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, 4.09) – Next Probable Start: 7/26
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 4.72) – Next Probable Start: 7/27
3. Starling Marte, CF (.302) – 1-for-4
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.238) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 5.95) – Next Probable Start: 7/28
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (8-6, 4.63) – 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-4, 3.93) – 1.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.13) – Next Probable Start: 7/29
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.88) – Next Probable Start: 7/26
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (6-8, 4.44) – Next Probable Start: 7/28
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.300) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, RBI
Home Runs: Alex Dickerson (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Rochester 0
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (8-6, 4.63) – 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.365) – 2-for-3, 3B, BB
Other Notable Performers
Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.299) – 2-for-3, 3B, RBI
Daniel Moskos, LHP (1.74) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Tim Wood, RHP (3.57) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Owens didn’t have a seven inning start all year, but has gone seven innings two starts in a row, allowing two runs on six hits in those two outings. He’s getting back on track in July, with a 2.83 ERA in 28.2 innings, along with a 24:10 K/BB ratio. Pedro Alvarez has had multiple hits in each of his last three games, and is now hitting for a .472/.548/.806 line in 36 at-bats in his last ten games.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: New Britain 7, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Ross Ohlendorf, RHP (3.86) – 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Josh Rodriguez, SS (.291) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Matt Curry, 1B (.285) – 2-for-4
Tim Alderson, RHP (2.80) – 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Bryan Morris, RHP (1-4, 3.93) – 1.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Ohlendorf made his first rehab start at the AA level. Morris has allowed six runs, four earned, in 2.1 innings over his last two relief appearances.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 2, Tampa 1
Starting Pitcher: Brett Lorin, RHP (2.76) – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Kelson Brown, 3B (.263) – 2-for-3, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.290) – 1-for-3, BB
Diego Moreno, RHP (2-3, 4.57) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Grossman extended his hitting streak to 12 games, and has reached base safely for 21 games in a row. He also scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th, after leading off the inning with a single.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Charleston 14, West Virginia 0
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (2-4, 3.00) – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Kevin Mort, 2B (.212) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.250) – 1-for-3, BB
Game Notes: Fuesser had allowed 12 runs in 38 innings as a starter this year before today’s outing.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 5, Brooklyn 1
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (5.40) – 4.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.300) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Carlos Mesa, RF (.283) – 2-for-4, 2 SB
Taylor Lewis, CF (.192) – 0-for-1, 3 BB
Josh Poytress, LHP (1-2, 6.61) – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Dickerson hit his first pro homer. Carlos Mesa has had a great month of July, hitting for a .327/.377/.612 line in 49 at-bats heading in to today’s game, along with two homers.
RK: GCL PIRATES
The GCL Pirates were off today.
RK: DSL Pirates
The DSL Pirates were off today for their All-Star game. Raul Fortunato went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run. Jesus Vasquez went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Diego Goris went 0-for-2. Aneudy Merejo made a relief appearance, getting one out against the only batter he faced.
RK: VSL Pirates
The VSL Pirates were off today.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 53-50, 3rd Place, 11.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 42-58, 6th Place, 14.5 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 48-53 Overall, 18-13 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 45-53 Overall, 10-20 2nd Half, 7th Place, 9.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 11-26, 6th Place, 10.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 19-11, T-1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 29-16, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 33-25, 1st Place