Dragons Matt Fairel Named MWL Pitcher of the Week
April 27, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
Dayton, Ohio-Dayton Dragons starting pitcher Matt Fairel (FAIR-ul) has been selected as Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 20-26, 2009.
Fairel made two starts during the week, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.38 earned run average. He allowed just two runs in 13 innings and struck out 20 batters. He gave up only nine hits and two walks.
On April 21st, Fairel came within two strikeouts of the Dragons club record when he struck out 12 Great Lakes batters over a six-inning performance. Fairel followed that outing with his first professional victory on Sunday, April 26th at South Bend when he allowed only one run in seven innings, striking out eight and walking one while giving up five hits.
Fairel is a product of Florida State University. The 21-year-old left-hander was a 35th round draft pick by the Cincinnati Reds in 2008. He did not pitch professionally last season.
The Dragons play at South Bend tonight against the Silver Hawks at 6:30 p.m. (WING AM 1410). The next home game is May 5th vs. the Clinton Lumber Kings at Fifth Third Field.
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