- Louisville lost to Lehigh Valley 8-4. Chad Reineke made his first start of the year, going 5 innings of 3 run ball. Wilkin Castillo had a home run for the Bats, one of only two extra base hits on the night. Ben Jukich gave up 2 runs in the 7th to break a 3-3 tie and earn the loss. Up next: Matt Maloney takes on Lehigh Valley at 7:05.
- Carolina beat Chattanooga 6-4, behind a solid start by Alexander Smit. The Dutchman allowed 3 runs in 5 innings, and got lots of run support. Kris Negron, Denis Phipps, and Dave Sappelt all had multi-hit games. Up next: There's no starter listed for the 'Cats game against Chattanooga at 7:15, but it should be Matt Klinker's turn. Is there a roster move coming? Stay tuned.
- Lynchburg beat Winston-Salem 9-2 on another strong start by Matt Fairel. Matt went 7 innings and gave up 2 runs, while striking out 5 and walking just 1. The offense exploded for 15 hits, with Jose Gualdron leading the way with 3 of them. Alex Buchholz drove in 3 runs for the Hillcats, and despite going 1-for-5, Devin Mesoraco drove in 2. Cody Puckett hit his 5th HR of the year in this one as well. Up next: James Avery makes his first start of the year against Winston-Salem at 7:00.
- Dayton lost to Lansing, 3-2. Justin Walker gave up 3 runs in 6 inning and struck out 6, and Josh Garton led the offense with a 2-for-4 evening. Up next: Jacob Johnson takes the hill against Bowling Green at 7.
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