Down on the Farm: Christian Encarnacion-Strand Bounces Back, Arnaldo Lantigua Hits Third Home Run of Season

Arnaldo Lantigua has been incredible for the ACL Reds this season.

Apr 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds first base Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) drives in a run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

All five Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday night.

Here is how their top prospects performed:

Louisville Bats (22-26) Won 4-3

• Jacob Hurtubise went 0-4.
• Blake Dunn went 0-3 with a walk.
• Jack Rogers went 2-3.
• Joe La Sorsa walked a batter in his scoreless inning in relief.
• Alexis Diaz walked two and gave up an unearned run in his inning of relief. He picked up his first save of the season.

Chattanooga Lookouts (21-21) Won 4-2

• Hector Rodriguez went 2-4 with a double and a home run.
• Edwin Arroyo went 1-4.
• Sal Stewart went 0-4.
• Jay Allen II went 0-2 with two walks and a stolen base.
• Ethan O'Donnell went 0-3.
• Jose Franco gave up one run on four hits over five innings of work. He walked two and struck out eight.

Dayton Dragons (16-27) Won 6-5

• Leo Balcazar went 1-5.
• Yerlin Confidan went 1-4 with a walk.
• John Michael Faile went 1-4 with a double.

Daytona Tortugas (18-25) Won 3-1

• Alfredo Duno went 2-3 with two walks.
• Carlos Sanchez went 0-4.
• Sammy Stafura went 0-4 with a walk.
• Kenya Huggins did not give up a run over four innings. He gave up one hit, walked a batter, and struck out four.

ACL Reds (7-9) Won 1-6

• Tyson Lewis went 3-4 with a triple.
• Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 2-4 with a double.
• Alfredo Alcantara went 0-2 with a walk.
• Arnaldo Lantigua went 3-4 with his third home run of the season.
• Drew Davies went 1-2 with a walk.

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