Cup of Coffee: Primera homers for second time in three FCL games

5/26 Cup of Coffee: The FCL Red Sox were the only Boston affiliate in action on Monday. Despite getting on the board first, they ultimately fell to the FCL Braves by a final score of 7-4 at CoolToday Park in North Port.

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FCL Braves 7, FCL Red Sox 4

Franklin Primera (pictured) enjoyed a strong day at the plate, going 2 for 3 with his second home run of the season, one RBI, two runs scored, and one walk. Jhorman Bravo and Tavano Baker each drove in one run and stole two bases, with the former scoring one run and the latter drawing one walk. Dorian Soto went 1 for 4 with one stolen base.

Angelo Ladera got the start and took the loss after allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and six strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings. Yoandys Veraza and Yoelvin Chirino combined to surrender three additional runs, while Jeison Payano struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief.

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Player of the Day: Franklin Primera gets the nod for going deep for the second time in three games. Through his first 13 games (51 plate appearances) of the season for the FCL Red Sox, the 18-year-old catcher is slashing an impressive .405/.569/.622 with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs, nine runs scored, one stolen base, 12 walks, and four strikeouts. From behind the plate, he has thrown out four of 39 possible base stealers. Originally signed out of Venezuela for just $10,000 in September 2024, Primera is currently ranked as the No. 33 prospect in the organization.

Photo Credit: Franklin Primera by Kelly O'Connor

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