Tigers Minor League Wrap – April 29th

Louisville 6, Toledo 5
David Espinsoa has worked his way into the leadoff spot. Coming into tonight his OBP was 414. That actually fell a little as he doubled and walked in 5 plate appearances. Josh Phelps homered twice. Colby Lewis allowed 5 runs in six innings. He struck out 6, but allowed 3 homers.

Erie 1, Binghamton 0
Humberto Sanchez threw 7 shut out innings. He allowed 5 hits and struck out 13 to lower his ERA to 1.50. Kody Kirkland picked up the only extra base hit for Erie with a double, but he struck out in his other 3 at-bats.

Lakeland 5, Clearwater 2
Jeff Frazier hit a grand slam home run. Jeff Larish added two singles. Kevin Ardoin picked up the win after 7 2/3 innings. Ardoin allowed 5 hits and two runs while striking out 8 and walking no one. Kevin Whelan pitched a scoreless 9th for his 6th save.
West Michigan 2, Wisconsin 0 (5 innings)
Ramon Garcia went “the distance” with a one hitter. He struck out 6 and walked one. Cameron Maybin got the start at DH and doubled. Cory Middleton and Justin Justice doubled as well.