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, 4.39) – Next Probable Start: 8/6
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 6.38) – Next Probable Start: 8/8
3. Starling Marte, CF (.313) – 1-for-4
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.237) – 1-for-4
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.97) – Next Probable Start: TBA
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (9-6, 4.76) – Next Probable Start: 8/5
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-4, 3.99) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (6-7, 3.13) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-7, 4.14) – Next Probable Start: 8/7
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (6-8, 4.22) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, LF-2B (.313) – 2-for-4, HR, SB
Home Runs: Adalberto Santos (4), Carlos Paulino (3), Eric Avila (4), Dilson Herrera (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Indianapolis was off today.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 4, Binghamton 3
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (4.22) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, LF (.224) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Andrew Lambo, RF (.262) – 2-for-3
Game Notes: Locke has allowed seven runs in 25 innings over his last four starts, with a 16:6 K/BB ratio. Quincy Latimore came through in the bottom of the eighth inning with a bases loaded, bases clearing double to put Altoona up 4-2.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 5, Fort Myers 4
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (3.91) – 6.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Adalberto Santos, LF-2B (.313) – 2-for-4, HR, SB
Other Notable Performers
Tyler Waldron, RHP (1-0, 0.00) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Carlos Paulino, DH (.307) – 2-for-4, HR
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.300) – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: Waldron made his high-A debut, pitching two innings after Baker left the game. Robbie Grossma went 1-for-4, extending his on-base streak to 29 games. Adalberto Santos hit a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game at 4-4. Bradenton took the lead in the ninth with an RBI single by Elevys Gonzalez.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 1, Greensboro 0
Starting Pitcher: Eliecer Navarro, LHP (1.88) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Eric Avila, 3B (.213) – 1-for-3, HR
Other Notable Performers
Colton Cain, LHP (6-7, 3.13) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Avila hit his fourth homer of the year in the bottom of the 8th inning, for the only run of the game. Navarro has made eight appearances this year in West Virginia since being demoted from Bradenton, with a 1.88 ERA in 24 innings. Cain made his second appearance pitching out of the bullpen, after allowing two runs on four hits in 1.2 innings last time around.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 5, Vermont 3
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (1-3, 3.19) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Taylor Lewis, CF (.179) – 3-for-4, 3B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Wes Freeman, LF (.255) – 2-for-5, 2 2B, RBI
Vincent Payne, RHP (5.26) – 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Hafner has allowed four earned runs in 16 innings over his last four outings. Wes Freeman continues his hot streak, going 14-for-39 in his last ten games after his performance tonight. Taylor Lewis hit his 6th triple of the year tonight.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Yankees 8, Pirates 5
Starting Pitcher: Jason Creasy, RHP (0.00) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.230) – 1-for-3, BB, SB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Yhonatan Herrand, RHP (0-1, 9.84) – 1.2 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Jared Lakind, 1B (.143) – 1-for-3, BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Creasy, who was drafted in the eighth round this year, made his second pro appearance. 2011 6th round pick Dan Gamache made his pro debut, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Herrand made his third appearance, and gave up his first earned runs of the year.
RK: DSL Pirates
The DSL Pirates game wasn’t uploaded last night.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 16, Tigers 4
Starting Pitcher: Roberto Espinoza, RHP (4.37) – 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.313) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ulises Montilla, 2B (.370) – 3-for-3, 2B, BB, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Herrera hit his second homer of the year. He’s hitting for a .400/.538/.667 line in his last ten games.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 58-54, T-2nd Place, 11.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 48-61, 6th Place, 13.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 53-56 Overall, 23-16 2nd Half, 1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 50-56 Overall, 16-23 2nd Half, 6th Place, 7.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 16-30, 6th Place, 10.5 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 22-17, 2nd Place, 5.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 34-19, 2nd Place, 1.5 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 38-30, 1st Place
