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Minor Details: Games of 9/5

Pawtucket 7, Rochester 3 in Pawtucket.  The Red Sox scored four in the second and three in the fifth to take the victory.  Aaron Bates and Toby Gardenhire each hit a home run.  Eric Hacker surrendered all seven runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings.

Trenton 5, New Britain 3 in New Britain (11 innings).  The Rock Cats scored two in the eighth to tie the score, but the Thunder scored two in the eleventh to win.  Brian Dozier doubled and tripled to close out the season at .318.  Chris Herrmann singled and tripled.  Mike Hollimon had two hits.  Spencer Steedley allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks in 5.1 innings.  Blake Martin took the loss, giving up the eleventh-inning runs in his second inning of work.  The loss knocked the Rock Cats out of the playoffs, but Reading won, so the Rock Cats would not have made the playoffs anyway.

Wisconsin 11, Beloit 0 in Beloit.  It was 1-0 after six, but the Timber Rattlers scored eight runs in the seventh.  The Snappers had only two hits.  A. J. Achter struck out five in five innings, giving up a run on three hits and a walk.

Minor Details: Games of 9/4

Pawtucket 4, Rochester 3 in Pawtucket.  The Red Wings scored three in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead, but the Red Sox scored one in the fifth to tie and one in the eighth to win.  Dustin Martin had two hits.  Aaron Bates hit a home run.  Deinys Suarez surrendered three runs on three hits and five walks while striking out five in 4.1 innings.  Cole DeVries worked 2.2 shutout innings, giving up two hits.  Chuck James took the loss, allowing the winning run on two hits and a walk in his only inning.

New Britain 12, Trenton 9 in New Britain.  The Rock Cats broke a 5-5 tie with six in the sixth to stay alive in the playoffs.  Yangervis Solarte had two singles and two doubles, raising his average to .330.  Deibinson Romero had three singles and a double.  Chris Herrmann had four hits and drove in three.  Joe Benson singled and doubled.  Brian Dozier had two hits to raise his average to .315.  Bobby Lanigan struck out six in 5.1 innings but allowed five runs on nine hits.  Matt Schuld got the win despite allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in 2.2 innings.  Reading defeated Binghamton 5-4, so the Rock Cats remain a game out of the playoffs with one game remaining.  Reading's game today starts at 12:05 Central, while the Rock Cats play at 12:35 Central.  If the two teams tie for the last playoff spot, there will be a one-game playoff tomorrow.

Jupiter 7, Ft. Myers 4 in Jupiter.  The Hammerheads scored two in each of the second, third, and fourth innings.  Danny Rams and Oswaldo Arcia each singled and homered.  Aaron Hicks singled and doubled.  Steven Liddle had two hits.  B. J. Hermsen surrendered six runs on eight hits and two walks in just four innings.  Shooter Hunt struck out four in four innings, giving up a run on two hits and a walk.

Beloit 5, Wisconsin 1 in Beloit.  The Snappers scored three in the second and never trailed again.  Wang-wei Lin had four hits.  Michael Gonzales and Tyler Grimes each had two doubles and a single, with Grimes scoring three times.  Michael Tonkin gave up only an unearned run on just two hits and a walk in five innings.  Manuel Soliman worked two shutout innings, giving up three hits.  Madison Boer struck out three in a scoreless inning.

Minor Details: Games of 9/3

Rochester 6, Pawtucket 3 in Rochester.  The Red Wings closed out their home season with a win.  They trailed 3-0 after six, but scored three in the seventh and three in the eighth.  Chase Lambin and Aaron Bates each singled and doubled, with Bates raising his average to .316.  Brandon Roberts had two hits.  Jeff Bailey hit a home run, his fifteenth.  Andrew Baldwin got the win, giving up three runs on nine hits and three walks in eight innings.  Kyle Waldrop struck out two in a perfect ninth for the save.

New Britain 10, Trenton 9 in New Britain (Game 1--Scheduled 7 innings).  The Rock Cats had leads of 7-2, 9-5, and 10-8 before holding on to win.  Yangervis Solarte singled, doubled, and homered, driving in three and making his average .323.  Brian Dozier and Joe Benson each singled and doubled, with Dozier's average going to .314.  Chris Herrmann drove in three.  Logan Darnell lasted just 4.2 innings, surrendering eight runs (five earned) on nine hits and two walks.  Tyler Robertson got the win in relief, giving up a run on three hits while striking out three in 2.1 innings to raise his record to 10-3.

Trenton 6, New Britain 5 in New Britain (Game 2--Scheduled 7 innings).  The Rock Cats led 5-4 after four, but the Thunder scored in the fifth to tie and in the seventh to win.  Mike Hollimon doubled and homered, driving in three.  The home run was his sixteenth.  Chris Herrmann singled and doubled.  Yangervis Solarte and Nate Hanson each had two hits, with Solarte's average going to .324.  Starter Steve Hirschfeld pitched just two innings, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks.  Dakota Watts took the loss, giving up one run on two hits and two walks in 2.2 innings.  Reading defeated Binghamton 6-5, so the Rock Cats are a game out of the wild card race with two days left in the season.

Ft. Myers 7, Jupiter 0 in Ft. Myers (Game 1--Scheduled 7 innings).  The Miracle jumped to a 2-0 lead after one, made it 3-o after five, and put it away with four in the sixth.  Danny Rams singled and homered, driving in four.  James Beresford had two hits.  Angel Morales hit a home run.  Edgar Ibarra pitched a complete game, giving up five hits and a walk while striking out six.

Ft. Myers 1, Jupiter 0 in Ft. Myers (Game 2--Scheduled 7 innings).  Alex Wimmers threw a no-hitter, walking two and striking out five.  He faced the minimum twenty-one batters thanks to a caught stealing and a double play.  The lone run of the game came in the fifth.  Aaron Hicks singled and tripled, driving in the run.

Wisconsin at Beloit.  Cancelled.

Minor Details: Games of 9/2

Syracuse 10, Rochester 9 in Rochester.  The Red Wings scored seven in the seventh to take an 8-5 lead, but the Chiefs scored three in the seventh to tie and won with two in the ninth.  Brandon Roberts and Dustin Martin each had two singles and a triple, with Martin driving in three.  Aaron Bates singled and doubled, making his average .314.  Starter Dusty Hughes allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five in four innings.  Jake Stevens pitched the ninth and took the loss.

Trenton 4, New Britain 1 in New Britain.  The Thunder scored three in the first.  The Rock Cats had only one hit, a home run by Evan Bigley.  Pat Dean pitched well other than in the first, giving up three runs on nine hits and a walk in six innings.  Reading defeated Binghamton 4-2 to move a half game ahead of the Rock Cats in the race for the last playoff spot.  The Rock Cats play a doubleheader with Trenton today beginning at 4:05 Central.

Ft. Myers 10, Jupiter 4 (Game 1--Scheduled 7 innings).  The Miracle scored seven in the third to take an 8-3 lead.  James Beresford had three hits and drove in three.  Reggie Williams and Danny Rams each singled and doubled.  Steve Liddle had two hits.  Starter Matthew Tone allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits in three innings.  Cole Nelson got the win in relief, giving up a run on six hits and a walk in four innings.

Jupiter at Ft. Myers (Game 2).  Postponed.

Peoria 4, Beloit 2 in Beloit.  The Snappers scored in each of the first two innings, but that was it.  The Chiefs scored three in the fifth to take the lead.  The Snappers had only four hits and made three errrors.  Ryan O'Rourke struck out eight in seven innings, giving up all four runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks.

Bluefield 11, Elizabethton 7 in Bluefield.  The Twins led 3-2 after one, but the Blue Jays scored three in the third and three in the fifth to take an 8-3 lead.  The Twins came back with four in the sixth to make it 8-7, but that was as close as they would come.  A three run eighth put it away for Bluefield.  Eddie Rosario singled and tripled.  Miguel Sano and Matthew Koch each singled and doubled, with Koch driving in four.  Matt Parker hit a home run.  Derek Christensen surrendered five runs on eight hits in 2.1 innings.  Steven Gruver worked two shutout innings of relief, giving up one hit.  The loss ends the season for Elizabethton.  Bluefield will go on to play Johnson City in a best-of-three series for the league championship.

Where They Stand

Minnesota is 57-79, fourth in the AL Central, 17.5 games behind Detroit.  The Twins are on a one game winning streak and are 2-8 in their last ten games.

New Britain is 70-67, second in the EL East, 3.5 games behind New Hampshire, 0.5 games ahead of Reading for the last playoff spot.  The Rock Cats are on a one game winning streak and are 6-4 in their last ten games.

Ft. Myers is 26-39 in the second half, sixth in the FSL South, 15 games behind Bradenton.  The Miracle is on a one game winning streak and is 5-5 in their last ten games.

Beloit is 30-35 in the second half, fourth in the ML West, 9 games behind Quad Cities.  The Snappers are on a three game winning streak and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

Elizabethton finished the regular season 42-26, second in the AL West, 3 games behind Johnson City.  The Twins finished on an eight game winning streak and were 9-1 in their last ten regular season games.  They are currently tied 1-1 with Bluefield in the first round of the playoffs.

The GCL Twins ended their season 31-29, second in the GCL South, 7 games behind the Orioles.  The Twins finished on a one game winning streak and were 8-2 in their last ten games.

This Week in Twins Transactions

Jason Repko was activated from the disabled list by Minnesota.
Rene Rivera was promoted from Rochester to Minnesota.
Matt Tolbert was sent from Minnesota to Rochester.
Scott Diamond was promoted from Rochester to Minnesota.
Jim Hoey was promoted from Rochester to Minnesota.
Tom Stuifbergen was promoted from Ft. Myers to Rochester.
Michael Tarsi was placed on the seven day disabled list by New Britain.
Pat Dean was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain.
Clint Dempster was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Alexi Casilla was sent to Ft. Myers on a rehab assignment.
Sam Spangler was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.
Ben Tootle was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.

Minor Details: Games of 9/1

Rochester.  No game scheduled.

New Britain 8, Richmond 0 in Richmond.  The Rock Cats scored in each of the first four innings, building a 7-0 lead in that time.  Yangervis Solarte singled and homered, raising his average to .322.  Brian Dozier had two hits, raising his average to .315.  Joe Benson hit a home run, his sixteenth.  The Rock Cats had eleven hits and drew eleven walks.  Andrew Albers worked eight innings, giving up five hits and no walks.  Reading beat Akron, so the Rock Cats remain a half game ahead in the race for the last playoff spot.

Ft. Myers at Jupiter.  Postponed.

Beloit 6, Peoria 5 in Beloit.  The Snappers trailed 5-1 after seven, then scored two in the eighth and three in the ninth.  The tying and winning runs scored on an error.  Jon Goncalves singled and doubled.  Jairo Perez had two hits to raise his average to .343.  Pedro Guerra made it through five innings, giving up five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five.  Nelvin Fuentes struck out two in two shutout innings, giving up one hit.  Jose Gonzalez worked a perfect ninth for the win.

Elizabethton 5, Bluefield 2 in Bluefield.  The Twins scored three in the fourth to take a 5-0 lead and stay alive in the playoffs.  The Twins pounded out thirteen hits.  Nick Lockwood had two singles and a double.  Rory Rhodes singled and tripled.  Niko Goodrum singled and doubled.  Matthew Koch and Brandon Henderson each had two hits.  David Hurlbut struck out seven in six innings, giving up just an unearned run on four hits and a walk.  Matthew Summers retired all four batters he faced to get the save.  The deciding game of the series will be played in Bluefield tonight at 6:00 p.m. Central.  Derek Christensen (5-2, 2.84) will face Ajay Meyer (4-2, 3.02).

Minor Details: Games of 8/31

Rochester 4, Pawtucket 2 in Rochester.  The Red Wings took a 3-0 lead after two and never trailed.  Jeff Bailey had two doubles.  Dustin Martin had two hits.  Liam Hendriks went eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits and no walks.  Kyle Waldrop allowed a run on a hit in one inning to get the save.

Richmond 8, New Britain 4 in Richmond.  The Flying Squirrels led 3-1 after five, then scored two in the sixth and three in the seventh to put it away.  Joe Benson and Chris Parmelee each had two hits.  Spencer Steedley took the loss, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings.  Reading lost in thirteen innings to Akron, so the Rock Cats remain a half game up in the race for the last playoff spot.

Ft. Myers 11, St. Lucie 7 in St. Lucie.  The Miracle led 6-1 after four, fell behind 7-6 after six, but then scored three in the seventh and two in the eighth.  Angel Morales had four hits and scored three times.  Aaron Hicks singled, doubled, and tripled.  Oswaldo Arcia singled and homered, driving in three.  Starter Ricky Bowen gave up a run on four hits and no walks, striking out four in four innings.  Caleb Thielbar got his first professional win, working 3.1 scoreless innings while allowing only two walks.

Beloit 8, Peoria 3 in Beloit.  The Snappers scored in each of the first three innings, taking a 6-0 lead.  Michael Gonzales doubled and homered, his fifteenth.  Jairo Perez had two doubles, raising his average to .342, and scored three times.  Lance Ray hit a home run, his sixteenth, and drove in three.  Blayne Weller pitched seven strong innings, giving up a run on four hits and two walks.

Bluefield 11, Elizabethton 3 in Elizabethton.  The Blue Jays led 4-1 after two, then scored four in the sixth to take command.  The Twins made four errors, leading to six unearned runs.  Adam Pettersen and Eddie Rosario each singled and doubled.  Tim Shibuya allowed eight runs (four earned) on ten hits and a walk in 5.2 innings.  The best-of-three series now moves to Bluefield, where the Twins will need to win both tonight and tomorrow night to advance in the playoffs.  David Hurlbut (3-6, 4.50) is scheduled to pitch for the Twins.

Minor Details: Games of 8/30

Rochester 8, Pawtucket 6 in Rochester.  The Red Wings scored five in the first, led 6-0 after two, then held on.  Brian Dinkelman singled and homered, driving in three.  Ray Chang singled and doubled.  Jair Fernandez hit a home run.  Cole DeVries started and went 4.1 innings, giving up two runs on eight hits and two walks.  Chuck James got the win in relief, giving up a run on two hits in two innings.

New Britain 12, Richmond 3 in Richmond.  The Rock Cats scored seven in the second and the outcome was never in doubt.  Yangervis Solarte had two singles and a double, raising his average to .323.  Brian Dozier singled and homered, driving in four and raising his average to .316.  Chris Cates singled and doubled.  Joe Benson and Mark Dolenc each had two hits.  Bobby Lanigan struck out six in six innings, giving up a run on five hits.  Reading also won, so the Rock Cats remain a half game ahead in the race for the last playoff spot.

St. Lucie 2, Ft. Myers 1 in St. Lucie.  The Mets scored two in the eighth to overcome a 1-0 deficit.  Jamaal Hawkins had two hits.  Aaron Hicks was back in the lineup, going 1-for-4.  Matthew Tomshaw pitched five shutout innings, giving up six hits and a walk.  Clint Dempster threw two shutout innings, giving up two hits and a walk.  Matt Hauser pitched the eighth and took the loss.

Beloit at Clinton.  Cancelled.

Elizabethton 10, Princeton 6 in Elizabethton.  The Twins scored four in the seventh to break a 6-6 tie and close out the regular season with a win.  Eddie Rosario had three hits to raise his average to .337.  Miguel Sano had two doubles.  Nick Lockwood singled and doubled.  Max Kepler had two hits.  Justin Parker lasted four innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk.  Cesar Ciurcina got the win despite allowing a run on two hits and two walks in one inning.  The Twins open the playoffs tonight at home against Bluefield.  They will play a best of three series with the Blue Jays, with the next two games in Bluefield.  The action starts at 6:00 p.m. Central, with Tim Shibuya (8-2, 3.30) the probable starter for the Twins.

Minor Details: Games of 8/29

Buffalo 6, Rochester 5 in Buffalo.  The Bisons broke a 4-4 tie with one in the fifth and one in the sixth.  Jeff Bailey singled and homered, driving in three.  The homer was his fourteenth.  Brandon Roberts, Aaron Bates, and Toby Gardenhire each had two hits, with Bates raising his average to .312.  Eric Hacker allowed all six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks in 5.2 innings.

Richmond 10, New Britain 5 in Richmond.  The Flying Squirrels scored two in the fourth to break a 2-2 tie, then scored five in the sixth to put it away.  Mike Hollimon singled and homered, his fifteenth.  Yangervis Solarte singled and doubled to raise his average to .320.  Chris Parmelee and Evan Bigley each had two hits.  Logan Darnell took the loss, allowing six runs (five earned) on nine hits and a walk in 5.2 innings.  Reading also lost, so the Rock Cats remaining a half game in front for the last playoff spot.

Charlotte 5, Ft. Myers 2 in Ft. Myers.  The Stone Crabs scored two in the seventh to break a 2-2 tie.  The Miracle had just four hits.  B. J. Hermsen worked six solid innings, giving up two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six.  Matthew Tone took the loss, surrendering two runs on two hits and two walks in one inning.

Belolit 6, Clinton 3 in Clinton.  The Snappers scored four in the fifth to break a scoreless tie, then hung on.  Michael Gonzales singled, doubled, and homered, driving in three.  The home run was his fourteenth.  Nate Roberts singled and doubled, raising his average to .302.  A. J. Achter struck out ten in 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks.  Bart Carter struck out three in 2.2 innings, giving up only a walk.  Jose Gonzalez struck out three in the ninth, giving up one hit while getting his thirteenth save.

Elizabethton 6, Princeton 5 in Elizabethton.  The Twins scored four in the fifth to break a 2-2 tie, then held on for the win.  Miguel Sano hit two home runs, his nineteenth and twentieth, driving in three.  Eddie Rosario singled and homered, his twenty-first.  His average is now .332.  JaDamion Williams had two hits to raise his average to .326.  Marcus Limon went 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks.  Cole Johnson pitched a perfect ninth, striking out two, to get the save.  The Twins have clinched a playoff spot.  They close out their regular season tonight.  Four teams are in the Appalachian League playoffs.  Each series is best of three.  The E-Twins will play East Division champion Bluefield beginning tomorrow night.  The first game is in Elizabethton, with the next two (if necessary) in Bluefield.