EL1 Trenton Thunder

New Jersey Native Flannery to the Thunder

Published on July 20, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, announce that New Jersey native RHP Ryan Flannery has been received from Advanced-A Tampa. In a corresponding move, RHP Josh Schmidt has been promoted to Triple-A Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre. The moves leave the Thunder 24-man active roster at one short of its maximum.

The Carlstadt, New Jersey native Flannery has appeared in 27 games for the Tampa Yankees so far this season, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.30 ERA and 14 saves. Flannery was a 47th round selection of the Yankees in 2008 out of Fairleigh Dickinson.

The Thunder will conclude their three-game series with Erie and their seven-game homestand on Wednesday at 12:05 PM at Waterfront Park. Trenton will turn to RHP Cory Arbiso (4-4, 5.27) to make a spot-start for the team. Erie will counter with LHP Ramon Garcia (3-3, 4.71). The SBLI Pre-Game show with Jay Burnham and Hank Fuerst begins at 11:45 AM. Tune-in to the game on 91.3 WTSR and trentonthunder.com.

Wednesday's homestand finale is another Wawa Wednesday and a Camp Day at the ballpark. For ticket information, call the Thunder Ticket Office at 609-394-3300 or log on to trentonthunder.com.




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