In The Majors:
CF Marlon Byrd (.321) went 2-for-4 with a double. RHPKevin Cameron faced nine batters in relief. His line: 2 IP,2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO. C Jason Varitek (.239) went0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts.
In The Minors:
DH Brandon Boggs (.257) was 1-for-6 with two RBI. 2BMichael Fisher (.224) went 1-for-3. DH Wes Hodges (.272) was 1-for-4 with an RBI and twostrikeouts. RHP Chris Hicks took the loss as Visalia defeated Lancaster 7-3in the opening game of a California League doubleheader. His line:(L,3-2) 4 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB (1 IBB), 4 SO, 1 WP, 1 HBP. RHPAndy Mitchell faced five batters in relief. His line: 1.1IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO. Mike Nickeas was placed on the disabled list. RFDanny Payne (.237) was 1-for-4 with a two-run single and astolen base. RHP Brad Rulon faced five batters in relief. His line: 1.1 IP,1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO. C Matt Wieters (.270) went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Previously: Saturday In Professional Baseball (May 2 action).