Minor League Recap (9/23): Saints Take Down Indianapolis

TWINS DAILY MINOR LEAGUE AWARDS
Starting Pitcher of the Year

Relief Pitcher of the Year

Hitter of the Year 

SAINTS SENTINEL
St. Paul 4, Indianapolis 1
Box Score

The Saints were able to come away with a win Friday night in Indiana behind a stellar pitching performance by Dereck Rodriguez. Rodriguez tossed five scoreless innings and allowed only one hit while walking three and striking out four. 

At the plate, third baseman Andrew Bechtold led the way, going 2-for-4 with a home run. Michael Helman (1-for-5, RBI) and John Andreoli (1-for-3, 2 RBI) also hit home runs. 

PROSPECT SUMMARY
We will again keep tabs on the Twins top prospects. You’ll probably read about them in the team sections, but if they aren’t there, you’ll see how they did here. Here’s a look at how the current Twins Daily Top 20 performed:

#9 - Matt Wallner (Minnesota) - 0-for-1

#12 - Louie Varland (Minnesota) - 5 2/3 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

SATURDAY’S PROBABLE STARTERS
St. Paul @ Indianapolis (5:35 PM CST) - RHP Ariel Jurado (2-2, 3.54 ERA)