Article: Twins Minor League Report (9/3): Solid Granite

[Seth Stohs]

All four Twins affiliates played on Thursday night. Max Kepler was named an MVP. The Lookouts and Kernels are working to set their postseason rosters, specifically their starting rotations. We’re down to the final four days of the regular season. Check out everything that happened in the Twins farm system on Thursday night.ALL-STARS

 

Max Kepler and Adam Brett Walker were named to the Southern League All-Star team, and on Thursday, Kepler was named the league’s MVP.

 

RED WINGS REPORT

Rochester 4, Pawtucket 5

Box Score

 

Logan Darnell appears to have had his pitches limited in this game. He gave up two runs (one earned) on seven hits over just 4.2 innings. He threw just 68 pitches and struck out three. Could it mean he’ll be promoted to the Twins on Labor Day?

 

Cole Johnson pitched an inning and gave up two runs on two hits and two walks. Tim Shibuya went the next 1.1 innings. He gave up an unearned run on two hits. Aaron Thompson pitched a 1-2-3 inning.

 

James Beresford and Danny Ortiz each went 2-4. Reynaldo Rodriguez knocked his 16^th home run of the year.

 

CHATTANOOGA CHATTER

Chattanooga 2, Jackson 5

Box Score

 

Jason Wheeler started and gave up three runs on four hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six. DJ Johnson struck out three of the four batters he faced and got out. Brandon Peterson gave up two hits but no runs in his inning. He struck out two. Jake Reed, in his return to the Lookouts, gave up two runs on three hits and a walk in an inning. He struck out two.

 

The team had just four hits. Max Kepler went 1-3 with a walk and also drove in a run with his 13^th triple of the year. Jorge Polanco added his 16^th AA Double.

 

MIRACLE MATTERS

Ft. Myers 9, Charlotte 5

Box Score

 

Mat Batts didn’t have his best, but it was enough to improve to 8-4 with an ERA at 2.77. The lefty went six innings and gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits. He walked one and struck out five. He walked one and struck out five. Tyler Jay walked one in a scoreless inning. Todd Van Steensel threw two scoreless innings. He walked one and struck out one.

 

Zach Granite led the way. He went 3-3 with a walk, his fourth triple and his 21^st stolen base. Chad Christensen went 3-4 with his 16^th double. Bryan Haar drove in three with his first triple. Engelb Vielma and Aderlin Mejia each went 2-5 with an RBI.

 

KERNELS NUGGETS

Cedar Rapids 4, Peoria 5

Box Score

 

Mike Theofanopoulos made his first start of the year. He gave up three runs on three hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out three. Felix Jorge came out of the bullpen for the first time, likely to limit pitches so he’ll be able to start next in the playoffs next week. He gave up one run on three hits in two innings. He struck out two. Luke Bard struck out three in two scoreless innings. Nick Anderson pitched a perfect inning.

 

Nick Gordon batted third for the Kernels. He went 2-3 with his 23^rd double. He was also hit by a pitch. Brett Doe went 2-4. Chris Paul hit his first MWL double.

 

 

TWINS DAILY PLAYERS OF THE DAY

 

Twins Daily Minor League Pitcher of the Day – Luke Bard, Cedar Rapids Kernels

Twins Daily Minor League Hitter of the Day – Zach Granite, Ft. Myers Miracle

 

 

FRIDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS

 

Rochester @ Lehigh Valley (5:35 CST) – TBD

Jackson @ Chattanooga (6:15) – RHP Greg Peavey

Ft. Myers @ Charlotte (5:00 CST) – TBD

Clinton @ Cedar Rapids (6:35 CST) – RHP Keaton Steele

 

 

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[DocBauer]

Big, strapping, athletic Southern League MVP Kepler with 13 TRIPLES! Can I get a universal WOW from the crew?

 

I don't know if this talented young man is on the opening day roster for '16 or not, but something tells me it won't be long if not.

[DocBauer]

Big, strapping, athletic Southern League MVP Kepler with 13 TRIPLES! Can I get a universal WOW from the crew?

 

I don't know if this talented young man is on the opening day roster for '16 or not, but something tells me it won't be long if not.

[mini_tb]

Doesn't that finally move him 1 triple ahead of Buxton?