Durham belts three homers in victory over Columbus: Minor-league report

Akron and Kinston post victories on Monday, Lake County splits a doubleheader.

AAA Columbus Clippers

Bulls 7, Clippers 4: Columbus pitchers gave up three homers Monday in an International League loss in Durham, N.C. Left-hander Scott Barnes (5.12 ERA) struck out nine and allowed four hits, one walk and one run -- a homer -- in five innings. Shortstop Luis Valbuena (.292) had three hits, designated hitter Jason Kipnis (.293) had two hits and second baseman Cord Phelps (.319) had two hits for the Clippers. First baseman Jared Goedert (.083) homered for Columbus.

AA Akron Aeros

Aeros 3, Braves 2: Chun-Hsiu Chen's two-out, eighth-inning double scored Matt McBride as host Akron edged Richmond in Eastern League play. Left fielder Tim Fedroff (.377) singled, stole two bases and scored a run in the first inning. Cory Burns earned his 13th save.

Advanced A Kinston Indians

Indians 9, Blue Rocks 1: Right-hander Clayton Cook and reliever Kyle Landis combined on a one-hitter, and Casey Frawley (.225) hit a grand slam for host Kinston against Wilmington in Carolina League play. Cook (5-3, 3.42) allowed one hit -- a sixth-inning triple by Rey Navarro -- and four walks in six innings. He struck out five. Landis struck out four in three perfect innings to get his first save. Catcher Roberto Perez knocked in two runs and went 4-for-4 to raise his batting average to .210.

A Lake County Captains

Whitecaps 5-3, Captains 0-4: Right fielder Anthony Gallas, catcher Alex Monsalve and designated hitter Jesus Aguilar each drove in a run in the first inning, and Lake County managed a doubleheader split with a 4-3 win against visiting West Michigan in Midwest League play. Gallas (.355) went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. Clayton Ehlert earned his 10th save. In the first game, the Captains were three-hit by right-hander Josue Carreno (2-6, 6.54). Lake County left-hander Mike Rayl (4-1, 2.05) allowed one run and six hits in three innings.

Independent Lake Erie Crushers

Crushers idle: Lake Erie did not play Monday. The Crushers host the Normal (Ill.) CornBelters Tuesday night.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2011/05/durham_belts_three_homers_in_v.html

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