Lookouts Eliminated From Playoff Spot
Birmingham held off Chattanooga 7-3 and the Lookouts playoff died. Carlos Alvarado allowed no runs and three hits as the 'Topes topped Iowa 5-1. Inland Empire beat Lancaster 6-5 to break a four-game losing streak. A contested sacrifice fly allowed Fort Wayne to edge Great Falls 1-0. Two errors cost Ogden in a 6-5 Orem win.
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September 05, 2009
Albuquerque Clinches PCL Division Title
Carlos Alvarado pitched and batted Albuquerque to 8-4 win over Memphis and they joined Great Lakes and Ogden in post season action. Chattanooga topped Jacksonville 2-1 and is a game behind in the battle for the second-half division title. Inland Empire's hopes took a hit with a 3-1 loss to High Desert. Great Lakes won their fourth consecutive game 4-2 over South Bend and Ogden...
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August 31, 2009
59% of Minor League PED Suspensions From Latin Summer Leagues
Late Weds., the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that two Minor League players from the Detroit Tigers organization, pitchers Carlos Alvarado and Frank Penalver, were suspended after each tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Alvarado tested positive for a metabolite of Nandrolone...
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July 31, 2009
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July 31, 2009
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