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Near-Perfect Game Earns Caskey TCL Pitcher of the Week

July 13, 2015 - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
East Texas PumpJacks News Release


Caskey carried a perfect game into the seventh inning last Friday and ended up with a two-hit complete-game shutout against the Woodlands Strykers.

The Texas Collegiate League announced its weekly awards on Monday, recognizing East Texas Pump Jacks ace John Caskey as TCL Pitcher of the Week. Caskey earned the nod for his performance last Friday, when he carried a perfect game into the seventh inning against the Woodlands Strykers.

A two-out single in the seventh after retiring 20-straight Strykers denied Caskey a place in the TCL record books. Nevertheless, he powered through the rest of the lineup and picked up a two-hit complete-game shutout. It was his second complete game in his last three outings.

The Pump Jacks' ace trimmed his ERA down to an even 1.00 and improved his record to 6-1. Caskey has won all six of his starts after picking up the loss when he came out of the bullpen for his first appearance of the summer.

Caskey leads the Jacks in wins, ERA, strikeouts (31), and innings pitched (45). He leads the league in innings and ranks among the top-five in the TCL in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. His 1.00 ERA is second in the league among pitchers with five or more starts.

Caskey is the third consecutive Pump Jack honored by the TCL, and the fourth Jack this season. Dilon Argo claimed TCL Co-Player of the Week last week and Nick Roark did the same the week prior. Dylan Mecham also earned TCL Player of the Week in the second week of the summer.

Before returning home for a Thursday-Friday series against the Victoria Generals, the Pump Jacks will play a two-game set at Acadiana on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thursday will be the Pump Jacks' second Thirsty Thursday of the season, presented by the original lite beer, Miller Lite. Fans can beat the heat with discounted beverages, both beer and soft drinks, and all adults willreceive a Pump Jacks koozie presented by Miller Lite. Miller Lite will also be on hand to pass out other great prizes, so keep cool with the Jacks on Thursday!

Friday will be Big Screen TV Giveaway Night presented by Don's TV & Appliance. Don's and Jacks will be giving away a 55" HD Smart TV from LG, so come out to the ballpark and you may go home with a brand new TV!

Fans can also tune in to our live Ustream broadcast or follow the game with live scoring updates on our Pointstreak feed.

To follow all the news during the Jacks' inaugural season in Tyler, presented by Brookshire's, visit the Pump Jacks official web site at www.pumpjacksbaseball.com. Join the conversation with other members of Pump Jacks Nation by visiting the Pump Jacks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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