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, 4.13) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
2. Luis Heredia, RHP (0-1, 5.23) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
3. Starling Marte, CF (.307) – 2-5, 2 runs, triple
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.242) – 3-4, 2b, RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.50) – Next Probable Start: 7/22
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (7-6, 5.16) – Next Probable Start: 7/19
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.42) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-7, 3.20) – Next Probable Start: 7/23
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 3.79) – Next Probable Start: 7/21
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.62) – 5 IP 3 H 3 R 2 ER 3 BB 3 K 0 HR
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Evan Chambers, CF (.227) – 3-for-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Home Runs: Dusty Brown (7), Pedro Alvarez (2), Evan Chambers 2 (9), Robbie Grossman (7), Willy Garcia (2), Gregory Polanco (1)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Indianapolis 4, Charlotte 3
Starting Pitcher: Brian Burres, LHP (4.23) – 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Pedro Alvarez, 3B (.310) – 3-for-4, HR
Other Notable Performers
Dusty Brown, C (.290) – 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Matt Hague, 1B (.321) – 2-for-4
Game Notes: Pedro Alvarez is now hitting for a .310/.400/.500 line in AAA.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Akron 4, Altoona 3
Starting Pitcher: Jeff Locke, LHP (4.62) – 5.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, C (.243) – 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Bryan Morris, RHP (3.42) – 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Matt Curry, 1B (.267) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Starling Marte, CF (.307) – 2-for-5, 3B, 3 K
Game Notes: Altoona came back with two runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game, but lost in the bottom of the ninth. Bryan Morris continues his shutout streak, extending it to 17 innings since moving to the bullpen.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 10, Daytona 5
Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (5.06) – 5.2 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Evan Chambers, CF (.227) – 3-for-3, 2 BB, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.284) – 2-for-4, HR, BB
Game Notes: Bradenton scored seven runs in the sixth inning. Chambers hit his 8th and 9th homers of the year. Grossman hit his 7th homer of the year, and drew his 80th walk. He’s got an on-base percentage of .420 on the year.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: West Virginia 3, Charleston 2
Starting Pitcher: Zac Fuesser, LHP (2.31) – 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter: Andy Vasquez, CF (.265) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Eliecer Navarro, LHP (1-0, 2.31) – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Fuesser got back on track after allowing five runs in five innings his last time out.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result: State College 5, Williamsport 1
Starting Pitcher: Jordan Cooper, RHP (5.59) – 4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Samuel Gonzalez, DH (.338) – 2-for-3, 2B, SB
Other Notable Performers
Orlando Castro, LHP (1-0, 0.00) – 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR
Game Notes: Castro made his debut with State College, after being promoted from the GCL earlier this week.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 8, Braves 2
Starting Pitcher: Isaac Sanchez, RHP (2-0, 1.04) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Willy Garcia, RF (.240) – 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.222) – 2-for-4, HR, SB
Game Notes: Garcia hit his 2nd homer of the year. Polanco hit his first.
RK: DSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 5, Yankees 2
Starting Pitcher: Martires Cadet, LHP (1.10) – 4.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Diego Goris, SS (.373) – 2-for-4, 2B, SB
RK: VSL Pirates
Result: Pirates 10, Phillies 0
Starting Pitcher: Luis Rico, LHP (3.76) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dilson Herrera, 3B (.299) – 2-for-2, 2BB, 2B, 3B, SB
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 49-48, 3rd Place, 13.5 GB
AA: Altoona Curve – 39-55, 6th Place, 16 GB
A+: Bradenton Marauders – 44-51 Overall, 14-11 2nd Half, T-3rd Place, 1.0 GB
A: West Virginia Power – 44-49 Overall, 9-16 2nd Half, 7th Place, 8.0 GB
A-: State College Spikes – 9-22, 6th Place, 9.5 GB
RK: GCL Pirates – 17-8, 1st Place
RK: DSL Pirates – 27-15, 1st Place
RK: VSL Pirates – 32-22, 1st Place