Tigers Minor League Wrap – August 9th

Toledo 5, Columbus 4
Mike Maroth made his first rehab start for Toledo. He surrenedered a lead off home run, and then only allowed a walk until the 4th inning. He faced 3 batters in the 4th and the results were a Carlos Pena single, a homer, and a walk. Chris Shelton was 1 for 4 and former Tigers Alexis Gomez and Ramon Santiago each homered.

Erie 8, New Britain 6
Jair Jurrjens allowed 5 runs on 8 hits over 5 innings. Chris Maples hit his 17th homer.

Jupiter 8, Lakeland 5
Jeremy Johnson allowed 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings on 5 hits, 2 walks, and 5 K’s.

West Michigan – DNP

Oneonta 10, Hudson Valley 7
Deik Scram singled, doubled, and tripled. James Skelton had 3 hits and Ryan Strieby had 2. Randor Bierd was rocked once again for 5 runs in 1/3 of an inning.

GCL Tigers 4, GCL Phillies 1
Gorkys Hernandez went 1 for 3. Eric Beattie had an encouraging start with only 1 walk allowed in 4 innings.