California League

Prospect Of The Day

Lake Elsinore (Padres) second baseman Eric Sogard is raking in the extra bases. He went 3-for-4 last night with three doubles, giving him 35 on the year so far. He also scored a run, knocked in two and raised his average to .303.

Prospect Nuggets

High Desert (Mariners) shortstop Carlos Triunfel went 2-for-4 with his 20th double, but couldn’t get any support from his teammates as he was stranded both times…Visalia (Diamondbacks) righthander Wes Roemer dominated in his start yesterday, going seven innings and allowing just four hits. He struck out six and improved to 7-10, 4.45…Stockton (Athletics) righthander Henry Rodriguez continues to work out of the bullpen. He went one inning yesterday, allowing just one hit while walking two and striking out one. He’s made five appearances for Stockton as a reliever now and has allowed six runs (five earned) in 7 1/3 innings of work. He’s also struck out 10 while walking five.
What To Watch For Today

Visalia righthander Bryan Augenstein will make his sixth start in the Cal League as he takes on High Desert. He is 2-3, 2.86 in 28 innings.

Carolina League

Prospect Of The Day

Potomac (Nationals) right fielder Michael Burgess has now played four games in the Carolina League and this is already his second POTD honor. Last night he went 2-for-3 with a double and home run to raise his line to .333/.412/.867.

Prospect Nuggets

Kinston (Indians) got some offense out of first baseman Beau Mills and shortstop Carlos Rivero last night. Rivero went 2-for-4 with a couple of singles while Mills was 2-for-2 with a double and run scored…Frederick (Orioles) third baseman Billy Rowell had a better-than-usual night, going 3-for-4, all singles. He’s now at .236/.302/.360 in 96 games.

What To Watch For Today

Frederick righthander Brandon Erbe (9-11, 4.24) will take the hill today. Look out to see which Erbe shows up. He’s either lights out our very hittable.

Florida State League

Prospect Of The Day

Fort Myers (Twins) DH Wilson Ramos took the day off from catching, but not from hitting. He was 1-for-3, but got the most productive at-bat possible, hitting a grand slam for his 13th home run of the season. The Miracle needed all of it as it edged out Lakeland (Tigers) 6-5. Ramos is now hitting .275/.333/.430.

Prospect Nuggets

Brevard County (Brewers) catcher Jonathan Lucroy was well on his way to making the Not So Hot list, but went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs last night, leaving the dishonor for someone else to claim…Marlins lefthander Andrew Miller made a rehab start for Jupiter last night. He went six innings, allowing just three hits while striking out three. It was Miller’s second rehab start. He is now 1-0, 0.93 in 9 2/3 FSL innings…Palm Beach shortstop Pete Kozma has not had a smooth transition to high Class A. He went 0-for-5 last night with two strikeouts. He’s now hitting .162/.244/.243 with 14 whiffs in 37 at-bats.

What To Watch For Today

Recently acquired for Adam Dunn, righthander Dallas Buck will make his Reds debut with Sarasota.