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Great Lakes moves closer to playoff berth following doubleheader split

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Great Lakes moves closer to playoff berth following doubleheader split

Summary

High-A Great Lakes moved within a game of clinching a Midwest League East Division second-half playoff spot after splitting a doubleheader against the Lake County Captains on Friday. Eduardo Quintero, the Dodgers’ No. 20 prospect, powered the Loons to a 9-0 victory in the opener with a grand slam and five total RBIs. The team dropped the second game 5-4 despite leading by two runs in the final inning. Elsewhere in the Dodgers' system, Triple-A Oklahoma City edged the Round Rock Express 5-2 in 12 innings, and Double-A Tulsa secured a 7-4 victory over the Wichita Wind Surge behind two home runs from Joe Vetrano. The Great Lakes Loons continue their series against the Lake County Captains on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Eduardo Quintero reached base six times in the doubleheader for Great Lakes.
•Great Lakes maintains a magic number of one to clinch a playoff spot.
•Joe Vetrano homered twice and drove in four runs for Double-A Tulsa.
•Oklahoma City defeated Round Rock 5-2 after 12 innings of play.
•The Ontario Tower Buzzers scored six runs in the seventh inning to beat Rancho Cucamonga.

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Eduardo Quintero grand slam gets Great Lakes closer to playoffs

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Strong performances by a pair of top-100 prospects in the Dodgers’ system highlighted Friday action in the minor leagues. Player of the day Eduardo Quintero reached base six times in a doubleheader for High-A Great Lakes, continuing his fantastic campaign. His grand slam in the first game was his first home run since August 9. […]
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Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:04 PM
Eduardo Quintero grand slam gets Great Lakes closer to playoffs
Strong performances by a pair of top-100 prospects in the Dodgers’ system highlighted Friday action in the minor leagues. Player of the day Eduardo Quintero reached base six times in a doubleheader for High-A Great Lakes, continuing his fantastic campaign. His grand slam in the first game was his first home run since August 9. […]

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