Minor League results from Monday:
AAA
Bit of an ugly game. Louisville scored in the first, and was then blanked for the next eight innings. It was actually 2-1 going into the ninth, but Allen Simpson gave up 5 runs. He's struggling quite a bit.
Notable Performances:
Steve Kelly: 6.0 IP, 6BB, 4K, ER
Edwin Encarnacion: 2-3, BB
AA
Great game all around for Chattanooga. Hopefully a sign that they're coming around. Norris Hopper went 4-4, and Richie Gardner pitched very well.
Notable Performances:
Richie Gardner: 6.0 IP, 2ER, BB, 5K
Norris Hopper: 4-4, HR (1), 5RBI
Kevin Howard: 2-3, R, RBI
High-A
Ugly. Sarasota only managed four hits and committed four errors on the night.
Notable Performances:
Kyle Smith: 2-3
Bobby Basham: 3.0 IP, 3H, 2ER, 0BB, 3K
A
Not really what you expect from Dayton, as they administed a thumping to Quad Cities. The pitching finally held up for the Dragons, and they won just their fifth game of the season.
Notable Performances:
Philip Gentry: 3-5, 4R, RBI, BB
Paul Janish: 2-6, R, 2RBI
John Purdom: 4-5, 2R, 4RBI, HR (1)
Craig Tatum: 2-3, 2BB, 2R, RBI
Tonys Gutierrez: 3-5, R, BB
Rafael Gonzalez: 5.0 IP, 2H, 0ER, BB, 4K