Hayden Minton and Lucas Elissalt shine for Tigers' affiliates on Thursday

On July 30, 2026, in Minor League Baseball action, Hayden Minton shone for the Erie SeaWolves, allowing just one hit over five innings and striking out eight in a 9-2 victory against the Akron RubberDucks. Lucas Elissalt contributed a strong performance for the West Michigan Whitecaps, giving up two runs in his outing as they secured a 10-6 win against the Beloit Sky Carp. The Toledo Mud Hens faced a tough loss against the Columbus Clippers, falling 9-5 despite a strong offensive effort with 12 hits. Minton's performance bolstered his status in the organization, while Elissalt's consistent outings may lead to a promotion to Double-A shortly.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Minton, Lucas Elissalt, and Cale Wetwiska post strong starts on Thursday