The following is a press release from the Bluefield Blue Jays:
Outfielder Kevin Pillar tied a Lugnuts team record by pounding out six hits, including a grand slam, en route to a six-RBI game Saturday. Pillar is third in the league with a .319 average, and leads the Lugnuts with 19 RBI. He has successfully stolen 13 bases in 14 attempts this season.
Pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been solid on the mound for the Lugnuts this year, compiling a 3- 0 record and a 2.19 ERA while striking out 35 batters in 24.2 innings pitched. He has held the opponent scoreless in five of eight appearances this year.
Pitcher Aaron Sanchez is the Lugnuts team leader in both wins (4) and ERA (0.78). The right- hander has struck out 28 in his 23 innings this year. As a starter, he has posted 10 scoreless innings this season.
Pitcher David Rollins has started a team-leading eight games, posting a 3-0 record and a 2.23 ERA while striking out 35 batters in 36.1 innings. Opponents are hitting just .239 against him this season.
Pitcher Ajay Meyer leads the Midwest League with 12 saves and 17 appearances, striking out 15 in 16.2 innings this season.
Pitcher Tyler Ybarra has posted a 3.38 ERA while striking out 20 in 18.2 innings over 10 relief appearances for the Lugnuts.
Outfielder Chris Hawkins, the 2011 Toronto Blue Jays Webster Award winner, is hitting a league-leading .338 and is second in hits with 44.
Catcher Chris Schaeffer got his first start of the season for Lansing on Sunday, going 3-4 with two doubles.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:57:10 GMT
It was never a question if Rick Pyatt was going to let his 7 year old son Noah start fighting. "I have people ask me why I would put my son in a ring, well it's not my decision. It's his decision," said
A 14 year old MMA fighter is about to have the biggest match he's had yet.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:23:32 GMT
The Bruins and Blackhawks are back at work in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight. As was the case with Game 3, the contest is being played in Boston. The Bruins won that game, 2-0, to take a 2-1
Chicago and Boston go at it again Wednesday in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:41:13 GMT
Last night's San Antonio at Miami NBA Finals game went down to the wire with the Heat beating the Spurs in overtime 103-100. The win by the Heat forces a seventh and deciding game in Miami Thursday night. (Copyright
Miami beats San Antonio 103-100 in overtime in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:08 GMT
The Greenbrier classic is less than two weeks away and names of pros attending are still coming in. One big name was just added to the cast of golfers competing in the tournament. Bubba Watson, the
Another big name commits to Greenbrier Classic, Minor League Baseball starts up, NBA Finals and more.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:35:37 GMT
The West Virginia Miners home game tonight against the Chillicothe Paints has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled in a double header Wednesday. The first game starts
Miners game scheduled for Tuesday is canceled. It is rescheduled in a double header on Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:01:23 GMT
The Princeton Rays were in full swing at the baseball field Monday preparing for their upcoming season. It was a day of many firsts. First day of practice at Hunnicutt field, first year with Manager Danny
The Princeton Rays held their first practice on Hunnicutt field on Monday.
Friday, June 14 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:04:00 GMT
The West Virginia Miners will host a doubleheader at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night at 5:05 p.m. against the Chillicothe Paints. The Miners had a slow start to the season with a record of 2-5
The West Virginia Miners will host a doubleheader at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night at 5:05 p.m. against the Chillicothe Paints. The Miners had a slow start to the season with a record of 2-5
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