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Triple-A roundup: Phelps homers again
Bauer goes the distance; pitcher Bass delivers walk-off single
08/18/2012 2:25 AM ET
Cord Phelps has 16 homers and 54 RBIs in 118 games for the Clippers.
Cord Phelps has 16 homers and 54 RBIs in 118 games for the Clippers. (Lianna Holub/MiLB.com)
Cord Phelps homered for the third straight game and Russ Canzier and Juan Diaz also went yard to power Columbus past Durham, 4-3. Scott Barnes struck out three over 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win, while Rays No. 5 prospect Tim Beckham smacked a solo blast for the Bulls.

Justin Henry went 3-for-5 with a homer and Danny Dorn also went deep to lead Toledo over Syracuse, 6-2. Drew Smyly gave up two runs on seven hits and fanned seven over 4 2/3 innings without factoring in the decision for the Mud Hens. Chiefs starter Yunesky Maya yielded a run on six hits over seven frames.

Brock Holt went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, leading Indianapolis to a 4-3 triumph over Rochester Chase D'Arnaud had the other RBI for the Indians, who got five solid innings from unbeaten Chris Leroux. Chris Parmelee homered and Tsuyoshi Nishioka went 4-for-5 for the Red Wings.

Mets No. 14 prospect Matt den Dekker went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and Jenrry Mejia held Lehigh Valley to one run on five hits over six innings in Buffalo's 4-2 victory. Andres Blanco homered for the IronPigs.

Darnell McDonald hit a three-run homer against his former team and Melky Mesa supplied a two-run shot, powering Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to an 8-5 win over Pawtucket. Corban Joseph and Ramiro Pena contributed solo blasts for the Yankees, while Red Sox No. 17 prospect J.C. Linares homered, doubled and drove in three runs in a losing effort.

Luis Exposito hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning to give Norfolk a 3-2 victory over Gwinnett. Jake Arrieta did not factor in the decision for the Tides after yielding two runs on three hits while fanning eight over 6 2/3 innings. Braves No. 4 prospect Sean Gilmartin gave up a run on one hit with six strikeouts over five frames.

Charlie Leesman kept Louisville in check for seven innings en route to his 11th win as Charlotte came away with a 2-0 whitewash. Jordan Danks and Jose Lopez drove in runs for the Knights, while Reds No. 5 prospect Neftali Soto went 3-for-4 for the Bats.

Top Diamondbacks prospect Trevor Bauer threw a five-hitter and struck out 12 en route to his first career complete game as Reno beat Round Rock, 8-2. Mike Jacobs went 3-for-4 with a homer, two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored and D-backs No. 14 prospect Adam Eaton was 3-for-4 with two RBIs for the Aces. Joey Butler drove in both runs for the Express.

Pitcher Brian Bass hit a walk-off single in the 12th inning, giving Oklahoma City a 3-2 victory over Fresno. Ross Seaton did not factor in the decision for the RedHawks after allowing two runs -- one earned -- on eight hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 6 1/3 frames. Xavier Nady fell a double short of the cycle for the Grizzlies, going 3-for-6 with an RBI.

Jermaine Mitchell scored in the top of the 10th inning for Sacramento, but Brett Hayes responded with a game-tying double and Luke Montz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give New Orleans a 4-3 win. Hayes went 4-for-6 with a double and two runs scored for the Zephyrs, while Michael Taylor and A's No. 5 prospect Grant Green each had three hits for the River Cats.

Garrett Richards scattered seven hits and struck out six over six innings, helping Salt Lake blank Memphis, 5-0. Ed Lucas led the Bees with three hits, including a pair of homers, and three RBIs, while Trevor Crowe tripled and drove in two runs. Brandon Dickson fanned six over six frames for the Redbirds but allowed two runs on seven hits.

Brian Baker yielded two hits and fanned seven over six shutout innings in Nashville's 7-2 triumph over Tacoma. Taylor Green homered twice and drove in three runs for the Sounds, who got solo shots from Jeff Bianchi and Corey Patterson. Alex Liddi led the Rainiers with a pair of hits.

Nick Schmidt limited Albuquerque to two runs on six hits while striking out five over five innings in Colorado Springs' 6-3 victory. Brendan Harris doubled and drove in a run for the Sky Sox, while Matt McBride went 3-for-4 with a run scored. Dodgers No. 15 prospect Scott Van Slyke hit his 15th homer for the Isotopes.

Sean O'Sullivan recorded his PCL-leading 14th win, allowing a run on four hits over seven innings, as Las Vegas shut down Omaha, 5-1. Ricardo Nanita and Kevin Howard homered for the 51s, while Mitch Maier went yard and Anthony Seratelli doubled twice for the Storm Chasers.

Cubs No. 17 prospect Dave Sappelt fell a triple shy of the cycle and drove in four runs to lead Iowa to an 8-1 triumph over Tucson. Diory Hernandez adding a pair of RBIs and veteran left-hander Horacio Ramirez allowed one run on six hits over six innings for the winners. Padres starter Colt Hynes limited the I-Cubs to one run on five hits in seven innings.

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