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Prospect Watch: Cole Hit Hard, Power Offense Comes Through Again

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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 from the 2012 Prospect Guide.

1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (0-0, 5.14) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR

2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (0-1, 3.12) – DNP

3. Starling Marte, CF (.286) – DNP

4. Josh Bell, RF (.314) – 2-for-4

5. Luis Heredia, RHP (No Stats) – Extended Spring Training

6. Robbie Grossman, CF (.250) – 0-for-2, 2 BB

7. Tony Sanchez, C (.259) – 2-for-4, 2B

8. Stetson Allie, RHP (0-0, 54.00) – DNP

9. Kyle McPherson, RHP (No Stats) – AAA DL

10. Nick Kingham, RHP (0-0, 27.00) – DNP

DAILY SUMMARY

Top Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (0-2, 4.76) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.343) – 2-for-4, HR, SB

Home Runs: Gregory Polanco (3), Jodaneli Carvajal (1)

AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Indianapolis was postponed due to rain.

AA: ALTOONA CURVE

Box Score

Result: Richmond 1, Altoona 0

Starting Pitcher: Brandon Cumpton, RHP (0-2, 4.76) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Tony Sanchez, C (.259) – 2-for-4, 2B

Other Notable Performers

Brock Holt, SS (.417) – 2-for-3, BB

Kelson Brown, 3B (.429) – 2-for-3

Game Notes: Brandon Cumpton made a strong start, with his only mistake being a solo home run in the fourth inning. That was the only run scored in the entire game, as the Altoona bats were quiet. Tony Sanchez, Brock Holt, and Kelson Brown all had multiple hits, and Adalberto Santos was the only other batter with a hit.

A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS

Box Score

Result: Fort Myers 8, Bradenton 7

Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (5.14) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 2 HR

Top Hitter: Mel Rojas Jr., RF (.333) – 3-for-5, 2B

Other Notable Performers

Evan Chambers, CF (.207) – 2-for-3, 2 BB, K

Alex Dickerson, 1B (.206) – 1-for-3, 3 RBI

Porfirio Lopez, LHP (0.00) – 3.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 0 HR

Game Notes: Gerrit Cole had a rough outing, giving up two first inning home runs to go down 3-0. He gave up one more run in the third inning, in what would be his final frame. Porfirio Lopez came on and did a good job in the next three innings. Bradenton entered the ninth down by four, but tied it up thanks to RBI singles by Alex Dickerson and Drew Maggi. Zach Foster gave up a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth to end the game.

A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER

Box Score

Result: West Virginia 6, Greenville 3

Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (7.00) – 4.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Top Hitter: Gregory Polanco, CF (.343) – 2-for-4, HR, SB

Other Notable Performers

Jodaneli Carvajal, 2B (.343) – 2-for-4, HR

Josh Bell, RF (.314) – 2-for-4

Dan Gamache, DH (.296) – 2-for-4, 2B

Josh Poytress, LHP (1-0, 1.08) – 3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 HR

Game Notes: Gregory Polanco hit his third homer of the year, spanning 35 at-bats. The left-hander was joined on the home run charts by Jodaneli Carvajal, who hit his first of the year, and had his second two-hit game in a row. Jose Osuna was the only hitter in the lineup who didn’t record a hit. Josh Poytress came on in the fifth with the bases loaded and one out. He struck out two in a row, then went on to pitch three more innings, giving up just one run in the process to pick up the win.

ORGANIZATIONAL RECORDS

AAA: Indianapolis Indians – 4-4

AA: Altoona Curve – 4-4

A+: Bradenton Marauders – 3-6

A: West Virginia Power – 4-6

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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