It took 14 innings, but the Indians were able to pull away with a win last night at Victory Field. Matt Hague had a great night, going 4-6 and knocking in two runs. Jordy Mercer also had a productive night, going 2-4 and drawing two walks. Brian Friday was the other big bat in the lineup, going 4-6 with two RBIs. Jo-Jo Reyes took the mound for Indy and pitched another nice game. Across five innings, Reyes allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out five. Bryan Morris and Evan Meek both had scoreless relief appearances.
AA Altoona | Erie 11 Altoona 6
The Curve fell to 13-21 on Saturday night as Brandon Crumpton had a rough start on the mound. Crumpton threw 4.2 innings and allowed six runs, five earned, on seven hits. On the offensive side of things, Robbie Grossman had a huge night, going 2-3 with a double, a home run, and two RBIs. Grossman also drew two walks. Catcher Ramon Cabrera also continues to hit well with a 3-5 night and three RBIs.
A West Virginia | Charleston 16 West Virginia 2
The Power got crushed for the second time in three nights by Charleston. Zachary Fuesser was a nightmare in 4.1 innings on the mound. He allowed nine earned runs on eleven hits and only struck out one. West Virginia's offense also failed to be very productive. Alen Hanson had one hit on the night. Dan Gamache was 2-4 with an RBI.
A Bradenton | Bradenton 9 St. Lucie 1
Gerrit Cole led the Marauders to a win on Saturday. Cole had another great start, going six innings and allowed one run on three hits. He struck out five and walked one. Carlos Paulino and Dan Grovatt both had two hit nights for Bradenton. Alex Dickerson also had a nice night, going 1-3 with two RBIs.