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 (2-1, 2.74) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 2.70) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
3. Starling Marte, CF (.315) – 0-for-4, 3 K
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.241) – 0-for-3, BB
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.85) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-6, 5.27) – 4.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.94) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-6, 3.14) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – Next Probable Start: 7/7
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.57) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.260) – 4-for-5, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Home Runs: Mel Rojas Jr. (3), Cole White (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Toledo 5, Indianapolis 1
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (6-6, 5.27) – 4.1 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.297) – 2-for-3, 2B, 3B, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jared Hughes, RHP (2.08) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Owens had a high strikeout total tonight, getting eight in 4.1 innings. That matches his total in his last three starts, spanning 12.1 innings in those outings. A big issue with Owens this year has been his lack of strikeouts, with 42 in 79.1 innings. Gorkys Hernandez is now hitting for a .297/.353/.414 line on the season.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Altoona 4, Akron 1
Starting Pitcher: Joe Beimel, LHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Brock Holt, 2B (.283) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Phillip Irwin, RHP (3-1, 3.18) – 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Matt Curry, 1B (.258) – 1-for-3, BB
Game Notes: Joe Beimel made another rehab start, this time on one day of rest. He is expected to go back to back nights this weekend, which should be the end of his rehab assignment. Matt Curry is off to a good start in July, going 9-for-23 with a double and a homer. Irwin allowed a leadoff single in the third, and didn’t allow another hit until a leadoff single in the eighth inning.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was postponed tonight.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 7, Lexington 5
Starting Pitcher: Trent Stevenson, RHP (5.72) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Mel Rojas Jr., CF (.260) – 4-for-5, 3B, HR, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Drew Maggi, SS (.263) – 2-for-6, 2B, SB
Kawika Emsley-Pai, C (.287) – 2-for-4
Brooks Pounders, RHP (4.72) – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: West Virginia came back late, and won the game in 10 innings. Justin Howard came through with an RBI double in the 9th to tie the game. They scored two in the top of the 10th, led by a Rogelios Noris double. Mel Rojas Jr. and Cole White each homered early in the game.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Batavia 2, State College 1
Starting Pitcher: Stetson Allie, RHP (4.85) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Matt Skirving, 1B (.268) – 1-for-2, 2B, BB, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Vincent Payne, RHP (2.40) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Mike Jefferson, LHP (12.46) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Allie has allowed two earned runs on seven hits in eight innings in his last two outings, with a 10:2 K/BB ratio. Tonight he had a 7:1 GO/AO ratio.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Braves 6, Pirates 5
Starting Pitcher: Logan Pevny, RHP (2.51) – 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, RF (.263) – 2-for-4, 2 RBI, SB
Other Notable Performers
Diomedes Mateo, LHP (1-1, 6.94) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: The Braves took the lead late with a two run eighth inning. Eight of the nine starters in the Pirates’ lineup recorded at least one hit. Polanco was the only one who recorded two hits.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 6, Red Sox 5
Starting Pitcher: Christopher De Leon, RHP (2.81) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jesus Vasquez, LF (.327) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Miguel De Aza, DH (.294) – 2-for-4
Raul Fortunato, CF (.283) – 2-for-2, BB
Game Notes: De Aza, who signed for $150 K last year, has only played in five games this year. So far in July he has gone 5-for-11 at the plate.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 6, Phillies 3
Starting Pitcher: Luis Campos, RHP (1-1, 4.11) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Ulises Montilla, 2B (.371) – 2-for-5, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jose Roman, DH (.317) – 2-for-5, RBI
Game Notes: Montilla is now 7-for-13 in July, with three doubles, and has a .371 average and a .971 OPS on the season.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 44-44, 3rd Place, 13.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 37-47, 6th Place, 13.0 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 38-45 Overall, 8-5 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A: West Virginia Power – 41-41 Overall, 6-8 2nd Half, T-5th Place, 2.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 5-15, 6th Place, 7.0 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 9-6, T-2nd Place, 1.0 GB
RK: DSL Pirates – 19-10, T-1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 27-17, 1st Place
