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Watch: Jeter Downs breaks slump with a pair of homers for Worcester Red Sox

Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs, one of the MLB’s top prospects, was mired in a lengthy slump prior to Sunday’s game against the Syracuse Mets, but he broke out with a pair of homers in Worcester‘s 13-7 victory.

Downs, who is the No. 2 prospect in the Red Sox farm system and No. 38 league-wide, sent a two-run homer to left field to start the scoring in the first inning. He bookended the WooSox’ offensive performance with a solo shot in the ninth.

Here’s a look at both.

Downs is now batting .