Brett Tomko celebrated his 41st birthday by tossing 6.0 strong innings as Omaha won the opener over Memphis. Tomko scattered four hits and three walks, allowing one run. Spencer Patton fanned three over 2.0 innings for his first Triple-A save. Johnny Giavotella was 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run. Paulo Orlando added three hits and an RBI, while Matt Fields hit his first Triple-A home run.

NW Arkansas Naturals (2-3)

Midland 8, NW Arkansas 7
LP: Angel Baez (0-1)
HR: None

Northwest Arkansas let a 6-3 lead slip away as Midland plated five runs in the seventh. Justin Trapp led the Naturals with three hits and two RBI. Mark Threlkeld added two hits and an RBI. Starter J.C. Sulbaran struck out five while allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over 3.1 innings.

Wilmington Blue Rocks (2-2)

The Blue Rocks were off on Monday after a 2-2 split in Winston-Salem. They open the home schedule tonight vs. Myrtle Beach (Rangers). Sean Manaea is scheduled to make his professional debut. The former Indiana State Sycamore was selected 34th overall in the 2013 June Free Agent Draft. He is listed as KC's number five prospect by MLB.com.

Lexington Legends (2-2)

Rome at Lexington - Postponed due to rain

Rain postponed the series opener in Lexington. A doubleheader is scheduled for tonight, with the first game to start at 5:05 Eastern.

 

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