Two notes from Arizona:
No. 1: Scott Merkin says second-round pick Matthew Thompson and third-round pick Andrew Dalquist are thus far tied together as they start their pro careers:
They also are roommates currently in Arizona, where they are working with the White Sox Arizona Rookie League affiliate. The duo is scheduled to throw again on Thursday, and they could make their professional debuts shortly thereafter, although the exact date is to be determined. Chicago certainly will be careful to watch their limited first-year innings.
No. 2: Micker Adolfo began a rehab stint in Arizona, which, if he's able to survive it, might be a tune-up more for the Arizona Fall League than anything else.
Charlotte 12, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 2
- Luis Robert had another 0-for-5, three-strikeout game. His OPS is still over 1.000.
- Nick Madrigal went 2-for-6 with a stolen base.
- Yermin Mercedes was 2-for-4 with a double, walk and strikeout.
- Danny Mendick went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks.
- Seby Zavala homered, doubled, walked twice and struck out.
Montgomery 13, Birmingham 1
- Luis Gonzalez went 0-for-2 with two walks.
- Luis Basabe and Blake Rutherford both were 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
- Gavin Sheets went 0-for-4 with a K.
- Ti'Quan Forbes was 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.
- Laz Rivera went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
- Lincoln Henzman: 5 IP, 10 H, 8 H, 7 R, 4 BB, 5 K
Myrtle Beach 5, Winston-Salem 2
- Steele Walker went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
- Andrew Vaughn was 2-for-4 with a double.
- Carlos Perez, 1-for-4.
More:
*James Fegan went deep on Steele Walker, and he can't puncture a hole in the persona, although this lede certainly tried:
“If you’re watching Steele,” begins White Sox prospect Tate Blackman, “If you look at somebody from the outside, you’re going to go ‘That kid’s a’ … uh, I don’t know the right term to use … ‘a tool.’”
AZL Indians Blue 9, AZL White Sox 4
- Samil Polanco went 1-for-4, and was caught stealing.
- Jose Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
- Micker Adolfo walked once and struck out thrice.
- DJ Gladney went 0-for-2 with two walks.
- Bryan Ramos went 1-for-4 with a K.
- Logan Glass went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
- Chase Krogman was 0-for-3.
- Caleb Frare: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
DSL Orioles1 8, DSL White Sox 0
- Wilber Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
- Anthony Espinoza was 1-for-4.
- Alberto Bernal was 0-for-3.
- Elijah Tatis went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
