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Ryan Bicondoa Named Pitcher of the Week

July 12, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
North Shore Spirit News Release


Lynn, MA – North Shore Spirit pitcher Ryan Bicondoa was selected by SportsTicker as the Northeast League's Pitcher of the Week on July 12. Bicondoa's selection marks the third straight week the Spirit have had a player selected Pitcher of the Week, as John Kelly was honored on June 28 and July 5.

Bicondoa, who is in his first season with North Shore, was key in helping the Spirit win the first half as he recorded five of his league-leading 13 saves last week. In 4 2/3 innings of work, he allowed one hit, walked one and struck out five. Bicondoa was originally signed by the New York Yankees in 2002 and then was traded to the NewYork Mets for Armando Benitez in July of 2003.

Bicondoa, 25, has a 3.02 ERA for the season. He has pitched in 20 games allowing 17 hits and six runs (two of them earned). A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Bicondoa was a finalist for college player of the year. In 2002 he was an All-Star and the strikeout leader in the New York Penn League.

The 2004 Northeast League North Division Champs will return home on Friday for a three game series against the Aces. Friday, July 16 is Turn Back the Clock Night at Fraser Field and Saturday is Dunkin Donuts Baseball Card Giveaway Night.

You can catch all Spirit games, home and away, on the flagship station of the North Shore Spirit WESX 1230 AM. All games are also broadcast via the Internet on www.northshorespirit.com.

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