2010 Toledo Mud Hens Schedule and Results

Hens lose in 11; 7-4 to PawSox
By Kyle Rowland
07/30/2010 8:30 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens fell to 0-4 in extra inning games this season, losing 7-4 to Pawtucket in 11 innings Friday night at Fifth Third Field.

A Ryan Shealy three-run homer in the top of 11th was the difference.

The Red Sox scored first for the fourth straight game. The runs began today in the fourth inning on a solo home run by Lars Anderson.

The Hens responded in the home half of the inning as Casper Wells hit a solo shot to deep center. Pawtucket centerfielder Josh Reddick gave chase, but could not reach it as he leaped into the wall.

The game wasn't tied for long, however. Former Mud Hens Jack Hannahan homered on the first pitch of the fifth inning to put Pawtucket in front 2-1.

Once again, though, the Hens came back to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. Shawn Roof walked to begin things. After a sacrifice bunt by Chris White, Justin Henry came through with an RBI single to tie the game at two apiece.

For the third consecutive inning, the Red Sox scored on a solo home run. This time it came from Dusty Brown and it put Pawtucket back in the driver's seat with a 3-2 lead.

In the bottom of the seventh, Toledo took the lead with two runs. With one out, Roof walked. After a stolen base and strikeout by pinch hitter Scott Sizemore, Roof was on second with two outs. An RBI double by Henry tied the game at three. Ryan Strieby put the Hens in front, 4-3, with an RBI single coming on the 11th pitch of his at-bat. He fouled off five two strike pitches before the base hit.

As they did all night, Pawtucket followed up Toledo's runs with runs of their own. Brown hit a leadoff double. He scored on an RBI single by Aaron Bates, which tied the game at four. Toledo would keep the Red Sox from taking the lead.

The PawSox took the lead in the 11th on a three-run home run by Shealy. Hannahan and Niuman Romero reached base via a single and sacrifice bunt/fielder's choice.

Jay Sborz (1-5) took the loss, while Dustin Richard son (3-0) picked up the win. Robert Manuel collected his ninth save of the season.

The Hens fall below .500 to 53-54.

The Hens start an eight-game road trip tomorrow with a game at 7:05 p.m. at Gwinnett. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Attendance: 10,700 - the 23rd sellout of the season and 261st in Fifth Third Field history.
* Justin Henry was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored.
* Shawn Roof scored two runs.
* Casper Wells hit his 16th HR of the season.
* Ryan Strieby was 2-for-5 with an RBI.

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Toledo loses wild one, 9-6, to Gwinnett on Saturday
By Kyle Rowland
07/31/2010 8:17 PM ET

GWINNETT, Ga. - The Toledo Mud Hens dropped their third straight game Saturday night, falling 9-6 to the Gwinnett Braves.

The Hens began the scoring in the second on a two-run home run by Ben Guez. Casper Wells, who led off the inning with a double, scored on the play.

Gwinnett answered in the home half of the inning with two runs of its own. Diory Hernandez hit a leadoff double. Matt Young followed it with an RBI triple to make it 2-1. A Joe Thurston groundout was all the Braves needed to tie it at two.

Much like last night, though, the Hens responded to retake the lead. Shawn Roof led off with a double and scored on an RBI double by Justin Henry to put Toledo up 3-2.

The Hens made it 4-2 on an RBI double by Max Leon in the fourth. After Max St-Pierre walked, Toledo had two on and one out. Leon would score when Shawn Roof hit a ground ball that Gwinnett tried to turn into a double play. However, the throw to first was wild, allowing Leon to advance to home.

Gwinnett cut the lead to 5-3 with a run in the bottom of the fourth. Hernandez tripled with one out and scored on a ground out by Young.

It quickly became 5-4 when Brandon Hicks hit a home run to begin the bottom of the fifth. Clint Sammons and Nate McLouth followed with back-to-back singles. Barbaro Canizares smacked an RBI single to tie the game at five. The Braves would take a 6-5 lead on a ground rule double by Hernandez.

The Hens were able to bounce back and tie the game in the sixth. Brent Dlugach was hit by a pitch to start the inning and then sacrifice to second. Dlugach then stole third. He would score on a sac fly by St-Pierre, making it 6-6.

Like each team had done all night, the Braves answered with a run. Joe Thurston singled to lead off the inning. He stole second, but St-Pierre's throw went into center field. Attempting to throw Thurston out at third, Wells' throw was wild, too, allowing Thurston to score and give Gwinnett a 9-6 advantage.

The Braves added to its lead with two runs in the seventh. Wes Timmons reached base on a throwing error by Dlugach. He would make the most of it as he scored on an RBI single by Canizares. Freddie Freeman, who walked, rounded the bases on a Hernandez line drive base hit, which put the Braves in front by three.

Craig Kimbrel pitched a perfect ninth to close the game out, collected his 14th save of the season. Michel Broadway (1-0) got his first win of the year, while Scot Drucker falls to 4-5.

The Hens and Braves continue their series Sunday afternoon at 2:05 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Ben Guez hit his sixth HR of the season.
* Casper Wells was 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored.
* Guez was 1-for-2 with two RBI and two runs.

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Toledo prevails, 9-3, against Gwinnett
By Kyle Rowland
08/01/2010 2:27 PM ET

GWINNETT, Ga. - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Gwinnett Braves, 9-3, Sunday afternoon to move back to .500 on the season.

It was an error plagued afternoon as the teams combined to have seven errors.

Gwinnett was limited to just three hits on the afternoon.

The Hens got on the board with three runs in the second. Casper Wells led off the frame with a walk before Ben Guez lined out. A single by Max Leon moved Wells to second. Robinzon Diaz cleared the bases with a two-RBI double. Diaz scored to make it 3-0 when Chris White hit a ground ball that couldn't be fielded by Diory Hernandez.

Well then doubled to start the third. He would score three batters later on an RBI single by Shawn Rood to put the Hens up 4-0.

Gwinnett came back in the bottom of the inning with two runs. Joe Thurston led off with a single before advancing to second on a bulk by Toledo starter Charlie Furbush (). He was moved over to third on a ground out by Brandon Hicks. A walk to Clint Sammons put two on with one out. Nate McLouth hit a grounder back to Furbush. However, his throw to first was off target. Thurston scored and Sammons moved to third. He would score to cut the lead to 4-2 on a ground out by Wes Timmons.

The Braves made it a one run game in the fifth. Hicks singled with one out and advanced to second on a stolen base and third on a throwing error by Diaz. A sac fly by McLouth made it 4-3.

The Hens got a run in the eighth to put some breathing room in. White singled and scored on an RBI single by Dlugach.

Toledo got four more insurance runs in the top of the ninth. Wells and Guez walked to begin the inning. Max Leon followed with a two-RBI single to make it a 7-3 ballgame. Right fielder Willie Cabrera had a throwing error on the play allowing the two runs to score. Leon scored on another throwing error, this time it was by Timmons. Then Diaz scored on a wild pitch by Scott Proctor.

Charlie Furbush (1-1) got his first Triple-A win. He allowed just two hits and three runs (one earned) in 5.1 innings.

The Hens and Braves continue their series Monday at 7:05 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Five Mud Hens had two or more hits, including Max Leon who had three.
* The game featured seven error - three by Toledo and four by Gwinnett.

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Hens lose 6-4 to Gwinnett on Monday
By David Schoenholtz
08/02/2010 10:29 PM E

(Lawrenceville, GA) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost 6-4 to the Gwinnett Braves on Monday night at Coolray Field.

The Braves got to Toledo starter Andy Oliver (1-1) for two runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early lead.

A Max Leon triple followed by a Max St-Pierre RBI double made it 2-1 in the top of the second.

Gwinnett would add single runs in the third and fourth, and scored a pair of insurance runs in the seventh on a Joe Thurston two-run home run.

In the top of the eighth, Casper Wells and Ben Guez hit back-to-back home runs to make it a 6-4 game, but that was as close as the Mud Hens would get.

Craig Kimbrel allowed a leadoff walk to Shawn Roof and a one-out single to Justin Henry to put the potential tying runs on base in the top of the ninth, but Brent Dlugach grounded into a double play to end the game.

Oliver took the loss for Toledo. Brandon Beachy (1-0) earned the win for Gwinnett by throwing six innings of one-run ball. Kimbrel picked up his 15th save.

The Mud Hens fall to 54-56.

The Hens continue their series with Gwinnett at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Casper Wells and Ben Guez hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the eighth inning.

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L.J. Gagnier allowed three hits Tuesday as Toledo knocked off Gwinnett, 2-1
By Kyle Rowland
08/03/2010 7:15 PM ET

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated Gwinnett, 2-1, Tuesday night at Coolray Field.

L.J. Gagnier (5-5) pitched a gem, going 7 innings and allowing just three hits. The Braves got one run off him, a leadoff homer in the first inning by Nate McLouth.

Toledo tied it with a run in the top of the fourth. In his second at-bat as a Hen, Andy Dirks got his first hit, a double. He scored one batter later, as Max Leon hit an RBI single.

The Hens grabbed the lead in the eighth. Justin Henry singled to begin the inning. After a sacrifice bunt by Brent Dlugach, Henry was in scoring position with one out. Scott Sizemore struck out before Casper Wells hit an RBI single and Toledo took a 2-1 lead.

Daniel Schlereth pitched an inning and two thirds of relief before Jay Sborz came on to collect his 19th save of the season.

The Hens are off Wednesday before resuming play Thursday at Charlotte. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Gagnier's line: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR

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Hens lead 4-0 in the second, game will resume at 5:00 p.m. Friday
08/05/2010 9:22 PM ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Thursday night's game between Toledo and Charlotte was suspended in the bottom of the second inning due to rain.

The Mud Hens are leading 4-0.

The teams will resume play at 5:00 p.m. Friday with a second game beginning approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the first game. The second game will be seven innings.

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Hens lose a pair in Charlotte
By David Schoenholtz
08/06/2010 9:26 PM ET

(Charlotte, NC) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost 6-1 to the Charlotte Knights on Friday night at Knights Stadium right after blowing a four-run lead in the series opener. The Knights scored two runs in the bottom of the first, two in the second, and one more in the third to chase Toledo starter Gilbert De La Vara (2-2). Charlotte's hitters combined for 11 hits - including five doubles - on their way to defeating the visiting Hens. Toledo's lone run came on an Andy Dirks RBI single that scored Scott Sizemore in the top of the fourth.

Toledo led 4-0 on Thursday night before the game was suspended in the bottom of the second inning due to rain. When the game resumed on Friday afternoon, the Mud Hen offense was nowhere to be found, and Charlotte's Jordan Danks hit two home runs off Ryan Ketchner to lead the Knights to a 5-4 comeback victory. Casey Fien surrendered a game-tying home run to Luis Rodriguez in the eighth and the winning run on an Alejandro De Aza sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth to take the loss for Toledo.

The Mud Hens fall to 55-58.

The Hens continue their series with Charlotte at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday. They return home to host the Louisville Bats on Monday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score Game 1 | Box Score Game 2

Game Notes

* After scoring four runs in the first two innings on Thursday, the Mud Hens went scoreless until the fourth inning of Friday night's contest.

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Hens win big in Charlotte on Saturday
By David Schoenholtz
08/07/2010 10:21 PM ET

(Charlotte, NC) - The Toledo Mud Hens pounded out 12 hits on their way to a 9-2 victory over the Charlotte Knights on Saturday night at Knights Stadium.

The Hens used two big innings - a five-run second and a three-run eighth to support starting pitcher Charlie Furbush (2-1), who held Charlotte to two runs on five hits in six innings of work.

Justin Henry delivered the major blow to Brandon Hynick (1-2) with a bases-loaded triple in the top of the second inning to help Toledo take a 6-0 lead into the fifth, when Charlotte's Jeremy Reed took Furbush deep to get the Knights on the board. In the sixth, Stefan Gartrell hit his 23rd home run of the season to make it a 6-2 game, but that was as close as the home team would get, as Toledo added three insurance runs in the top of the eighth.

Furbush earned the win as the Mud Hens improve to 56-58.

The Hens continue their series with Charlotte at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday. They return home to host the Louisville Bats on Monday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Andy Dirks went 2-5 and has eight hits in 16 at-bats since his promotion from Double-A Erie.
* Shawn Roof had a 15-pitch at-bat in the top of the eighth inning that resulted in an RBI single.
* Max Leon was the only player in Toledo's starting lineup who did not collect at least one hit.

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Hens end road trip with loss to Charlotte
By David Schoenholtz
08/08/2010 7:08 PM ET

(Charlotte, NC) - The Toledo Mud Hens scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning but could not complete the comeback, losing 3-2 to the Charlotte Knights on Sunday afternoon at Knights Stadium.

Toledo's Andy Oliver (1-2) allowed three runs - one in each of the first three frames - in 6.1 innings of work, but the Mud Hen hitters were unable to score until Charlotte's Clevelan Santeliz walked Scott Sizemore to lead off the ninth and Casper Wells hit his 18th home run of the season one out later.

Stefan Gartrell hit his 24th home run for the Knights.

Oliver took the loss as the Mud Hens fall to 56-59.

The Hens return home to host the Louisville Bats on at 7 p.m. on Monday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Brent Dlugach was ejected in the top of the third inning.

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Hens lose close one to Louisville 6-5
By David Schoenholtz
08/09/2010 10:27 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - Casper Wells fell a single shy of hitting for the cycle and the Toledo Mud Hens lost 6-5 to the Louisville Bats on Monday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Bats got on the board in the first inning against Toledo starter L.J. Gagnier. After Wilkin Castillo grounded out to begin the game, Zack Cozart singled, and three consecutive two-out walks gave Louisville a 1-0 lead before Corky Miller flied out to end the rally.

In the bottom of the inning, Casper Wells hit a two-run home run - his 19th of the season - to get Toledo's offense going against Louisville starter Matt Maloney (10-5). After Ben Guez singled, Mike Bertram doubled into the right-field corner to drive in Toledo's third run of the game.

Louisville's Danny Dorn hit his 10th homer of the year - a two-run shot - to tie the game in the top of the third.

In the top of the fifth, Wladimir Balentien's ground-rule double scored Todd Frazier to give the Bats a 4-3 lead, but the Mud Hens would re-tie the score in the bottom of the frame. Wells tripled to lead off the inning, and after Ben Guez reached on a fielder's choice that did not result in an out, Bertram drove in Wells with a fielder's choice of his own.

The Bats responded in the top of the sixth inning with their final runs of the night. Chris Valaika singled off new Mud Hens pitcher Josh Rainwater (2-4), moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt, and came around to score on a single by Castillo. After Rainwater struck out Cozart, Yonder Alonso doubled to deep center to make it a 6-4 game.

Wells's third extra-base hit of the night was a double to lead off the bottom of the seventh inning. He would move to third on a wild pitch and came home on a passed ball to make it 6-5.

Rainwater took the loss for Toledo, who fall to 56-60.

The Hens continue their series with Louisville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 87 degrees
* Attendance: 6,180
* Casper Wells had three extra-base hits.

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Red hot Louisville defeats the Hens in back and forth affair, 8-7
By Kyle Rowland
08/10/2010 8:46 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens lost a high scoring, back and forth affair, 8-7, over the Louisville Bats Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Bats took command early, scoring two runs in the first. Wilkin Castillo led off the game with a double. A strikeout by Chris Valaika was followed by a Yonder Alonso single. After Todd Frazier was hit by a pitch the bases were loaded for Wladimir Balentien. He hit a two-RBI double to put Louisville up 2-0. Eric Eymann grounded into a double play to end the inning.

The Hens battled back, though, scoring five in the bottom of the third. Four of the runs came with two outs. Brent Dlugach led off the inning with a single and advanced to second on an error by Castillo at second. Dlugach was then thrown out at third on a double steal. After a strikeout by Robinzon Diaz there were two outs. Scott Sizemore put the Hens on the board with an RBI single, scoring Henry from second. Will Rhymes followed with an RBI double as Sizemore came all the way around from first base to tie the game at two. Casper Wells walked and Any Dirks singled to give the Hens the lead as Rhymes scored. A two-RBI double by Ben Guez put Toledo up 5-2. A flyout by Mike Bertram ended the carnage for Louisville.

The Bats responded with a huge frame of its own. Chris Denove walked to begin the inning. Castillo followed with a double and the Bats had runners on second and third with none out. After Valaika was hit by a pitch, the bases were loaded with none out. The Bats got one run on a double play ball by Alonso. They cut it to 5-4 on an RBI single by Frazier, scoring Castillo. Balentien followed with an RBI single of his own to tie it at five. Guez threw a strike to home plate to get Frazier, but Diaz couldn't get the tag down. A third consecutive RBI single, this time by Eric Eymann put Louisville in front 6-5. A strikeout to Denove ended the inning.

The Hens tied it at six runs apiece in the home half. Rhymes singled and stole second to start the inning. He tied the game with a run on an RBI single by Dirks. Consecutive strikeouts to Guez and Bertram squelched the threat.

Toledo took the lead, 7-6, when Casper Wells scored on an RBI single by Dirks.

Louisville took the lead in the top of the ninth with two runs off closer Jay Sborz (1-6). Corky Miller was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning before Valaika flew out. After Alonso singled, Frazier flew out for the second out. Balentien then hit a two-RBI double to give the Bats an 8-7 lead. Dorn flew out to end the inning.

Aroldis Chapman pitched the bottom of the ninth to collect his fifth save of the season.

The Hens and Bats continue their series Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Andy Dirks was 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored.
* Ben Guez had two RBI.
* Wladimir Balentien had five RBI for Louisville.

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Hens battle, but lose 4-3 to Louisville
By David Schoenholtz
08/11/2010 10:12 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost their third consecutive one-run game, 4-3, to the Louisville Bats on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Bats scored an unearned run in the first inning against Toledo starter Ryan Ketchner. After Michael Griffin grounded out to begin the game, Zack Cozart reached on an error by Mud Hens shortstop Brent Dlugach. Yonder Alonso popped out for the second out of the inning, but Cozart stole second base and came home on an RBI single by Todd Frazier. Wladimir Balentien followed with a double and Corky Miller drove a ball to deep left field, but Andy Dirks made a nice running catch at the warning track to limit the damage.

In the bottom of the inning, Dirks hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Scott Sizemore, who had led off with a double and moved to third on a Will Rhyme single, tying the game at 1-1.

Dirks gave the Mud Hens a 2-1 lead with his first home run at the Triple-A level in the bottom the third.

The Bats would tie the game and take the lead in the fifth against Louisville starter Micah Owings. A walk and a pair of singles loaded the bases for Griffin, who grounded into a fielder's choice, with Toledo getting the force at home. Cozart then lifted a fly ball to left; Dirks caught the ball and made a very strong throw to the plate, but Chris Valaika got his foot in just ahead of the tag of Mud Hens catcher Max St-Pierre. After Ketchner walked Alonso to re-load the bases, Frazier hit an infield single to make it a 3-2 game in favor Louisville.

In the sixth, Scott Sizemore's RBI groundout plated Dlugach to tie the game at three.

An RBI double by Louisville's Danny Dorn off Casey Fien (1-3) scored Frazier and gave the Bats a 4-3 advantage in the top of the eighth.

The Mud Hens put the potential tying and winning runs on base against Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth, but did not score.

Fien took the loss for Toledo, whose record now stands at 56-62.

The Hens conclude their series with Louisville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 78 degrees
* Attendance: 6,014
* Andy Dirks hit his first home run at the Triple-A level.

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Mud Hens can't overcome white-hot Bats, lose 10-4
By Kyle Rowland
08/12/2010 8:37 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens lost to the Louisville Bats, 10-4, Thursday night at Fifth Third Field. It is the first time in Fifth Third Field history that Louisville has completed a four-game sweep of the Hens.

The Bats had a big inning in the second, scoring four runs on four hits. Todd Frazier flew out to start the frame before Wladimir Balentien singled and Corky Miller walked. After a fielder's choice by Danny Dorn that forced Miller out at second, the Bats had runners on first and third with two out. An RBI single from Chris Valaika put Louisville up 1-0. They took a 4-0 lead on a three-run home run by Eric Eymann. The Hens finally got out of the inning when Zack Cozart popped out.

The Hens cut it to 4-1 on an RBI double by Mike Bertram in the bottom of the fourth that scored Brent Dlugach from first base. They got two more on a two-run shot to deep left by Scott Sizemore in the fifth, which cut the lead to 4-3.

Louisville came right back in the sixth with two runs to take a 6-3 lead. Frazier grounded out to begin in the inning and like the second, Balentien followed him up with a single. He then stole second and Miller singled to advance Balentien to third. After Dorn walked, the bases were loaded. Valaika hit a two-RBI double that was cut off nicely by Dirks in centerfield, saving a run.

The Bats blew the game wide open with three runs in the eighth. Dorn doubled and Valaika singled to start things. After a sac fly by Eymann, it was 7-3 Louisville. They made it a 9-3 ballgame when Yonder Alonso hit a two-RBI double.

Toledo got one run in the eighth on an RBI single by Chris White. Dlugach scored after doubling to lead off the inning.

Louisville added an insurance run in the top of the ninth.

Chad Reineke picked up his ninth win of the season, improving to 9-7, while Charlie Furbush took the loss for the Hens (2-2).

The Hens welcome the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees to town Friday. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Attendance: 8.968 - the 24th sellout of the season and 262nd in Fifth Third Field history.
* Scott Sizemore hit his seventh HR of the season.
* Josh Rainwater threw 1.2 innings in relief, allowing zero runs and one hit.

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Hens lose opener to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 3-2
By David Schoenholtz
08/13/2010 9:44 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost their sixth straight game, 3-2, to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in front of a sold-out crowd on Friday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Yankees took advantage of poor defense to take the lead in the second inning against Toledo starter Andy Oliver (1-3). With one out, Reid Gorecki doubled and stole third base. Greg Golson walked to put runners on the corners, and Kevin Russo hit a tailor-made double play ground ball to shortstop, but Brent Dlugach could not field it cleanly and Gorecki scored as no out was recorded. Eduardo Nuñez followed with an RBI single to make it a 2-0 game.

The Mud Hens got on the board in the bottom of the fifth against Ivan Nova (11-3), who retired the first 13 hitters he faced. Ben Guez drew a one-out walk, went to third on a double by Mike Bertram, and came home on a Brent Dlugach sacrifice fly.

In the eighth, the Yankees added an insurance run against Mud Hens reliever Brendan Wise. Nuñez singled, Jesús Montero doubled, and Jorge Vazquez singled to make it 3-1 in favor of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Mud Hens scored a run against Jonathan Albaladejo in the bottom of the ninth on a Will Rhymes triple and a Scott Sizemore sacrifice fly, but Albaladejo struck out Ben Guez with the tying run on first to end the game.

Oliver took the loss for Toledo, who fall to 56-64.

The Hens continue their series with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 82 degrees
* Attendance: 10,700 - the 25th sellout of the season at Fifth Third Field
* Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Jonathan Albaladejo tied the single-season International League record with his 38th save of the season.

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Bats are quiet again as Yankees beat Hens 7-3
By Kyle Rowland
08/14/2010 7:55 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens fell, 7-3, to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd at Fifth Third Field.

Toledo has now dropped seven consecutive games overall and eight straight at home.

The Yankees got on the board first with a run in the top of the second. Colin Curtis doubled to begin the inning before advancing to third on a wild pitch from LJ Gagnier (5-6). After Brandon Laird and Eric Bruntlett made outs, Greg Golson singled to drive in Curtis and put Scranton up 1-0. Chad Moeller flew out to center to end the inning.

Scranton made it a 4-0 ballgame with three runs in the fifth. Kevin Russo singled with one out and stole second. Eduardo Nunez grounded out for the second out of the inning before Juan Miranda was intentionally walked. Jorge Vazquez made the Hens pay as he hit a home run to straight away center. After Curtis singled, Laird popped out for the third out.

The Yankees got another run in the sixth on an RBI single from Nunez. Gagnier got the first two batters of the frame out but then hit Moeller. Russo followed with a single and Gagnier was then replaced by Zach Simons. Nunez then got his RBI single before Miranda grounded out.

Back-to-back doubles by Vazquez and Curtis added to the Scranton lead. Eventually the bases would get loaded and Moeller came through with an RBI single to put the Yankees up 7-0.

The Hens finally got on the board when Casper Wells smacked his 20th home run of the season, a solo shot in the bottom of the seventh. After an out, Ben Guez tripled and scored on a ground out by Brent Dlugach.

Andy Dirks hit a solo homer in the ninth, but it wasn't enough for the Hens.

Toledo falls to 56-65 on the season, while the IL North-leading Yankees improve to 71-49.

The Hens and Yankees continue their series Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Attendance: 10,700 - the 26th sellout of the season and 264th in Fifth Third Field history.
* Casper Wells hit his 20th home run.
* Andy Dirks hit his second HR.
* All nine Yankees had at least one hit.

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Figaro leads Hens to victory over Yankees
By David Schoenholtz
08/15/2010 9:23 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens ended their seven-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Yankees got on the board in the top of the first inning against Toledo starter Alfredo Figaro (10-6) on three singles - the first by Kevin Russo, the second by Juan Miranda, and the third by Jorge Vazquez.

A home run by Colin Curtis extended the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lead to 2-0 in the top of the fourth, but the Hens responded with some offense of their own in the bottom of the inning. Yankee starter Lance Pendleton walked Will Rhymes, and after Scott Sizemore struck out, Andy Dirks deposited his third home run of the year over the right-field fence. After Casper Wells popped out, Ben Guez drew a walk, stole second base, and scored on an RBI double off the bat of Justin Henry to make it 3-2.

In the fifth, the Yankees tied the game on three straight hits: a Russo single, a Greg Golson double, and a Jesús Montero RBI single.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre had runners on second and third with none out in the seventh, but Figaro struck out Jesús Montero and got Miranda and Vazquez to fly out to put an end to the threat.

Max St-Pierre broke the tie with his second home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh inning, and Toledo added three insurance runs in the eighth. Sizemore and Dirks opened the inning with back-to-back singles, and after Wells flied out, Guez hit a three-run home run to make it 7-3 in favor of the home team.

The Yankees scored a run against Casey Fien in the top of the ninth on a home run by Eric Bruntlett, but Fien retired the next three hitters to nail down the victory.

Figaro went seven strong innings, allowing three runs on 10 hits and striking out 11, to earn the win for the Mud Hens. Toledo is now 1-6 on the homestand.

The Hens conclude their series with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 90 degrees
* Attendance: 10,300 - the 27th sellout of the season at Fifth Third Field
* Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Eduardo Nuñez left in the top of the first inning after bunting a ball off his face.
* Alfredo Figaro tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts.

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Mud Hens rally comes up short as Yankees win 7-4
By Kyle Rowland
08/16/2010 8:02 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens lost their series finale to the visiting Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, 7-4, Monday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Yankees took a 1-0 lead on Eric Bruntlett's solo home run in the top of the third. They made it a 2-0 ballgame when Jorge Vazquez homered to deep center in the fourth.

The Hens tied it at two in the home half of the fourth. Ben Guez and Mike Bertram hit back-to-back singles to begin the inning before Justin Henry struck out. Max St-Pierre followed with a two-RBI double to gap in left-centerfield. Outs from Will Rhymes and Scott Sizemore ended the threat.

Scranton answered, though, in the fifth, retaking the lead with two runs. Chad Huffman reached base when St-Pierre dropped a pop up. After Kevin Russo walked and Bruntlett singled, the bases were loaded. Greg Golson hit a sacrifice fly and Jesus Montero grounded out to put the Yankees back in front by two at 4-2. Andy Dirks got the third out with an outstanding catch in center.

In the seventh, Brunlett was hit by a pitch and Russo walked to begin the frame. They were sacrificed to second and third on a bunt by Golson. Montero then hit a sac fly that scored Bruntlett, who barely beat Casper Wells' throw from left. Juan Miranda followed with a two-run home run to put the Yankees up 7-2.

With two out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth, Sizemore hit a two-RBI single to get the Hens within three. Dirks followed with a line drive, but it was hit right to Huffman in leftfield.

The Hens are off tomorrow before resuming play Wednesday against the Indianapolis Indians. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Eric Bruntlett has homered two consecutive nights.
* Max St-Pierre was 3-for-4 with two RBI.

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Hens lose series opener to Indians 4-1
By David Schoenholtz
08/18/2010 9:53 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost the opening game of their three-game series with the Indianapolis Indians, 4-1, on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Indians took an early lead in the top of the second inning against Toledo starter Charlie Furbush (2-3) on a two-out single by Jonathan Van Every and a hit-and-run double to left-center field by Doug Bernier.

In the fourth, Indianapolis added to their lead. With one out, Mitch Jones drew a walk, moved to second on a wild pitch, and scored on an RBI double by Erick Kratz. Van Every followed with a double of his own to make it a 3-0 game.

The Mud Hens finally got on the board in the bottom of the seventh against Indians starter Brad Lincoln (7-3). Jeff Frazier led off the inning with a single, and Casper Wells followed with a long drive to right-center. Frazier tried to score from first, but was thrown out at the plate. After Ben Guez struck out, Mike Bertram hit an RBI single to end Lincoln's shutout bid.

Indianapolis added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning on a Brian Friday walk, a Pedro Ciriaco fielder's choice, an Alex Presley single and a Max Leon error.

Toledo went down quietly in the bottom of the ninth.

Furbush struck out eight while allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings, but took the loss for the Mud Hens.

The Hens continue their series with Indianapolis at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 80 degrees
* Attendance: 7,742
* Luis Marte made his Triple-A debut for the Mud Hens in the top of the ninth inning.

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Leon's base hit finally gives the Hens an extra inning victory
By Kyle Rowland
08/19/2010 8:26 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens won their first extra inning game of the season, 3-2, over the Indianapolis Indians Thursday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Hens are now 1-4 in extra inning games.

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th, Max Leon hit a bases loaded RBI single, scoring Justin Henry from third.

Indianapolis took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third when Brian Friday stole home successfully. It is the second time this season an opponent has stole home against the Hens.

The Hens tied it on the first pitch of the home half with a solo home run from Max St-Pierre. It didn't take him long to make up for his poor tag on Friday's stolen base.

The Indians took a 2-1 lead in the sixth. Alex Presley led off the frame with a double. After two consecutive strikeouts, John Bowker hit an RBI double to put Indy in front by two.

Once again, the Hens responded in the bottom of the inning. Scott Sizemore doubled to lead things off. He would advance to third on a ground out by Andy Dirks. After Jeff Frazier struck out, Casper Wells hit an RBI double to make it a 2-2 ballgame.

In the bottom of the 10th, the Mud Hens loaded the bases on two hits and a walk before Leon came through in the clutch with a base hit down the right field line to score Henry.

The Hens and Indians conclude their series Friday at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Mitch Jones was ejected in the top of the second for arguing balls and strikes.
* Brent Dlugach left the game in the bottom of the second with an injury.
* Max St-Pierre hit his third HR of the season.

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Hens shut out by Indians in finale
By David Schoenholtz
08/20/2010 9:41 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens lost the rubber game of their three-game series with the Indianapolis Indians, 1-0, on Friday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Indians took the lead just three batters into the game. Mud Hens starting pitcher L.J. Gagnier (5-7) walked Kevin Melillo on four pitches and stole second base before Akinori Iwamura singled to put runners on the corners. Alex Presley then ripped a single to right field to put Indianapolis on the board. Brandon Moss followed with a fly ball to center field, and a strong throw from Casper Wells nailed Iwamura at third for a double play. Gagnier struck out John Bowker to end the inning.

Toledo and Indianapolis traded zeroes the rest of the night, as Jeremy Powell (9-8), Justin Thomas, and Jean Machi combined to preserve the one-run lead.

Gagnier went seven innings, holding the Indians to one run on only four hits, but took the loss for the Mud Hens.

The Hens head out for a three-game series with Columbus beginning Saturday. They return to Toledo to host the Clippers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 83 degrees
* Attendance: 10,700
* Cale Iorg made his Triple-A debut and doubled off the left field wall in the bottom of the fifth inning.
* The Mud Hens are now 7-6 in extra-inning games this season.

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Hens beat Clippers 8-4 on Saturday
By David Schoenholtz
08/21/2010 10:00 PM ET

(Columbus, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens scored early and often on their way to defeating the Columbus Clippers, 8-4, on Saturday night at Huntington Park.

The Hens took an early lead against Columbus starter Paolo Espino (1-2) on a ground-rule double by Cale Iorg and Casper Wells's 21st home run of the season in the top of the first inning.

The Clippers got on the board in the bottom of the inning on a Cord Phelps sacrifice fly that scored Jose Constanza. Constanza had singled off Mud Hens starting pitcher Scot Drucker, moved to second base on a sacrifice by Ezequiel Carrera, and gone to third on a wild pitch.

The offense continued in the second inning, as Ben Guez hit a solo home run and Scott Sizemore contributed a two-run shot, scoring Robinzon Diaz, who had singled, to make it a 5-1 game.

The Hens scored again in the third on a Wells triple and a Guez sacrifice fly. Columbus responded in the bottom of the frame with three runs, courtesy of a Carrera single, a walk to Jared Goedert, and a Jordan Brown three-run homer.

Toledo scored in its fourth consecutive time at bat on a Diaz single, a Shawn Roof base hit, and a Sizemore double. Iorg plated the eighth Mud Hens run of the night with a sac fly that scored Roof.

Jay Sborz walked the bases loaded in the sixth, but Robbie Weinhardt came in and got Constanza to ground out to strand the Clipper runners.

Making his Triple-A debut, Ramon Garcia (1-0) got four outs in relief of Drucker to earn the win for the Mud Hens. Zach Simons struck out three in two scoreless inning to close out the victory.

The Hens continue their series with Columbus on Sunday. They return to Toledo to host the Clippers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Robinzon Diaz had three hits.
* Ramon Garcia earned the win in his Triple-A debut.

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Excellent pitching key to Mud Hens 4-2 win over Clippers
By Kyle Rowland
08/22/2010 5:36 PM ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite having a perfect game thrown against them for 5.2 innings, the Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Columbus Clippers, 4-2, Sunday afternoon at Huntington Park.

Columbus starter Carlos Carrasco (10-6) had his perfect game broken up with two outs in the top of the sixth on a single by Shawn Roof. The hit would open the flood gates as the Hens scored two runs in the inning. Scott Sizemore followed Roof with a walk. Cale Iorg and Jeff Frazier then hit back-to-back RBI singled to put Toledo in front 2-0.

The Hens added to their lead with two more runs in the eighth. With two outs in the inning, Roof and Sizemore hit back-to-back doubled before Cale Iorg hit an RBI single.

Ryan Ketchner (4-4) pitched five shutout innings, allowing five hits and zero runs. He walked three and struck out four. Brendan Wise came on in the sixth and pitched three innings of shutout ball, allowing just one hit.

Columbus was able to close within two with two runs off Casey Fien. Josh Rainwater relieved Fien to collect his first save of the year.

The Hens and Clippers conclude their series in Columbus Monday with a game at 7:05 p.m. They start a two-game series in Toledo on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Carlos Carrasco had a perfect game thru 5.2 innings.
* Brendan Wise allowed one hit and zero runs in three innings of relief.
* Cale Iorg was 2-for-4 with two RBI.
* Josh Rainwater collected his first save of the season.

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Clippers rally in bottom of the ninth for 4-3 victory
By Kyle Rowland
08/23/2010 7:57 PM ET

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens chances at a three-game sweep ended when the Columbus Clippers scored a run in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 victory Monday night at Huntington Park.

The Clippers started the scoring in the bottom of the first with a Drew Sutton solo home run.

They extended their lead to 2-0 in the fifth. Argenis Reyes hit a leadoff double. Sutton came through again, this time with an RBI single to score Reyes.

Toledo came back in the top of the sixth with two runs to tie the game. The Hens began the inning with three straight hits, a single by Justin Henry, a double by Cale Iorg and a single by Scott Sizemore. Henry scored on the base hit from Sizemore. The Hens ties it on a groundout by Jeff Frazier that scored Iorg.

Wes Hodges put the Clippers back in front with a solo homer in the home half of the inning.

Once again, though, the Mud Hens answered to tie the game. Robinzon Diaz doubled to start the frame. Chris White then sacrificed him to third with a bunt. Diaz scored on a wild pitch by David Huff with Shawn Roof at the plate.

Columbus loaded the bases in the ninth and won an RBI single by Matt McBride.

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Andy Oliver struck out 10 Clippers Tuesday as the Mud Hens won, 7-3
By Kyle Rowland
08/24/2010 7:44 PM ET

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens won its third game over the Columbus Clippers in four days behind a stellar performance from starting pitcher Andy Oliver (2-3). Toledo was victorious, 7-3.

Oliver struck out 10 in 6.2 innings, allowing two runs - one earned - on five hits. He walked just two batters.

The Clippers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Jared Goedert reached base on a fielding error by Shawn Roof at third base to start the inning. He scored on an RBI double by Wes Hodges. The run was unearned.

Toledo responded in the home half to take the lead. Ben Guez and Mike Bertram hit back-to-back singles to begin the inning. Chris White followed with a hit of his own that included a throwing error by Goedert. Guez scored to tie the game, while White and Bertram ended up on second and third with none out. Bertram scored on a ground out by Max St-Pierre to give the Hens a 2-1 lead. After Roof was hit by a pitch, Justin Henry hit a sacrifice fly to score White. Cale Iorg unloaded the bases with his first home run as a Hen. The two-run homer put Toledo up 5-1. Scott Sizemore struck out to end the inning.

The Clippers got one run back in the top of the seventh. A Jordan Brown single got things started for Columbus. After Hodges struck out, Josh Rodriguez doubled. Brown scored on a ground out by Damaso Espino. Argenis Reyes struck out to end the inning.

The Mud Hens tacked on two runs in the eighth. Henry, Iorg and Sizemore hit three consecutive singles to load the bases for Jeff Frazier. He did not hit a grand slam, but he did bring in a run on a sac fly. Guez followed with an RBI single to make it 7-2 Hens.

The Clippers got a run off Josh Rainwater in the top of the ninth before Casey Fien relieved him to collect the save.

The Hens and Clippers conclude their series Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Cale Iorg hit his first HR as a Hen.
* The Mud Hens had zero Opening Day starters in their starting lineup tonight.
* Oliver and Rainwater combined to strike out 13 batters, tying a team-high for the season.
* Every Clipper struck out.

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Hens beat Clippers in 12
By David Schoenholtz
08/25/2010 10:22 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens won in dramatic fashion, 5-4 in 12 innings, over the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Hens jumped on Yohan Piño in the bottom of the second inning. After Ben Guez struck out, four straight hits - a Mike Bertram single, a Chris White infield single, a Robinzon Diaz RBI double, and a Shawn Roof two-run single - gave the Mud Hens a 3-0 lead.

Columbus got one run back in the top of the third on an Ezequiel Carrera triple and an L.J. Gagnier wild pitch.

A Wes Hodges solo home run made it a 3-2 game in the fourth, and the Clippers tied the game in their next turn at-bat. Josh Rodriguez singled, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Jose Constanza, and came home on an error by Jeff Frazier.

Toledo re-took the lead in the bottom of the fifth on a triple by Diaz and a Justin Henry sacrifice fly, and Columbus tied it again in the top of the sixth on a Jordan Brown double, a passed ball by Diaz, and a Luke Carlin sacrifice fly. Frazier atoned for his misplay earlier in the game by throwing out Drew Sutton at the plate to end the inning. Sutton, who had walked and stolen second base, was trying to score on a single by Rodriguez.

The Hens and Clippers traded zeroes for the next six innings. Columbus threatened in the top of the 12th as Cord Phelps hit a long fly ball that went for a triple, but Casey Fien got Jared Goedert to ground out to keep preserve the tie.

In the bottom of the 12th, Roof drew a one-out walk but was caught stealing. With two down and nobody on base, Henry singled, Cale Iorg was hit by a pitch, and Scott Sizemore hit a ground ball up the middle that Rodriguez fielded. Sizemore beat the throw to first, and Henry raced around third and scored to end the game.

Fien earned the win for the Mud Hens.

The Hens head to Indianapolis for a two-game series with the Indians before traveling to Louisville for three games with the Bats. They return to Toledo to host the Bats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

Game Notes

* Game Time Temperature: 78 degrees
* Attendance: 7,063
* Robinzon Diaz had three hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle.
* Columbus pitchers struck out 16 Mud Hens - one shy of the Fifth Third Field record.

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Mud Hens fall, 2-1, in game of few hits
By Kyle Rowland
08/26/2010 7:45 PM ET

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Toledo Mud Hens' winning streak came to an end Thursday night at Victory Field as they were topped by the Indianapolis Indians, 2-1.

The teams combined for just 11 hits, with the Hens getting five.

In his first appearance as a Mud Hens right-handed starter Thad Weber (0-1) struck out eight in seven innings. He allowed two runs on five hits and walked two.

Toledo got on the board in the top of the third. Shawn Roof led off the inning with a triple and then scored on an RBI single by Justin Henry.

Indianapolis took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. Like the Hens, Indy also got a leadoff triple. John Bowker hit a line drive to deep center and found himself on third base. Bowker scored on a ground out by Jason Jaramillo. Pedro Ciriaco followed with a single and proceeded to steal second and third. A Kenvin Melillo RBI single put the Indians in front 2-1.

Jean Machi collected his 20th save in the ninth, but not before Jeff Frazier tripled with two outs to put a scare in Indy. Max Leon grounded out, though, to end the ballgame.

The Hens and Indians continue their series Friday at 7:15 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

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Hens slug their way to 8-2 win over Indians
By David Schoenholtz
08/27/2010 11:32 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens slugged three home runs on their way to an 8-2 victory over the Indianapolis Indians on Friday night at Victory Field.

The Hens scored five runs in the top of the first against Joe Martinez (1-2) on a two-run home run by Jeff Frazier and a three-run shot by Michael Bertram. Frazier's drive scored Cale Iorg, who had reached on a fielder's choice, while Bertram's homer drove in Ben Guez, who had singled, and Robinzon Diaz, who had reached on an error by Martinez.

Indianapolis got one run back in the bottom of the second on a Pedro Ciriaco RBI single, but the Indians left the bases loaded as Ryan Ketchner (5-4) got Brian Friday on a popup and Doug Bernier on a sharp ground ball to end the rally.

Chris White's first home run at the Triple-A level made it a 6-1 game in the top of the fourth. The Mud Hens would add two runs in the sixth on a Shawn Roof single, a single by White, and a two-run double by Iorg.

Indianapolis scored a run in the bottom of the ninth off Josh Rainwater on back-to-back doubles by Brandon Moss and Mitch Jones, but Rainwater retired the next three hitters to close out the win.

Ketchner earned the win for the Mud Hens, who improve to 63-70.

The Hens travel to Louisville for a three-game series with the Bats. They return to Toledo to host the Bats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

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Hens win 8-3 over Louisville
By David Schoenholtz
08/28/2010 9:40 PM ET

(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens came back from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Louisville Bats, 8-3, on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Louisville scored three times in the bottom of the first inning off Charlie Furbush (3-3). Dave Sappelt led off with a single, moved to third one out later on a double by Yonder Alonso, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Wladimir Balentien, which also allowed Alonso to go to third. After Todd Frazier walked and stole second, Devin Mesoraco singled to give the Bats their largest lead of the game.

The Hens got two runs back in the top of the third against Chad Reineke (9-8). After Max St-Pierre struck out, Shawn Roof singled and came home on an RBI double by Chris White. Justin Henry then singled to advance White to third, and Cale Iorg followed with a single of his own to plate Toledo's second run.

The Mud Hens took the lead in the fourth. Ben Guez drew a leadoff walk and moved to second on a Michael Bertram single. St-Pierre flied out, but both runners tagged up and moved into scoring position for Roof, whose sac fly tied the game. White's single made it 4-3 in favor of the Hens.

Toledo added to its lead in the sixth. Bertram was hit by a pitch from Reineke, stole second base, and scored on a St-Pierre single.

In the ninth, the Hens scored three times to put the game away. Scott Sizemore singled with one out, stole second as Jeff Frazier struck out, and after Guez was hit by a pitch, Bertram, St-Pierre and Roof hit consecutive RBI singles to make it an 8-3 game.

Furbush went eight strong innings to earn the win for the Mud Hens, who move to 64-70. Robbie Weinhardt pitched a scoreless ninth to finish off the Bats.

The Hens continue their series with Louisville on Sunday. They return to Toledo to host the Bats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Click for Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

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Everything clicks for Louisville in 8-0 win over Toledo
By Kyle Rowland
08/29/2010 4:41 PM ET

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Toledo Mud Hens fell, 8-0, to the Louisville Bats Sunday afternoon as the 2010 season turns toward the final week.

Louisville took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Dave Sappelt doubled to begin the home half. After a passed ball by Robinzon Diaz, he was on third with none out. Sappelt scored when Zack Cozart grounded out.

A homer by Devin Mesoraco made it 2-0 in favor of the Bats in the fourth.

Louisville blew the game wide open in the seventh with five runs. Danny Dorn led off the frame with a solo home run to extend the Bats' lead to 3-0. Eric Eymann and Michael Griffin followed with back-to-back singles. They each advanced a base on a throwing error by Shawn Roof to find themselves on second and third with none out. Cozart brought them in on an RBI single to left. The lead would grow to 7-0 when YonderAloonso hit a two-run homer.

The Bats got another run in the eighth. Dorn doubled to begin the bottom half of the inning and scored on an RBI single by Sapplt. The run put Louisville in front 8-0.

The Hens and Bats conclude their series Monday at 7:05 p.m. Upcoming Game Tickets | Box Score

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Gagnier, St-Pierre lead Toledo to 6-1 victory!
By Kyle Rowland
08/30/2010 8:24 PM ET

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Behind the arm of L.J. Gagnier (6-7) and the bat of Max St-Pierre, the Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Louisville Bats, 6-1, Monday night at Louisville Slugger Field.

Gagnier went six solid innings, allowing one run on six hits. He struck out six and walked one.

The Hens got on the board in the top of the first on an RBI double by Andy Dirks. Max Leon scored all the way from first base.

The Hens took a 2-0 lead when St-Pierre homered to begin the second inning.

Louisville cut the lead in half on a solo home run by Wladimir Balentien in the bottom of the third.

The Hens responded with three runs in the top of the fourth. Mike Bertram singled to begin the inning. After St-Pierre flew out, Shawn Roof came to the plate. Bertram then stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error. Roof hit a line drive to bring Bertram in and extend the lead to 3-1. Chris White followed with a single of his own before Scott Sizemore hit an RBI double. White scored on a ground out by Leon and the Hens led 5-1.

Pierre's second home run of the game put the Hens up 6-1 in the eighth.

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Game Notes

* Max St-Pierre hit two home runs.
* Gagnier's line: 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

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