Joander Suarez named Eastern League Player of the Week

 

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Mets, announced Monday that RHP Joander Suarez has been named the Eastern League (EL) Pitcher of the Week for April 29 – May 5.

Suarez threw six and a third perfect innings in relief in the Rumble Ponies’ 2-1 win over Hartford Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. He retired all 19 batters he faced and struck out seven. Suarez threw 54 of his 74 pitches for strikes, a 73% strike percentage.

The 24-year-old has started out the season with a 2.60 ERA over five appearances, four of them starts. He started his Double-A career throwing 23 and a third consecutive scoreless innings.

Suarez also threw a no-hitter last season in a seven-inning game on September 7 at Dunkin’ Park, the eighth no-hitter in franchise history. This is Suarez’s third EL Pitcher of the Week honor over his first eight Double-A appearances.  

The Rumble Ponies go for a fourth-consecutive victory when they open a six-game road series with the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox Double-A Affiliate) Tuesday night. Pregame coverage gets underway at 5:45 pm on the WNBF Rumble Ponies Radio Network.  

The Rumble Ponies return home on May 14 to play a six-game series against the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles Double-A Affiliate). Fans can purchase tickets by visiting www.bingrp.com, calling (607)-722-FUNN (3866), or in person at the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.