Top 2: Grady Sizemore struck out swinging against Jeremy Hellickson

Top 4: Sizemore struck out swinging against Hellickson

Top 7: Sizemore struck out swinging against Hellickson

Top 9: Sizemore called out on strikes against Cesar Ramos

Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K

Notes: Still looking to find his groove since retuning from the DL, Sizemore struggled to put the ball in play against Hellickson and the Rays’ bullpen.  His sombrero highlighted a tough day for the Tribe’s bats, as they only mustered five hits in the contest and were shut out.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 34

Bottom 2: B.J. Upton called out on strikes against Josh Tomlin

Bottom 3: Upton called out on strikes against Tomlin

Bottom 6: Upton called out on strikes against Tomlin

Bottom 7: Upton struck out swinging against Chad Durbin

Final Line: 0-4, 4 K

Notes: Just as he did in his first golden sombrero on May 4, Upton went down looking in three of his four punch-outs.  Apparently he was the only one to struggle against Indians’ starter, Josh Tomlin, who struck out four on the day.  Similarly, the Rays only struck out six times as a team, with Upton leading the charge.  But hey, at least BUpton didn’t bump an umpire while contesting strike three.

Total 2011 Sombreros: 31

Top 2: Matt LaPorta called out on strikes against David Price

Top 4: LaPorta struck out swinging against Price

Top 6: LaPorta struck out swinging against Price

Top 9: LaPorta struck out swinging against Adam Russell

Final Line: 0-4, 4 K

Notes: One of three golden sombreros on Friday, LaPorta struggled mightily against the Rays’ David Price.  He wasn’t the only one to struggle against the left-hander, though, as the Tribe fanned 12 times against him.  And to think that the former Florida Gator was traded for C.C. Sabathia…

Total 2011 Sombreros: 30

With nearly a quarter of the MLB season in the books, and some of the baseball’s best prospects now suiting up for their respective big league squads, it’s time to reflect on the performances of our Top 50 Prospects.  Today we look at 34-30, which includes: Kyle Gibson, Kyle Drabek, Yonder Alonso, Matt Moore and Lonnie Chisenhall.

34. Kyle Gibson, RHP, Minnesota Twins

Triple-A: 1-3, 4.25 ERA, 42.1 IP, 8 BB, 41 K, 1.181 WHIP, 6 HR (1.3 HR/9)

33. Kyle Drabek, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays

MLB: 3-3, 4.34 ERA, 56 IP, 37 BB, 38 K, 1.66 WHIP

32. Yonder Alonso, 1B/LF, Cincinnati Reds

Triple-A: .331/.393/.543, 15 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 17 BB, 24 K, 5-for-7 SB

31. Matt Moore, LHP, Tampa Bay Rays

Double-A: 2-3, 3.28 ERA, 46.2 IP, 13 BB, 65 K, 1.029 WHIP

30. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, Cleveland Indians

Triple-A: .268/.362/.405, 10 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 23 RBI, 16 BB, 29 K

I was watching some of the Tampa Bay vs. Cleveland game on Thursday afternoon, when an announcement about an upcoming team promotion sparked inappropriateness at its finest…