Saltdogs Update
June 28, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
McKiernan Signs with Diamondbacks The Saltdogs are proud to announce that the contract of RHP Eddie McKiernan has been purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The reigning American Association Pitcher of the Week will report to Class-A Advanced Visalia (California League).
McKiernan is the third Saltdogs player to be signed by a Major League Baseball organization, the most of any American Association club. The 24-year old right hander was 6-1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 games. McKiernan had 29 strikeouts and 13 walks in 34 2/3 innings of work. Since joining the starting rotation, McKiernan was 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA, and garnered league recognition.
Lincoln has now signed 17 players to MLB systems since the start of 2011 - most in the American Association - and 43 since the franchise began in 2001. The Saltdogs have lost the league's home run leader (Dennis Raben to Kansas City Royals), the league's strikeout leader (Joe Bisenius to Atlanta Braves) and now the league's win leader (McKiernan's six victories was tied for best in the American Association). Full Story
Upcoming Promotions: June 28 - July 5 The Saltdogs are back in town tonight (June 28) for the beginning of an 8-game homestand. Lincoln will play host to El Paso for four games and Fargo-Moorhead for four.
Tonight's game will be a doubleheader with El Paso! Both games will be 7 innings with the first one starting at 5:35 pm. Come out and enjoy both games.
The upcoming homestand features great promotions, including post game fireworks, entertainers, and giveaways. Tonight, fans will receive a Saltdogs Bucket Hat sponsored by US Bank. Fans of fireworks and baseball can come out to the ballpark on July 3, 4, & 5 for three nights of post-game firework shows. On Saturday, Alexander and Evgenia bring their award winning, internationally acclaimed "Quick Change" show to Haymarket Park.
See you at the park!
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