Pipeline preview: Duggar looks to wrap up solid August

Here’s a look at top prospects to watch Wednesday in Minor League action:

Hitter to watch: Steven Duggar (Giants’ No. 10), Richmond vs. Hartford (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Duggar has hits in five of his past six games and has reached base in all six after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has performed well during his first taste of Double-A ball. Duggar has hit .317 in the 55 games since he was promoted on June 30 and is batting .321 in the month of August.

Pitcher to watch: Erick Fedde (Nationals’ No. 4), Harrisburg vs. Bowie (7:05 p.m. ET)

Fedde, the No. 83 overall prospect, is looking to put together another strong start after giving up one run in seven innings the last time he took the mound. The 23-year-old right-hander is 2-1 with a 4.63 ERA through four Double-A starts and has thrown seven innings in two of those.

Duel of the Day: Lucas Sims (Braves’ No. 14) vs. Felix Jorge (Twins’ No. 22), Mississippi vs. Chattanooga (2:15 p.m. ET)

Sims has thrown well over the past two months and is looking for more of the same against Chattanooga. The 22-year-old has given up two earned runs or fewer in nine of his past 10 starts and has a 2.52 ERA in 15 Double-A starts.

Like Sims, Jorge has also had a bit of success lately. The Twins’ prospect has a 4.17 ERA through nine starts but has completed six or more innings in four …

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