-- Clayton Richard threw shutout ball over seven and two-thirds innings to key Indianapolis' 3-0 blanking of Buffalo. Richard gave up eight hits, walked none, struck out four and threw 65 of 91 pitches for strikes. A.J. Morris got the last four outs. Pedro Florimon was 2-4 with a double and his first HR. Jaff Decker was 2-4 with a double. Alen Hanson got a day off.
-- Altoona topped New Britain, 6-1. Matt Benedict gave up one run in six innings on five hits and a walk. He struck out three. Thomas Harlan fanned four in two innings of relief.