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Minors: Reggie Lawson pitches Amarillo to win

Right-hander Reggie Lawson struck out a season-high nine over five strong innings, leading Double-A Amarillo to a 6-2 win over host Arkansas on Friday night.

Lawson (2-1, 6.61) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks, with both runs scoring on solo homers. The 21-year-old has allowed three earned runs over his last 10 innings after opening the season with nine earned runs allowed over 6 1/3 innings.

Left-hander Kyle McGrath (0.00) followed with two strikeouts over 3 2/3 shutout innings and right-hander Blake Rogers (4.