Bombers' Goodson tabbed as BC® Powder Pitcher of the Week

Published on July 1, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greenville Drive News Release

The South Atlantic League announced on Friday that Greenville pitcher Matt Goodson has earned the BC® Powder South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week honors by going 1-0 with a perfect 0.00 ERA in his two starts this past week.

Goodson struck out 13 batters, allowed only 5 hits and 4 walks in his 11.2 innings pitched. The Texas native got the win in his June 21 start at Columbus in the Bombers 5-0 victory. The 22-year old pitcher pitched 6.2 innings in the game, allowed 4 hits and struck out 8 batters in the outing which brought his record to 5-4 on the season. The Red Sox 23rd round draft pick in the 2004 draft, the Galveston (TX) College product has a 2.90 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 71.1 innings pitched in 2005.

The first-place Bombers continue their four-game homestand on Friday against the Asheville Tourists. The Bombers "Patriotic Weekend" will feature fireworks displays following the team's Saturday and Sunday games. Both games will be played at 7:05 p.m. to accommodate the firework shows following the games.

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