Triple-A roundup: Z's rip seven homers
Brewers top prospect Wily Peralta allowed an unearned run on six hits over 5 2/3 innings to win his fourth straight decision as Nashville topped Memphis, 5-2. Caleb Gindl homered, doubled and drove in three runs for the Sounds, who got three hits from Eric Farris. Cardinals top prospect Shelby Miller suffered his sixth straight loss after giving up three runs on three hits and four walks in 2 1/3 innings.
Jim Adduci singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning in his Triple-A debut as Iowa edged visiting Omaha, 5-4. Leadoff man Alfredo Amezaga went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs scored for the Cubs, while Lorenzo Cain and Tony Abreu each had two hits and an RBI for the Storm Chasers.
Ben Snyder tossed five scoreless innings and Luis Martinez homered and drove in two runs to lead Round Rock to a 6-3 victory at Albuquerque. Ryan Spilborghs contributed three hits for the Express, while rehabbing Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp went 1-for-5 and scored a run for the Isotopes.
Mariners No. 5 prospect Vinnie Catricala drove in five runs and fell a triple shy of the cycle in Tacoma's 13-5 romp over Salt Lake. Trayvon Robinson also homered and drove in two runs, while Mike Wilson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored for the Rainiers. Angels No. 18 prospect Luis Jimenez was 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored for the Bees.
Shawn Hill struck out nine and gave up one run on three hits over eight innings as Las Vegas defeated visiting Tucson, 7-1. David Cooper and Travis Snider drove in two runs apiece and Blue Jays No. 15 prospect Adeiny Hechavarria was 3-for-5 and scored a run for the 51s. Sawyer Carroll supplied the Padres' offense with his fifth homer.
Tigers top prospect Jacob Turner struck out six and pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and shutout as Toledo blanked Louisville, 2-0. Bryan Pounds hit a solo homer and leadoff man Justin Henry was 3-for-5 for the Mud Hens. Bats starter Pedro Villareal struck out eight and allowed one run on four hits over six innings.
Orioles No. 12 prospect L.J. Hoes extended his hitting streak to 18 games by going 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and three runs scored as Norfolk bested Charlotte, 10-6. The Tides scored nine times in the first inning, getting two-run homers from Bill Hall and Nate McLouth. Drew Garcia was 2-for-5 with a double and three RBIs for the Knights.
Liam Hendriks allowed five hits and a walk while striking out one over seven innings as Rochester blanked Lehigh Valley, 4-0. The big league veteran improved to 6-0 with a 1.69 ERA in eight starts for the Red Wings, who got two hits and an RBI from Clete Thomas and a solo homer from Wilkin Ramirez. Pete Orr and Kevin Frandsen both went 2-for-4 with a double for the IronPigs.
Jose Iglesias hit an RBI single to cap a three-run seventh inning as Pawtucket edged Syracuse, 3-2. The Red Sox's No. 10 prospect was 2-for-4 for his second multi-hit game in three days. Mark Prior retired one batter to notch his first win of the season, despite walking two. Carlos Rivero was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored for the Chiefs.
Mets No. 14 prospect Matt Den Dekker hit a three-run homer and pinch-hitter Brad Emaus delivered an RBI single in the eighth inning to give Buffalo a 7-6 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Adam Loewen went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Bisons. Jack Cust drove in three runs and Ronnier Mustelier homered, doubled and scored three times for the Yankees.
Jose Yepez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to power Gwinnett to a 6-5 win over Durham. Stefan Gartrell went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Braves, while Brandon Allen homered, doubled, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Bulls.
Brandon Boggs and Anderson Hernandez both had three hits and drove in two runs to lead Indianapolis to a 10-5 triumph over Columbus. Jeff Clement also collected three hits and Pirates No. 3 prospect Starling Marte was 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored for the Indians. Jared Goedert smacked a two-run homer for the Clippers.
Luke Recker ripped a grand slam in the 16th inning as Sacramento outlasted Fresno, 6-3. Eric Sogard went 2-for-5 and walked twice for the River Cats, who got nine scoreless innings from relievers Pedro Figueroa, Rich Thompson, Erick Threets, Merkin Valdez and Arnold Leon. Skyler Stromsmoe singled twice and drove in a run for the Grizzlies.