Pipeline preview: Giolito takes hill for Syracuse

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

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

Randolph has started to rack up hits in rapid succession. The 19-year-old went 2-for-3 in Game 1 of Lakewood’s doubleheader Tuesday and has hits in 10 of his past 12 games. Randolph has multiple hits in five of those games and is 6-for-13 over his past four contests.

Pitcher to watch: Lucas Giolito (Nationals’ No. 1), Syracuse at Toledo (7:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

After a couple of shaky starts, the No. 4 overall prospect returned to form in his last outing. Giolito gave up one run on three hits in six innings. The 22-year-old right-hander spent the bulk of the season in Double-A, but made one start at the Class A level and started three games in the Majors. Giolito made his Triple-A debut on July 19 and is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA in four starts with Syracuse.

Duel of the Day: Jose De Leon (Dodgers’ No. 2) vs. German Marquez (Rockies’ No. 7), Oklahoma City vs. Albuquerque (8:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

August has been a good month for De Leon and the 24-year-old right-hander will look to keep that going against Albuquerque. De Leon has a 2.77 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 13 innings in two starts this month, while limiting opponents to a .208 batting average. De Leon’s season got off to a late start after he sprained his ankle in Spring Training, but when he’s been on the mound, he’s performed worthy of his No. 39 overall ranking. De Leon is 5-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 13 starts.

Marquez’s stellar July (3-0, 2.21 ERA in five starts) helped prompt a promotion to Triple-A, but the 21-year-old’s debut at the new level didn’t go quite as planned. Marquez had a …

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