Lawson Activated from DL
May 13, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- Portland Sea Dogs' right-handed pitcher Ryne Lawson has been activated from the disabled list. Right-handed pitcher Blake Maxwell has been transferred to Single-A Lowell. Lawson will start tonight for the Sea Dogs at 7:05 PM against the Trenton Thunder from Waterfront Park in Trenton, New Jersey.
The 23 year-old Lawson made just one start for the Sea Dogs on April 12th, before being placed on the disabled list. In his lone appearance this season, Lawson tossed three innings allowing one run on one hit against the Connecticut Defenders. In 2008, his first full profesional season, Lawson combined to record a 5-4 record with four saves and a 3.59 ER ERA in 36 appearances (11 starts) between Single-A Greenville and Double-A Portland. The Stevenson, Alabama resident was selected by the Red Sox in 30th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.
Maxwell has appeared in seven games (four starts) for the Sea Dogs this season posting a 0-2 record with a 8.71 ERA. Maxwell, 24 years-old, was selected by the Red Sox in the 40th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft. This is his first season at the Double-A level. In 2008 with Single-A Lancaster, Maxwell posted 5-9 record with one save and a 3.32 ERA.
The Portland Sea Dogs return to Hadlock Field on Tuesday, May 19th for a seven game homestand against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Connecticut Defenders. Tickets are available for all remaining 2009 Sea Dogs' home games. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
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