Van Der Bosch Placed on D.L., Pritz promoted from Wilmington
June 20, 2006 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Boston Red Sox today placed Sea Dogs' outfielder Matt Van Der Bosch on the disabled list. Outfielder Bryan Pritz was called-up from Single-A Wilmington to fill the roster spot. Pritz will wear #23 and will play centerfield and lead off tonight for the Sea Dogs.
The 24-year-old Pritz has appeared in 53 games for the Blue Rocks this season hitting .275 with two home runs and 22 RBI's. He began the 2005 season at Single-A Greenville where he hit .297 in 10 games before being promoted to Wilmington. At Wilmington he hit .299 and ranked 5th in the Carolina League with a .396 on-base percentage and 8th in stolen bases with 18. Pritz was signed by the Red Sox as a non-drafted free agent on June 30, 2004.
Van Der Bosch is placed on the disabled list retroactive to June 18th with a left shoulder injury. It is the third trip to the disabled list this season for Van Der Bosch and second with the left shoulder injury.
The Portland Sea Dogs continue their series with the Connecticut Defenders (Giants) tonight at 7:00 PM. Tickets for Sea Dogs games can be ordered by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or on-line at www.seadogs.com.
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