Alumni In The Pros: Thursday In Professional Baseball
A recap of professional baseball action from May 29, 2008
In The Majors
1B Mark Teixeira (.274) went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a three-run homer as well as two walks.
In The Minors
C Wally Crancer (.316) went 2-for-4 with a walk as well as a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the 10th inning.
Michael Fisher pinch-ran.
SS Tyler Greene (.205) was 0-for-2 with a walk, a sacrifice and a strikeout.
CF Garrett Groce (.284) went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two strikeouts.
3B Wes Hodges (.316) was 2-for-4 with a walk.
RHP Steve Kelly got the win as Somerset beat Camden 9-6. His line: (W,3-2) 7 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 1 HR.
1B Jeff Kindel (.306) went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI.
3B Richard Lewis (.290) went 1-for-4 including a strikeout.
RHP Andy Mitchell was not involved in the decision as Durham rallied for four runs in the top of the ninth to beat Norfolk 10-7. His line: 3 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO.
LF Matt Murton (.351) went 1-for-4.
2B David Newhan (.227) was 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a strikeout.
C Mike Nickeas (.239) went 1-for-2 with a walk.
2B Eric Patterson (.310) was 0-for-1.
RF Jason Perry (.314) went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs. Perry is tied for the Southern League lead with 13 home runs in just 137 at bats.
1B Whit Robbins (.254) was 1-for-5 with an RBI double and two strikeouts.
RHP Kyle Schmidt took the loss in his first start since returning to the Carolina League as Kinston topped Frederick 3-2. His line: (L,1-1) 5 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO, 1 HR.
DH Jeremy Slayden (.271) went 0-for-1.
C/PH Matt Wieters (.340) went 0-for-3 with a walk.
RHP Blake Wood was not involved in the decision in his Class AA debut as Midland beat NW Arkansas 7-6. His line: 4.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR.
Previously: Wednesday In Professional Baseball (May 28 action)
