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, 2.96) – Next Probable Start: 7/4
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-0, 4.91) – Next Probable Start: 7/2
3. Starling Marte, CF (.330) – 1-for-4, BB, 2 R
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.248) – DNP
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 6.00) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-5, 5.22) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 4.32) – DNP
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-5, 3.04) – Next Probable Start: 7/3
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.82) – Next Probable Start: 7/2
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-7, 4.20) – Next Probable Start: 7/4
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.267) – 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Home Runs: John Bowker (7), Quincy Latimore (8), Andrew Lambo (1), Pedro Alvarez (1), David Trent (1), Justin Bencsko (1), Raul Fortunato (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (42-41)
Result: Syracuse 5, Indianapolis 4
Starting Pitcher: Rudy Owens, LHP (5.22) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: John Bowker, LF (.304) – 2-for-5, HR
Other Notable Performers
Donald Veal, LHP (7.36) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Gorkys Hernandez, CF (.306) – 3-for-3, BB
Matt Hague, 1B (.333) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Bowker has homered four times in his last six games. Meanwhile, Matt Hague has gone six straight games with multiple hits, with a double in each game. He now has 20 doubles and eight homers on the year.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE (35-44)
Altoona beat Trenton 10-5. Check out John Dreker’s live recap from the game.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS (37-42 Overall, 7-2 2nd Half)
Result: Bradenton 3, Palm Beach 2
Starting Pitcher: Joe Beimel, LHP (0.00) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jarek Cunningham, 2B (.267) – 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Brandon Cumpton, RHP (1-0, 4.09) – 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR
Duke Welker, RHP (2.48) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Beimel started his rehab assignment, which means he has at most 30 days before the Pirates have to bring him back up to the majors. Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a homer and a walk.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER (40-37 Overall, 5-4 2nd Half)
West Virginia lost 12-5 to Greensboro. Check out my live report from the game, including quotes from Zack Von Rosenberg, and West Virginia manager Gary Robinson on Von Rosenberg and Victor Black.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES (4-11)
Result: State College 4, Mahoning Valley 3
Starting Pitcher: Stetson Allie, RHP (6.00) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: David Trent, DH (.211) – 2-for-6, HR
Other Notable Performers
Vincent Payne, RHP (3.00) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: State College won in 12 innings. David Trent and Justin Bencsko each hit their first homer of the year, although the two combined for seven strikeouts. Stetson Allie had a great start, with no walks and five strikeouts in four innings.
RK: GCL PIRATES (5-5)
The GCL Pirates were postponed today.
RK: DSL Pirates (17-10)
Result: Pirates 8, Rays 7
Starting Pitcher: Clario Perez, RHP (4.01) – 0.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jesus Vasquez, RF (.311) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Raul Fortunato, CF (.267) – 1-for-2, HR, 2 BB, 2 RBI
Diego Goris, 1B (.346) – 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Miguel De Aza, LF (.222) – 2-for-3, BB
Game Notes: De Aza was playing in his third game of the year, and first since May 31st. Fortunato was caught stealing twice, giving him seven on the year.
RK: VSL Pirates (24-16)
Result: Reds 3, Pirates 0
Starting Pitcher: Luis Campos, RHP (0-1, 4.50) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.297) – 1-for-4, 2B
