Former 1st Rounder Has a Big Day

The affiliates had a solid performance on Sunday with four wins in six tries. Former first rounder Kevin Ahrens had a big day, including a three-run homer. Today is Draft Deadline Day. By the end of today, the organization (hopefully) will have an influx of new, high-ceiling talent to help out an already-impressive system. Las Vegas 8 Nashville 6Kyle Drabek allowed 11 hits and one walk in 5.1 innings of work. He gave up five runs (four earned) with four strikeouts. Bobby Korecky worked 1.1 scoreless innings. Danny Farquhar saved his 11th game despite allowing a run in the ninth inning. Adeiny Hechavarria had another two hits but struck out twice. RIcado Nanita had two hits, as well, and he slammed a three-run homer. Two hits were also had by Travis Snider, and David Cooper.Akron 2 New Hampshire 1Despite allowing five walks in seven innings, Joel Carreno struck out six batters and gave up just one run. He allowed four hits. Frank Gailey pitched the final two innings and allowed one r...