Redbirds' Dickson Named PCL Pitcher of the Week
August 31, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - Brandon Dickson was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week. Dickson was given the honor for the week ending August 29th and compiled a 2-0 record, 2.40 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched. Earlier in the year, he was named to the PCL All-Star Team. Dickson is the third Redbird to receive Pitcher of the Week, joining Fernando Salas (week ending July 11) and P.J. Walters (week ending May 16).
Jason Motte finished his rehab stay in Memphis and was sent back to the St. Louis Cardinals. In return, the Memphis Redbirds received one of their best bats in Allen Craig. Craig is hitting .322 with a team-leading 76 RBI.
Memphis tied a season-long win streak (seven games) last night after beating the New Orleans Zephyrs (Florida Marlins) in the opening contest of a four-game series. The series continues tonight and tomorrow night at 7:05pm, concluding Thursday afternoon at 1:05pm. The 'Birds are currently a half-game behind division leader Iowa and finish the year with four road games against the Cubs.
If the Redbirds make the playoffs the schedule will be as follows:
American Conference Championship (Best of 5)
Game 1: Wednesday, September 8th @AutoZone Park, 7:05pm
Game 2: Thursday, September 9th @ AutoZone Park, 7:05pm
Game 3: Friday, September 10th @ American South Champion
Game 4: Saturday, September 11th @ American South Champion*
Game 5: Sunday, September 12th @ American South Champion*
Pacific Coast League Championship (Best of 5)
Game 1:Tuesday, September 14th @ Pacific Conference Champion
Game 2: Wednesday, September 15th @ Pacific Conference Champion
Game 3: Friday, September 17th @ AutoZone Park, 7:05pm
Game 4: Saturday, September 18th @ AutoZone Park, 3:05pm*
Game 5: Sunday, September 19th @ AutoZone Park, 1:35pm*
*if necessary
Visit MemphisRedbirds.com or call 901-722-0200 for more information.
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