The Indians were able to throw a combined no-hitter today in Durham, and were only separated from a perfect game by two walks from Justin Wilson. Wilson also struck out nine batters in his 7.1 innings of work. The other two pitchers that combined for the no-hitter were Jose Diaz and Doug Slaten. Slaten's ERA now sits at 0.69 in 13 innings of work this season. The offense didn't do much, but for the second day in a row was enough to get the win. Starling Marte hit his second home run of the year, a solo shot. Jake Fox, Nick Evans, and Gorkys Hernandez all had two hit nights for the Indians.
AA Altoona | Game 1 - Akron 4 Altoona 3
The Curve were unable to pull out the game one win today in Akron through 13 innings, six innings more than the standard seven inning game played in minor league double headers. Kris Johnson started the game for the Curve, going three innings and allowing one unearned run on two hits, three walks, and a strikeout. Shairon Martis followed with three shutout innings of his own. Kyle Cofield though was credited with the blown save in the bottom of the seventh. Kris Harvey got tagged with the loss after allowing the game winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning. Offensively, Altoona was only able to push across three runs and collect six hits despite all the extra innings. Adalberto Santos was the only player to get more than one hit, going two for six. Tony Sanchez was one for six with a double and four strikeouts. Quincy Latimore got the only credited RBI while going one for four.
AA Altoona | Game 2 - Akron 3 Altoona 2
After going 0-6 in game one, Robbie Grossman followed up by going 0-3 in game two. Grossman has now dropped his average below .200 on the year to .198. Charles Cutler had a two hit game with a double and an RBI. Kelson Brown also had two hits, including a double. On the mound, Mike Colla worked through 5.2 innings to start the game. He allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while recording seven strikeouts. The game was looking like it was heading towards extra innings yet again, but Duke Welker gave up the run in the bottom of the seventh as Akron won in walk offf fashion for the second time of the day.
After going 0-6 in game one, Robbie Grossman followed up by going 0-3 in game two. Grossman has now dropped his average below .200 on the year to .198. Charles Cutler had a two hit game with a double and an RBI. Kelson Brown also had two hits, including a double. On the mound, Mike Colla worked through 5.2 innings to start the game. He allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while recording seven strikeouts. The game was looking like it was heading towards extra innings yet again, but Duke Welker gave up the run in the bottom of the seventh as Akron won in walk offf fashion for the second time of the day.
A West Virginia | Greensboro 9 West Virginia 4
Ryan Hafner got the start for the Power today, getting knocked up for four runs on six hits in 3.2 innings of work. He walked four and was unable to fan any batters. Rinku Singh threw 2.1 innings, allowing one unearned run on four hits. Vince Payne allowed the other four runs, all unearned, in his outing. On the offensive side of the ball, Alen Hason just continues to hit well, going three for five with a double. His average now sits at .400. Gregory Polanco hit his fifth home run of the season, a two run shot.
A Bradenton | Bradenton 4 Jupiter 1
Mel Rojas and Carlos Paulino both had two hit nights for Bradenton. Stefan Welch had a two RBI night, going one for four. Jameson Taillon got the nod for the Marauders today and had another great outing. He went six shutout innings only allowing three hits on one walk and four strikeouts. Taillon's ERA now sits at 1.46. Casey Sadler followed him with two innings of relief, allowing the only run of the game on five hits. Quenton Miller got the save.