In The Majors
LF Brandon Boggs (.236) went 1-for-4 with a walk. RF MarlonByrd (.296) was 2-for-4 with a strikeout. SS NomarGarciaparra (.269) went 2-for-4 with a strikeout. 2B DavidNewhan (.208) was 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts. LFEric Patterson (.148) went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. CFJay Payton (.238) was 0-for-4. 1B Mark Teixeira(.354) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. C Jason Varitek (.218)was 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a strikeout.
In The Minors
CF Charlie Blackmon (.345) extended his hitting streak toeight games by going 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single, awalk and a strikeout. The home run was his first as a pro. SSTyler Greene (.261) went 1-for-3 with a walk and astrikeout. 3B Wes Hodges (.280) was 1-for-4 with a double and astrikeout. 1B Jeff Kindel (.290) went 1-for-4 including a strikeout. RHPAndy Mitchell was not involved in the decision as Toledoedged Norfolk 2-1 in 11 innings. His line: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 5BB, 7 SO. LF Matt Murton (.285) was 0-for-5 with a walk and a strikeout.C Mike Nickeas (.220) went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and astrikeout. RF Jason Perry (.257) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. RHPKyle Schmidt was not involved in the decision as Lynchburgoutlasted Frederick 5-4 in 10 innings. His line: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 2 HBP. RF Jeremy Slayden (.293) was 1-for-3 with two walks and anRBI.
Previously: Monday In Professional Baseball (August 18 action)
