Tigers Minor League Wrap – May 20th

Columbus 4, Toledo 3 (11 innings)
Jack Hannahan hit his 4th homer, and Ryan Raburn added two more hits. On another note, Carlos Pena hit two homers for Columbus. Alex Herrera walked 3 and fanned 3 in 3 innings. Mark Woodyard followed with 3 innings of 1 run ball (on a Pena homer). Chris Spurling continues to pitch well allowing a hit and walk in 2 scoreless innings.

Erie 2, Reading 1
Erie had two hits. One was a Mike Rabelo homer. The other was a Chris Maples double. Preston Larrison pitched a complete game (7 innings in minor league double headers). He allowed 5 hits while fanning 6 and walking 2.

Erie 3, Reading 0
Brent Clevlen continues to struggle with another 0 fer. Eulogio De La Cruz got a rare start, and pitched 4 shut out innings. He allowed 4 hits, no walks, and no strikeouts.
Lakeland 7, Palm Beach 3
It was a good day for several L-Tiger prospects. Clete Thomas tripled and walked. Chris Robinson added two more hits. Jeff Larish doubled and walked. Wilkin Ramirez homered. Andrew Kown went 7 innings allowing only 4 hits and fanning 5. His ERA now stands at 1.64.
West Michigan 4, South bend 3 – 7th inning in rain delay
Dusty Ryan hit his first homer of the season. Erik Averill struck out 6 in 6. He walked 3 and allowed 3 runs.