Pirates Prospect Watch: Charles McAdoo Continues Hot Streak

Pirates’ minor league affiliates couldn’t pull off any wins on Saturday night, with each of the three teams that played losing tough one score decisions.

Triple-A Indianapolis saw their game postponed due to inclement weather for the second consecutive night: they’ll make up Friday’s game as part of a Sunday doubleheader, meaning that Saturday’s game has been postponed to an undetermined date.

The Altoona Curve fell 5-4 to the Akron Rubber Ducks, surrendering the game-winning RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. High-A Greensboro lost 6-5 despite a three-run homer from Charles McAdoo, who continues to tear it up at the plate.

The Bradenton Marauders fell 3-2 after a tenth inning walk-off despite an excellent start from left-hander Michael Kennedy.

Here’s a look at the top performing Pirates’ prospects on Saturday night.

Triple-A Indianapolis (12-12)

DNP: inclement weather.

Double-A Altoona (5-14)

INF Kervin Pichardo

• Game: 2-for-3 with a walk.
• Season: .260/.362/.360 with 2 doubles and a homer in 15 games.

RF Jase Bowen

• Game: 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk.
• Season: .188/.243/.246 with a double and a homer in 18 games.

High-A Greensboro (11-8)

DH Mitch Jebb

• Game: 2-for-3 with a walk.
• Season: .229/.308/.243 with a double in 17 games.

3B Charles McAdoo

• Game: 1-for-4 with a three-run homer.
• Season: .270/.365/.397 with 2 doubles and 2 homers in 18 games.

Single-A Bradenton (4-16)

LHP Michael Kennedy

• Game: 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 K’s.
• Season: 17 IP, 3.71 ERA, 22 K’s in 4 starts.

1B Esmerlyn Valdez

• Game: 2-for-4 with 2 doubles.
• Season: .250/.356/.367 with 4 doubles and a homer in 17 games.