TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the mid-season update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (4-1, 2.53) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (3-5, 3.71) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
3. Mark Appel, RHP (No Stats) – Unsigned
4. Starling Marte, CF (.257) – 1-for-6
5. Alen Hanson, SS (.321) – 0-for-5, BB, SB
6. Josh Bell, RF (.274) – Low-A DL
7. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training
8. Rudy Owens, LHP (4-2, 2.35) – DNP
9. Jeff Locke, LHP (4-3, 3.27) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
10. Robbie Grossman, CF (.217) – DNP
11. Gregory Polanco, CF (.304) – 0-for-6, 3 K
12. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL
13. Nick Kingham, RHP (1-4, 5.51) – DNP
14. Justin Wilson, LHP (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
15. Tony Sanchez, C (.231) – 1-for-6
16. Bryan Morris, RHP (0-0, 0.00) – DNP
17. Mel Rojas, CF (.283) – 1-for-3
18. Wyatt Mathisen, C (.000) – Unsigned
19. Barrett Barnes, CF (.000) – Unsigned
20. Alex Dickerson, 1B (.289) – 1-for-6
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Yamaico Navarro, 3B (.343) – 3-for-5, HR, BB, SB
Home Runs: Yamaico Navarro (1), Ramon Cabrera (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 8, Pawtucket 6
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (3.27) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Yamaico Navarro, 3B (.343) – 3-for-5, HR, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.224) – 2-for-5, SB
Daniel Moskos, LHP (4.15) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: This was Locke’s shortest outing since April 12th, with eight starts in between. It was also only the second time this year that the left-hander has walked more than two batters, spanning 11 starts. He has a 60:14 K/BB ratio in 66 innings this year. Daniel Moskos made his first appearance in over a month after missing time with a shoulder injury. Since being sent to Triple-A, Yamaico Navarro has hit in all nine games, going 12-for-35 with a double, triple, and homer. Chase d’Arnaud stole his 13th base of the year, and has six in his last ten games.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 8, Altoona 7
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Baker, LHP (5.18) – 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Ramon Cabrera, DH (.242) – 2-for-5, 2B, HR
Other Notable Performers
Miles Durham, CF (.284) – 4-for-4, 2B, 3B, BB
Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.215) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, BB
Brock Holt, SS (.306) – 2-for-5, 2B
Jeff Inman, RHP (0-1, 5.59) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Nathan Baker had much better control in this game, walking one after previously allowing ten walks in 7.2 innings over his last two starts. Brock Holt had two hits for his third straight game. Ramon Cabrera hit his second homer of the year. Jarek Cunningham now has nine doubles in 107 at-bats.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Game One Box Score
Result: Daytona 3, Bradenton 2
Starting Pitcher: Colton Cain, LHP (5.45) – 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Benji Gonzalez, 3B (.293) – 1-for-2, 3B
Other Notable Performers
Casey Sadler, RHP (0-3, 3.95) – 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Colton Cain was making his first start in a month after missing time with a groin injury. Cain allowed both runs in the first inning, then was removed in the second with two outs after giving up a walk and a stolen base. Casey Sadler now has a 3.95 ERA in 43.1 innings, with a 34:7 K/BB ratio.
Game Two Box Score
Result: Bradenton 4, Daytona 3
Starting Pitcher: Jameson Taillon, RHP (3.71) – 5.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Justin Howard, 1B (.295) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Jason Townsend, RHP (2-2, 2.32) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Taillon gave up a run in the second, then gave up two more in the fifth on four hits. On the season he has a 3.71 ERA in 63 innings, with a 58:16 K/BB ratio. Jason Townsend now has a 2.32 ERA in 31 innings, with a 19:14 K/BB ratio. Prior to this outing, Townsend had a 0.86 ERA in 21 innings in his previous ten appearances.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Asheville 7, West Virginia 6
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (5.60) – 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, LF (.267) – 3-for-5, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jose Osuna, 1B (.275) – 2-for-5, 2B
Dan Gamache, 2B (.265) – 2-for-5, 3B
Kirk Singer, 3B (.260) – 3-for-6, SB
Ryan Hafner, RHP (6.44) 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 7 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Ryan Hafner pitched out of the bullpen, but saw his control issues continue. The right-hander now has a 17:34 K/BB ratio in 36.1 innings this year. Willy Garcia is hitting for a .361/.410/.500 line in 36 at-bats over his last ten games. Alen Hanson went 0-for-5, but stole his 16th base of the year. Jose Osuna hit his 18th double of the season.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 13, Yankees 12
Starting Pitcher: Adrian Grullon, RHP (0.00) – 5.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, DH (.450) – 2-for-4, 3B, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Ozuna, SS (.450) – 3-for-3, 2 BB
Game Notes: Grullon has now thrown ten shutout innings in two starts, giving up two walks and two hits.
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Yankees 2, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Luis Santos, RHP (0-2, 4.50) – 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Angelo Del Castillo, RF-CF (.357) – 1-for-3, 2B
Game Notes: Del Castillo had one of two hits for the Pirates.
ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 35-26
AA: Altoona Curve – 28-31
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 26-36
A: West Virginia Power – 19-42
RK: DSL Pirates1 – 4-2
RK: DSL Pirates2 – 3-3
