Two top Pirates prospects in Futures Game

The American League defeated the National League 6-1 Sunday in the MLB “Futures Game” played in Philadelphia. The Pirates top two prospects played in the game. #1 prospect Seth Hernandez pitched a 1-2-3 second inning with two strikeouts. Edward Florentino, who is a teammate to Hernandez at High-A Greensboro, scored the National League’s only run. The 19-year old was hit by a pitch. He stole second, then scored after consecutive ground outs in the third inning.