Opposing pitchers were able to keep Adley Rutschman down ... for all of two games.
MLB Pipeline's second overall prospect hit his first home run of the season, doubled and collected three RBIs to lead Double-A Bowie past Altoona, 8-4, Thursday night. Rutschman had gone 1-for-9 with five strikeouts through his first two games before breaking out against the Curve.
For the Portland, Ore. native, at-bats was all he needed to get back into the groove.
"I started feeling better in the box towards the end of [Wednesday's game]," Rutschman said. "I think just being able to get those first few at-bats under my belt was the key. Baseball is a very tough sport and very process oriented so sometimes it takes a few things to click into place. Being able to relax and stay comfortable in the box is a huge positive."