Triple-A: Jay Bruce was 2 for 4 for the third straight day as the Bats won 2-0. Alvin Colina's 2-run homer in the fifth was the difference. Danny Herrera struck out 2 in his three batters. Note: For more on Danny Ray, check out this Courier-Journal story by the immortal C.L. Brown. UP NEXT: Homer is getting knocked around today.
Double-A: Justin Turner slugged his first homer at this level in the Lookouts' 6-4 loss to West Tennessee. Chris Valaika, who just can't get off the ground in Double-A, was 0 for 3, and Tonys Gutierrez continued his on-base streak by the skin of his teeth, drawing a walk in his final plate appearance. UP NEXT: Lookouts at Jaxx, 8:05 tonight.
High A: Sarasota managed just 4 hits in a 5-0 lost at Brevard County. Jordan Smith (7-2) allowed all 5 runs in his 5 innings. UP NEXT: The S-Reds face the 9-37 St. Lucie Mets tonight at home, 7 o'clock.
Low A: Brandon Waring smashed his 10th homer of the season in Dayton's 11-8 loss. Devin Mesoraco doubled and drew 2 walks, and Justin Reed added a 3-run homer, his 5th. UP NEXT: Lansing at Dayton, 7 tonight.