Wheeler Named Batavia Downs Player of the Week
May 9, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Rochester Red Wings pitcher Jason Wheeler has been named the Batavia Downs Gaming and Racetrack Player of the Week for the period of May 2-8.
Wheeler made two starts during the week. He struck out seven in 8.0 innings pitched, allowing one earned run in a hard luck 1-0 loss in Syracuse May 2. On May 7, Wheeler got the win in Pawtucket. In the two starts, Wheeler pitched 13 innings and allowed nine hits, three earned runs, and struck out 13. For the season, Wheeler is 1-1 record with a 1.80 ERA in three starts since being promoted from Double-A Chattanooga.
More on Wheeler:
Entering his fifth professional season, all with the Twins organization after being drafted by the Twins in the 8th round (268th overall) of the 2011 Draft out of Loyola Marymount University...Selected as Most Valuable Player of the Southern League Championship Series in 2015 as Double-A Chattanooga won the title...Was joined by his brother, Ryan, when the Twins signed the older infielder 5//15/15, marking the first pair of brothers to play on the same Red Wings team since David and Dick Ricketts in 1960.
Batavia Downs Racetrack and Batavia Downs Gaming present the award each week during the regular season. Batavia Downs Gaming is a Video Gaming Center owned and operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation in association with the New York Lottery. Western OTB is a public benefit corporation in the State of New York.
Batavia Downs Gaming
Batavia Downs has over 785 Video Gaming Machines with over 100 of the most popular game titles. Dining choices include Fortune's, Thurman Thomas's 34 Rush Sports Bar, Homestretch Grill and the Clubhouse & Rail Bar; click here for dining menus. Hours of operation are 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 am. The Batavia Downs Gaming Player's Club provides exclusive Players' Club discounts, coupons, invitations, and opportunities for prize giveaways.
Batavia Downs Racetrack
Batavia Downs Racetrack, America's oldest lighted harness track, features live races beginning July 25 until December 10. There will be Sunday afternoon racing at Batavia Downs from July 31through August 28 with a 1:15 p.m. post. Matinees are also scheduled for Labor Day September 5 and Columbus Day, October 10 also with 1:15 p.m. starts. Click here for this season's race schedule.
2016 Player of the Week winners:
April 7-17: P Alex Meyer
April 18-24: P Jose Berrios
April 25-May 1: P David Martinez
May 2-8: P Jason Wheeler
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