Louisville - 8:05 PM EDT - 13-25 - The Hunter Greene AAA Experience made its debut in Omaha, Nebraska. No word if Sweet Sweet Connie was doing her act. Overall, the debut has to be considered a success. I just hope his arm doesn't blow up on him. Because if it holds up, he is going to be special. He lit the radar gun up to the tune of 104. So, keep him away from Guitar Hero. Next up for the Bats is Michael Mariot (0.00). Mariot did not allow a run in five innings during his initial start for Louisville. It would be nice to see a half a dozen more just like that. That would practically be Fernando-esque. Mariot pitched his college ball at Nebraska, so this is a homecoming of sorts for him. Mariot was playing for the Cleburne Railroaders when he signed by the Reds. If they can find you in Cleburne, they can find you anywhere. My mother-in-law lives about a mile and a half away from the Cleburne stadium as the crow flies. On Fridays, there is a fireworks display 15 minutes after the game ends. When we visit, we sit out on her balcony and watch them light up the sky. Good times. Cleburne is actually right on the edge of West Texas, which is the same as being on the edge of nothing. If you drive south on 67, you better like barren land, mesquite trees and tumbleweeds. But, I digress. I would love to know why they signed him. He hasn't pitched in the Show since 2016, and he didn't pitch well when he was there. I need to stop being so negative. Eureka, I found something positive to say about Mariot:Alright, let's move on. Hunter Greene is just the 3rd pitcher since 2008 to hit 104.3 MPH on the gun. I missed it. Yesterday was Davey Concepcion's 73rd birthday. Serious Trivia: The first Louisville Bats save at Louisville Slugger Field was earned by a member of the Nasty Boys. Name that Nasty Boy! Neon Deion holds three firsts: first triple, first walk and first stolen base. Shine on you crazy diamond!The Minor League Sports Report and This Week in the Association announce that Cleburne Railroaders RHP Michael Mariot has been named as the PURE Performance Pitcher of the Week for Week 2 of the American Association season. Mariot finished the week 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA in two starts.