Alumni In The Pros: Friday In Professional Baseball
A recap of professional baseball action from July 25, 2008
In The Majors
RF Marlon Byrd (.247) went 2-for-6 with an RBI double
SS Nomar Garciaparra (.277) was 1-for-3 with a two-run single.
PH Matt Murton (.115) went 0-for-1.
David Newhan struck out as a pinch-hitter.
LF Jay Payton (.245) went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and a strikeout.
1B Mark Teixeira (.276) was 1-for-5 with an RBI single and two strikeouts.
C Jason Varitek (.215) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
In The Minors
CF Charlie Blackmon (.320) went 2-for-3 with an HBP while scoring three runs.
RHP Kevin Cameron faced the final nine batters of the game in recording a save as Portland beat Memphis 3-0. His line: (S,1) 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO.
2B Michael Fisher (.263) was 1-for-3 with a double.
SS Tyler Greene extended his hitting streak to 17 games by going 4-for-5.
3B Wes Hodges (.303) went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a strikeout.
1B Jeff Kindel (.296) extended his hitting streak to seven games by going 1-for-4.
RHP Andy Mitchell earned his 10th win as Norfolk beat Columbus 9-3. His line: (W,10-5) 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO. See story.
2B Eric Patterson (.323) went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
OF Danny Payne was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to July 22.
RF Jeremy Slayden (.288) was 0-for-3 with a walk.
LHP Ryan Turner worked to eight batters in relief. His line: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO.
C Matt Wieters (.345) went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk.
Previously: Thursday In Professional Baseball (July 24 action)
