Heidenreich Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

July 2, 2012 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JULY 2, 2012) - Dash pitcher Matt Heidenreich was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for games played during the week of June 25-July 1.

Heidenreich picked up two wins in two starts the past week. Over the course of 16 innings he allowed just one run and seven hits. The run occurred in the seventh inning, ending a streak of 15 scoreless innings for the right-hander.

On June 25 Heidenreich delivered his second complete game of the season in an 8-0 win over Salem. He threw nine scoreless innings, limiting the Salem offense to just four hits and not allowing a runner to reach second base. Heidenreich carried a perfect game into the fifth inning and ended the night facing just 29 batters, two more than the minimum.

The Carolina League All-Star has a record of 8-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 15 starts this season. Heidenreich has earned a win in each of his last four games.

This is the Dash's third weekly honor of the season and first for a pitcher. Brady Shoemaker was the CL's Batter of the week for games played from May 7-14, while Trayce Thompson took home the weekly award for June 4-10.

The Dash begin a six-game homestand on Wednesday, July 4. A limited number of tickets are still available for the Fourth of July game, which includes a special post-game fireworks show. To purchase tickets call (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.

The Winston-Salem Dash are the Class-A Advanced minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call 336-714-2287 or visit www.wsdash.com .

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