#SFGiants Minors Rundown: 8/20

Jun 18, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; California League designated hitter Angel Villalona (29) high fives teammates during the home run derby of the California League vs Carolina League All Star Game at San Jose Municipal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Player of the Day: AA Richmond first baseman Angel Villalona went 3-6 with a HR, double, and 2 RBI in the Flying Squirrels doubleheader today.  The HR marks Villalona’s 21st of the season – 7 with Richmond and 14 with San Jose.  Guillermo Quiroz could have easily gotten Player of the Day again – he hit in the go-ahead runs (for the second night in a row) with a double in Fresno’s game against Reno – but tonight goes to the kid for variety’s sake.

Update: Angel Pagan went 2-4 with 2 runs and a triple today for the AZL Giants.  It was announced prior to the Giants game tonight that he will be joining the AAA Fresno Grizzlies Friday to continue his rehab.

Fresno Grizzlies – AAA Pacific Coast League

Highlights/News: (W 4-2) Guillermo Quiroz had a go-ahead hit for the second consecutive day, this time a 2-run double that sealed the victory for Fresno over Reno.  Eric Surkamp went seven innings for the 5th start in a row, giving up only 2 ER – in his previous 4 he had gone 7 and given up just 1 ER in each.

At the Plate: CF Gary Brown 3-4, 2B (29^th), RBI; C Guillermo Quiroz 1-2, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB

On the Mound: LHP Eric Surkamp 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 3 BB; RHP Jake Dunning 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 K, 0 BB

Mar. 6, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Justin Sellers (left) tags out San Francisco Giants baserunner Gary Brown (10) during the eighth inning during a spring training game against San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-USA TODAY Sports

W

L

GB

Las Vegas (Mets)

72

57

–

Sacramento (Athletics)

72

58

.5

Tucson (Padres)

67

63

5.5

Fresno   (Giants)

63

67

9.5

Richmond Flying Squirrels – AA Eastern League

Highlights/News: (L 3-2; L 5-1) The Flying Squirrels got swept by Harrisburg in a doubleheader this afternoon, falling four games out of first place with 13 games left to play.  1B Angel Villalona hit his 21^st HR of the season (7^th since Richmond call-up) in the game one loss.

At the Plate: (GM 1) 1B Angel Villalona 2-3, R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI; (GM 2); CF Ryan Lollis 2-3

On the Mound: (GM 1)  RHP Craig Westcott5 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 K, 2 BB

Jun 18, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Giants designated hitter Angel Villalona (29) during the eighth inning of the California League vs Carolina League All Star Game at San Jose Municipal Stadium. The Carolina League defeated the California League 12-2. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

W

L

GB

Harrisburg (Nationals)

69

60

–

Erie (Tigers)

68

60

.5

Bowie (Orioles)

65

63

3.5

Richmond   (Giants)

65

64

4

Akron (Indians)

60

68

8.5

Altoona (Pirates)

59

70

10

San Jose Giants – High A California League

Highlights/News: (W 13-2) San Jose exploded for 7 runs in the 7th inning Tuesday night and #19 prospect Adalberto Mejia kept Stockton in check most of the night as the Giants cruised to a lopsided victory.  Right fielder Mac Williamson hit his 21^st HR of the season.

At the Plate: DH Brock Bond 2-5, R, 2 2B; 3B Myles Schroder 3-5, R, 3B, 3 RBI; RF Mac Williamson 1-3, 2 R, HR (21), 3 RBI, 2 BB

On the Mound: #19 Prospect LHP Adalberto Mejia 5 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 8 K, BB

Mac Williamson; Photo Credit: Kenny Karst/milb.com

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 6-3) #7 Prospect RHP Martin Agosta pitched well, but Lexington scored 4 in the 7^th to secure the win over the GreenJackets.  In his last 10 starts Agosta has a 1.82 ERA in 49.1 IP (1.97 ERA on the season).  Augusta’s division lead is down to 1.5 games over Lexington with 12 left to play.

At the Plate: CF Andrew Cain 2-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI

On the Mound: #7 Prospect Martin Agosta 4 IP, 4 H, R, ER, 2 K, 5 B

Martin Agosta; Photo Credit: Augusta GreenJackets, milb.com

W

L

GB

Augusta   (Giants)

34

23

–

Lexington (Royals)

33

25

1.5

Savannah (Mets)

28

26

4.5

Rome (Braves)

30

28

4.5

Charleston (Yankees)

29

29

5.5

Greenville (Red Sox)

25

30

8

Asheville (Rockies)

21

36

13

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes – Short Season A Northwest League

Highlights/News: (L 2-1) The Volcanoes dropped the rubber match of the series with Vancouver in the bottom of the 11th inning tonight and lost the 5 game series 3-2.  RHP Chris Johnson started for Salem-Keizer and pitched well once again, lowering his ERA to 2.31.  In 12 starts, Johnson has 68 strikeouts and just 5 walks.

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

On the Mound: RHP Chris Johnson 5 IP, 4 H, R, ER, 3 K, 2 BB; RHP Armando Paniagua 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R

RHP Chris Johnson; 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: CF Angel Pagan 2-4, 2 R, 3B, #8 Prospect Christian Arroyo 2-4, R, 3B, 2 RBI, BB

DSL Giants: (August 19th stats) 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.