The NSI Minor League Report: Ajax, Romine & Montero Sizzling

Saturday 5/29

The Yanks top 3 position players continue to shine. Austin Jackson went 2 for 3, with 3 runs and 2 stolen bases in a Scranton win. Ajax has his average up to .353. Shelley Duncan chipped in with two homers and five RBI's.

In Tampa, Jesus Montero went 3 for 4 with a homer. Montero has his average up to .351. Austin Romine had two hits and a homer, to go along with 3 RBI's.

Christian Garcia pitched another gem for Trenton, going 5 2/3 innings with 2 hits. His ERA is .60. If Garcia can stay healthy and get some innings on his arm this year, he has an ace like ceiling.

Scranton def Louisville 9-1
Reegie Corona 1-4, R, SB
Austin Jackson 2-3, 3 R, RBI, 2 SB (11) - .353
Todd Linden 1-3, 2R, HR, BB, 2 K
Shelley Duncan 2-4, 2 R 2 HR (18), 5 RBI - leagues lead in homers
John Rodriguez 1-4, R, HR (10), RBI
Rumulo Sanchez 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1ER, 2 BB, 2 K - no starters were available
Zach Kroenke 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K
Anthony Claggett 3 IP, 0's, 2 BB, 1 K

Trenton def Altoona 5-3
Justin Snyder 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K
Colin Curtis 0-2, R, 2 BB
Jorge Vazquez 0-4, 2 K
Edwar Gonzalez 2-4, 2B
Noah Hall 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Christian Garcia 5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K - .60 ERA
Kevin Whelan 2 IP, 1 H, 0's, 1 K

Tampa losses to Charlotte 8-5
Jesus Montero 3-4, 2 R, HR (8), RBI - .351, 5 SB's/5 attempts
Austin Romine 2-4, HR (5), 3 RBI - .284
Brandon Laird 0-4, 3 K
Wady Ruffino 2-4, R, 2B, K
Sergio Mitre 3.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K - 1st game back from PED suspension

Charleston losses to Greenville 3-1
Abraham Almonte 1-4, 2 SB (11)
Dan Brewer 1-4, K
David Adams 0-3. BB, K
Corban Joseph 1-3, RBI, BB, K
Melky Mesa 1-3, R, SB (5)
David Phelps 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Cory Arbiso 2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K