Pipeline preview: Rosario on fire at plate

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

Mejia streak watch: Indians No. 4 prospect Francisco Mejia aims to extend his 48-game hit streak as Lynchburg faces Potomac at 7:05 p.m. ET.

Hitter to watch: Amed Rosario (Mets’ No. 1), Binghamton vs. Reading (6:35 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

The No. 16 overall prospect continues to rake since his promotion to Double-A. Rosario is hitting .364 in 31 games with Binghamton and went 3-for-4 on Wednesday, marking his 11th three-hit game of the season across two levels.

Pitcher to watch: Anderson Espinoza (Padres’ No. 1), Fort Wayne vs. Bowling Green (7:05 p.m. ET)

The No. 19 overall prospect looks to extend his scoreless streak after throwing five clean frames in his last trip to the mound. The 18-year-old is 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA through three starts since being traded to the Padres’ organization, but he is trending in the right direction. Espinoza has pitched deeper into games, and allowed fewer hits, in each subsequent start.

Duel of the Day: Chance Adams (Yankees’ No. 14) vs. Andrew Suarez (Giants’ No. 8), Trenton vs. Richmond (7 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Adams just keeps on winning. The Yankees’ prospect is 13-0 this season and hasn’t given up a run in either of his past two starts. Even aside from that pair of outings, offenses have had a tough time scoring against the 22-year-old in general. Adams has posted a 1.91 ERA in 10 starts since he was promoted to Double-A and has a 2.28 ERA through 22 starts across …

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