Pirates farm report for July 27, 2021: Jared Triolo's grand slam sparks Grasshoppers

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-37) was pounded by St. Paul (Twins), 16-1. The Indians managed just three hits, including a home run by 3B Hunter Owen (.227) and double by 1B T.J. Rivera (.250). RF Bligh Madris (.257) had a single. RHP Steven Wright (4-5, 7.24) allowed five runs on three hits with two walks without getting an out in the first inning and took the loss.

Next: Wednesday at St. Paul (Twins), 8:05 p.m.

ALTOONA (Double-A, 39-31) edged Harrisburg (Nationals), 4-3. 3B Josh Bissonette (.220) hit a three-run home run in the third inning. CF Jonah Davis (.219) also singled home a run. 2B Ji-hwan Bae (.273) added a double for the Curve. LHP Trey McGough (3-2, 3.72) earned the win after allowing three runs on six hits with one walk and four strikeouts.

Next: Wednesday vs. Harrisburg (Nationals), 6:30 p.m.

GREENSBORO (High A, 43-29) blanked Winston-Salem (White Sox), 8-0. RHP Grant Ford (6-1, 4.35) scattered three hits and struck out nine in six innings to record the win. RHP Colin Selby (4.71) picked up his second save after allowing one hit and striking out four in three innings of relief. 3B Jared Triolo (.292) hit a grand slam in the third inning to seal the win. RF Matt Gorski (.203) smacked his 11th home run and now has 39 RBIs. LF Lolo Sanchez (.237) and C Grant Koch (.204) also homered.

Next: Wednesday vs. Winston-Salem (White Sox), 6:30 p.m.

BRADENTON (Low A, 43-29) lost 11-6 to Dunedin (Blue Jays). 2B Maikol Escotto (.274) was 2 for 5 with a home run. LF Jack Herman (.222) also homered. CF Hudson Head (.217) was 2 for 5 and knocked in his 33rd run of the season. SS Dariel Lopez (.244) was 3 for 4 with two RBIs and now has 36 for the year. LHP Nick Garcia (5-3, 3.88) allowed seven runs (four earned) on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts in six innings in the defeat.

Next: Wednesday vs. Dunedin (Blue Jays), 6:05 p.m.