Pirates’ minor league affiliates couldn’t pull off any wins on Saturday night, with each of the three teams that played losing tough one score decisions.
Triple-A Indianapolis saw their game postponed due to inclement weather for the second consecutive night: they’ll make up Friday’s game as part of a Sunday doubleheader, meaning that Saturday’s game has been postponed to an undetermined date.
The Altoona Curve fell 5-4 to the Akron Rubber Ducks, surrendering the game-winning RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. High-A Greensboro lost 6-5 despite a three-run homer from Charles McAdoo, who continues to tear it up at the plate.
The Bradenton Marauders fell 3-2 after a tenth inning walk-off despite an excellent start from left-hander Michael Kennedy.
Here’s a look at the top performing Pirates’ prospects on Saturday night.
Triple-A Indianapolis (12-12)
DNP: inclement weather.
Double-A Altoona (5-14)
INF Kervin Pichardo
- Game: 2-for-3 with a walk.
- Season: .260/.362/.360 with 2 doubles and a homer in 15 games.
RF Jase Bowen
- Game: 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk.
- Season: .188/.243/.246 with a double and a homer in 18 games.
High-A Greensboro (11-8)
DH Mitch Jebb
- Game: 2-for-3 with a walk.
- Season: .229/.308/.243 with a double in 17 games.
3B Charles McAdoo
- Game: 1-for-4 with a three-run homer.
- Season: .270/.365/.397 with 2 doubles and 2 homers in 18 games.
Single-A Bradenton (4-16)
LHP Michael Kennedy
- Game: 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 K’s.
- Season: 17 IP, 3.71 ERA, 22 K’s in 4 starts.
1B Esmerlyn Valdez
- Game: 2-for-4 with 2 doubles.
- Season: .250/.356/.367 with 4 doubles and a homer in 17 games.
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