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Arnold Dominates: Lefty Prospect Shines in Double-A
3 Jun
Summary
- Jamie Arnold pitched seven scoreless innings for Midland.
- He allowed only four hits and two walks in his outing.
- Leo De Vries had his seventh three-hit game of the year.
Jamie Arnold, a highly-regarded left-handed pitching prospect for the Athletics, showcased his talent on Tuesday night with his best professional outing to date. Pitching for the Double-A Midland RockHounds, Arnold spun seven scoreless innings in a 10-3 victory over Northwest Arkansas.
Arnold's dominant performance saw him surrender only four hits and two walks, effectively shutting down the Naturals' lineup. This outing follows a recent trend of increased pitch counts, as Arnold has thrown at least 93 pitches in his last three starts, including a career-high 97 on Tuesday. This increased workload contrasts with his earlier starts this season.
Despite a high BABIP and a strong ground-ball rate previously finding holes, Arnold's performance on Tuesday suggests a turning point. He has climbed nearly 50 spots on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list since Spring Training. The Athletics are monitoring his progress as they look to build a competitive rotation.
