SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Prospect Of The Day

Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) has struggled since his promotion from high Class A Visalia to Double-A Mobile, but the 21-year-old has shown flashes of his potential. Yesterday’s power surge was an encouraging sign, as Parra went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double.

Prospect Nuggets

Jacksonville shortstop Ivan DeJesus (Dodgers) singled to extend his hitting streak to 15 games … Chattanooga shortstop Chris Valaika (Reds) went 2-for-4 and hit his 10th Double-A home run and his 17th on the season … Lefthander Donald Veal (Cubs) pitched well for Tennessee, striking out eight with just one walk, four hits allowed and one run allowed in seven innings.

What To Watch For Today

Righthander Tommy Hanson (Braves) pitches tonight for Mississippi at Carolina, which sends righty Brett Sinkbeil (Marlins) to the mound.

EASTERN LEAGUE

Prospect Of The Day

We’re running out of things to say about Matt Wieters (Orioles), who it seems can do no wrong this year. Yesterday the 22-year-old Bowie catcher went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk, bringing his composite line on the year to .351/.453/.596 with 21 doubles and 25 home runs.

Prospect Nuggets

Erie catcher James Skelton (Tigers) went 2-for-4 and showed an unusual power stroke, launching his second home run of the season … Wes Hodges (Indians) had a big game for Akron, as the third baseman went 3-for-4 and hit home run No. 14.

What To Watch For Today

Righthander Jeff Manship (Twins) pitches for New Britain.

TEXAS LEAGUE

Prospect Of The Day

It wasn’t a huge day in the Texas League for anyone, but first baseman Mark Trumbo (Angels) did reach base three times for Arkansas. Trumbo went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks, bringing his Double-A line to .295/.337/.568 in 23 games.

Prospect Nuggets

Frisco shortstop Elvis Andrus (Rangers) went 2-for-5 and hit a double, his 16th of the year … San Antonio righthander Will Inman (Padres) struggled against Frisco, leaving after allowing three runs in two innings. Inman allowed six hits, three walks and struck out one.

What To Watch For Today

Righthander Julio Pimentel (Royals) starts tonight for Northwest Arkansas.