Matos 2nd Defender to Get the Call
Published on July 1, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Connecticut Defenders News Release
NORWICH, CT- For the second time in about a week, the Connecticut Defenders are sending a pitcher straight from Norwich to San Francisco. The Giants announced Tuesday that the newest Giant would be right-handed reliever, Osiris Matos.
Matos, 23, a native of the Dominican Republic, was having an outstanding season for the Connecticut Defenders. In 36.2 innings spread over 27 appearances, Matos posted a 1.23 ERA, gave up just 25 hits, walked 11 and fanned 37. Opponents posted just a .191 average against him as Matos saved eight games in nine opportunities.
Matos had moved into the closing role on a part-time basis in situations where everyday closer Sergio Romo had accumulated too much work over too short a time span. Once Romo got the promotion to San Francisco on June 24, Matos took over the finishing duties for Connecticut. Osiris put the lid on the Fisher Cats in last night's 1-0 win by retiring New Hampshire in order with a strike out.
Matos has been a part of the big league 40-man roster for the past few seasons but has yet had a chance to shine on the largest of stages.
Eastern League Stories from July 1, 2008
- Curve late rally falls short - Altoona Curve
- Thunder silenced in loss - Trenton Thunder
- SeaWolves humbled in bad loss - Erie SeaWolves
- Sea Dogs win in Trenton - Portland Sea Dogs
- Sanchez pitches Mets to victory - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Montanez, Reimold Hammer Harrisburg - Chesapeake Baysox
- Magee, Rodriguez throw CGs, but Defenders sweep doubleheader - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Defenders take two - Connecticut Defenders
- Sens drop fifth straight - Harrisburg Senators
- Matos 2nd Defender to Get the Call - Connecticut Defenders
- Baysox Fuel Fans Desire With Cheap Seats - Chesapeake Baysox
- Erie SeaWolves vs. Akron Aeros...Game Two of Four...Game Notes - Erie SeaWolves
- Aeros Notes - Akron RubberDucks
- Locals Honored at Trenton Thunder Game - Trenton Thunder
- Former Senator to start against Marlins - Harrisburg Senators
- Curve Tenth Anniversary Team to be Unveiled Friday - Altoona Curve
- RHP Jason Jones transferred from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Trenton - Trenton Thunder
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.
