Pipeline preview: Allard seeks playoff sweep

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

Hitter to watch: Cornelius Randolph (Phillies’ No. 6), Lakewood vs. Hagerstown (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

After hitting .306 in August and reaching base multiple times in each of the final three games during the regular season, Randolph went 0-for-4 in Game 1 of the South Atlantic League semifinals. However, Lakewood is up 1-0 in the series and Randolph, with a big offensive day, could have an opportunity to push his team into the finals. The 19-year-old hit .275 with 27 RBIs in 63 games this season.

Pitcher to watch: Kolby Allard (Braves’ No. 4), Rome vs. Charleston (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Allard, the No. 65 overall prospect, takes the ball as Rome looks to sweep the best-of-three South Atlantic League semifinals. The 19-year-old went 5-3 with a 3.73 ERA in 11 starts with Rome this season and gave up two earned runs or fewer in seven of those outings.

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