Philly Leader

The Minor League baseball scene witnessed a flurry of activity on Thursday, with standout performances from some of the sport's promising young talents. Among the highlights, Roman Anthony of Worcester hit two home runs, overshadowing a no-hitter in the game's spotlight. Anthony, the Boston Red Sox's top prospect and the MLB's No. 2, achieved a career-high five RBIs in the opening game of Worcester's doubleheader.

Caden Dana, a pitcher for Salt Lake, showcased his skills with a seven-scoreless-inning performance, lowering his ERA to 1.13. In another impressive showing, Daniel Eagen of Hillsboro struck out a career-high 12 batters in six innings, earning plenty of whiffs among his pitches.

Harrisburg's Jarlin Susana equaled his personal best with 10 strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings, maintaining a 2.63 ERA over three starts this season. Meanwhile, Spencer Jones from Somerset blasted two home runs in his second multihomer game, leading the Eastern League with five homers.

Konnor Griffin from Bradenton displayed his prowess with both hits and three stolen bases, adding to his league-leading steals. At Reno, Jordan Lawlar hit his fourth home run in seven games, continuing his power surge with another roundtripper.

Justin Crawford, son of former MLB star Carl Crawford, had a four-hit game for Lehigh Valley, boosting his average and stealing bases. Meanwhile, Birmingham's Hagen Smith rebounded from a previous start, striking out five in five innings without giving up a walk.

Lastly, young Leo De Vries from Fort Wayne hit his first home run of the season, signaling potential improvement after a slow start in the Midwest League.

These individual achievements mark the enduring spirit and talent of baseball's upcoming generation, promising an exciting future for Major League Baseball.