The International League announced today that Charlotte outfielder Jacob May and Columbus righthanded starter Adam Plutko have been named the League's Batter and Pitcher of the Week for the period from May 28-June 3. The Clippers have now claimed three consecutive Pitcher of the Week awards, as Plutko follows back-to-back

Once Adam Plutko got through his seventh perfect inning Saturday night for Triple-A Columbus, he began to deploy his best avoidance maneuvers on manager Chris Tremie. "Ultimately, it's [his] decision to leave me in or take out of the ballgame and I respect it completely," the Indians right-hander said. "I was

As he saw Columbus manager Chris Tremie trot out from the dugout to grab the ball from him after recording his 23rd consecutive out on Saturday, Adam Plutko wasn't incensed or shocked -- even in the middle of a perfect game.  "I was bummed, but at the end of the day,

Lynchburg pitchers struck out 13, and the Hillcats used two big innings on offense to defeat Frederick, 7-1, and win a share of the Carolina League Championship at City Stadium Saturday night.