In The Majors
LF Jay Payton (.249) went 2-for-4. See highlightvideo of Payton’s leaping catch in leftfield.
In The Minors
CF Charlie Blackmon (.316) extended his hitting streak to ninegames by going 1-for-5. C Wally Crancer (.295) was 2-for-4 with two strikeouts. SSMichael Fisher (.263) went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBIand two strikeouts. SS Tyler Greene (.243) extended his hitting streak to ninegames by going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout. CFGarrett Groce (.272) was 0-for-4. 3B Wes Hodges (.313) was 1-for-5 with two strikeouts. CMike Nickeas entered the game in the eighth inning as apinch-runner. DH Danny Payne (.235) went 1-for-4. RF Jeremy Slayden (.294) went 2-for-7 with an RBI. C/DHMatt Wieters extended his hitting streak to 16 games whilegoing 3-for-4 with two walks as Bowie swept a doubleheader fromReading.
Previously: Wednesday In Professional Baseball (July 16 action)