FSL1 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Guerra's Gem Garners Honor

Published on July 7, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release


FORT MYERS, FL (July 7, 2009)- The Florida State League announced today that Fort Myers Miracle pitcher Deolis Guerra has been named Pitcher of the Week for June 29-July 5, 2009.

The 20-year old Puerta Ordaz, Venezuelan native pitched his best game of the year on Friday, July 3 in a 2-1 victory over Charlotte.

Guerra, in his third season in the Florida State League, took a no-hitter into the eighth and ended up striking out six over 7 1/3 innings, while only walking one.

He has won two of his last three starts and is 6-8 on the year with a 4.69 ERA. His next start will be tomorrow night when the Miracle host the Sarasota Reds at 7:05 p.m.

Guerra, a Futures Game All-Star in 2007, was traded with outfielder Carlos Gomez and fellow right-handers Philip Humber and Kevin Mulvey from the New York Mets to the Twins for Johan Santana in January 2008. He was 11-9 with a 5.47 ERA in 26 appearances for the Miracle last season after spending 2007 with the Mets' FSL affiliate in St. Lucie.

Great seats are still available for the upcoming six-game homestand. Tickets can be purchased by telephone at (239) 768-4210 or at the Hammond Stadium ticket office between 9-5 pm Monday thru Friday.

Fans also may purchase tickets online at www.miraclebaseball.com. The Miracle's online ticket system allows fans to select their exact seat location for each game and conveniently print tickets at home.

Ticket prices are $7 for Box Seats or $5 for General Admission.

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