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 from the 2012 Prospect Guide, which can be purchased here.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (2-1, 3.18) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (2-2, 1.47) – DNP
3. Starling Marte, CF (.261) – 1-for-4, 2B
4. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.235) – 1-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 K
7. Tony Sanchez, C (.261) – 1-for-3, BB
8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – Extended Spring Training
9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
10. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-2, 6.75) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Elevys Gonzalez, 2B (.181) – 2-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI, SB
Home Runs: None
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Lehigh Valley 4, Indianapolis 0
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (3-3, 3.02) – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Starling Marte, CF (.261) – 1-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jose Morales, C (.273) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Indianapolis was held to three hits on the night. Jeff Locke had a good start. He gave up five runs in 5.2 innings the last time out, but has gone six or more innings with two or fewer earned runs in five of his previous six starts, including tonight. On the season he has a 3.10 ERA in 40.2 innings, with a 30:9 K/BB ratio. Starling Marte and Jose Morales both doubled. This was Marte’s second game back, and first in center field since returning from his injury.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 7, Bowie 3
Starting Pitcher: Tim Alderson, RHP (2-1, 2.57) – 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Elevys Gonzalez, 2B (.181) – 2-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, CF (.235) – 1-for-5, 2 RBI, 2 K
Tony Sanchez, C (.261) – 1-for-3, BB
Matt Curry, 1B (.281) – 1-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
Miles Durham, RF (.500) – 2-for-4, 2B
Mike Colla, RHP (4.76) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Tim Alderson made his first start of the year, throwing 84 pitches with 54 strikes. Alderson gave up most of his damage in the fourth inning after a leadoff triple followed by an RBI double. Two of his strikeouts came in the first inning, and his third strikeout came in the fourth, getting Manny Machado swinging. Mike Colla was previously in the rotation, but looks to be the odd man out with Alderson making the move. Colla had a 5.15 ERA in 36.2 innings heading in to the night, along with a 28:12 K/BB ratio. He’s better suited for relief, which is a role he held all through his professional career until around this time last season.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Lexington 3, West Virginia 0
Starting Pitcher: Matt Benedict, RHP (2-3, 3.14) – 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Gamache, 2B (.265) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Rinku Singh, LHP (2.35) – 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Alen Hanson, SS (.350) – 0-for-4, 4 K
Gregory Polanco, CF (.302) – 1-for-4
Game Notes: Matt Benedict gave up three runs in the first inning, and that was all Lexington needed, as West Virginia was held to five hits. It wasn’t the best day for Alen Hanson, who went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. The shortstop has cooled off in May, hitting for a .231/.293/.385 line in 52 at-bats coming in to tonight. Gregory Polanco extended his hitting streak to eight games. Rinku Singh now has a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings, with a 20:5 K/BB ratio.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 22-16
AA: Altoona Curve – 14-22
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 18-19
A: West Virginia Power – 13-25
