Jesus Castillo Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
Published on June 16, 2008 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
Jacksonville, FL - Suns right-handed starter Jesus Castillo was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for June 9-15.
Although the Suns were eliminated from the first-half title chase in the South Division earlier in the month, Castillo played in key role in setting up drama in the league's other division on Sunday. After a rain delay of nearly 3 ½ hours, the 24-year-old Castillo limited the Huntsville Stars' vaunted offense to three runs and seven hits in six innings of a 4-3 win that preserved a tie atop the North Division standings in the first-half finale. As a result, Huntsville's game against West Tenn on Tuesday will determine the first-half champion.
A native of Mexico, Castillo also carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning of a 9-5 win at Carolina on June 10. Castillo, who permitted just one baserunner through the first five frames before giving up a leadoff double in the sixth, allowed just the one hit and an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings.
Castillo is in his first season in Double-A after spending the entire 2007 season with Single-A Inland Empire. On the season, Castillo has posted a 3.30 ERA with 22 walks and 52 strikeouts over 76 1/3 innings.
Southern League Stories from June 16, 2008
- Tuesday night to decide division title for Stars - Huntsville Stars
- Diamond Jaxx fans can take bus to Huntsville - Jackson Generals
- Summer Promotions in Full Swing at Smokies Park - Knoxville Smokies
- Stars, Diamond Jaxx To Play One Game Playoff - Huntsville Stars
- Jesus Castillo Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Southern League Hitter and Pitcher of The Week Named - SL1
- Homestand Highlights - Chattanooga Lookouts
- Four Biscuit Players To Tour Baptist Children's Ward - Montgomery Biscuits
- Biscuits end first half with road loss, 2-1 - Montgomery Biscuits
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
