Tanner Gresham Wins FSL Pitcher of the Week
After anchoring the third no-hitter in the last three seasons for the Threshers on Wednesday, Tanner Gresham earned the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the first week in June. Gresham, along with Threshers relievers Marty Gair and Gabe Craig, combined for a seven-inning no-hitter on Wednesday, June
After anchoring the third no-hitter in the last three seasons for the Threshers on Wednesday, Tanner Gresham earned the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the first week in June. Gresham, along with Threshers relievers Marty Gair and Gabe Craig, combined for a seven-inning no-hitter on Wednesday, June Third, with Gresham serving as the starter. After walking the first batter of the game, Gresham retired the next 15 Mets hitters in order in 5.0 scoreless and hitless innings.
Gresham struck out eight batters in the 5.0-inning start, his second-highest strikeout total in a game as a pro. His 5.0 innings of work marked the longest start of his professional career, and his first professional win was sealed when the Threshers took a 2-0 lead in the top of the sixth inning. Gresham's next start comes against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, against whom he struck out a career-best nine batters on May 14th, on Tuesday night.
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