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 post trade deadline update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Altoona (3-6, 2.90) – 6.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 6 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Altoona (2-0, 0.00) – DNP
3. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (3-2, 2.86) – DNP
4. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.312) – DNP
5. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.325) – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL (UPDATE)
7. Clay Holmes, RHP, State College (5-3, 1.99) – DNP
8. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (10-5, 2.56) – DNP
9. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (9-6, 3.82) – DNP
10. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Indianapolis (0-1, 0.98) – DNP
11. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.288) – State College DL (UPDATE)
12. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.228) – 1-for-4, HR
13. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.299) – DNP
14. Matt Curry, 1B, Altoona (.288) – 1-for-7
15. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (2-2, 2.56) – DNP
16. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.295) – DNP
17. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (6-8, 4.50) – DNP
18. Jose Osuna, 1B, West Virginia (.278) – DNP
19. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, West Virginia (4-6, 4.90) – DNP
20. Victor Black, RHP, Altoona (2-3, 1.76) – DNP
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Dallas McPherson, DH (.269) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2 BB
Home Runs: Dallas McPherson (17), Tony Sanchez (8), Andrew Lambo (3)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 8, Columbus 5
Starting Pitcher: Chris Leroux, RHP (4-0, 3.11) – 6.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dallas McPherson, DH (.269) – 2-for-3, 2B, HR, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.247) – 4-for-5, 2B, 2 SB
Brock Holt, 2B (.397) – 3-for-5
Alex Presley, CF (.306) – 2-for-5, 2B
Tony Sanchez, C (.228) – 1-for-4, HR
Game Notes: Dallas McPherson hit his 17th homer of the year, including his fifth for Indianapolis. Tony Sanchez hit his eighth homer of the year. Chase d’Arnaud had four hits, extending his hitting streak to eight games. This was his second four hit game during that streak. He also stole two bases, giving him 33 on the year in 38 attempts. Chris Leroux has given up 12 earned runs in 17 innings over his last three starts.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 4, Altoona 1
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (3-6, 2.90) – 6.1 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 6 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Quincy Latimore, CF (.255) – 1-for-2, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Andrew Lambo, RF (.235) – 1-for-2, BB
Game Notes: John Eshleman’s live game report.
Result: Altoona 7, Akron 1
Starting Pitcher: Mike Colla, RHP (3.83) – 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, RF (.239) – 1-for-3, HR, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Drew Maggi, SS (.224) – 2-for-4
Adalberto Santos, LF (.348) – 1-for-3, BB, SB
Jason Townsend, RHP (2-0, 0.00) – 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Andrew Lambo hit his third homer of the year, hitting a grand slam in the second inning to put Altoona up 6-1. Adalberto Santos stole his 15th base of the year. Jason Townsend made his second appearance in Double-A and now has 8.1 shutout innings, with six hits, three walks, and two strikeouts.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Auburn 12, State College 1
Starting Pitcher: Jason Creasy, RHP (0-5, 5.84) – 0.2 IP, 2 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jesus Vasquez, RF (.239) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Dalton Friend, LHP (2.90) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Jason Creasy has given up 13 earned runs in 9.2 innings over his last four starts, with a 4:8 K./BB ratio. The right-hander has a 5.84 ERA in 49.1 innings this year, with a 29:19 K/BB ratio. 2012 12th round pick Dalton Friend has a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings this year, with a 27:4 K/BB ratio.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The Pirates were off. They begin the GCL Finals tomorrow.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 5, Mets 3
Starting Pitcher: Luis Santos, RHP (0.00) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pablo Reyes, SS (.333) – 1-for-3, 3B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Maximo Rivera, RF (.500) – 2-for-4
Danny Arribas, DH (.500) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: The DSL Pirates won game one of a best of three series to open the DSL playoffs. The Pirates were led by Luis Santos, who threw five shutout innings, allowing one hit and striking out six. Between the two DSL teams this year, Santos put up a 2.44 ERA in 62.2 innings with a 74:20 K/BB ratio. The 21-year-old is in his second season in the DSL and is a little old for the league. The Pirates scored four runs in the top of the ninth, thanks to Pablo Reyes, who hit a bases loaded triple then scored on a ground out later in the inning. The triple gave the Pirates a 4-1 lead at the time. The Pirates need to win one of the next two games to advance to the second round.