Minor League Informer: Games of 4/30

AAA: Durham Bulls - 6, Columbus - 3

James Houser gets the start, but only goes 4 IP, striking 3 out but also walking 3, giving up 3 runs. Jaso has another good game, going 2-3 with a double and a walk. Dewon Day gave up 1 ER in 2 innings of relief, and Randy Choate and Wilson Abreu combined for three scoreless innings.

Other Notables:

Matt Joyce - 0-3, BB, 2 Runs

AA: Montgomery Biscuits - 9, Mississippi - 2

The story here is Jeremy Hellickson. Hellboy went 6 IP, striking out 9, walking only 1, but giving up 2 runs. Offensively, Desmond Jennings continues to be a fantastic tablesetter, going 2-3 with a 2B and a walk. Rhyne Hughes went 3-5 with a Home Run.

Other Notables: Matt Spring - 1-4, 2 Runs.

A+: Charlotte Stone Crabs - 2, Fort Myers - 1

Darin Downs, who the Cubs traded to us in July, Goes 6 shutout with 2 strikeouts.  The Offense was led by Nevin Ashley and Ryan Royster, going 2-4 and 1-3 respectively. 

Other Notables: 

None.

A: Bowling Green - 1, Augusta - 3

DRaysbay Sleeper Favorite Joseph Cruz got the start, and went 3 IP, gave up 1 ER, with a 2:1 K/BB. Chris Andujar gave up the other two runs, while '08 Draft Picks Joshua Satow and Jamie Bagley finished the game out with a scoreless inning each. The only run for Bowling Green came on a Micheal Sheridan sac fly.

Other Notables: 

Jake Jeffries - 1-3, Run

Jason tweedy - 1-4