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, Altoona (2-4, 4.85) – DNP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-7, 4.37) – DNP
3. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.318) – DNP
4. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
5. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (2-1, 1.85) – DNP
6. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-5, 3.01) – DNP
7. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.323) – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 BB
8. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (3-4, 4.19) – DNP
9. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (3-7, 5.26) – DNP
10. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (8-4, 4.06) – DNP
11. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.221) – 0-for-3
12. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (2-2, 2.48) – 2.2 IP 2 H 1 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 SO 0 HR
13. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.253) – 1-for-4, BB
14. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.308) – DNP
15. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.283) – DNP
16. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.293) – 4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI
17. Clay Holmes, RHP, State College (4-1, 0.80) – DNP
18. Matt Curry, 1B, Altoona (.306) – DNP
19. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, West Virginia (3-3, 4.03) – DNP
20. Jose Osuna, 1B, West Virginia (.274) – 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Pitcher: Chris Leroux, RHP (1-0 2.70) 5 IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 3 SO 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson (.293) – 4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Home Runs: Jose Osuna (13), Alex Dickerson 2 (9, 10)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 5, Pawtucket 1
Starting Pitcher: Chris Leroux, RHP (1-0 2.70) 5 IP 3 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 3 SO 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, DH (.297) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Matt Hague, 1B (.304) – 2-for-4
Chase d’Arnaud, SS (.232) – 2-for-4, 3B, SB
Bryan Morris, RHP (2.48) 2.2 IP 2 H 1 R 0 ER 0 BB 1 SO 0 HR
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was rained out. They will play a doubleheader tomorrow.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Daytona 9, Bradenton 7
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP (2-5 3.51) – 6 IP 10 H 7 R 6 ER 3 BB 3 SO 0 HR
Top Hitter: Alex Dickerson, 1B (.293) – 4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Quinton Miller, RHP (6.29) 2 IP 2 H 2 R 2 ER 1 BB 3 SO 0 HR
Elevys Gonzalez, 2B (.250) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Gift Ngoepe, SS (.255)- 0-for-2, RBI, 3 BB
Game Notes: Tim’s game recap.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Greensboro 9, West Virginia 6
Starting Pitcher: Robby Rowland, RHP (5-3 3.46) – 5 IP 6 H 3 R 3 ER 2 BB 0 SO 1 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Gamache, 2B (.276) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Willy Garcia, LF (.255) – 1-for-3, BB, SB
Gregory Polanco, CF (.323) – 1-for-3, 2B, 2 BB
Jose Osuna, 1B (.274) – 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
Game Notes: Jose Osuna hit his 13th homer of the year. The top three batters in the order, Taylor Lewis, Chris Lashmet and Gregory Polanco walked a combined total of seven times. Porfirio Lopez took the loss by allowing five runs in the eighth inning. Alen Hanson didn’t play for a second straight game, after leaving Tuesday’s game in the first inning.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: Game was suspended in the 7th inning due to rain/lightning
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Tigers 6, Pirates 3 in 10 innings
Starting Pitcher: Andy Otamendi, LHP (1-0 3.32) – 4.0 IP 2 H 2 R 1 ER 0 BB 1 SO 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jin-De Jhang, C (.320) – 3-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, DH (.208) – 1-for-5
Max Moroff, SS (.800) – 3-for-4, 2 SB, 2 Runs
Elvis Escobar, CF (.243) – 0-for-4, 2 K
Game Notes: Jin De-Jhang reached base in all five of his plate appearances and Max Moroff reached base three times (he also had a sacrifice) after reaching base all four times in his debut on Tuesday. Bryton Trepagnier threw two scoreless innings, his fifth straight appearance without an earned run. Wyatt Mathisen fractured his foot. Update on Josh Bell’s knee. Live game notes.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
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RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Pirates 10, Yankees 5
Starting Pitcher: Jose Regalado, LHP (4-0 3.52) – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Danny Arribas, 3B (.269) – 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB, SB
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Box Score wasn’t uploaded
Result: Pirates 8, Mets 5