Arizona Fall League update
Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com
While I'm sitting in the cafeteria of Yankee Stadium waiting for the start of Game 6, how about we take a look at how the Pirates' six organizational players are doing so far in the Arizona Fall League:
- Daniel Moskos: The lefty is pitching out of the bullpen in Arizona and has so far made seven appearances. He has allowed six earned runs on 14 hits and seven walks in 9 1/3 innings. Moskos has nine strikeouts.
- Donnie Veal: Veal has gone 2-0 with a 0.71 ERA in four starts. He was named the AFL pitcher of the week last week after throwing 7 2/3 scoreless innings. Veal has walked just two and has 12 strikeouts.
- Tony Watson: In six relief appearances, Watson has limited opponents to just one earned run in seven innings. He has allowed four hits, walked three and struck out six.
- Chase D'Arnaud: D'Arnaud is hitting .211 in his first 10 games with the Scottsdale Scorpions. In 38 at-bats, D'Arnaud has four extra-base hits and two RBIs.
- Brian Friday: The middle infielder has scuffled a bit out of the gate, batting just .194 in his first seven games. Friday has driven in four, but also has 10 strikeouts in 31 at-bats.
- Jose Tabata: The promising young outfielder has hit .348 in 16 games for the Scorpions. He has six extra-base hits, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored. Heading into Wednesday's action, that average was second best on the Scottsdale club.
Also worth noting: D'Arnaud, Moskos and Tabata have been named to the AFL's rising stars rosters, which is a showcase game that will be played on Saturday (much like an All-Star Game). A total of 50 players earned the honor. The game will be telecast on the MLB Network at 6:15 p.m. MT.
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