In Dodgers minor league action, we have a down-to-the-last-strike game-winning homer, a couple of starting pitcher gems, and so far not much from Max Muncy.
Players of the day
After Chris Campos put together a nice streak at the end of June of 16 consecutive innings without giving up an earned run, he had a nightmarish July when he gave up 22 runs in 22 innings. One thing about Campos is that he can get you through seven innings, which he has done four times in his last ten starts. That is very unusual these days, especially
in the minor leagues. On Friday, Campos got off to a good start to August. He threw 94 pitches to complete seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out eight without walking anyone.
21-year-old Payton Martin, now in his third year in the Dodgers organization, is quietly putting together an impressive resume. A cumulative 3.10 ERA after 45 minor league starts will earn you a 21st-place ranking at MLB Pipeline amongst Dodger prospects. But Martin has improved dramatically this year, after a bit of a regression in 2024. His 65/16 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 62 innings contrasts well against last year’s 54/35 in 72 innings. On Friday, he notched his fifth win with five no-run, no-walk innings
Triple-A Oklahoma City
A four-run seventh inning provided all the runs necessary for the Salt Lake Bees (Angels) to defeat the Comets 4-2. The Comets scored the first run in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly, and added a second run the next inning on a Nick Senzel single. Max Muncy, playing in his third rehab game for the Comets, went 0 for 4 and is now 0 for 9 with five strikeouts. Bobby Miller, now pitching in relief, went two innings without allowing anything but a walk.
#Dodgers Bobby Miller is looking more comfortable in his new role as a reliever. He is throwing a lot of breaking balls for third strike. #DodgersProspects pic.twitter.com/QB01aSjjRP
— Dodgers_After_Duty (@msalas24) August 2, 2025
Edgardo Henriquez got five outs, four by strikeouts, but gave up one run on two hits. Nick Frasso retired all three batters he faced in the ninth inning, needing only eight pitches.
Double-A Tulsa
The Drillers defeated the Midland Rockhounds (Athletics) 7-3 behind a strong pitching performance by Campos. Tulsa gave Campos five runs to work with in the first two innings. John Rhodes’ three-run homer in the top of the second gave the Drillers a 5-0 lead that they would never relinquish. DH Kyle Nevin reached base four times with two hits and two walks.
High-A Great Lakes
The Loons defeated the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) 9-2 behind Martin, who pitched five scoreless innings to pick up the win. Great Lakes wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning. Kendall George, who was on base five times with two hits and three walks, started with a single, promptly stole second, and scored on a line drive double to center by Eduardo Quintero. Quintero then scored on a sacrifice fly by Elijah Hainline. For the game, George stole five bases (one shy of his Loons record, set on May 18), and Hainline added three hits and a walk.
Low-A Rancho Cucamonga
The Quakes beat the Fresno Grizzlies (Rockies) 5-3. Trailing by a run and down to their last strike, Jaron Elkins blasted a three-run homer to instantly turn the game around. Emil Morales, who had two hits, worked a challenging walk on a 3-2 pitch to extend the inning and give Elkins the chance. Ryan Brown retired the last six Grizzlies in order, striking out five of them, and picking up the win.
Friday scores
Saturday scores
- Great Lakes (Brooks Auger) at Fort Wayne (Eric Yost), 3:35 PM PST
- Tulsa (Patrick Copen) at Midland (Henry Baez), 5:00 PM PST
- Salt Lake (Victor Mederos) at Oklahoma City (Landon Knack), 5:05 PM PST
- Rancho Cucamonga (Logan Tabeling) at Fresno (Manuel Olivares), 6:50 PM PST
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