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, 4.13) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 5.23) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
3. Starling Marte, CF (.306) – 1-for-4
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.235) – 0-for-3, BB, RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.50) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (7-6, 5.16) – Next Probable Start: 7/19
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.55) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.20) – 4.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.79) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.67) – Next Probable Start: 7/18
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.263) – 2-for-4, HR
Home Runs: Andy Marte (7), Steve Pearce (3), Pedro Alvarez (1), Cole White (4)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Columbus 6, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Garrett Olson, LHP (2.82) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.263) – 2-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Steve Pearce, RF (.333) – 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
John Bowker, LF (.306) – 2-for-3, R, BB
Daniel Moskos, LHP (2.45) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Pearce hit a two run homer in the eighth inning to tie the score up at 4 each, although Jose Ascanio would go on to give up the go ahead runs in the bottom half of the inning. Pearce is now 6-for-18 with three homers in his four rehab appearances for Indianapolis. Andy Marte hit his seventh homer of the year. Matt Hague hit his 28th double of the year.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Erie 9, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Phillip Irwin, RHP (3-2, 5.18) – 4.1 IP, 11 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, 2B (.290) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.306) – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Irwin had allowed 11 runs in 28.2 innings before having this bad outing. Brock Holt is having a strong month of July, hitting for a .322/.406/.424 line in 59 at-bats.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Daytona 9, Bradenton 3
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (5-7, 3.95) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, 2B (.310) – 2-for-4, 2B, BB, RBI, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.297) – 2-for-3, 3B
Game Notes: Brian Leach allowed four runs on three hits and four walks in 2.1 innings. Santos stole two bases, giving him 16 on the year. Evan Chambers stole his 12th base of the year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Charleston 9, West Virginia 5
Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain, LHP (3.20) – 4.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Elias Diaz, C (.202) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Cole White, DH (.293) – 1-for-3, BB, HR
Trent Stevenson, RHP (6.56) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Jason Townsend, RHP (2.10) – 2.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: West Virginia scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, but allowed four runs in the 11th to lose 9-5. Colton Cain made his first appearance since a brief appearance on the disabled list. Cole White hit his fourth homer of the year.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Williamsport 3, State College 2
Starting Pitcher: Stetson Allie, RHP (4.50) – 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Derek Trent, DH (.213) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Ryan Hafner, RHP (0-2, 3.86) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Carlos Mesa, RF (.235) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Allie has now walked 14 batters in 18 innings this year, although he has also struck out 20 in that same time frame, with just 16 hits allowed.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The GCL Pirates were off today.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Dodgers 10, Pirates 5
Starting Pitcher: Raul Batis, LHP (0-2, 3.26) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, CF (.320) – 1-for-3, 3B
RK: VSL Pirates
The VSL Pirates were off today.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 48-48, 3rd Place, 13.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 39-54, 6th Place, 15.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 43-51 Overall, 13-11 2nd Half, T-3rd Place, 1.0 GB
A: West Virginia Power – 43-49 Overall, 8-16 2nd Half, 7th Place, 8.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 8-22, 6th Place, 9.5 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 16-8, 1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 26-15, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 31-22, 1st Place
