Miracle Add Veteran Bat to Lineup
Published on August 4, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release
FORT MYERS, FL (August 4, 2009) - The Fort Myers Miracle announced today that infielder Alejandro Machado has been assigned by the Minnesota Twins from the GCL Twins to the Miracle. The 27-year old will be in the lineup tonight when the Miracle host the Charlotte Stone Crabs at 7:05 p.m.
Machado began the year with Triple-A Rochester where he hit .222 in 18 games, before suffering a knee injury. He was 5-for-9 in his most recent stint with the GCL Twins.
After missing all of 2007 with a shoulder injury, the right-handed hitter posted a .338 batting average in 54 games with Rochester last season.
The Caracas, Venezuela native was a non-roster invitee to the Minnesota Twins Spring Training in 2009. He has 32 days of Major League service on his resume, after playing in 10 games (1-for-5) with the Boston Red Sox in 2005. Drafted by the Minnesota Twins from the Washington Nationals in the 2006 rule 5 draft.
A potential playoff preview highlights the upcoming week for the Miracle. The first-half South Division Champions trail Charlotte by one game, while the Stone Crabs have a four-game playoff lead. The Miracle host their closest rival tonight, Thursday and Friday at 7:05 p.m.
Great seats are still available for those games and the remaining 13 regular season home games. Tickets can be purchased by telephone at (239) 768-4210 or at the Hammond Stadium ticket office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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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