TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 10 prospects did today. Â 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) – DNP
4. Tony Sanchez, C (.243) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
5. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 4.85) – Next Probable Start: 7/11
6. Rudy Owens, LHP (6-6, 5.27) – Next Probable Start: 7/14
7. Bryan Morris, RHP (1-3, 3.80) – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
8. Colton Cain, LHP (5-6, 3.14) – Next Probable Start: 7/8
9. Justin Wilson, LHP (9-4, 4.01) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
10. Jeff Locke, LHP (5-8, 4.57) – Next Probable Start: 7/9
DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter:Â Aaron Baker, 1B (.288) – 4-for-7, 2 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
Home Runs:Â Mel Rojas Jr. (4), Yhonathan Barrios (1), Jonathan Schwind (1), Jose Roman (2)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result:Â Louisville 5, Indianapolis 2
Starting Pitcher:Â Justin Wilson, LHP (3.80) – 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â Anthony Norman, RF (.333) – 3-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
John Bowker, LF (.300) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Corey Wimberly, 2B (.241) – 2-for-5, SB
Game Notes:Â Pedro Alvarez went 0-for-3 with a walk in a rehab appearance. Â Matt Hague has been in a slump lately, going 1-for-19 with five strikeouts in his last five games.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result:Â Akron 4, Altoona 2
Starting Pitcher:Â Michael Colla, RHP (4-5, 3.47) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â Brock Holt, 2B (.286) – 2-for-4
Other Notable Performers
Tony Sanchez, C (.243) – 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI
Bryan Morris, RHP (3.80) – 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Game Notes:Â Eight of the nine Altoona starters recorded hits tonight, although the team only scored two runs. Â Colla, who looked great in the rotation initially, struggled in June, with a 4.85 ERA in 29.2 innings, and has allowed six runs in 11 innings in two July starts. Â His biggest issue has been the long ball, with nine homers allowed in his last 40.2 innings.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result:Â Bradenton 6, Palm Beach 4
Starting Pitcher:Â Brandon Cumpton, RHP (3.94) – 5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â Aaron Baker, 1B (.284) – 2-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Robbie Grossman, RF (.282) – 1-for-2, 2 BB, SB
David Rubinstein, (.271) – 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
Game Notes:Â Bradenton won in eight innings (double header games normally go seven innings), after a two run inning in the top of the eighth, led off by an Aaron Baker double.
Result:Â Palm Beach 8, Bradenton 4
Starting Pitcher:Â Brett Sinkbeil, RHP (1-4, 4.63) – 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â Aaron Baker, 1B (.288) – 2-for-3, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Elevys Gonzalez, 3B (.285) – 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Game Notes:Â Bradenton allowed all eight runs in the fifth inning. Â Three inherited runs scored off of Jhonathan Ramos, who also allowed three unearned runs of his own.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result:Â Hagerstown 4, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher:Â Zac Fuesser, LHP (1.89) – 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â Mel Rojas Jr. (.263) – 2-for-4, HR, SB
Other Notable Performers
Victor Black, RHP (2.50) – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Game Notes:Â Rojas homered for the second night in a row, giving him four on the year. Â He also stole his 15th base of the season. Â Fuesser has allowed just four earned runs in his last 31 innings (1.16 ERA), including two runs in 17 innings since making the switch to the rotation. Â He also has a 19:3 K/BB ratio in his time as a starter.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
Result:Â Batavia 16, State College 3
Starting Pitcher:Â Jordan Cooper, RHP (0-1, 16.88) – 2.2 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 1 HR
Top Hitter:Â Taylor Lewis, CF (.214) – 1-for-3, 3B, RBI
Other Notable Performers
Samuel Gonzalez, C (.341) – 1-for-2, 2 BB
Game Notes:Â State College allowed a run in every inning but the first, with the bullpen giving up ten runs after Cooper was hit for six in 2.2 innings. Â Taylor Lewis hit his fifth triple of the year.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result:Â Pirates 4, Braves 2
Starting Pitcher:Â Orlando Castro, LHP (2-0, 0.90) – 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter:Â Yhonathan Barrios, 3B (.375) – 2-for-3, HR, BB, SB
Other Notable Performers
Jonathan Schwind, DH (.353) – 1-for-3, HR, RBI
Gavi Nivar, CF (.320) – 2-for-4, 2B
Game Notes:Â Barrios hit his first homer of the year, and stole his fifth base. Â Orlando Castro has now allowed just two runs on 14 hits in 20 innings, with a 17:2 K/BB ratio.
RK: DSL Pirates
The DSL Pirates results weren’t uploaded last night.
RK: VSL Pirates
Result:Â Rays 13, Pirates 9
Starting Pitcher:Â Roberto Espinoza, RHP (5.03) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter:Â Jose Roman, DH (.333) – 4-for-4, 2 2B, HR, BB, 2 RBI
Other Notable Performers
Ulises Montilla, 2B (.377) – 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI
Game Notes:Â Roman hit his second home run of the year. Â Montilla is 9-for-16 in July.
ORGANIZATIONAL STANDINGS
AAA:Â Indianapolis Indians – 44-45, 3rd Place, 14.5 GB
AA:Â Altoona Curve – 37-48, 6th Place, 14.0 GB
A+:Â Bradenton Marauders – 39-46 Overall, 9-6 2nd Half, T-1st Place
A:Â West Virginia Power – 41-42 Overall, 6-9 2nd Half, T-6th Place, 3.0 GB
A-:Â State College Spikes – 5-16, 6th Place, 8.0 GB
RK:Â GCL Pirates – 10-6, T-1st Place
RK:Â DSL Pirates – 19-10, 1st Place
RK:Â VSL Pirates – 27-18, 1st Place
 spikes need some players, they really only have 2 legit prospects in allie and kingham.