Georgians, ex-Braves in action Saturday

TWINS 13, ORIOLES 2

Byron Buxton, Twins (Appling Co. HS): 0-for-2, 1 RBI

Xavier Avery, Orioles (Cedar Grove HS): 0-for-2, 1 walk, 1 strikeout

Paul Janish, Orioles: 1-for-2, 1 RBI, 1 walk

YANKEES 6, RED SOX 4

Brian McCann, Yankees: 0-for-2

Mark Teixeira, Yankees: 1-for-3, 1 RBI

Chasen Shreve, Yankees: 1 IP, 1 strikeout

Anthony Varvaro, Red Sox: 1 IP, 3 hits, 3 runs, 1 strikeout

METS 3, ASTROS 1

Josh Smoker, Mets (Calhoun HS): 1 IP, 2 strikeouts (winning pitcher)

CARDINALS 3, MARLINS 2

Martin Prado, Marlins: 1-for-2, 1 RBI

BLUE JAYS 9, PHILLIES 6

Casey Kotchman, Blue Jays: 0-for-1, 1 strikeout

David Aardsma, Blue Jays: 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 home run

Scott Diamond, Blue Jays: 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 strikeout

DODGERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 2

Brandon Hicks, Dodgers: 0-for-0, 1 walk

Charlie Culberson, Dodgers (Calhoun HS): 1-for-2, 1 RBI

Kyle Farmer, Dodgers (UGA): 0-for-1

Luis Avilan, Dodgers: 1 IP, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts

Nick Ahmed, Diamondbacks: 1-for-2, 1 hit, 1 RBI

Phil Gosselin, Diamondbacks: 1-for-3, 2 strikeouts

Shelby Miller, Diamondbacks: 2 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk

WHITE SOX 7, ROYALS 6

Adam LaRoche, White Sox: 0-for-2

REDS 4, CUBS 2

Jose Peraza, Reds: 0-for-2

Blake Wood, Reds (Georgia Tech, Central Gwinnett HS): 2 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 1 strikeout

Trevor Cahill, Cubs: 2 IP, 2 hits, 3 strikeouts

BREWERS 8, ATHLETICS 8

Eric Young Jr., Brewers: 1-for-3, 1 strikeout

Will Smith, Brewers (Newnan HS): 1 IP

Josh Reddick, Athletics (South Effingham HS, Middle Georgia College): 0-for-1, 1 run, 1 walk

GIANTS 6, INDIANS 2

Gregor Blanco, Giants: 1-for-3, 1 strikeout

Cory Gearrin, Giants: 1 IP, 2 strikeouts (winning pitcher)

James Ramsey, Indians (Wesleyan): 0-for-1, 1 walk

RANGERS 7, GIANTS 5

Pedro Ciriaco, Rangers: 2-for-3, 2 runs

Buster Posey, Giants: 0-for-2

Hunter Strickland, Giants (Pike Co. HS): 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 strikeout

ANGELS 9, MARINERS 7

Andrelton Simmons, Angels: 0-for-3, 2 strikeouts

Kyle Kubitza, Angels: 0-for-1, 1 run, 1 walk

Kaleb Cowart, Angels (Cook HS): 1-for-2

Cam Bedrosian, Angels (East Coweta HS): 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 strikeout

Ed Lucas, Mariners: 0-for-1, 1 run, 1 walk, 1 strikeout

ROCKIES 9, PADRES 5

Charlie Blackmon, Rockies (Georgia Tech): 1-for-2, 1 walk

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