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Relief Roundup: Mark Reynolds drives in 10 for Washington Nationals

By Benjamin Chase

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Washington Nationals first baseman Mark Reynolds (14) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning during the game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals on July 7, 2018, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins, 18-4, (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Washington Nationals first baseman Mark Reynolds (14) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning during the game between the Miami Marlins and the Washington Nationals on July 7, 2018, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins, 18-4, (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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high-A Featured Performer

The Rangers drafted Josh Altmann from small Olivet Nazarine University in the 22nd round of the 2015 draft. With a wide-shouldered frame at 6’3″ tall, plenty saw future power potential, though Altmann had some added natural athleticism that has allowed him to steal 35 bases over his 318 minor league games thus far.

The Rangers had Altmann repeat the Carolina League in 2018 after struggling to realize his power last season. While he hasn’t made good contact, he has tapped into more of his power while keeping a good strikeout rate. On Saturday, Altmann went 3-5 against Winston-Salem with a home run and 3 RBI.

Today’s high-A Game to Watch

Palm Beach has been one of the strongest teams in the Florida State League in 2018. They take on one of the most talented pitchers in the league on Sunday afternoon as they host Florida and Ian Anderson.

California League

Visalia Rawhide @ Lake Elsinore
Modesto Nuts @ Lancaster JetHawks
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes @ San Jose Giants
Stockton Ports @ Inland Empire 66ers

Carolina League

Salem Red Sox @ Potomac Nationals
Down East Wood Ducks @ Winston-Salem Dash
Frederick Keys @ Carolina Mudcats
Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ Buies Creek Astros
Wilmington Blue Rocks @ Lynchburg Hillcats

Florida State League

Tampa Tarpons @ Lakeland Flying Tigers
Florida Fire Frogs @ Palm Beach Cardinals
Dunedin Blue Jays @ St. Lucie Mets
Fort Myers Miracle @ Bradenton Marauders
Charlotte Stone Crabs @ Clearwater Threshers
Jupiter Hammerheads @ Daytona Tortugas

low-A Featured Performer

In the 2nd round last summer, the Royals grabbed one of the best “baseball smarts” catchers in the 2017 draft, the son of a college coach in MJ Melendez. Melendez was advanced in his feel for the game and his defense, but his offensive game was reported to be raw coming into pro ball, yet as a 19 year old for all of the 2018 season, he’s already hit 13 home runs in low-A for Lexington. On Saturday, he went 2-4 with a double and a home run with 4 RBI.

Today’s low-A Game to Watch

One of the breakout performers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, Travis MacGregor has posted a 2.91 ERA over 34 innings with West Virginia this year with 49 strikeouts. He and his West Virginia teammates will host Hagerstown Sunday afternoon.

Midwest League

West Michigan Whitecaps @ Lake County Captains
Bowling Green Hot Rods @ Fort Wayne TinCaps
Dayton Dragons @ Great Lakes Loons
South Bend Cubs @ Lansing Lugnuts
Cedar Rapids Kernels @ Kane County Cougars
Peoria Chiefs @ Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Clinton LumberKings @ Beloit Snappers
Burlington Bees @ Quad Cities River Bandits

South Atlantic League

Hickory Crawdads @ Delmarva Shorebirds
Greenville Drive @ Asheville Tourists
Lakewood BlueClaws @ Kannapolis Intimidators
Hagerstown Suns @ West Virginia Power
Charleston RiverDogs @ Columbia Fireflies
Augusta GreenJackets @ Rome Braves
Greensboro Grasshoppers @ Lexington Legends

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