In the ongoing coverage of Winston-Salem's current high-profile designated hitters, Yoelqui Céspedes ducked out of North Carolina for a moment to participate in the Futures Game in Denver on Sunday. He went 0-for-2 with a popout in foul territory and a strikeout, but the results weren't as significant as the fact that writers and evaluators could get their first look at Céspedes in a competitive environment they understand.
It just wasn't an unimpressive one, especially for skeptics like Keith Law ...
White Sox outfielder Yoelkis Céspedes looks somewhat like his brother, with a deep load and a huge swing that generates big power, but his two at-bats were unimpressive and it looked like he was guessing on at least some of the pitches he saw.
... but then again, the Futures Game assignment seemed a little premature given his stunted stateside start.
Meanwhile, Jiménez played left field for the first time in his rehab stint, where he committed an error three innings in.
Jacksonville 3, Charlotte 2
- Yermín Mercedes went 2-for-4 with a homer and a strikeout.
- Luis González homered, singled twice and struck out once. He was also picked off.
- Ti'Quan Forbes was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Biloxi 6, Birmingham 3
- Romy Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with a strikeout.
- Carlos Pérez was 0-for-3 with a walk.
Winston-Salem 7, Hickory 5
- Yolbert Sanchez went 0-for-3.
- Eloy Jiménez played left field and was 1-for-3 with a walk.
- Lenyn Sosa went 3-for-4 with a homer. He was caught stealing/picked off.
- Luis Curbelo was 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
- Davis Martin: 3 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR
- Bailey Horn: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K. His ERA is down to 30.00.
Kannapolis 6, Fredericksburg 3
- Jose Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a homer and two stolen bases.
- Bryan Ramos was 0-fr-4 with a strikeout.
- Luis Mieses went 1-for-4 with a K.
- Caberea Weaver went 1-for-4 with a K. He was also picked off/caught stealing.
- Harvin Mendoza, 1-for-3 with a walk.
- Chase Krogman singled, walked and struck out twice.
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