Nix Returns to Skeeters for Playoff Push

September 1, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Sugar Land Space Cowboys News Release

SUGAR LAND, Texas - The Sugar Land Skeeters and manager Gary Gaetti announced right-handed pitcher Michael Nix has rejoined the club after spending the 2012-14 seasons in Sugar Land. Nix ranks in the top five in starts, innings pitched, strikeouts and wins in Sugar Land history.

Nix, 32, holds a 15-14 record all-time with the Skeeters to go along with a 3.43 ERA in his three previous seasons with Sugar Land. The 11th-round selection by the Braves out of Auburn University is second behind Matt Wright for career strikeouts with 174. Earlier this season Nix went 10-4 with a 4.03 ERA in Mexico with the Saraperos de Saltillo. He boasts a 62-46 record over his 11-year career with a 3.87 ERA.

The signing of Nix coincides with the trade of pitcher Roy Merritt to Somerset to fulfill a prior trade obligation. The southpaw went 7-5 with the Skeeters along with a 2.52 ERA. Merritt recorded 10-straight quality starts from June 18-August 10.

The Skeeters continue the 2015 campaign against Somerset this evening as they return to the friendly confines of Constellation Field. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6. Fans can follow along with the action on ESPN3.com. Season tickets and special game plans are still available for the 2015 season. Sign up today by calling the box office at 281-240-4487 to join the swarm.

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