Strong Reinstated from 7-Day Disabled List
May 4, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release
HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the following roster move that affect the Biloxi Shuckers roster prior to today's 1:10 p.m. series finale against the Mobile BayBears at Joe Davis Stadium.
Mike Strong, LHP, Reinstated from the 7-day disabled list
Strong, 26, a member of the Brewers' 40-man roster, was placed on the disabled list on April 26. In six relief appearances for the left-hander, he has yielded just one run on three hits over 11.1 innings pitched, striking out 12 and walking seven. Strong hasn't allowed a run in each of his last six relief outings. Strong ranks second among Southern League relievers in opponents' batting average, limiting the opposition to an .083 average (3x36). The Afton, MN native was Milwaukee's 10th round selection out of Oklahoma State University.
The addition of Strong sets the Shuckers roster back to the league-maximum of 25 players; plus two on the temporary inactive list.
The Shuckers and BayBears conclude their five-game series at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville this afternoon at 1:10 pm. Coverage begins at 12:55 p.m. on WGCM-AM 1240 and the Shuckers Radio Network.
After the game, the Shuckers will travel to Pearl, MS and after an off-day on Tuesday, open a five-game home series against the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park on Wednesday. The series will be the first meeting between the two minor league clubs in the Magnolia State. All fans wearing Shuckers attire will be granted free admission to each game during the five-game series, Wednesday through Sunday.
The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and a member of the Southern League. For up-to-date news and notes throughout the season, visit biloxishuckers.com, follow the club on Twitter (@biloxishuckers), Instagram (@officialbiloxishuckers) or like the team on Facebook (facebook.com/biloxishuckers). Season ticket packages for the 2015 season are on-sale now by calling (228) 233-3465.
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