The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Omar Alfonzo to High-A Greensboro on Tuesday, and he didn’t waste time making an impact. Alfonzo went 4-for-4 with his first homer at the new level, while also drawing a walk.
The homer from Alfonzo came in the first inning with one on and two outs, putting Greensboro up 2-1. He led off the fourth with a single, but was stranded. Alfonzo singled in the fifth with the bases loaded, knocking in two runs. He also singled in the sixth, and drew a walk in the ninth.
Alfonzo was one of the best hitters in Bradenton this year, hitting .