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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates\u2019<\/a> latest can’t-miss prospect, didn’t miss against the Boston Red Sox and newcomer Ranger Suarez on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old shortstop, considered the top prospect in baseball, hit a pair of homers in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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