It’s a Hot Sheet Friday, so the Low A Dish will be short and sweet. Jonathan Lucroy had another three-hit game, Phillippe Aumont had a strong outing, and Jordan Walden didn’t.

South Atlantic League

Prospect Of The Day

West Virginia (Brewers) catcher Jonathan Lucroy wins the prize after going 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, two RBIs, and a stolen base in a 4-3 win over Greensboro (Marlins). This was his third straight three-hit game and he raised his line to .319/.389/.524.

Prospect Nuggets

Rome (Braves) first baseman Freddy Freeman went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI against Asheville (Rockies) … Greenville (Red Sox) center fielder Ryan Kalish went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in the Drive’s 7-5 win over Columbus (Rays) … Lexington (Astros) catcher Max Sapp went 3-for-4 with a double against Kannapolis (White Sox).

What To Watch For Today

Lake County (Indians) lefthander Kelvin De La Cruz (4-2, 1.57) ranks second in the SAL in ERA  behind teammate Ryan Miller. De La Cruz takes on Lakewood (Phillies) tonight at 7:05 EDT.

Midwest League

Prospect Of The Day

Wisconsin (Mariners) righthander Phillippe Aumont evened his record at 3-3 after pitching five shutout innings, allowing three hits and two walks to go with six strikeouts against Kane County (Athletics).

Prospect Nuggets

Dayton (Reds) catcher Devin Mesoraco went 3-for-4 with a run scored in the Dragons’ 8-3 loss to Fort Wayne (Padres) … Cedar Rapids (Angels) righthander Jordan Walden struggled through five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts against Peoria (Cubs). He took the loss, dropping his record to 2-5.

What To Watch For Today

MWL ERA leader Craig Italiano (6-0, 0.72) of Kane County will face Wisconsin at 7:30 EDT … Burlington (Royals) lefthander Danny Duffy (0-2, 9.39) has struggled in his first two outings for the Bees. He’ll try to put it together tonight against Quad Cities (Cardinals) at 8:00 EDT.