EL1 Trenton Thunder

RHP Alan Horne Added Tto Thunder Roster

Published on April 30, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ)- The Trenton Thunder, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced that RHP Alan Horne has been promoted from Tampa (High-A) to Trenton. Horne is scheduled to pitch on Saturday night for the Thunder against the New Britain Rock Cats (Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) at New Britain Stadium.

Horne has not seen any minor league action this season as he is still recovering from off-season shoulder surgery at the Yankees Minor League Complex in Tampa, Florida. In 2008, Horne split the season between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A) and Tampa appearing in 11 combined games going 2-4 with an ERA of 8.76.

In 2007, Horne had a career year, going 12-4 with a 3.11 ERA in 27 starts for Trenton. The Marianna, Florida native was also named the Eastern League "Pitcher of the Year" following the season. Horne was originally selected by the Yankees in the 11th round of the 2005 draft out of the University of Florida.

Trenton and Connecticut play the final game of a three-game series tonight from Waterfront Park. RHP Ivan Nova (2-0, 2.03) will start for Trenton against Connecticut RHP Daryl Maday (0-1, 2.00). Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.

Trenton will return home on Friday, May 8 for a three-game series against the Binghamton Mets (Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets). To purchase tickets call 609-394-3300 or order online at www.trentonthunder.com

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