Here’s a look at how the Tigers’ affiliates fared Monday.
Buck Farmer recorded just one out and gave up eight runs (seven earned) in his first Triple-A start Monday. (Associated Press photo)
TRIPLE-A
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE – COLUMBUS 11, TOLEDO 6: Right fielder Ben Guez and third baseman Wade Gaynor each had a double and two RBIs and left fielder Tyler Collins had a solo home run for the Mud Hens (63-67) in the loss. It was a rough Triple-A debut for Buck Farmer, who gave up eight runs (seven earned) and walked three in just 1/3 an inning.
DOUBLE-A
EASTERN LEAGUE – BINGHAMTON 11, ERIE 4: Steven Moya was 3-for-4 with a double and hit a two-run homer, his 31st of the season, for the SeaWolves (63-65) in the setback. Jeff Ferrell gave up eight hits and six runs in 2 2/3 innings while suffering the pitching loss for Erie, which had its three-game winning streak halted.
SINGLE-A
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE – DUNEDIN 10, LAKELAND 9: First baseman James Robbins hit a three-run home run and outfielder Jeff McVaney was 3-for-4 with an RBI in the loss for the Flying Tigers. Brennan Smith give up five runs in 1 1/3 innings of relief while suffering the loss.
MIDWEST LEAGUE – WEST MICHIGAN 7, LANSING 5: Jonathan Crawford allowed just one run and struck out five over six innings to pick up his seventh win for the Whitecaps (76-50, 35-21 second half). Center fielder Ross Kivett had a hit, two walks and three RBIs and left fielder Jeff Holm had a double and drove in a pair to help West Michigan to a third straight win.
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