Kayfus And Rosario Go Deep, Clippers Win Big

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Columbus Clippers 14, Iowa Cubs 5

Box Score · Clippers improve to 21-23

What is there left to say about CJ Kayfus? The dude just continues to rake. He went 2-4 with a HR, double, and a walk to raise his AAA AVG to .364 with a 1.086 OPS. We talk about prospects kicking the door down to get a promotion, and this is exactly what Kayfus is doing. How much longer can they keep him in AAA? This game was an offensive explosion from the Clippers as it featured Home Runs from all of Kayfus, Rocchio, Tolentino, Valdes, Halpin, and rehabbing Lane Thomas.

Parker Messick was able to limit the damage to just 3 runs in 5 innings pitched despite walking 4 batters and striking out just 3. His ERA is still at an impressive 2.95 on the season. Nic Enright and Luis Frias combined for 2 scoreless relief innings.

Lake County Captains 5, Lansing Lugnuts 4

Box Score · Captains improve to 22-19

Alfonsin Rosario hasn’t missed a beat since his return from what appeared to be a small injury. He went 2-4 with a HR and a hard hit single and 3 RBIs. He is now hitting .288 with an .881 OPS on the season. Christian Knapczyk continues his awesome season going 2-4 with a HR of his own. He is hitting .348 with a .994 OPS, I’m guessing he will se a promotion to AA soon. Jose Devers went 1-3 with 2 walks.

Josh Hartle continues to look great for the Captains. He pitched 5 innings, and gave up just two runs while striking out three and walking just one. His ERA on the season is 2.55.

Lynchburg Hillcats 2, Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5

Box Score · Hillcats fall to 24-17

The Hillcats didn’t have much offense today. They had just five hits total, one of those being a solo HR from Ryan Cesarini. The good news is that top prospect Welbyn Francisca appears to be getting hot after his slow start to the season. He went 2-3 today with a double and a walk and is hitting .500 over his last five games.

2024 9th round pick Sean Matson got his first start of the season after being in a relief role, and it went well. He allowed two runs in four innings pitched and struck out six batters while walking just one.