Iowa Cubs
Raindrops keep fallin' on my double-head (er)
Tennessee Smokies
The Smokies defenestrated the Birmingham Barons, 9-5.
Starting pitcher Marco Carrillo put the Smokies behind early. Carrillo pitched three innings and allowed four runs on six hits, including a three-run home run. Carrillo walked two and struck out three.
Carrillo was relieved by David Cales, who threw three shutout innings and improved his record to 4-0 already. Cales allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one.
Alex Maestri pitched the final two innings to collect his first save of the year. Maestri allowed one run on a walk but no hits. Maestri struck out one.
Tony Thomas played right field tonight, probably to get his bat into the lineup. It was a good thing too as Thomas went 3 for 4 with a double and a walk. He hit three RBI and scored two runs. Second baseman Ryan Flaherty was almost as good, going 3 for 5 with a double and three RBI. Flaherty scored once.
Center fielder Tony Campana and first baseman Blake Lalli were both 2 for 4 with a double, a walk and a run scored, but only Campana was able to steal a base.
Daytona Cubs
Spent the day traveling home along the Atlantic coast of Florida, watching the birds and beaches.
Peoria Chiefs
Stopped in every small town between Davenport and Peoria to go antiquing.