Jeff Karstens made a rehab start for the Indians and pitched well early on before giving up a five spot in the fifth inning. Only three of the runs were earned, but it was enough to kill any chance the Indians had at winning tonight. Former Pirate Sean Gallagher was the winning pitcher, he went 7 innings and gave up just two runs. Starling Marte wasn't in the lineup, but Jordy Mercer continued his strong season with a 2/3 night. Brandon Boggs tripled and singled and brought in a run.
AA Altoona | Bowie 9 Altoona 6
Robbie Grossman, Brock Holt, and Elevys Gonzalez all had two hits. Quincy Latimore hit a three run homer, but the pitching didn't show up for the Curve tonight. Nathan Baker gave up four runs in three innings and Kyle Cofield gave up another three in 1.2 innings. Jeff Inman and Victor Black also gave up runs and Bowie left a winner.
A West Virginia | Kannapolis 5 West Virginia 3
Alen Hanson had four hits and two RBI. Carlos Mesa and Kirk Singer added two hits each but the Power couldn't score enough runs to win the game. Ryan Hafner gave up three runs in 4.2 innings and Zachary Fuesser gave up two runs in 4.1 innings, getting the loss.
A Bradenton | Jupiter 9 Bradenton 2
Bradenton completed the bad day for the Pirates farm system. The Pirates were the only team to win. Benji Gonzalez had two hits, and the rest of the team had just five as the Marauders lost 9-2. Hunter Strickland got hit around giving up seven hits in six innings and allowing three runs. Casey Sadler was the goat here giving up six runs (five earned) in two innings of work.