In The Majors:
CF Marlon Byrd (.301) went 2-for-4 with a strikeout. SSTyler Greene (.300) was recalled to the Majors and went2-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base. OF Matt Murton was optioned to Class AAA Colorado Springs. RHPMicah Owings took the loss as Chicago edged Cincinnati 2-1.His line: (L,3-7) 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR. Owings(.290) also walked and struck out in two plate appearances. CJason Varitek (.248) went 1-for-4 with a double and astrikeout. C Matt Wieters (.167) was 1-for-3 including a strikeout
In The Minors:
CF Charlie Blackmon (.299) had his hitting streak snapped at10 games while going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts. CWally Crancer (.254) went 1-for-3 including a strikeout.RHP Chris Hicks was not involved in the decision as Lancasterscored five runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat RanchoCucamonga 7-5. His line: 5+ IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO. 1BJeff Kindel (.304) went 0-for-4 including a strikeout. 3BDavid Newhan (.298) was 1-for-4 with an RBI. 2B Eric Patterson (.292) went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. LFDanny Payne (.225) was 2-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.1B Whit Robbins (.324) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and astrikeout. Jeremy Slayden (.225) drew a pinch-hit walk.
Previously: Thursday In Professional Baseball (June 4 action).
