June 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Ranaudo shows promise, shortcomings
In a tough three-inning start Wednesday night in Bowie, Portland right-hander Anthony Ranaudo demonstrated both why he was considered one of the top college pitchers of his class and how far he has to go before fulfilling his big-league potential.
“I feel like I’ve been putting together some good strings of innings,” Ranaudo said after allowing four earned runs in three innings of Portland’s 7-0 loss. “It’s just a matter of putting it together for longer periods of time, being more consistent with it, and being able to keep going when I’m pitching well.