Pipeline Preview: Robles continues to build hit streak for Harrisburg

August 29th, 2017

Here's a look at top prospects to watch in today's Minor League action:
Hitter to watch: Victor Robles (Nationals' No. 1), Harrisburg vs. Akron (6:30 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)
Robles, the No. 5 overall prospect, extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a leadoff single in a 1-for-3 performance on Monday. Although he only notched one hit, Robles has put together eight multi-hit efforts during the streak and his seen his batting average climb from .242 to .323.

Pitcher to watch:Touki Toussaint (Braves' No. 15), Mississippi vs. Pensacola (7:35 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)
The 21-year-old has thrown well since being promoted to Mississippi. After posting a 5.04 ERA in 19 starts with Class A Advanced Florida, Toussaint is 2-3 with a 2.33 ERA through five starts at the Double-A Level. Toussaint gave up two runs in five innings in his most recent start.

Duel of the Day: (Braves' No. 10) vs (Orioles' No. 25), Gwinnett vs. Norfolk (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)
Fried will be making his second Triple-A start after he allowed just one hit in four scoreless innings in his debut. Going back to his time in Double-A, the 23-year-old hasn't given up an earned run in four consecutive starts, a span of 14 innings.

Ynoa is also coming off a scoreless outing as he threw six innings of two-hit ball in his last start. The 24-year-old right-hander has posted a quality start in four of his past five turns and has notched a 2.67 ERA through five starts in August, his lowest ERA of any month this season.

Tuesday's top prospect probables
(Pirates' No. 19), Indianapolis vs. Louisville (Triple-A)
(Tigers' No. 28), Toledo vs. Columbus (Triple-A)
Jalen Beeks (Red Sox's No. 18), Pawtucket vs. Buffalo (Triple-A)
Jaime Barria (Angels' No. 8), Salt Lake vs. Tacoma (Triple-A)
(Nationals' No. 21), Harrisburg vs. Akron (Double-A)
Tyler Alexander (Tigers' No. 12), Erie vs Binghamton (Double-A)
(Mets' No. 8), Binghamton vs. Erie (Double-A)
Sean Reid-Foley (Blue Jays' No. 7), New Hampshire vs. Reading (Double-A)
Alex Young (D-backs' No. 18), Jackson vs. Chattanooga (Double-A)
Jacob Nix (Padres' No. 15), San Antonio vs. Midland (Double-A)
(Athletics' No. 9), Midland vs. San Antonio (Double-A)
Dillon Peters (Marlins' No. 4), Jacksonville vs. Biloxi (Double-A)
Jake Jewell (Angels' No. 23), Mobile vs. Montgomery (Double-A)
Duane Underwood (Cubs' No. 17), Tennessee vs. Birmingham (Double-A)
(Marlins' No. 22), Jupiter vs. Lakeland (Class A Advanced)
JoJo Romero (Phillies' No. 16), Clearwater vs. Charlotte (Class A Advanced)
(White Sox No. 10), Winston-Salem vs. Carolina (Class A Advanced)
Garrett Williams (Giants' No. 20), San Jose vs. Inland Empire (Class A Advanced)
Jose Almonte (D-backs' No. 26), Visalia vs. Stockton (Class A Advanced)
Brendon Little (Cubs' No. 5), Eugene vs. Everett (Class A Short Season)
Jake Thompson (Red Sox's No. 21), Lowell vs. Staten Island (Class A Short Season)
Jesus Luzardo (Athletics' No. 6), Vermont vs. Brooklyn (Class A Short Season)
Spencer Howard (Phillies' No. 21), Williamsport vs. Auburn (Class A Short Season)