Thurs. 8/27: Lets(on) Have Some Fun

[Jim Goulart]

This thread will be utilized for any minor league news Thursday.

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[Joseph Zarr]

Still glowing after the Shuckers won a 1 run game. Zero runs vs the bullpen. Manuel kept the ball in the Yard. It's the four-leaf clover game!

[Ro Mueller]

21-year old LHP Wande Torres has been quite the second half pitcher (2.60 ERA with 68 Ks in last 55.1 IP) for High-A Wisconsin, who look to take a 2-1 home series lead over South Bend. CF Sawyer Strosnider (.327 AVG, .936 OPS in 60 PAs) is looking like the real deal.

[Ro Mueller]

RHP Coleman Crow brings his 18.2-inning scoreless streak to Jacksonville, as AAA Nashville aim for a 2-1 series lead. LF Tyler Black has an .884 OPS over his last 83 PAs.

[Ro Mueller]

AA Biloxi beat Knoxville yesterday at home to even this week’s series and send 21-year old RHP Bishop Letson (5.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 78.2 IP) out into battle tonight. 3B Luis Pena has a 9-game hitting streak.

[Ro Mueller]

18-year old RHP Diustin Mayorquin (4.1 IP, 1 R, 4 Ks last week) leads Wilson as they need a win to even their home series against Hickory. 2B Moises Polanco makes his Low-A debut after a recent promotion.