Royals Minor League report: April 15
Omaha Storm Chasers (4-2)
Memphis 4, Omaha 2
LP: Aaron Brooks (0-1)
HR: Jose Martinez (1)
Omaha's three-game winning streak was snapped at Memphis. Luke Hochevar continued his rehab stint, striking out two while allowing a run, one hit and four walks over one-plus innings. Aaron Brooks (5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K) took the loss, with both runs coming in on a homer by Xavier Scruggs. Moises Sierra led the Storm Chasers with three hits, including a double. Jose Martinez accounted for all of Omaha's scoring with a homer in the second.
NW Arkansas Naturals (2-4)
The Naturals enjoyed their first off-day of 2015 after Tuesday's bus ride back from Frisco. They start the home schedule tonight against Midland (Athletics).
Wilmington Blue Rocks (3-3)
Wilmington 2, Carolina 1
WP: Jake Junis (1-1)
SV: Robinson Yambati (1)
HR: None
The Blue Rocks won a matinee behind a strong outing from Jake Junis. Lexington's Pitcher of the Year in 2014, Junis earned his first win at the Class A Advanced level, fanning seven with one hit and one walk over six scoreless frames. Mauricio Ramos had three hits and a run. Wilmington will open its home schedule on Thursday vs. Frederick (Orioles).
Lexington Legends (4-3)
Greenville 8, Lexington 4
LP: Matt Tenuta (1-1)
HR: None
Lexington missed a chance for a three-game sweep at Greenville. Humberto Arteaga led the Legends with three hits and two RBIs. Carlos Garcia added two hits and two runs while lifting his average to .353 (6-for-17). Lexington will start its home schedule tonight vs. West Virginia (Pirates).