Player of the Day: San Jose Giants right-fielder Mac Williamson continued his tear Saturday night, going 4-5 with a double and 2 RBI in a 3-2 victory over Bakersfield. Williamson is 15 for his last 29 with 3 HR’s, 12 RBI, and 5 doubles.
Fresno Grizzlies – AAA Pacific Coast League
Highlights/News: (L 2-1) Fresno starter Austin Fleet pitched well but Las Vegas pitched better to pick up the win. Angel Pagan continued his rehab with the Grizzlies — hit the ball hard a couple times (1-4 on the night) and made some nice plays in the outfield. Pagan remains on pace to rejoin the Giants September 1st.
At the Plate: CF Angel Pagan 1-4, K; RF Juan Perez 1-4, 2B, RBI
On the Mound: RHP Austin Fleet 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 K, 3 BB
April 29, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Angel Pagan (16) gets ready for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGSW
L
GB
Las Vegas (Mets)
75
57
–
Sacramento (Athletics)
74
61
2.5
Tucson (Padres)
71
63
5
63
70
12.5
Richmond Flying Squirrels – AA Eastern League
Highlights/News: (L 3-2; L 13-1) Altoona swept the Flying Squirrels today in a doubleheader that was a makeup for yesterday’s rainout. Richmond remains 3.5 games back in the division with 9 games left to play in 2013.
At the Plate: #5 prospect 2B Joe Panik (GM1 + GM2) 2-5, 2B (26), R, 3 BB
On the Mound: LHP Chris Gloor (GM 1) 6.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 K, BB
February 20, 2013; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder Joe Panik (66) poses for a picture during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
WESTERN DIVISION STANDINGSW
L
GB
Erie (Tigers)
70
62
–
Harrisburg (Nationals)
70
63
.5
Bowie (Orioles)
67
65
3
67
66
3.5
Akron (Indians)
63
69
7
Altoona (Pirates)
61
72
9.5
San Jose Giants – High A California League
Highlights/News: (W 3-2) The Giants defeated Bakersfield and picked up their 8th win in a row as they continue their march towards the postseason. Mac Williamson had another stellar evening at the plate, going 4-5 with a double and 2 RBI. Williamson is now 15 for his last 29 with 3 HR’s, 12 RBI, and 5 2B’s.
At the Plate: RF Mac Williamson 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI; 3B Myles Schroder 2-5, R, 2B;
On the Mound: LHP Kelvin Marte 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K, BB
Mac Williamson; Photo Credit: Kenny Karst/milb.com
NORTH DIVISION STANDINGSW
L
GB
Modesto (Rockies)
37
24
–
x-
34
27
3
Visalia (Diamondbacks)
32
28
4.5
Stockton (Athletics)
27
33
9.5
Bakersfield (Reds)
23
38
14
Augusta GreenJackets – Low A South Atlantic League
Highlights/News: (W 6-3) 3B Mitchell Delfino knocked in a pair to up his RBI total to 71 on the season, and RHP Justin Schumer tossed a quality start as Augusta defeated Hickory Saturday for their 4th win in a row. The GreenJackets move to 4.5 games up in the division 8 games left to play.
At the Plate: Al Robles 2-4, 2 R; 3B Mitchell Delfino 1-4, R, HR, 2 RBI;
On the Mound: RHP Justin Schumer 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 6 K, BB, 2 HR
SOUTHERN DIVISION STANDINGSW
L
GB
38
23
–
Lexington (Royals)
34
28
4.5
Rome (Braves)
33
29
5,5
Charleston (Yankees)
31
31
7.5
Savannah (Mets)
29
30
8
Greenville (Red Sox)
26
33
11
Asheville (Rockies)
23
38
15
Pat_Young_Pitching; Photo Credit: Vanessa Parker
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes – Short Season A Northwest League
Highlights/News: (W 3-0) After giving up his first earned runs of the season for Salem-Keizer in his last start, Pat Young came back out tonight and dominated Eugene. Young gave up 1 hit in 6 innings as the Volcanoes halted a 5 game losing streak.
At the Plate: #16 prospect RF Brian Ragira 2-4, R, 3B, RBI;
On the Mound: RHP Pat Young 6 IP, H, 0 R (0.95 ERA), 6 K, 0 BB
SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGSW
L
GB
Boise (Cubs)
18
12
–
Yakima (Diamondbacks)
18
12
–
x-
17
13
1
Eugene (Padres)
12
18
6
AZL Giants: 8/23 Results – (W 7-4; 39-13) #8 prospect SS Christian Arroyo 2-4 (.421 BA over his last 10 games, .314 on the season), 2 R, 3B, RBI; LHP Donald Snelton 5 IP, 6 H, R, ER, 7 K, 0 BB
DSL Giants: Game Suspended. Updated results to follow.
x = First-Half division champions, made playoffs.
Prospect rankings are based on those of mlb.com.