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Prospect Watch: Endy Rodriguez Homers, As Indianapolis Drops Their Season Opener

Today was Opening Day of the minor league season, though only Triple-A Indianapolis has games this weekend. The rest of the teams start on Thursday for Altoona and Friday for Bradenton and Greensboro. Indianapolis plays at 1:35 PM on Saturday.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS

Just leaving this up here today so you’ll see where you can find the Prospect Watch from the previous day throughout the season.

TRIPLE-A: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Box Score: LINK

Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz (NR)

  • Final Line: 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 SO

Notable Performances:

  • Travis Swaggerty 1-for-5, 2B
  • Nick Gonzales 2-for-5, 2B
  • Endy Rodriguez 1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
  • Cal Mitchell 1-for-3, BB
  • Malcom Nunez 2-for-4, 2 RBI

Game Recap:

Luis Ortiz started the opener off a bit rusty, throwing 20 pitches in the first.