Triple-A roundup: Duke three-hits 'Pigs

Zach Duke struck out seven and tossed a three-hitter for his first shutout in more than three years as Syracuse blanked Lehigh Valley, 6-0. Carlos Rivero hit a two-run homer and Jarrett Hoffpauir also went yard and had two RBIs for the Chiefs. Pinch-hitter Steve Susdorf's double was the IronPigs' lone extra-base hit.

Mets top prospect Zack Wheeler gave up a run on two hits over six innings in his second start for Buffalo, which dropped a 5-1 decision to visiting Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Brandon Laird and Ronnier Mustelier homered for the Yankees, while Mets No. 14 prospect Matt den Dekker doubled, singled and scored the Bisons' only run.

Braves No. 4 prospect Sean Gilmartin gave up two runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings for his first Triple-A win as Gwinnett defeated visiting Louisville, 8-2. Stefan Gartrell homered and drove in three runs, while pinch-hitter Josh Kroeger launched a three-run blast for the Braves. Corky Miller homered and scored both runs for the Bats.

Clete Thomas and Wilkin Ramirez delivered RBI singles in a three-run eighth inning as Rochester defeated Pawtucket, 5-3. Bobby Lanigan pitched two innings of hitless relief for his fifth win, while Che-Hsuan Lin was 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored for the PawSox.

Dylan Axelrod struck out seven and gave up a run on six hits over seven innings, helping Charlotte edge visiting Norfolk, 2-1. Greg Golson doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh for the Knights, while Jamie Hoffmann hit an RBI double for the Tides.

Chris Leroux allowed three hits over seven innings to extend his scoreless streak to 14 as Indianapolis blanked Columbus, 4-0. Yamaico Navarro, Pirates No. 6 prospect Tony Sanchez and Brandon Boggs ripped solo homers for the Indians. Cord Phelps accounted for half of the Clippers' four hits.

Jerad Head drilled a two-run homer and Justin Henry and Danny Dorn also had two RBIs apiece as Toledo beat Durham, 7-2, in the completion of a suspended game. Tigers No. 2 prospect Andy Oliver pitched three innings of scoreless relief for the win, while Rays No. 5 prospect Tim Beckham had two hits and scored a run for the Bulls.

Ben Guez hit a go-ahead two-run triple in the sixth inning as Toledo completed a sweep of Durham with a 4-2 triumph. Mud Hens starter Drew Smyly gave up two runs on two hits before he was ejected in the second inning. Will Rhymes provided the Bulls' offense with a two-run shot against his former team.

Cardinals top prospect Shelby Miller recorded a season-high 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings to win his third straight start as Memphis held on for a 7-5 victory over Tacoma. Lou Montanez had two hits and two RBIs for the Redbirds, while Luis Antonio Jimenez went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs in a losing effort.

Royals No. 10 prospect Christian Colon hit his first Triple-A homer, doubled, drove in two runs and scored twice in Omaha's 7-2 win at Tucson. No. 9 prospect Chris Dwyer scattered eight hits en route to his first complete game of the season for the Storm Chasers, while Andy Parrino had two hits and an RBI for the Padres.

Jerry Sands and Dodgers No. 15 prospect Scott Van Slyke both had three hits, including a homer, and three RBIs to power Albuquerque past Reno, 7-5. Elian Herrera went 3-for-5 and scored twice for the Isotopes, while Cole Gillespie drove in a pair of runs for the Aces.

Kila Ka'aihue ripped a pair of solo homers to power Sacramento to a 5-3 victory at Oklahoma City. A's No. 2 prospect Brad Peacock gave up three runs on four hits over five-plus innings for his 10th win, while Jason Castro went 3-for-3 with an RBI for the RedHawks.

Zach Jackson allowed two runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings for his third straight win as Round Rock pulled away for a 5-2 triumph at Colorado Springs. Leonys Martin homered, drove in three runs and fell a triple shy of the cycle for the Express. Brendan Harris had two hits, including a two-run homer, for the Sky Sox.

Brewers No. 15 prospect Khris Davis hit an RBI double in a five-run eighth inning as Nashville rallied past visiting Tacoma, 7-5. Taylor Green went 3-for-4 and drove in a run for the Sounds, while Angels No. 13 prospect Luis Jimenez was 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs for the Bees.

Tom Koehler struck out nine over six strong innings for his 12th win as New Orleans held on for a 4-3 victory over Fresno. Luke Montz hit his 26th homer and Chris Coghlan and Marlins No. 11 prospect Kevin Mattison also went deep for the Zephyrs. Brock Bond was 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in a losing cause.