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Nieves Hurls Canton to Shutout Win
Tuesday, August 18th , 2048
In an impressive mound performance, Philip Nieves of the Canton Indians checked the Brockton Rox on a 5-hitter and held them scoreless.
"He was getting ahead of us and keeping the ball off the plate," said Brockton manager Doug Brockett. "Nieves kept us confused the whole game."
The Canton hurler rang up 11 strikeouts and issued 3 walks in his 2-0 shutout victory.
To date this season, Nieves has registered 19 starts, 6-9 won-lost mark, 3.51 ERA, 136 IP, 128 strikeouts and 51 walks. Opposing teams have hit .196 against him.
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