TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Â 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:Â Carlos Mesa, DH (.254) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs:Â John Bowker (9), Miles Durham (2), Jordy Mercer (2), Carlos Mesa (1), Raul Fortunato (3)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Result:Â Indianapolis 5, Louisville 3
Starting Pitcher:Â Garrett Olson, LHP (2.37) – 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â 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:Â Indianapolis won in 10 innings on a John Bowker walk-off two run homer. Â Jordy Mercer hit his second homer in as many days.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE

Result:Â Bowie 9, Altoona 4
Starting Pitcher:Â Aaron Pribanic, RHP (5-8, 4.37) – 5.0 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â 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:Â Beimel pitched on back to back nights, which was expected for the rehabbing left hander. Â 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:Â Lakeland 6, Bradenton 5
Starting Pitcher:Â Brian Leach, RHP (1-3, 9.22) – 2.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â 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:Â Baker hit his 12th homer of the year, and his second in as many days. Â Diego Moreno had previously been on the Altoona disabled list with shoulder soreness, and is making his way back on rehab with Bradenton. Â 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:Â Hagerstown 8, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher:Â Tyler Waldron, RHP (6-5, 4.48) – 6.2 IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â 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:Â Waldron allowed one run through five innings, then allowed three runs in the sixth. Â 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:Â State College 8, Batavia 7
Starting Pitcher:Â Matt Benedict, RHP (2.70) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â 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:Â Carlos Mesa hit his first pro home run. Â Taylor Lewis stole two bases, giving him five on the year. Â 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:Â Pirates 4, Rays 1
Starting Pitcher:Â 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:Â Raul Fortunato, CF (.300) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Jose Ortiz, C (.230) – 2-for-3, 2 2B
Game Notes:Â Fortunato hit his 3rd homer of the year.
RK: VSL Pirates
The VSL Pirates were off today.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA:Â Indianapolis Indians – 47-45, 3rd Place, 11.5 GB
AA:Â Altoona Curve – 37-51, 6th Place, 15.0 GB
A+:Â Bradenton Marauders – 40-48 Overall, 10-8 2nd Half, 3rd Place, 1.0 GB
A:Â West Virginia Power – 41-45 Overall, 6-12 2nd Half, 7th Place, 6.0 GB
A-:Â State College Spikes – 6-18, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
RK:Â GCL Pirates – 11-7, T-1st Place
RK:Â DSL Pirates – 21-12, T-1st Place
RK:Â VSL Pirates – 28-19, 1st Place
Of note: Alvarez 1-4, no HR, walks or Ks, Hague 0-3 with no BBs or Ks