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Southpaw Dan Runzler Inked by Skeeters

August 7, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Sugar Land Space Cowboys News Release


SUGAR LAND, Texas - The Sugar Land Skeeters and manager Gary Gaetti announced the signing of left-handed pitcher, Dan Runzler prior to Friday night's contest with Long Island. Runzler spent four seasons in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants from 2009-12 and was a part of both World Series runs in 2010 and 2012.

Runzler, 30, enters his ninth-season of professional baseball. He comes to Sugar Land after appearing in 39 games with the Reno Aces (AAA, ARI), posting a 0-1 record and a 5.26 ERA. The ninth-round selection of the 2007 draft out of UC-Riverside holds a 12-26 career record with a 3.81 ERA and 24 saves. Runzler spent four seasons in the big leagues with the Giants, going 4-2 with a 3.89 ERA over 89 appearances. In 2009, Runzler was named Minor League Baseball's Overall Reliever of the Year with a 5-1 record, 17 saves and a 0.76 ERA over 59.0 innings.

The Skeeters continue the 2015 campaign against Long Island tonight. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6. Fans can watch all the action at home 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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