Aaron Kurcz Added to Eastern League All-Star Roster
Published on July 7, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Eastern League in conjunction with Reading Phillies have announced that Portland Sea Dogs right-handed reliever Aaron Kurcz has been added to the Eastern League All-Star Game roster. Kurcz will take the roster spot of Sea Dogs' left-handed pitcher Chris Hernandez who is unable to pitch in the game. Kurcz will join Sea Dogs' teammates Bryce Brentz and Reynaldo Rodriguez at the All-Star Game in Reading, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 11th at 7:05 PM.
Kurcz has made 25 appearances for the Sea Dogs this season posting a 3-4 record with four saves and a 3.64 ERA. In 42 innings pitched he has recorded a team high 60 strikeouts. Kurcz has the highest strikeout per nine innings ratio (12.86) amongst Eastern League relievers.
The 21 year-old was received from the Chicago Cubs as part of the Theo Epstein compensation package. Last season he earned Florida State League All-Star honors pitching for Single-A Dayton notching a 5-4 record and a 3.28 ERA with 91 strikeouts.
For more information on the 2012 Eastern League All-Star Game, including ticket information, log on to www.readingphillies.com.
The Portland Sea Dogs return to Hadlock Field for an eight game/ seven day homestand starting on Thursday, July 12th. Book your nine inning vacation today. Tickets are available for all 2012 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
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