The previous record was 463,976 set by the 1995 Bowie Bay Sox. In their last 20 games, the Aeros have hit 33 home runs. It was Branyan's 39th, and he leads all of minor-league baseball. He hit 27 at Class-A Kinston and 12 with Akron. Perry hit his 19th homer of the year.
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He complained of tightness in his neck. The injury wasn't serious, but Rakers might miss his next start for precautionary measures.