#SFGiants Minors Rundown: 8/19

June 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) is congratulated for the save by catcher Guillermo Quiroz (12) against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Giants defeated the Rockies 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Player of the Day: Co-Players of the Day today are Yusmeiro Petit and Guillermo Quiroz.  Petit went 6 innings and gave up 1 hit, no runs, struck out 8, and walked none, while Quiroz had a go-ahead pinch-hit 2 RBI single in the 8^th that sealed the victory for Fresno tonight over Reno.

Fresno Grizzlies – AAA Pacific Coast League

Highlights/News: (W 3-1) This was a late one as Fresno and Reno got held up by a lightning storm passing through California Monday night.  Yusmeiro Petit went 6 innings and only gave up 1 hit, C Johnny Monell hit a solo shot (his 19th HR of the season), and Guillermo Quiroz drove in a pair en route to a victory over the Aces.  Closer Heath Hembree extended his franchise record for saves even further with his 30th.

At the Plate: RF Francisco Peguero 2-4; 1B Johnny Monell 1-4, HR (19); PH Guillermo Quiroz 1-1, 2 RBI

On the Mound: RHP Yusmeiro Petit 6 IP, H, 0 R, 8 K, 0 BB; #6 Prospect Heath Hembree S(30), 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB

Mar. 28, 2012; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Yusmeiro Petit throws out a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

W

L

GB

Sacramento (Athletics)

72

57

–

Las Vegas (Mets)

71

57

1/2

Tucson (Padres)

66

63

5

Fresno   (Giants)

62

67

10

Richmond Flying Squirrels – AA Eastern League

Highlights/News: Game Postponed.  Who does Will Clark think the next big prospect in the Giants’ system is? (The Thrill took over the Giants twitter account during tonight’s game, in case you missed it):

W

L

GB

Erie (Tigers)

67

60

–

Harrisburg (Nationals)

67

60

–

Richmond   (Giants)

65

62

2

Bowie (Orioles)

64

63

3

Akron (Indians)

60

67

7

Altoona (Pirates)

59

69

8.5

San Jose Giants – High A California League

Highlights/News: Scheduled Off Day, but here is a quote from Will Clark about his time in the Giants’ Minor League system:

W

L

GB

Modesto (Rockies)

33

23

–

Visalia (Diamondbacks)

30

26

3

x-San   Jose (Giants)

29

27

4

Stockton (Athletics)

27

29

6

Bakersfield (Reds)

22

34

11

Augusta GreenJackets – Low A South Atlantic League

Highlights/News: (L 3-2; W 4-0) Augusta and Savannah played their second doubleheader in two days and ended up splitting again.  The GreenJackets maintain a 2.5 game lead with 13 left to play.

At the Plate: 1B Joseph Rapp (GM1) 1-3, R, HR, RBI; 3B Mitchell Delfino (GM2) 2-3, 2B, RBI

On the Mound: RHP Joe Biagini (GM 1) 2.2 IP, H, 3 R, 2 ER, K, 4 BB; LHP Joe Kurrasch(GM2) W, 5.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 6 K, 2 BB

LHP Joe Kurrasch; Photo Credit: Vanessa Parker

W

L

GB

Augusta   (Giants)

34

22

–

Lexington (Royals)

32

25

2.5

Rome (Braves)

29

28

5.5

Savannah (Mets)

27

26

5.5

Charleston (Yankees)

28

29

6.5

Greenville (Red Sox)

25

29

8

Asheville (Rockies)

21

35

13

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes – Short Season A Northwest League

Highlights/News: (L 8-4) RHP Pat Young gave up the first earned runs in his time with the Volcanoes tonight, a streak that spanned 6 starts and 25 IP, in a loss to Vancouver.  Salem-Keizer starts the Northwest League Playoffs and their quest for a title on September 4^th.

At the Plate: #16 Prospect LF Brian Ragira 2-5, 2B, RBI;  SS Jeremy Sy 2-5;

On the Mound: RHP Pat Young 4 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 4 BB

RHP Pat Young; Photo Credit: Vanessa Parker

W

L

GB

x-Salem-Keizer   (Giants)

16

9

–

Boise (Cubs)

14

11

2

Yakima (Diamondbacks)

14

11

2

Eugene (Padres)

12

13

4

AZL Giants: Scheduled Off Day.  *Bruce Bochy announced yesterday that Angel Pagan will be joining Fresno in “a few days”. So far Pagan has experienced no issues with his left hamstring during his rehab assignment.

DSL Giants:  41-21 (W 1-0) 3B Nathanael Javier 2-4, 2B, BB; #14 Prospect Gustavo Cabrera 1-3; LF Jean Angomas 3-4, R, 2B, BB; RHP Jose Morel 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 K

x = First-Half division champions, made playoffs.

Prospect rankings are based on those of mlb.com.