Tigers Minor League Baseball Blog

Matthew Joyce had an impressive day at the plate in the Mud Hens 6-5 win over Indianapolis.  He went three for four with a double and four RBIs.  Brent Clevlen went two for four with two RBIs and a run.

Chris Lambert improved to 3-1 and he gave up four runs in five innings but it was Francisco Cruceta who once again stole the show.  He struck out five in two shutout innings and he now has 15 strikeouts in seven innings.

Francis Beltran gave up two runs in the ninth inning and he took the loss as the Hens lost to the Clippers 5-3.  Far and away the pitching star was Francisco Cruceta, who made his minor league debut today.  He threw three shutout innings and he struck out six without giving up a hit.

Mike Hessman and Dane Sardinha both belted homeruns in the game.  For Hessman, it was his sixth of the season and he’s now driven in 15 runs.