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Zumaya to Throw for Flying Tigers TONIGHT

kris — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:50:07 +0000

Joel Zumaya will pitch tonight for the Lakeland Flying Tigers as he begins his rehab assignment on the road back to Detroit. Game time is 7pm. There is no word on how many innings he will pitch, but it will definitely be worth checking out since this is the first time he has puitched to live competition since last season. Jonah Nickerson, the Florida State League pitcher of the week two weeks ago will get the start for the Flying tigers. Tickets for game, and all home games, are available by calling the Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Parking is free.

Zumaya underwent AC joint reconstruction surgery on his right shoulder on October 31, 2007. He was limited to 28 games last season with the Tigers after missing more than three months following surgery on his right middle finger. Zumaya has pitched in 90 games in his major league career, all as a reliever. He has allowed only 79 hits in 117 innings while striking out 124 batters.

Flying Tiger Pitcher Jonah Nickerson Named FSL Pitcher of the Week

zach — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:38:37 +0000

Lakeland Flying Tigers starting pitcher Jonah Nickerson was named Pitcher of the Week by the Florida State League (FSL). The selection was for the period of May 12-18.

In his two starts Nickerson was 1-1 with an ERA of 1.84. In 14.2 innings pitched he allowed only 9 hits, 2 walks while striking out 13 batters. In his May 18 start, Nickerson had a no-hitter into the eighth inning before allowing an infield single with two outs.

Nickerson flirted with perfection on April 26 when he retired the first 21 batters of the game. He was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round of the June 2006 draft. Nickerson was named the Most Outstanding Player in the College World Series when he led Oregon State to a national championship in 2006. This is the second consecutive week a Flying Tigers pitcher has won this award. Rick Porcello was the Pitcher of the Week for May 5-11. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Check out the Flying Tigers website for a schedule and more information.