Down on the Farm: Sal Stewart Has Four-Hit Day, Jose Acuna Tosses a Gem

Sal Stewart is hitting .311 this season.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Sal Stewart (84) hits a homer in the eighth inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. Reds won 8-1.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Sal Stewart (84) hits a homer in the eighth inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. Reds won 8-1. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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All five Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Thursday night.

Here is how some of their top prospects performed:

Louisville Bats (19-22) Lost 7-4

  • Jacob Hurtubise went 0-4 with a walk and a stolen base.
  • Ivan Johnson went 0-4 with a walk and a stolen base.
  • Wade Miley gave up three runs on six hits over three innings. He didn't walk a batter and struck out two.
  • Albert Abreu gave up one run on one hit in an inning of work.
  • Yosver Zulueta gave up two runs on two hits in one inning. He struck out two.

Chattanooga Lookouts (16-19) Lost 4-3

  • Edwin Arroyo went 0-5.
  • Hector Rodriguez went 1-5.
  • Sal Stewart went 4-5 with a stolen base.
  • Ethan O'Donnell went 0-3 with a walk.
  • Jay Allen II went 0-5.
  • Dominic Pitelli went 1-4 with a walk.
  • Jose Acuna gave up one run on two hits over five innings. He walked four and struck out four.
  • Hunter Parks gave up three hits in two scoreless innings. He didn't walk a batter and struck out two.

Dayton Dragons (12-24) Lost 5-4

  • Leo Balcazar went 0-5.
  • Yerlin Confidan went 1-3 with two walks.
  • John Michael Faile went 3-4 with a double, a walk, and a home run.
  • Carlos Jorge went 1-4 with a walk.
  • Luke Hayden gave up two runs on four hits in five innings. He walked a batter and struck out five.

Daytona Tortugas (16-20) Lost 6-4

  • Sammy Stafura went 1-4 with a stolen base.
  • Carlos Sanchez went 0-5.
  • Alfredo Duno went 1-4.
  • Ovis Portes struck out two over two scoreless innings,

ACL Reds (5-5) Won 9-6

  • Alfredo Alcantara went 3-6 with a double and a stolen base.
  • Drew Davies went 2-6.
  • Christian Lopez

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Greg Kuffner
GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.