Tigers Minor League Baseball Blog

The Mud Hens lost a tough one in the season opener to the Louisville Bats tonight in a 5-4 ten inning game.  Zach Miner struck out five and gave up two runs in four innings while Tim Byrdak had a particularly good relief outing.  He struck out four in 2 1/3 perfect innings.  Preston Larrison gave up two runs in his one inning of work.

Ryan Rayburn led the way at the plate.  He went two for three with a homerun, two runs and two RBIs.  David Espinosa also had a good game.  He tripled and drove in two runs.