Andruw Jones has hit 3 HRs tonight and he still has another game at-bat to go. That is more than anyone has hit in a Braves uniform this season and he has done it playing mostly part time.
Gwinnett 7, Durham 6
- K. Johnson 1-4 HR(!), 3 RBI, K
- B. Canizares 2-5 2B
- A. Perez 4-5 2B
I guess it is nice to see KJ flashing a little power. But he needs to get back to being the good 2B he was last year and the year before, though at this point it is probably a moot point as Prado has pretty much sewn up the job for the rest of the season.
Mississippi 1, Birmingham 3- M. Young 1-4 3B, SB(26)
- J. Heyward 0-3 BB
- F. Freeman 2-4 2 2B, RBI
Jason Heyward pulls in his first hitless game in AA but he has still be on base every game in Mississippi and hasn't struck out yet. Frederick Freeman also just keeps hitting doubles. There was some discussion today in the thread from yesterday about Freeman's power. My two points there were Freeman hit like 3/4 of his homers last year after the break and he has been hitting a bunch of doubles this season which are a good indicator for future power.
Potomac 9, Myrtle Beach 0
- C. Johnson 1-3 BB, K
The second half of the season could get ugly in Myrtle Beach.
Rome 5, Greenville 6
- B. Schlehuber 2-5 2B, 2 RBI
- M. Kennelly 2-4, RBI
- JJ Hoover 5IP 6H 4R 3BB 9K
I think that Braeden Schlehuber hits better when he isn't catching. I don't have any statistical evidence to back that up other than last night's and tonight's games. Either way Rome has two catcher's who could be solid hitters down the line. Hoover gave up more than 3 runs for the first time in 7 starts, but you have got to lover those Ks. I also think this is the first time he has given up more than 2 walks in a game all season.
Danville 3, Bluefield 4 - 12 Innings
- RSF 1-4 K
- R. Hefflinger 1-5 2B, K
- J. Teheran 7.1IP 8H 3R 1BB 3K
Julio Teheran's GB/FB numbers in the last two games: 24-9. Just ridiculous. He isn't striking out as many guys as we probably thought he would/could but his control has been spectacular. If he can get his hits down a little (probably will come with better defense behind him) we are looking at a great prospect, finally.
GCL Blue Jays 1, GCL Braves 13
- C. Bethancourt 2-4 2B, K
- L. Hiller 4-5 2 2B, 4 RBI, CS
- A. Feliz 4-4 2B, HR(1), 3 RBI
Layton Hiller probably needs to be moved up simply because he is hitting the ball and hitting it hard. He has an XBH in all but 2 games so far this season. He is also 21 years old and in the GCL so I would guess they could make some room for himin Danville. Maybe move RSF up? Please?