posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:27 PM by Jim Rated Excellent [5 out of 5].

Minor league roundup for Friday

Charlotte 10, Buffalo 3
  • Charlie Haeger found middle ground, allowing three runs over eight innings on five hits and three walks.  He struck out four.
  • Brad Eldred homered twice and drove in five.
  • Jason Bourgeois had two hits and two RBI.  He was caught stealing for the third straight time.
  • Chris Getz went 3-for-5, raising his average to .296.
  • Josh Fields went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, two runs scored and his fourth error.  Jerry Owens stole his sixth base.
Birmingham 4, Mobile 2
  • Justin Cassel struck out nine over seven shutout innings.  He scattered five hits and walked one, and induced nine groundouts to three flyouts.
  • Dave Cook homered for the second straight game, a solo shot; Miguel Negron drove in two.
  • Jon Link was touched up for two runs in the ninth inning, only the second and third earned runs he's allowed.
Wilmington 11, Winston-Salem 3
  • Jacob Rasner gave up six hits and five walks over four innings, and was lucky to escape with only three runs (two earned) allowed.
  • Noe Rodriguez and Matt Davis were both hit around for four runs apiece.
  • C.J. Retherford went 2-for-4; Javier Colina, Brandon Allen and Lee Cruz all doubled.
Kannapolis 3, Lakewood 2
  • Anthony Carter struck out eight over five innings, allowing five hits and two unearned runs.
  • Santo Luis, Steven Spurgeon and Henry Mabee combined to throw four shutout innings in relief.
  • Jose Martinez hit his second double, also his second extra-base hit.
  • Logan Johnson hit a two-run homer, his fourth of the year.

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