TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings as of 6/9/11.
1. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-1, 3.16) – Next Probable Start: 6/29
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 4.91) – Next Probable Start: 7/2
3. Starling Marte, CF (.337) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, SB
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.248) – 0-for-4, BB, 2 R
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 9.00) – Next Probable Start: 6/30
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-5, 5.33) – Currently on AAA DL
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 4.32) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-5, 3.04) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.82) – Next Probable Start: 7/2
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-6, 4.29) – Next Probable Start: 6/29
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.337) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, SB
Home Runs: John Bowker (6), Willy Garcia (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (40-40)
Result: Syracuse 8, Indianapolis 5
Starting Pitcher: Brian Burres, LHP (3-7, 4.22) – 3.1 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Ciriaco, 2B (.204) – 3-for-5, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.304) – 1-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Matt Hague, 1B (.322) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.285) – 2-for-4, R, SB
Chris Leroux, RHP (3.00) – 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Bowker has homered three nights in a row. The stolen base for Hernandez was his 15th of the year. Pedro Ciriaco had one fewer at-bat tonight than he did in 38 days in the majors this year.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE (34-42)
Result: Reading 9, Altoona 7
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (3.32) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.337) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Brock Holt, 2B (.289) – 2-for-5, SB
Andrew Lambo, RF (.143) – 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Josh Rodriguez, SS (.600) – 3-for-5
Jeremy Farrell, 3B (.285) – 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Altoona carried a 6-3 lead in to the ninth inning, when Noah Krol allowed six runs in an inning of work. Marte now has an 11 game hitting streak. He has a .357 average and a .917 OPS in the month of June.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS (35-41)
Result: Bradenton 8, St. Lucie 1
Starting Pitcher: Brett Lorin, RHP (3-4, 2.76) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Paulino, C (.309) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.287) – 1-for-2, BB, RBI
Evan Chambers, CF (.216) – 2-for-4, 2 R
Duke Welker, RHP (2.62) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a run in his first rehab appearance for high-A Bradenton. Jarek Cunningham went 1-for-4 with a double tonight, but is down to a .257/.307/.518 line. He’s hitting for a .173/.229/.293 line in 75 at-bats in June.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER (39-35)
West Virginia won 4-3. Check out my live recap from the game.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES (2-10)
Result: Mahoning Valley 6, State College 4
Starting Pitcher: Bryce Weidman, RHP (4.15) – 3.2 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman, LF (.212) – 2-for-4, R
Other Notable Performers
Brian Sharp, 3B (.200) – 2-for-4, RBI
Rinku Singh (0-1, 2.70) – 3.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: None of the hitters in the State College lineup were hitting for more than a .222 average.
RK: GCL PIRATES (4-4)
Result: Phillies 9, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP (4.91) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, CF (.192) – 1-for-3, HR
Game Notes: The Pirates completed their suspended game from yesterday. Heredia pitched yesterday, and Garcia’s homer came yesterday before the game was suspended.
Result: Phillies 3, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: David Jagoditsh, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gavi Nivar, RF (.364) – 2-for-3
Game Notes: Jagoditsh was making his pro debut. The 32nd round right hander was working in the 93-95 MPH range.
RK: DSL Pirates (14-10)
Result: Royals 5, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Francisco Vilchez, RHP (0-1, 1.64) – 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yeffrey Jaquez, C (.150) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: Jaquez got the only hit for the Pirates.
RK: VSL Pirates (23-14)
Result: Pirates 6, Reds 5
Starting Pitcher: Oderman Rocha, RHP (4.55) – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.300) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ulises Montilla, 2B (.369) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Montilla is now hitting for a .420 average and a 1.120 OPS in the month of June.
