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Minors: Slumping Giron gets four hits

Padres shortstop prospect Ruddy Giron slides home with a run for low Single-A Fort Wayne. / Jeff Nycz (Mid-South Images)

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Padres shortstop prospect Ruddy Giron slides home with a run for low Single-A Fort Wayne. — Jeff Nycz (Mid-South Images)

In need of talent up the middle after trading away Trea Turner, the Padres have to like what they're seeing out of Ruddy Giron.

The 19-year-old infielder drove in two runs on four hits, leading the way in low Single-A Fort Wayne's 7-1 win over Lake County on Thursday.