Tigers Purchase Kris Regas

Published on July 5, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release

Grand Prairie, TX - One hour prior to the Sioux Falls Canaries first-half finale against the Grand Prairie AirHogs, the club got word that they would be without their closer. Kris Regas, who is 2-0 with a 1.19 ERA and an American Association best 15 saves, has been purchased by the Detroit Tigers organization.

"We are thrilled that Kris is going to be getting another opportunity with the Tigers," said Canaries Manager Steve Shirley. "His dedication and commitment to his dream has paid off with great success with the Canaries for the last two years, and it is time for him to take that success to the next level."

Regas, who was in spring training with the Tigers this year, was just recently named the American Association June pitcher of the month. In June, Regas was 1-0 with 11 saves and a 0.60 ERA.

In two years as the Canaries closer, Regas has converted 45 of 47 save attempts, while the Canaries are 47-0 in games where Regas has come on to close. During two and a half seasons with the Canaries, Regas pitched in 95 games, going 5-2 with 45 saves, throwing 108.0 innings, allowing 22 runs, 16 earned, on 76 hits and 26 walks while striking out 149 opposing hitters. He was twice selected to the American Association All-Star Team, and was named the 2008 Star of Stars by PA-Sportsticker, the official statistician of the American Association.

The Canaries will wrap-up the first half tonight in Grand Prairie, before returning home for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Fort Worth Cats on Tuesday night. The game, which will mark the beginning of the second half, will feature a "Fly Away Giveaway" presented by Allegiant Air.

American Association Stories from July 5, 2009

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• Wingnuts Close Out First Place Half With Shutout Win - Wichita Wingnuts
• AirHogs Win High Scoring Affair - Grand Prairie AirHogs
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• Pelicans Sweep Cats With 3-2 Win - Pensacola Pelicans
• Saints End First Half On High Note Win 13-6 - St. Paul Saints
• Pelicans Edge Cats 3-2 in Series Finale - Fort Worth Cats
• Tigers Purchase Kris Regas - Sioux Falls Canaries
• Pels Provide Fireworks in 11-7 Win - Pensacola Pelicans
• Pelicans outlast Cats 11-7 - Fort Worth Cats
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