In The Majors:
C Jason Varitek (.248) went 2-for-3 with two solo homeruns and a strikeout before being ejected from the game for arguingballs and strikes on behalf of his pitcher.
In The Minors:
DH Charlie Blackmon (.296) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, anRBI and a stolen base. LF Brandon Boggs (.285) was 0-for-3 with two walks and astrikeout. DH Wally Crancer (.250) went 0-for-3. LHP David Duncan was not involved in the decision as Lancastertopped Rancho Cucamonga 11-3. His line: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1BB, 7 SO. DH Michael Fisher (.213) was 0-for-3 with a sacrifice. RHPTim Gustafson faced three batters in relief. His line: 0IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO. 1B Jeff Kindel (.307) went 2-for-5 LF David Newhan(.299) was 1-for-5 with an RBI double and two strikeouts. 2BEric Patterson (.298) went 1-for-5 with a walk, a stolenbase and a strikeout. LF Danny Payne (.196) was 0-for-2 with two walks and astrikeout. 1B Whit Robbins (.322) went 1-for-4 including a strikeout.Robbins ranks eighth among the Eastern League batting leaders. RFJeremy Slayden (.226) was 2-for-5 with a two-run single anda strikeout.
Previously: Wednesday In Professional Baseball (May 27 action).