7/29/2008

Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher

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 got a no decision at West Michigan on July 24. He allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits over 4-2/3 innings. Pineda left the game with the Rattlers leading 5-4, but the Whitecaps went on to an 8-5 win.

VS. LANSING: Pineda beat the Lugnuts at Lansing on May 2. He pitched 5-1/3 scoreless innings in a 5-2 Wisconsin victory. He allowed three hits, walked one, and struck out seven in his second Midwest League start.

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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