Duffey Named Batavia Downs POTW
Published on June 29, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Rochester Red Wings pitcher Tyler Duffey been named the Batavia Downs Gaming and Racetrack Player of the Week for the period of June 22-28.
Duffey won both of his starts during the week, a win in Pawtucket June 22 and a complete game shutout June 28 in the first game of a doubleheader against Charlotte at Frontier Field. For the week, Duffey pitched 14 1/3 innings and allowed nine hits, two unearned runs, and two walks while striking out 10. He has not allowed an earned run over his past three starts (22 1/3 innings pitched).
More on Duffey:
The rookie was the 5th round pick of the Twins in the 2012 draft after playing college ball at Rice University...pitched at three levels in 2014 (Class A Ft. Myers, Double-A New Britain, and three starts with the Red Wings in August).
Batavia Downs Racetrack and Batavia Downs Gaming present the award each week during the regular season. Batavia Downs Gaming is a Video Gaming Center owned and operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation in association with the New York Lottery. Western OTB is a public benefit corporation in the State of New York.
Batavia Downs Gaming
Batavia Downs has over 785 Video Gaming Machines with over 100 of the most popular game titles. Dining choices include Fortuna's, Thurman Thomas's 34 Rush Sports Bar, Homestretch Grill and the Clubhouse & Rail Bar; click here for dining menus. Hours of operation are 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 am. The Batavia Downs Gaming Player's Club provides exclusive Players' Club discounts, coupons, invitations, and opportunities for prize giveaways.
Batavia Downs Racetrack
Batavia Downs Racetrack, America's oldest lighted harness track, features live races beginning July 27 until December 12. There will be Sunday afternoon racing at Batavia Downs from August 2 through August 30 with a 1:15 p.m. post. Matinees are also scheduled for Labor Day September 7 and Columbus Day, October 12 also with 1:15 p.m. starts. Click here for this season's race schedule.
Previous 2015 Player of the Week winners:
April 13-19: P Pat Dean
April 20-26: P Lester Oliveros
April 27-May 3: P Taylor Rogers
May 4-10: OF Aaron Hicks
May 11-17: P Tommy Milone
May 18-24: P Tommy Milone
May 25-31: P Taylor Rogers
June 1-7: INF James Beresford and OF Danny Ortiz
June 8-14: P Taylor Rogers
June 15-21: 1B/OF Reynaldo Rodriguez
June 22-28: P Tyler Duffey
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