Pipeline Preview: Jimenez a hitter to watch

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

Hitter to watch: Eloy Jimenez (Cubs’ No. 10) South Bend vs. Lake County The 19-year-old outfielder is starting to stockpile hits. Jimenez went 2-for-4 and recorded his first career multi-homer game Thursday, just a day after going 4-for-5. He has a hit in six straight games and is hitting .326 through the first 36 games of his professional career.

Pitcher to watch: Julio Urias (Dodgers’ No. 1) Oklahoma City vs. Salt Lake Urias is regarded as the No. 2 overall prospect and so far this season, he hasn’t given anyone any reason to question his lofty ranking. The 19-year-old left-hander is 3-1 with a 1.25 ERA through his first seven games and hasn’t allowed a run in any of his past four outings. In total, Urias’ scoreless streak spans 22 innings, a number he will look to improve upon at 8:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV.

Duel of the day: Mitch Keller (Pirates’ No. 14) vs. Dillon Tate (Rangers’ No. 4) West Virginia vs. Hickory 7:05 p.m. ET Keller may not be as well-known as Tate, but the Pirates’ prospect has been pitching as well as anyone this year. Keller has a 1.10 ERA through seven starts and has yet to allow more than two runs in any of his outings. A pair of homers – the only two long balls he’s given up this season — bit Keller in his last start, but the 2014 second-round pick still threw seven strong …

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