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. If a player is in the majors, he will be removed, everyone below him will be shifted up a spot, and a new player will be added to the bottom of the list. If a player is out for the season (Jameson Taillon #1, Clay Holmes #12), he will be removed and everyone below him will move up a spot. Removing these guys doesn’t mean they have lost prospect status. It is just an attempt to get 20 active prospects on the list. Rankings are from the mid-season top 20 update, and links on each name go to their Pirates Prospects player pages.
1. Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Bradenton – DNP
2. Austin Meadows, CF, West Virginia – DNP
3. Reese McGuire, C, West Virginia – DNP
4. Nick Kingham, RHP, Indianapolis – 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
5. Alen Hanson, SS/2B, Altoona – DNP
6. Josh Bell, RF, Altoona – DNP
7. Harold Ramirez, OF, West Virginia – Disabled List (7/24 Update)
8. Cole Tucker, SS, GCL Pirates – 2-for-5, SB
9. Luis Heredia, RHP, West Virginia – DNP
10. Mitch Keller, RHP, GCL Pirates – 4.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
11. Adrian Sampson, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
12. JaCoby Jones, SS, West Virginia – DNP
13. Casey Sadler, RHP, Indianapolis – DNP
14. Andrew Lambo, OF, Indianapolis – 2-for-4, 2 HR, BB
15. Joely Rodriguez, LHP, Altoona – DNP
16. Michael De La Cruz, OF, GCL Pirates – 1-for-5
17. Trey Supak, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
18. Buddy Borden, RHP, West Virginia – DNP
19. Stetson Allie, 1B, Altoona – DNP
20. Gage Hinsz, RHP, GCL Pirates – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, RF-1B – 2-for-4, 2 HR, BB
Home Runs: Andrew Lambo 2 (7), Carlos Munoz (4)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Louisville 7, Indianapolis 2
Starting Pitcher: Nick Kingham, RHP – 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Andrew Lambo, RF-1B – 2-for-4, 2 HR, BB
Other Notable Performers:
Elias Diaz, C – 1-for-3, BB
Tony Sanchez, C – 1-for-1
Game Notes: After a tough July, Nick Kingham put together his second strong outing in a row. Prior to this, Kingham allowed 19 runs on 22 hits in 23.1 innings over four starts. In these past two starts, Kingham allowed three runs in 15 innings.
John Holdzkom worked a scoreless ninth, striking out a pair and walking another. Vin Mazzaro worked a perfect 10th. Andy Oliver allowed five runs in the 11th, but only one was earned. He allowed four hits and walked another.
Andrew Lambo hit a pair of solo home runs for his second multiple home run game of the season. He now has seven long balls on the campaign.
Tony Sanchez picked up a hit before leaving the game with an injury after a collision at the plate. Clint Barnes went 0-for-3 in his first game in Triple-A during his rehab stint. Elias Diaz picked up his first Triple-A hit. – Ryan Palencer
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Altoona was off today.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Bradenton was off today.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
West Virginia was off today.
A-: JAMESTOWN JAMMERS
Jamestown was off today.
RK: BRISTOL PIRATES
Result: Bristol 6, Johnson City 3
Starting Pitcher: Omar Basulto, LHP – 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Danny Arribas, 1B – 2-for-3, HR
Other Notable Performers:
Jerrick Suiter, DH – 2-for-4
Carlos Ozuna, SS – 2-for-4, 2B
Tomas Morales, C – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Jon Sandfort, RHP – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Danny Arribas extended his hitting streak to six games, hitting his fourth homer of the year in the process. Arribas came into the game with a .290/.381/.399 line in 138 at-bats this year. He’s primarily a catcher, but is athletic enough to play other positions around the infield, playing first base today. Omar Basulto threw five shutout innings, giving up just one hit. It was a nice bounce back from last week, when he gave up five runs in 3.1 innings of work.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Yankees 4, Pirates 3
Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller, RHP – 4.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Carlos Munoz, 1B – 3-for-5, HR
Other Notable Performers:
Cole Tucker, SS – 2-for-5, SB
Yoel Gonzalez, C – 2-for-3
Game Notes: Mitch Keller had a good start today, but did experience some control problems. Those led to his only run in the fifth inning. After a leadoff walk, he issued a passed ball, then a wild pitch, advancing the runner to third. The run eventually scored on a ground out to second. Keller has had occasional issues with control, recently walking four batters in 3.1 innings. However, on the season he has a 1.14 ERA in 23.2 innings, with a 26:9 K/BB ratio. That’s even better when you consider that 7 of his 9 walks came in two starts. Cole Tucker picked up two hits and stole his tenth base of the season. Carlos Munoz, who has been one of the biggest surprises this year, hit his fourth homer of the year. He’s got a .299/.383/.451 line in 164 at-bats this year.
RK: DSL PIRATES
Result: Yankees 12, Pirates 6
Starting Pitcher: Yeudy Garcia, RHP – 3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Felix Vinicio, RF – 2-for-3
Other Notable Performers:
Edison Lantigua, LF – 1-for-4, BB
Game Notes: The Pirates lost 12-6 on Monday, starting their last week of the season off on the wrong foot. Starter Yeudy Garcia gave up one run over three innings, but reached his pitch count early due to three walks and five strikeouts. Five pitchers out of the bullpen gave up a total of 11 runs over the last six innings. Pirates pitchers walked a total of ten batters. Catcher Mikell Granberry made his return to the lineup, going 0-for-2 before being replaced in the sixth inning. He missed the last three weeks due to a bad back. Granberry turns 19 on Tuesday. Jeremias Portorreal missed Monday’s game after getting hurt on a slide during Saturday’s game. He should return before the season ends. Luis Perez stole his 11th base in 12 tries. – John Dreker
You can check out the DSL Pirates week 11 recap here.
