PCL1 New Orleans Baby Cakes

VandenHurk to Marlins

Published on July 19, 2009 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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The Florida Marlins promoted Zephyrs starting pitcher Rick VandenHurk. The 24-year-old right-hander has been solid for the Z's, he went 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA in nine starts. VandenHurk has appeared in 22 games with the Florida Marlins in 2007 and 2008. This will be his first appearance this season.

The Marlins have optioned shortstop Andy Gonzalez to the Z's to make room for VandenHurk.

GAMENOTES- Zephyr outfielder Michael Ryan moved into the leagues top ten in hitting with a .315 batting average.

Coming Up: The Zephyrs return home to Zephyr Field on Monday night to open a nine game homestand. The Z's will start LH Willie Collazo (7-3, 3.51) against Oklahoma City RH Josh Rupe (2-6, 6.36). Collazo was named PCL Pitcher of the week, this past week. RADIO: AM 690 WIST

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