Minor league playoffs started for Dodgers affiliates in Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga, but both lost in Game 1. Elsewhere, Miguel Vargas homered for Oklahoma City, and Jake Marisnick started a rehab assignment in Triple-A.
Jorbit Vivas hit for the cycle. Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove started a rehab assignment. And Thursday saw strong pitching performances from Kyle Hurt, River Ryan, and Jerming Rosario.
J.D. Martinez continued his rehab assignment with a three-run double for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Dalton Rushing hit his sixth home run in nine games for High-A Great Lakes. And 18-year-old Josue De Paula had three hits and scored three runs for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga.
Recapping the first Friday of September as the Dodgers full season affiliates begin their final month this season.
Player of the day
The Dodgers collected their first minor league title this season.