Dodgers Minor League News: Pages, McLain, Morales Shine Bright

The Dodgers ' minor league system showcased some impressive performances on Thursday night, highlighting the potential of several young players.

Sean McLain emerged as the standout player, hitting a two-run home run in the 12th inning to secure a victory for the Great Lakes Loons.

This marked his first home run in 20 games since being promoted to High-A, and he has now reached base in seven consecutive games.

In Triple-A, Andy Pages contributed with a home run, although Oklahoma City fell to the Round Rock Express.

Pages has been versatile in the outfield since his return to Triple-A, posting a .324 batting average with three home runs and two doubles over eight games. He is expected to be called up to the Dodgers when rosters expand on Sunday.

The Tulsa Drillers faced a tough loss against the Corpus Christi Hooks, allowing runs in seven different innings. Donovan Casey managed to hit a two-run double, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.

The Great Lakes Loons benefited from McLain's late-game heroics, overcoming a shaky ninth inning where they nearly lost the lead.

Wyatt Crowell had a solid outing, striking out four batters in four scoreless innings. Nick Biddison and Jordan Thompson also contributed with home runs.

In Low-A, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes secured a decisive win against the San Jose Giants, thanks in part to a seven-run sixth inning.

Samuel Muñoz had three hits, while Cameon Decker hit a two-run home run. Hyun-Seok Jang continued his strong performance, striking out three in two scoreless innings, marking his third consecutive scoreless outing.

In rookie-level news, the Arizona Complex League Dodgers' manager Juan Apodaca was recognized for his leadership, guiding his team to a 40-20 record and a league championship.

Meanwhile, Emil Morales, a 17-year-old shortstop, was named the Dominican Summer League player of the year after an outstanding season where he hit .342 with 14 home runs.

In transactions, catcher Hunter Feduccia was optioned to Oklahoma City, while right-hander Jesse Hahn was released after a challenging season.

Thursday's minor league scores included:

- Round Rock 3, Oklahoma City 1

- Corpus Christi 12, Tulsa 3

- Great Lakes 6, South Bend 4 (12 innings)

- Rancho Cucamonga 9, San Jose 1

Looking ahead, several games are scheduled for Friday, including matchups for Great Lakes, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Rancho Cucamonga.