Minors

Erie 3, Akron 6 (Indians) Brooks Brown gave up 5 runs (4 earned) over 5 IP as he took the loss. Austin Wood (LHP) pitched three innings of 1-run relief and struck out 3. Carlos Guillen went 1-5 with 3 strikeouts. In 52 minor league ABs, spread between Lakeland, Toledo, and now Erie, Guillen is [...]

Toledo 8, Columbus 6 (Indians) Bryan Villarreal won after 6 IP and 5 H, 4 R (3 earned), with 2 BB and 3 K. Brad Thomas (LHP) allowed 2 ER over a 1/3 of an inning. Schlereth looked terrific as he struck out 3 in 1.2 IP. Will Rhymes went 3-4 and fell a homer [...]

Toledo 2, Indianapolis 1 (Pirates) Andy Oliver was the winning pitcher after starting and throwing six innings. He held Indianapolis scoreless, although he walked 6 and allowed 4 hits. Despite his high WHIP, he K’ed 8. Schelereth threw an inning and a third and gave up an ER. Chance Ruffin picked up save number 2. [...]

Toledo 3, Columbus 1 (Indians) Duane Below (LHP) improved to 8-4 after 7 scoreless innings. He gave up just 4 hits and struck out 3. Chance Ruffin (RHP) allowed an unearned run in 2 innings of work en route to his 1st save of the year.  Carlos Guillen went 1-4 with a run scored. Scott [...]

Toledo 7, Louisville 2 (Reds) Thad Weber (RHP) pitched 7 strong innings and recorded his 4th win of the year. As the starter, he tossed 7 innings and allowed 2 runs off 7 hits and 3 walks while striking out 5. Brad Thomas struck out the side in one inning of work and E. Gonzalez [...]