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Tulsa Beat Springfield 8-1: Matt Williams Doubles & Drives In One Run; Anthony Ferrara Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; David Popkins Singles & Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 at the plate.
Cody Stanley 2-for-4 with one ground into double play.
David Popkins 2-for-4 with one double.
Rafael Ortega 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Anthony Ferrara entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Greg Miclat 0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Keener 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, two home runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-6).  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.  (p-s:94-63)(g/f:7-3)
Logan Billbrough entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)

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Tulsa Beat Springfield 9-0 In Game Two Of Doubleheader: Logan Billbrough Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Jacob Wilson Doubles; James Ramsey & David Popkins Each Single

Individual  Highlights:
Jacob Wilson 1-for-3 with one double.
James Ramsey 1-for-3 at the plate.
David Popkins 1-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Ryan Sherriff entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:38-25)(g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-1)
Logan Billbrough entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Springfield Beat Tulsa 2-1: Kyle Hald Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cody Stanley Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Hits A Solo Home Run

Individual Highlights:
Rafael Ortega 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley 3-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-2 with one walk.
Matt Williams 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-1 at the plate.
Kyle Hald started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-0).  0-for-2 at the plate.  (p-s:101-64)(g/f:11-2)
Jason Motte entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Springfield Official Site Post Game
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Springfield Report 5-5-14: Dean Kiekhefer Rebounds For The Save; Mike O'Neill, Greg Miclat, & Matt Williams Make Diving Catches; Jason Motte Scheduled To Pitch Tuesday

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Clinton Beat Peoria 4-2: Trevor Martin Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Jordan Walton Doubles & Drives In One Run; Kyle Helisek Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with one walk.
Jordan Walton 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Trevor Martin 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.
Leandro Mateo 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-3, one missed catch error, and threw one base runner out.
Kyle Helisek started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (7-7).  (p-s:97-61)(g/f:9-3)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Clinton Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Cedar Rapids Beat Peoria 9-1: Breyvic Valera Drives In One Run; Brady Adamek Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Gerwuins Velazco Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Juan Herrera 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Trevor Martin 2-for-4 with one triple.
Bruce Caldwell 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Brady Adamek entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Gerwuins Velazco entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Cedar Rapids Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Burlington 2-1: Nick Martini Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three, Induces Ten Ground Outs, & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Thomas Lee Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Individual Highlights:
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Juan Herrera 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (4-4).  (p-s:82-47)(g/f:10-2)
Thomas Lee entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out for the hold (3).  (p-s:42-35)(g/f:0-3)
Dixon Llorens entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (11).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-3 at the plate.
Jonathan Keener 0-for-3, one passed ball, assisted in one double play, and threw one base runner out.

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Cedar Rapids Beat Peoria 6-1: Juan Herrera Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Charlie Tilson Singles & Walks Twice; C.J. McElroy Singles, Doubles, & Steals One Base

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 2-for-5 with one double, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted one double play.
Jordan Walton 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Juan Herrera 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Rough Outing:
Nick Martini 0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Keener 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one passed ball, and threw out one of two base runners.
Mike Mayers started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two walks, tjhrew one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:69-44)(g/f:4-1)
Thomas Lee entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:44-28)(g/f:5-3)
Steven Sabatino entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:2-1)

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Wisconsin 7-2: Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Brad Watson Strikes Out Seven & Allowed Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win; Brady Adamek Strikes Out Four Over Three Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save

Individual Highlights:
Charlie Tilson 2-for-5 with two runs.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-5 with one triple, one RBIs, and grounded into one double play.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jordan Walton 1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Trevor Martin 2-for-5 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk.
Jonathan Keener 2-for-4 with one run and threw out one base runner.
Brad Watson started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out for the winning decision (3-5).  (p-s:91-65)(g/f:9-1)
Brady Adamek entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

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Wisconsin Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Clinton 4-2: Jordan Walton Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Charlie Tilson Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Mike Mayers Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 2-for-5 with one double, one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Charlie Tilson 2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Bruce Caldwell 1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in three double plays.
Nick Martini 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-4 with one double.
Mike Mayers started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:7-4)
Thomas Lee entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-2)
Dixon Llorens entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (10).  (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Breyvic Valera 0-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Joseph Scanio entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch, struck one out for the blown save (3) and winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:2-0)

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Wisconsin 3-1: Charlie Tilson Singles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Chris Perry Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Joe Donofrio Strikes Out Five Of Seven Batters Faced For The Save

Individual Highlights:
Charlie Tilson 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-4 with one run and two stolen bases.
Jordan Walton 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Bruce Caldwell 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Herrera 3-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Perry started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:82-49)(g/f:8-5)
Joe Donofrio entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out for the save (5).  (p-s:30-21)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-4 at the plate.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jonathan Keener 0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out two of three base runners.

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Burlington 2-1: Brad Watson Strikes Out Four & Induces Ten Ground Outs Over Six Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Jordan Walton 1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-3 with one run, one run, and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera 0-for-4 with one RBI.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Brad Watson started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:10-3)
Sam Tuivailala entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)
Thomas Lee entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (5-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
C.J. McElroy 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Jonathan Keener 0-for-2 with one sacrifice, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Quad Cities Beat Peoria 5-3 In Game One Of Doubleheader: C.J. McElroy Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Charlie Tilson Triples & Knocks In One Run; Bruce Caldwell Doubles & Walks

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and one fielding error.
Bruce Caldwell 1-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Nick Martini 2-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Jonathan Keener one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Breyvic Valera 1-for-1 at the plate.

Rough Outing:
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Ben O'Shea started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:6-3)
Sam Tuivailala entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-2)

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Kane County Beat Peoria 6-3: Jacob Wilson Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Keener Singles & Knocks In One Run; Joseph Scanio Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless innings

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 1-for-4 with one walk.
Charlie Tilson 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Jacob Wilson 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Nick Martini 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Joseph Scanio entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Brad Watson started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, threw three wild pitches, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-4).  (g/f:7-3)
Brady Adamek entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-3)

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat West Michigan 7-3: Cory Jones Strikes Out Twelve & Allows Three Runs Over Six Innings For The Win; Dixon Llorens Strikes Out Six Over Two Scoreless Innings; Patrick Wisdom Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Four Runs

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 2-for-4 with one run.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with two runs.
Jordan Walton 0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom 2-for-4 with one double, four RBIs, and one run.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one throwing error.
Trevor Martin 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and was picked off.
Cory Jones started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck twelve out for the winning decision (7-1).  (p-s:92-66)(g/f:2-3)
Dixon Llorens entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out.  (p-s:42-28)
Zach Russell entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Jonathan Keener 0-for-3 and allowed one stolen base.

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Johnson City Beat Bluefield 7-0: Dailyn Martinez Strikes Out Eight Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Kenneth Peoples-Walls Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronnierd Garcia Collects Two Doubles & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Brett Wiley 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 2-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Kyle Grieshaber 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
J.J. Altobelli 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Dailyn Martinez started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-1)
Norge Paredes entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-1)
Fernando Baez entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Jonathan Keener 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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