Rays Minor League Baseball Blog

Andy Sonnanstine had a very nice start this afternoon in his win over Charlotte.  He gave up just a single run on seven hits and two walks with eleven strikeouts in seven solid innings.

Raul Casanova drove in three runs in the 7-2 win.  Wes Bankston went three for four with an RBI and two runs.

Durham scored two runs in the top of the ninth to win a 5-4 game over the Clippers.  One of those runs came on a solo homerun by Raul Casanova, who went two for four with two runs.  Jorge Velandia went two for three with a double, an RBI and two runs scored.

Chad Orvella picked up the win with two innings of relief.  He gave up a run and he struck out three.

Andy Sonnanstine was knocked by the Mud Hens in the Bulls 5-4 loss.  He gave up all five runs in his start and he gave up eight hits and two walks with three strikeouts.

Justin Ruggiano and Raul Casanova both went yard with solo shots.  Ruggiano was the only Bull with two hits in the game.

Jeff Niemann threw five shutout innings in the Bulls 3-2 win over Pawtucket.  He gave up just three hits and two walks with six strikeouts.

Chris Richard hit a solo homerun in the win.  Raul Casanova went two for four with a double and an RBI.