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Brett Myers Expected to Pitch for R-Phils Wednesday

Published on August 25, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Reading, PA - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers is scheduled to pitch for the Reading Phillies on Major League rehab assignment when the R-Phils take on the Erie SeaWolves on Wednesday, August 26. Game time is 7:05 PM and gates open at 5:00 PM in the Classic Cafe.

The R-Phils are battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern League's Southern Division as is Erie and the Bowie Baysox, who come to town Friday-Monday.

Myers went on the disabled list on May 30, retroactive to May 28, with a right hip strain.

Before suffering his injury he was 4-3 with a 4.66 ERA in 10 starts for the Phillies. In 63.2 IP he allowed 66 H, 33 R, 33 ER, 20 BB and had 46 SO.

Myers' rehab assignment began August 7. In two games, a start at Clearwater and a start at Lakewood (8/24), he's 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA. He's pitched 2.0 innings, allowed 2 H, a BB and has 4 SO.

The Phillies selected Myers with the 12th overall pick in the 1999 draft.

Entering this season he appeared in 222 Major League games, 173 starts, going 69-60 with 21 saves, eight complete games, three shutouts and a 4.37 ERA. In 1,113.0 IP he allowed 1,119 hits, 573 R, 541 ER, 390 BB and had 936 SO.

He pitched for the Gulf Coast Phillies, Piedmont (SAL), Reading (EL) and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) in the Phillies Minor League system. He was a key part of the R-Phils 2001 Eastern League Co-Championship going 13-4 with a 3.87 ERA as a 20-year old who skipped Hi-A Clearwater. Myers also pitched for Clearwater, Reading and Lehigh Valley last year.

Wednesday's promotion is Gluttony Night II. The all-you-can-eat feast is the sequel to a similar night held back in May. For details on the promotion visit rphils.com/eat.

Tickets and promotional information for this game and all home games can be found at rphils.com.

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