In The Majors
BrandonBoggs pinch-ran. LF Marlon Byrd (.299) went 2-for-5with a two-run homer and a strikeout. 2B David Newhan (.250)was 0-for-3 with a strikeout. 2B Eric Patterson (.183) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. CFJay Payton (.255) was 0-for-5 with a strikeout. 1B MarkTeixeira (.376) went 2-for-4 with an RBI single.
In The Minors
CF Charlie Blackmon (.338) extended his hitting streak to 20games by going 2-for-5 with two RBI. See story. RFWally Crancer (.287) was 1-for-4. LHP David Duncan was not involved in the decision as Vermontscored five runs in the seventh to top Tri-City 7-4. His line: 4IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 HR. Michael Fisher delivered a pinch-hit single. SS Tyler Greene (.241) went 1-for-2 with an RBI and threewalks. DH Wes Hodges (.290) extended his hitting streak to eightgames by going 1-for-5 with a double and a strikeout. RHP SteveKelly pitched in relief. His line: 1 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB,3 SO, 1 WP. 1B Jeff Kindel (.289) was 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI anda strikeout. RHP Andrew Kown picked up his third win in as many starts atClass AAA as Columbus defeated Toledo 7-5. His line: (W,3-0) 6 IP,8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO. LF Matt Murton (.287) was 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly. RFJason Perry (.246) went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. DH/3BWhit Robbins (.268) was 0-for-4 with a strikeout. RHPKyle Schmidt was not involved in the decision as Frederickrallied to top Winston-Salem 6-4. His line: 6 IP, 12 H, 3 R, 3 ER,0 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR, 1 WP. RF Jeremy Slayden (.296) extended his hitting streak to sevengames by going 2-for-3 with a walk. LHP Ryan Turner faced four batters in relief. His line: 1 IP, 1H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO. C Matt Wieters (.365) extended his hitting streak to 11 gamesby going 2-for-4 with a solo home run.
Previously: Saturday In Professional Baseball (August 30 action).
