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, 2.74) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 2.70) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
3. Starling Marte, CF (.314) – 1-for-4
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.244) – 1-for-3
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, 3.80) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-6, 3.14) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – Next Probable Start: 7/15
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.57) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 1B (.324) – 3-for-4, 3 2B
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 10, Louisville 1
Starting Pitcher: Brad Lincoln, RHP (7-7, 3.91) – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Hague, 1B (.324) – 3-for-4, 3 2B
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.302) – 2-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.294) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 K
Michael Crotta, RHP (3.00) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: The Indianapolis offense combined for 11 doubles, with seven coming from Hague, Alvarez, and Bowker. Hague now has 24 doubles on the year, including 16 in June and July.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Bowie 6, Altoona 1
Starting Pitcher: Kyle McPherson, RHP (2-3, 3.58) – 6.0 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, SS (.288) – 2-for-4, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Andrew Lambo, RF (.230) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Kyle McPherson was hit hard tonight, allowing three runs in the second inning. According to reports from the game, he was leaving his fastball up, only hitting around 90 (the Altoona gun is slow), and was also leaving his breaking ball up.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed today.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was postponed today.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Batavia 4, State College 3
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP (4.95) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Skirving, C (.289) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Josh Poytress, LHP (6.43) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Taylor Lewis, CF (.220) – 1-for-3, BB
Game Notes: State College lost in the bottom of the ninth when Rinku Singh gave up two runs, including a walk off RBI double. State College had four errors.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Phillies 6, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 5.00) – 2.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jared Lakind, 1B (.154) – 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Alen Hanson, SS (.328) – 1-for-4, BB, SB
Cristopher Richardson, LHP (0.00) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Heredia ran in to trouble in the second. He started off with three straight walks. He got the next batter to strike out looking, then allowed a sacrifice fly to bring in the first run. Heredia wasn’t able to escape the jam, allowing a two RBI double to the next batter.
RK: DSL Pirates
The DSL Pirates results weren’t uploaded last night.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Phillies 3, Pirates 2
Starting Pitcher: Andy Otamendi, LHP (3.24) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 2B (.380) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Dilson Herrera, 3B (.295) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: Montilla now has five straight multi-hit games.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 45-45, 3rd Place, 14.0 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 37-49, 6th Place, 14.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 39-46 Overall, 9-6 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 41-42 Overall, 6-9 2nd Half, T-6th Place, 3.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 5-17, 6th Place, 9.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 10-7, 3rd Place, 1.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 19-11, T-1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 27-19, 1st Place
