JR Ritchie Tosses Seven Shutout Frames
JR Ritchie tossed seven shutout innings in his victory over High-A Hub City. This was the first time this season Ritchie logged seven innings in a single start. In this game, the right-hander allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out six batters. Through his first 28 innings of the regular season (five starts), the 21-year-old has performed quite well, holding a 1.93 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP. During this stint, he has struck out 23 batters and served up nine walks. This is an excellent sign for the No. 7-ranked prospect in the system as he allowed four runs across his first 10 innings at the High-A level last season. If Ritchie were to continue to perform well, he should earn a promotion to Double-A in the second half of the season.
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