Sounds Right-hander Hurled 12 Scoreless Innings To Lower Yearly ERA To 1.95
Nashville, TN – Nashville Sounds starting pitcher Hiram Burgos has been named the Pacific Coast League’s Pitcher of the Week for the August 27th – September 3rd period.
The 25-year-old hurler tossed 12.0 scoreless innings in a pair of quality starts during the week, scattering nine hits while striking out 10 batters. He held league batters to a .196 average (9-for-46) over the two outings.
Last Wednesday against the Iowa Cubs, Burgos defeated Iowa by hurling six innings of scoreless, four-hit ball. He struck out four batters, walked none, and combined with a three relievers on a 3-0 shutout victory.
In Monday’s season finale against the Memphis Redbirds, Burgos contributed another quality start for the Sounds, scattering five hits over six scoreless frames. He departed with a 1-0 lead but took a no-decision due to a blown save by the bullpen.
He twirled six quality starts in his eight outings for Nashville, posting a 2.91 ERA at the Triple-A level while holding PCL opponents to a .224 average.
Burgos’ award is the fourth accumulated by a Sounds player during the 2012 season, following infielder Brooks Conrad (May 21-27), starting pitcher Wily Peralta (July 2-8), and outfielder Caleb Gindl (August 20-26).
The award is the second weekly honor of Burgos’ four-year career. He was previously honored by the Pioneer League in 2010.
