5/31 ML Gameday Thread: Owens starts for Salem

Excellent start to the game for Owens (6 up, 6 down, 3k/0bb). Hasn't let a ball out of the infield.

Haeger pitched well before a 2R HR in the 7th. 102 pitches... first MiL SP to hit triple digits this year?

Out, Double, Out, Single and a run is in against Owens, still a really nice start after struggling in two of the last three.

Hernandez pur together a solid outing after starting out disastrous. 3 runs in the 1st, 1 run over the next 5

Have to be encouraged by Maddox's start coming off the DL against an offensive Asheville team.

When I checked the box, he was 0-2, but 0K, 2BB. I know we don't like to overvalue walks, but for a kid who is age advanced and has shown an ability/desire to hammer fastballs, pitch recognition is obviously going to be key.

Last 6 games: 8 for 19, 7BB, 2K.

I hope Iggy can hit well enough for it not to be critical (especially with some inconsistent defensive reports), but next Spring might be the JBJ story all over, particularly if he gets to AAA for more than just the last month of the season.