TRANSACTIONS None to report SAINTS SENTINEL Rochester 8, St. Paul 2 Box Score It was Louie Varland making the start on Friday night for St. Paul, and he is still looking to find sustained and renewed success at Triple-A since his demotion. Working five innings, Varland gave up four runs (two earn.
The Cedar Rapids called upon Rayne Doncon to provide the fireworks for the farm on Thursday night, with the rest of the affiliates failing to show up in the win column.
TRANSACTIONS: RHP Diego Castillo contract selected by Minnesota. LHP Kody Funderburk optioned to St. Paul. RHP Josh Winder activated from 60-Day IL and optioned to St. Paul. RHP Joe Gunkel released by the Twins. INF Luke Keaschall is being promoted from Cedar Rapids to Wichita OF Kyle Hess promot.
The Kernels are off to a fast 38-26. They enter this week's games with a 1/2 game lead over Wisconsin in the Midwest League's Western Division. It is a roster that is filled by several very talented players, and that is after pitchers Zebby Matthews and Andrew Morris were promoted in recent weeks.