Pipeline preview: Peters featured in duel of the day

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

Hitter to watch: Mauricio Dubon (Red Sox’s No. 12), Portland vs. Trenton (6 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Dubon turned in his fourth multi-hit performance in his past five games on Friday night when he went 5-for-5 with three doubles and three runs scored for Double-A Portland. The 22-year-old shortstop has collected hits in seven straight at-bats and, overall, is raking at a .352 clip for the Sea Dogs, with 30 extra-base hits and 42 runs scored in 53 games.

Pitcher to watch: Dinelson Lamet (Padres’ No. 18), El Paso at Albuquerque (9:05 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Lamet will be making his Triple-A debut when he takes the mound for El Paso. The 24-year-old righty made quick work of the California League to earn an early-June promotion to Double-A San Antonio, where he posted a 3.39 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 74 1/3 frames (14 starts) and held opposing hitters to a .207 average. All together, Lamet pitched to a 2.91 ERA over 26 starts between the two stops, with 145 strikeouts and 57 walks in 139 1/3 innings.

Duel of the day: Tyler Mahle (Reds’ No. 6) vs. Dillon Peters (Marlins’ No. 14), Pensacola vs. Jacksonville (7:30 p.m. ET on MiLB.TV)

Mahle is looking to get back on track after allowing five earned runs in consecutive starts for Double-A Pensacola. The 21-year-old right-hander had an excellent first half in the Florida State League, going 8-3 with a 2.50 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 79 1/3 innings (13 starts) for Class A Advanced …

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