Pirates farm report for Aug. 20, 2023: Jack Brannigan's grand slam fuels Bradenton win

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-63) lost 7-6 to St. Paul (Twins). The Indians scored five runs in the third inning. 3B Vinny Capra (.280) was 3 for 5 with a run scored. DH Aaron Shackelford (.227) was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI. SS Nick Gonzales (.267) was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. CF Ryan Vilade (.261) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. LF Miguel Andujar (.347) was 1 for 5 with an RBI. RF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.246) was 1 for 4 with an RBI. RHP John O’Reilly (3-4, 4.35) took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits with three strikeouts in two innings of relief. RHP Roansy Contreras (2.45) gave up two runs on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts in four innings.

Next: Tuesday vs. Iowa (Cubs), 7:05 p.m.

ALTOONA (Double-A, 52-59) lost to Bowie (Orioles), 7-6, on Greg Cullen’s walk-off homer in the 13th inning. RF Joe Perez (.375) hit a two-run home run for Altoona in the top of the 13th. CF Chavez Young (.214) hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to give the Curve a 4-3 lead. 3B Jackson Glenn (.275) hit a solo homer. SS Andres Alvarez (.219) was 2 for 5. RHP Sean Sullivan (4.14) allowed three runs on four hits with two walks and six strikeouts in five innings of a no-decision. RHP Oliver Garcia (6-3, 4.58) gave up three runs (two earned) on two hits with two walks in 1 1/3 innings and took the loss.

Next: Tuesday vs. Akron (Guardians), 6 p.m.

GREENSBORO (High-A, 61-50) scored six runs in the first inning and crushed Bowling Green (Rays), 12-5. SS Jack Brannigan (.305) hit a grand slam. CF Luke Brown (.232) was 2 for 3 with a solo homer and four RBIs. 1B Jace Bowen (.265) was 3 for 4 with an RBI. 3B Francisco Acuna (.324) was 2 for 4 with a double and RBI. LHP Joshua Loeschorn earned the win after allowing no runs and one hit with two strikeouts in three innings of relief.

Next: Tuesday at Rome (Braves), 7 p.m.

BRADENTON (Low-A, 64-49) was shut out 6-0 by Lakeland (Tigers). LF Rodolfo Nolasco (.211) managed the only hit and walked twice for Bradenton. CF Lonnie White Jr. (.262) was 0 for 3 with three strikeouts and a walk. RHP Paul Skenes (0.00), the Pirates No. 1 overall pick, threw two no-hit innings with two strikeouts. RHP Elijah Birdsong (1-3, 6.44) allowed six runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout in 2/3 of an inning and took the loss.

Next: Tuesday at Jupiter (Marlins), 6:30 p.m.