The Ottawa Lynx return home tomorrow, Saturday, April 22nd to start a 10-game, 11-day homestand which features two games against the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins), four games against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) and four games against the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox).First pitch of Saturday's game against Rochester is scheduled for 6:05 pm, which will be followed by a 1:05 pm start on Sunday afternoon.
Entering tonight's game in Indianapolis, the Lynx currently sport a record of 8-7. The Lynx have won two straight games.
Probable Pitchers for the Lynx/Rochester Red Wings series:
Saturday, April 22 vs. Rochester, 6:05 pm Ottawa LHP Brian Burres (1-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Dennys Reyes (1-0, 0.00)
Sunday, April 23 vs. Rochester, 1:05 pm Ottawa RHP John Stephens (0-2, 5.65) vs. RHP Henry Bonilla (1-1, 3.55)
Lynx on the Radio: Each and every Lynx home game of the 2006 season can be heard over the internet, by clicking on the "Listen Live" link at www.ottawalynx.com. Shawn McCart, the "Voice of the Lynx" will call all of the exciting action.
Ottawa Lynx News and Notes:
ADDED VAL-UE: Top prospect Val Majewski hit his second homer of the year yesterday in the Lynx 5-1 victory. Majewski, who returned to the club after a one day stint with the Baltimore Orioles, has five hits this season, each of them of the extra base variety. Majewski has three doubles and two homers.
HITTING STREAKS: Ed Rogers singled in four at-bats yesterday and has now hit safely in five straight games (6-for-16, .375) ... over that stretch Rogers has increased his batting average 71 points, from .185 to .256 ... SS Brandon Fahey singled in the first inning yesterday to extend his hit streak to six games ... The Lynx longest streak of the season is seven games, accomplished by Andy Tracy.
SIDEARM SPECIAL: Lynx RHP Andy Mitchell continues his excellent start to the season. In Thurdays' game Mitchell threw a scoreless 9th inning. The appearance was his 7th of the year (tied for the team lead with Julio Manon). This scoreless inning extended his scoreless streak to 10.1 innings. RHP Chris Piersoll has also yet to give up a run in 7.1 innings this season. As a whole, the Lynx bullpen has combined to go 6-1 with a 1.97 ERA and six saves this year.
THIS AND THAT: After hitting seven homers in their first 13 games, the Lynx have hit three homers in their last two games. Andy Tracy, Fernando Tatis and Val Majewski are tied for the team lead in with two round trippers each. The Lynx pitching staff has given up only seven runs in their last five games (45 defensive innings) and are third in the IL in ERA at 2.57. The Lynx have been terrific defensively of late. After a stretch where the Lynx made eight errors over three games, Ottawa has made only one error in their last seven games ... Lynx Closer Julio Manon's six saves lead the IL ... OF Esix Snead's four stolen bases are tied for 4th in the IL ... 1B Andy Tracy did not participate in yesterday's game , his first off-day of the season ... only 1B/DH Alejandro Freire has played all of the Lynx games this season.
VISITING WITH ROCHESTER: The Rochester lineup features one major prospect. OF Jason Kubel, who missed all of the 2005 season due to injury, has returned and will come to Ottawa as a member of the Red Wings. Kubel, 23, won the International League batting title as a rookie in 2004 while being named IL Rookie-of-the-year.
Lynx Transactions Since Ottawa's Last Home Game:
April 14 Reserve OF Napoleon Calzado transferred from Single-A Aberdeen to Ottawa's disabled list
April 15 Delete RHP Brian Bowles transferred to Single-A Aberdeen from Ottawa
April 15 Add OF Luis Terrero activated from the temporarily inactive list
April 18 Delete OF Val Majewski recalled to Baltimore from Ottawa
April 18 Add RHP Brian Bowles transferred to Ottawa from Single-A Aberdeen
April 19 Delete RHP Eddy Rodriguez has his contract purchased from Ottawa by Baltimore
April 19 Add OF Josh McCurdy transferred from Frederick to Ottawa
April 19 Add OF Val Majewski optioned to Ottawa from Baltimore
April 19 Delete OF Luis Terrero has his contract purchased from Ottawa by Baltimore
April 21 Add LHP Brian Forystek transferred to Ottawa from Double-A Bowie
April 21 Reserve LHP Scott Rice placed on the disabled list, rectroactive to April 20
Upcoming Promotions At Lynx Stadium:
Saturday, April 22nd, 6:05 pm - m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday; first 500 kids will receive a postcard of a current Lynx player! (This week's postcard is outfielder Keith Reed)
Sunday, April 23rd, 1:05 pm - Another great Sunday of baseball, kids run the bases after the game! (weather permitting)
Tuesday, April 25th, 6:05 pm - Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday; Jr. Lynx Club members get in FREE at Tuesday home games with the purchase of an adult ticket and have the chance to stand on the field with Lynx players during the anthems. Membership is only $10 and you can sign up at the stadium!
Wednesday, April 26th, 6:05 pm - $2 Concession Wednesday; Select concession items are only $2 on Wednesdays! Items include: hot dog, pop, popcorn, cotton candy, water, and select ice cream.
Friday, April 28th, 6:05 pm - Eagle Sports $5 Jersey Friday; Kids 14 & under wearing a sports jersey get in for ONLY $5! During the game, one eligible child will win a fantastic prize courtesy of Eagle Sports!
Saturday, April 29th, 6:05 pm - m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday; first 500 kids will receive a postcard of a current Lynx player (Alejandro Freire)
Sunday, April 30th, 1:05 pm - Another great Sunday of baseball, kids run the bases after the game! (weather permitting)
Monday, May 1st, 6:05 pm - Must Win Monday; If the Lynx don't win at home on a Monday, tickets can be redeemed for a FREE ticket to any other Monday home game during the 2006 regular season!
Tuesday, May 2nd, 6:05 pm - Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday; Jr. Lynx Club members get in FREE at Tuesday home games with the purchase of an adult ticket and have the chance to stand on the field with Lynx players during the anthems. Membership is only $10 and you can sign up at the stadium!
In addition to the great promotions, fans can also venture up to the Upper Deck Sports Bar on the third floor of Lynx Stadium. The Upper Deck features nightly food specials and 25 cent chicken wings available after each Lynx home game!
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