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, 4.11) – Next Probable Start: 8/1
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 4.70) – Next Probable Start: 8/3
3. Starling Marte, CF (.308) – 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.234) – 1-for-3
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-2, 7.78) – Next Probable Start: 8/2
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (8-6, 4.63) – Next Probable Start: 7/30
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-4, 3.99) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.26) – 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-6, 4.03) – Next Probable Start: 7/31
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (6-8, 4.41) – Next Probable Start: 8/3
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, RF (.291) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 BB
Home Runs: Andrew Lambo (3), Robbie Grossman (8), Daniel Grovatt (5), Andy Vasquez (3), Wes Freeman (5), Yerfaine Gerald (2), Maximo Rivera (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 3, Charlotte 2
Starting Pitcher: Ross Ohlendorf, RHP (1-0, 1.80) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.292) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.307) – 2-for-4
Ryan Doumit, DH (.154) – 2-for-3, 3B, BB
Matt Hague, 1B (.313) – 1-for-4, 3B
Daniel Moskos, LHP (1.90) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Game Notes: Ohlendorf threw 73 pitches, and was hitting 91 MPH on the stadium gun in Charlotte. Ryan Doumit got his first two hits of his AAA rehab appearance. John Bowker now has gone 10-for-22 in his last five games. Gorkys Hernandez has a .361 average in his last ten games, with three doubles and a triple.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Portland 6, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher: Michael Colla, RHP (4-8, 4.00) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, RF (.240) – 2-for-3, HR
Other Notable Performers
Starling Marte, CF (.308) – 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
Tony Sanchez, C (.234) – 1-for-3
Game Notes: After a nice run early in the season, Michael Colla has struggles as a starter lately, allowing 16 earned runs in 19.1 innings over his last four starts. Tim Alderson gave up three runs on three hits, getting just two outs in his appearance. Andrew Lambo hit his third homer in his last ten games. Since being benched for a lack of hustle on Wednesday, Starling Marte has gone 3-for-9 with a double. The game was called early due to rain.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 10, Brevard County 1
Starting Pitcher: Brett Lorin, RHP (7-5, 2.59) – 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, RF (.291) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Evan Chambers, CF (.235) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB, 3 RBI
Ramon Cabrera, C (.345) – 2-for-4, BB, RBI
Game Notes: Grossman hit his 8th homer of the year, and walked twice, giving him 93 on the season. He extended his on-base streak to 26 games. The top six Bradenton hitters in the lineup tonight each put up multiple hits. Brett Lorin has now allowed two runs in 18 innings in his last three starts, with a 13:1 K/BB ratio. He has a 2.04 ERA in 53 innings over his last ten games, with a 43:8 K/BB ratio.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 11, Lakewood 5
Starting Pitcher: Eliecer Navarro, LHP (2.37) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Andy Vasquez, LF (.270) – 4-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.253) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, BB
Justin Howard, 1B (.254) – 3-for-4, 2 2B, BB, 2 RBI
Colton Cain, LHP (3.26) – 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Five West Virginia hitters recorded multiple hits tonight. Andy Vasquez hit his third homer of the year, while Dan Grovatt hit his 5th of the year. Rojas went 2-for-4 for the second night in a row. Colton Cain had a rough outing coming out of the bullpen tonight. Porfirio Lopez, Jason Townsend, and Rinku Singh each pitched shutout innings to close out the West Virginia win.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Tri-City 8, State College 1
Starting Pitcher: Ryan Hafner, RHP (0-3, 3.41) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Wes Freeman, CF (.221) – 2-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Alex Dickerson, DH (.326) – 0-for-4
Game Notes: Freeman hit his fourth homer in his last six games. He’s 8-for-23 at the plate in that time span, and only has five strikeouts, which is good compared to his normal rates. Hafner was pulled after two innings due to a 55 minute rain delay.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Braves 6, Pirates 5
Starting Pitcher: Cesar Lopez, RHP (3.00) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, CF (.276) – 3-for-5, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Dovydas Neverauskas, RHP (0.82) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Jodaneli Carvajal, SS (.228) – 2-for-5, SB
Game Notes: Cesar Lopez, signed for $600 K out of Cuba over the off-season, made his second pro appearance tonight. Neverauskas made his fourth appearance of the year, and now has one earned run in 11 innings this year, with a 7:5 K/BB ratio. Willy Garcia is on a hot streak lately, with a .400/.450/.771 line in 35 at-bats over his last ten games. Jeff Clement went 1-for-5 in a rehab appearance.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 4, Yankees 2
Starting Pitcher: Mervin Del Rosario, LHP (5-2, 3.38) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Raul Fortunato, CF (.342) – 2-for-3, BB, 2 SB
Other Notable Performers
Maximo Rivera, 3B (.231) – 1-for-3, HR
Yerfaine Gerald, RF (.233) – 1-for-4, HR
Game Notes: Fortunato extended his hitting streak to 26 games.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Phillies 5, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Alexander Gutierrez, LHP (5.04) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 2B (.363) – 2-for-4, RBI
Game Notes: Montilla is hitting for a .363/.435/.513 line in 226 at-bats this year.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 56-52, 3rd Place, 9.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 45-60, 6th Place, 14.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 50-56 Overall, 20-16 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 48-53 Overall, 14-20 2nd Half, T-6th Place, 7.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 12-29, 6th Place, 11.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 21-14, 2nd Place, 3.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 31-18, 2nd Place, 1.0 GB
RK: VSL Pirates – 36-28, 1st Place
