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Houston Astros Farm Report: Mark Appel Gaining Momentum

While the Astros stumbled into the All-Star break and out of first place, the Fresno Grizzlies continued their recent success, winning four of six games again this week. At the break, the Grizzlies have a nine-game division lead and a strong 53-38 record, a testament to manager Tony DeFrancesco considering all the players that suited up in a Grizzlies uniform.

Fresno scored more runs (509) than any other team in the Pacific Coast League at the break and have the second highest OBP (.352).

Mark Appel shines in third start

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