7/24/2008

Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher (7/24)

RHP MICHAEL PINEDA was signed as a non-drafted free by the Mariners out of the Dominican Republic on December 12, 2005.

LAST START: Pineda lost to the South Bend Silver Hawks in Grand Chute on July 18. He allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over 6-1/3 innings, walked one, and struck out four. But, the Rattler offense scored one run in a 2-1 loss.

VS. WEST MICHIGAN: This is Pineda’s first appearance against the Whitecaps.

VS. DETROIT: This is Pineda’s first appearance against an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

THE START OF 2008: Pineda won his first two appearances for the Rattlers. He picked up a win in relief in the first game of a doubleheader at Quad Cities on April 5 and another win with two innings of scoreless relief against Fort Wayne on April 16.

THE STREAK: Pineda tossed 21-1/3 consecutive scoreless innings before giving up a third inning run in the start against Burlington on May 14.

PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (@ Cedar Rapids 6/26)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 {2x} (Last: @ Cedar Rapids 6/26)

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