Final Roundup (7/10)

The Phillies have won seven of their last eight after a close win over the Pirates on Friday, giving them a three-game lead over the Marlins and remaining ahead by five over the Braves. Myrtle Beach routed Frederick and Danville received a great pitching performance on the farm.

NL East Notables:
The Phillies beat the Pirates, 3-2. Joe Blanton allowed one run on four hits in 7.1 innings, striking out six. Jayson Werth had two RBIs and Shane Victorino continues to rake, going 3-4. Zach Duke made a valiant effort for the Pirates, allowing three runs in eight innings and striking out six.

Braves MiL Notables:
AA Mississippi (7-12) beat Birmingham, 8-7, in the second game of a doubleheader. Eric Campbell picked up three hits and four RBIs. Freddie Freeman went 2-4 with two RBIs, and Jason Heyward went 2-4 with an RBI.

A+ Myrtle Beach (8-7) cruised past Frederick, 11-4. Benji Johnson went 2-4 with three RBIs. Robert Marcial added two RBIs, and C.J. Lee recorded a homer. Jose Ortegano allowed four runs over two innings.

Rk Danville (11-7) shut out Bluefield, 3-0. Randy Gress went 2-3 with two RBIs, but the highlight of the game was Chris Masters, who pitched seven shutout innings, giving up just four hits while not walking any and striking out nine.

NL East Top Performer:

Joe Blanton
SP - Phillies
(W, 7.1 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 6 K) vs. Pirates

Braves MiL Top Performer:

Eric Campbell
3B - AA Mississippi
(3-4, 2B, 4 RBI) vs. Birmingham