He Can Handley It

Published on May 31, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release

Fort Wayne, IN - The Wizards pitching staff under went changes today as left-hander Matt Handley was sent to Fort Wayne from the San Diego Padres High-A affiliate, Lake Elsinore Storm of the California League and right-hander Pablo Menchaca was sent to extended spring training in Peoria, Arizona.

Menchaca appeared in four games with the Wizards, going 1-0 with a 7.36 earned run average in 7 1/3 innings of relief work. He allowed 12 hits and issued one walk, while also striking out six batters.

Handley worked 11 2/3 innings for the Storm, going 1-0 with a 0.77 ERA in 10 relief appearances. He allowed three hits and issued nine walks, while striking out 11 batters.

Handley signed with the Padres as a non-drafted free agent in July of 2006 after pitching for Georgia State in college. He split time between Peoria and the Eugene Emeralds of the Northwest League last season, going a combined 2-0 with three saves a 2.40 ERA in 22 appearances, all in relief work.

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WIZARDS GAME DAY INFORMATION

The Wizards wrap up their four game homestand against their in-state rival South Bend Silverhawks (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate) with a 6:00 p.m. game today and a 7:00 p.m. game on Friday.

Thursday's game is another Thirsty Thursday promotion, offering $2.00 20 oz. soft drinks and 16 oz. beers.

Friday's game will be the first of 15 post-game fireworks shows the Wizards will feature in 2007.

1st Source Bank and the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization sponsor all the games between the Wizards and Silverhawks in 2007.

For ticket information, contact the Wizards at 260-482-6400 and for additional Wizards information, visit fortwaynewizards.com.

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