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MiLB: Zach Peterson fans 11 consecutive Mustangs

Chewed up by Zach!

Zach Peterson swears he’s not a strikeout pitcher. Sure, the Idaho Falls Chukars right-hander gets a few whiffs every time he starts, but he’s looking more to pitch to contact and get outs.

Peterson became a strikeout pitcher Tuesday, setting a Pioneer League record by fanning 11 consecutive batters in the Chukars’ 9-1 romp over the Billings Mustangs.

...“I’m kind of amazed,” he said. “I was just successful getting ahead of guys and getting all of my pitches over the plate early in the count for strikes. I felt like when [the ball] came out of my hand that it was just going to go to the glove. It didn’t seem like they were going to touch it. It was just going to go to that spot and they were going to swing and miss for a strike.”

Repoz Posted: August 22, 2007 at 02:48 PM | 9 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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1. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: August 22, 2007 at 02:55 PM (#2495005)

The Royals announced he will be starting Saturday in Cleveland.

2. Gern Blanston Posted: August 22, 2007 at 04:40 PM (#2495148)

What's a Chukar?

3. kirkhead Posted: August 22, 2007 at 04:52 PM (#2495177)

What's a Chukar?

apparently it's a type of partridge.

4. Fly, the most judgment-free human being on Earth Posted: August 22, 2007 at 04:59 PM (#2495189)

I got to see the following series of events live and in person last night:

Tri-City Bottom 4th

* Pitcher Change: Adam Blackley replaces Nick Hagadone.
* Brandon Barnes strikes out swinging.
* Alberto Cruz called out on strikes.
* Kevin Carkeek called out on strikes.

Tri-City Bottom 5th

* Catlin Everett called out on strikes.
* Jared Pitts strikes out swinging.
* Jonathan Fixler strikes out swinging.

Tri-City Bottom 6th

* Axel Gonzalez strikes out swinging.
* Russell Dixon walks.

It was most impressive.

(Edited to add: The last batter in the 3rd inning also struck out.)

5. Lunkus Posted: August 22, 2007 at 05:01 PM (#2495195)

Do the the Chukars play at the Idaho Falls Polo Grounds?

6. vortex of dissipation Posted: August 22, 2007 at 05:17 PM (#2495226)

apparently it's a type of partridge.

So I'm assuming that when the corner infielders come in and the middle infielders stay at double play depth, the PA system plays "I'll Meet You Halfway"?

7. RMc's grumbling has gone far enough Posted: August 22, 2007 at 08:36 PM (#2495404)

This is a chukar.

"It is very similar to (the) Rock Partridge," sez the article. How about Idaho Falls Rock Partridges?

I like it. Makes me think of XTC; they could play "Generals And Majors" when the team takes the field.

8. slackerjack Posted: August 23, 2007 at 05:42 AM (#2496346)

The best part of this story is that Peterson was an undrafted free agent. Should be interesting seeing if he can do this again...

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