The Padres\u2019 future, near and long-term, were on display Sunday in Reno.<\/p>\n
Catcher Ethan Salas homered in a second consecutive game and right-hander Joe Musgrove pitched into the fourth inning in a rehab start in a 7-4 win<\/a> over the host Aces.<\/p>\n Read bout Musgrove\u2019s rehab appearance (3\u2153 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BBs, 2 Ks) here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Salas (1.086 OPS) drove in two runs on two hits, which included his second homer in nine games since his promotion. He is hitting .333\/.419\/.667 with 12 RBIs.<\/p>\n Catcher Blake Hunt (1.020 OPS) hit his ninth homer.<\/p>\n Center fielder Carlos Rodriguez (.802 OPS) drove in three runs on two hits.<\/p>\n Right-hander Jhony Brito (2-1, 2.37 ERA) followed Musgrove into the game and allowed two runs in 2 \u2154 innings.<\/p>\n El Paso is 47-66.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Notable<\/p>\n LHP Kruz Schoolcraft missed his last start with an ankle sprain, but he\u2019s expected to return to low Single-A Lake Elsinore\u2019s rotation on Friday. Schoolcraft had rolled his right ankle ahead of his bullpen on Tuesday. Last year\u2019s first-rounder is 2-5 with a 5.56 ERA in 18 starts (68 IP) with the Storm. \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s scoreboard<\/p>\n DOUBLE-A SAN ANTONIO (49-59)<\/p>\n Missions 7, Springfield 4:<\/a> C Brendan Durfee (.627 OPS) drove in two runs on two hits, including his third homer and second double. LF Jake Cunningham (.819 OPS) drove in two runs on two hits, including a double. RHP Tucker Musgrove (2.57 ERA) pitched a scoreless ninth for his first Double-A save.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HIGH SINGLE-A FORT WAYNE (46-60)<\/p>\n
\nRHP Michael Salina received positive news after meeting with Padres doctors after leaving Thursday\u2019s start. Salina, who was recovering from Tommy John surgery when he was selected in the fourth round last year, will continue a throwing program.<\/p>\n