Tigers Minor League Recap – 9/18

Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A)

Final: Toledo 10  – Iowa 4

Top Performer(s):

Eduardo Valencia, C – 3-for-4, 3 R, 2B, BB

Gage Workman, RF – 2-for-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B

Max Anderson, 2B – 2-for-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2B

Trei Cruz, LF – 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Kyle Finnegan (REHAB) – 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, BB, K

Game notes:

The Mud Hens played a bullpen game this evening against the Iowa Cubs. Kyle Finnegan started the game, pitching a quick three batters in what appears to be a short rehab start before he heads back to Detroit. Eduardo Valencia continues to mash, as he recorded three hits in four at bats. The Mud Hens knotted the game up at four a piece in the top of the eighth inning before putting up a six spot in the top of the ninth to coast their way to an easy closing job for RJ Petit. The Mud Hens are 82-65.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: Jordan Balazovic (5-1, 3.91 ERA) vs TBD

Erie SeaWolves (Double-A)

Final: Altoona 1  – Erie 6

Top Performer(s):

John Peck, 3B – 2-for-5, R, 2B

Jake Holton, 1B – 2-for-4, R, RBI, 2B

Chris Meyers, LF – 1-for-3, R, RBI, HR, BB

Carlos Mendoza, 2B – 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI

Andrew Sears – 5 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, BB, 3 K, Win

Trevin Michael – 3 IP, 3 H, ER, 5 K

Game notes:

The Erie SeaWolves took on the Altoona Curve in Game 2 of the Eastern Division League Series and played a good one. Andrew Sears pitched five flawless innings, striking out three and yielding no runs. Trevin Michael piggybacked off of him and threw three innings of his own that held the line. The SeaWolves went up 3-0 after a run in the first and two in the second. Chris Meyers played a major role in helping Lakeland win the Florida State Championship for a second year in a row on Tuesday, while rehabbing and shot off with a home run in the seventh inning with no signs of slowing down. Erie plays tomorrow at UPMC Park in a win-or-take-all game at 6:35 PM which will decide who moves on to the Eastern League Championship Series.

Tomorrow’s projected starters: TBD vs TBD

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