Iowa Cubs (64-63)
The Iowa Cubs were zapped by the New Orleans Zephyrs, 3-0.
James Russell started and got no support on offense. He took the loss despite allowing only one run on three hits over five innings. He did have some problems throwing strikes, however, since he walked five. Russell struck out three.
The I-Cubs only managed three hits tonight.
Tennessee Smokies (29-27)
The Smokies slipped by the Carolina Mudcats, 5-4.
Chris Carpenter went five innings tonight, allowing three runs on four hits. He walked two and struck out five.
Alex Maestri got the win in relief after blowing the save. Maestri allowed one run on two walks and a hit batter over the two innings he pitched. He didn't allow any hits and struck out one.
Brian Schlitter pitched the final two innings to get the save. He allowed two hits but no runs. He didn't walk anyone and struck out two.
Second baseman Tony Thomas went 3 for 4 with a double. He had two RBI and scored once. Shortstop Starlin Castro was 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. Castro had one RBI.
Third baseman Jonathan Mota was 2 for 5 with a double. Catcher Welington Castillo had an RBI and scored once in a 2 for 4 game.
Daytona Cubs (23-31)
The Daytona Cubs harpooned the Brevard County Manatees, 5-2.
Ryan Searle started and picked up his seventh win of the year tonight. Searle allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. Searle struck out three and didn't walk anyone.
Chris Siegfried faced the final two batters and retired them both to record his first save of the year. Siegfried struck out one.
Third baseman Josh Vitters hit his second home run for Daytona. It was a three-run home run in the seventh inning. Vitters went 1 for 4. Right fielder Brandon Guyer was 2 for 4.
Peoria Chiefs (34-20)The Chiefs aren't just winning anymore, they're humiliating opponents. Tonight they shut out the Clinton LumberKings, 8-0.
Aaron Shafer started and got the win. He pitched six innings and allowed only three hits. Shafer walked two and struck out five.
Shortstop DJ LeMahieu was 3 for 4 with four RBI and one run scored. First baseman Rebel Ridling went 3 for 5 with two runs scored. Second baseman Junior Lake tripled and scored in a 2 for 3 game. He also had one RBI. Catcher Mario Mercedes was 2 for 3 with two RBI.
The Chiefs have won nine of their last ten games. Over that ten game span, the Chiefs have outscored their opponents 83-17.
Boise Hawks (29-32)
The Hawks beat the Yakima Bears, 10-3.
Starter Jonathan Nagel allowed two unearned runs over three innings. He allowed three hits and a walk. Nagel fanned three. Josh Whitlock got the win with three innings of relief. He allowed one run on two hits. He walked two and struck out one.
Second baseman Logan Watkins was 2 for 5 with a triple and a walk. Watkins scored twice. On defense, he had two unassisted double plays. Right fielder Jae-Hoon Ha was 3 for 4 with a walk and a stolen base. He had two RBI and scored once.
Catcher Matt Williams, DH Richard Jones and third baseman George Matheus each had two singles.
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