We’ve teased this story a bit before here on Minor Lines, but @DaltonJ_Johnson does a great job with the long hard comeback of Ian Gardeck, another flame throwing reliever who’s hoped-for rise to the majors took a serious detour.
HIGHLIGHTS: Garrett Cave struck out 5 over 5 shutout innings; Ricardo Genoves doubled and homered; Keyberth Mejias hit the first two HRs of career.
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Jordan Johnson allowed 4 earned runs in six innings — bringing his era down to 7.