In The Majors:
CF Marlon Byrd (.311) went 1-for-4 with an RBI. RHPMicah Owings took the loss as Pittsburgh topped Cincinnati8-6. His line: (L,1-3) 5.2 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 0 SO. Owings(.286) also went 0-for-3 at the plate. 1B Mark Teixeira(.182) was 0-for-3 with a walk.
In The Minors:
DH Brandon Boggs (.265) went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and astrikeout. C Wally Crancer (.296) was 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. 2BMichael Fisher (.220) went 0-for-4. 1B Jeff Kindel (.333) was 2-for-4 with a double and astrikeout. RHP Andrew Kown faced five batters in relief. His line: 1 IP, 2H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO. RHP Andy Mitchell retired all fourbatters he faced in relief. 2B David Newhan (.143) went0-for-4 with two walks, an RBI and two strikeouts. LF Danny Payne (.236) was 0-for-1 with two walks and an HBP.DH Jason Perry (.361) went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, ahome run, and four RBI. See story. 1BWhit Robbins (.273) was 1-for-4 with a solo home run, awalk and two strikeouts. RF Jeremy Slayden (.170) was 1-for-6 with a double. DHMatt Wieters (.259) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
Previously: Friday In Professional Baseball (May 1 action).