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 (2-2, 3.66) – Next Probable Start: 7/15
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 2.70) – Next Probable Start: 7/14
3. Starling Marte, CF (.314) – DNP, Went 1-for-3 in Future’s Game
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.241) – 0-for-4, R
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.85) – Next Probable Start: 7/11
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-6, 5.27) – Next Probable Start: 7/14
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.65) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.15) – Next Probable Start: 7/16
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – Next Probable Start: 7/15
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.67) – Next Probable Start: 7/16
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Carlos Mesa, DH (.254) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: John Bowker (9), Miles Durham (2), Jordy Mercer (2), Carlos Mesa (1), Raul Fortunato (3)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Louisville 3
Starting Pitcher: Garrett Olson, LHP (2.37) – 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Jordy Mercer, SS (.231) – 1-for-3, HR, 2 BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.294) – 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Indianapolis won in 10 innings on a John Bowker walk-off two run homer. Jordy Mercer hit his second homer in as many days.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Bowie 9, Altoona 4
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Pribanic, RHP (5-8, 4.37) – 5.0 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.288) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Andrew Lambo, RF (.246) – 2-for-3, BB
Joe Beimel, LHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Beimel pitched on back to back nights, which was expected for the rehabbing left hander. That’s a good sign that he’s ready to return, and he should be set to come back right after the All-Star break.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Lakeland 6, Bradenton 5
Starting Pitcher: Brian Leach, RHP (1-3, 9.22) – 2.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Aaron Baker, 1B (.291) – 1-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Duke Welker, RHP (2.55) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Diego Moreno, RHP (4.67) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Evan Chambers, CF (.219) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Baker hit his 12th homer of the year, and his second in as many days. Diego Moreno had previously been on the Altoona disabled list with shoulder soreness, and is making his way back on rehab with Bradenton. Steve Pearce went 0-for-2 with a walk in his first rehab appearance, which means he should be back in the majors by the end of the month, if not sooner.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Hagerstown 8, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Tyler Waldron, RHP (6-5, 4.48) – 6.2 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Andy Vasquez, 2B (.253) – 1-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brooks Pounders, RHP (4.79) – 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Waldron allowed one run through five innings, then allowed three runs in the sixth. Waldron left the game in the seventh with the bases loaded, when Brooks Pounders came in and allowed three inherited runs, and one of his own.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 8, Batavia 7
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (2.70) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Mesa, DH (.254) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Vincent Payne, RHP (1-0, 2.25) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Kirk Singer, SS (.221) – 2-for-4, 2 3B, 3 RBI, SB
Game Notes: Carlos Mesa hit his first pro home run. Taylor Lewis stole two bases, giving him five on the year. State College got the win thanks to a two RBI triple in the bottom of the eighth by Kirk Singer, his second triple of the game.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The GCL Pirates were off today.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 4, Rays 1
Starting Pitcher: Mervin Del Rosario, LHP (4-1, 3.46) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, CF (.300) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jose Ortiz, C (.230) – 2-for-3, 2 2B
Game Notes: Fortunato hit his 3rd homer of the year.
RK: VSL Pirates
The VSL Pirates were off today.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 47-45, 3rd Place, 11.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 37-51, 6th Place, 15.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 40-48 Overall, 10-8 2nd Half, 3rd Place, 1.0 GB
A: West Virginia Power – 41-45 Overall, 6-12 2nd Half, 7th Place, 6.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 6-18, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 11-7, T-1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 21-12, T-1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 28-19, 1st Place
Of note: Alvarez 1-4, no HR, walks or Ks, Hague 0-3 with no BBs or Ks