Conner Menez when he was pitching for TMU, now currently a San Francisco Giant with his first start in the record books. (Photo courtesy of gomustangs.com)

Former Master’s University Pitcher Made Major League Debut Sunday – Santa Clarita Sports Report – July 22nd

Posted by: Justin Powell in Santa Clarita Latest News, Santa Clarita Sports July 22, 2019 - 1:00 pm 0 831 Views

Conner Menez became the third player in The Master’s University baseball program’s history to make it to Major League Baseball when he started for the San Francisco Giants against the New York Mets on Sunday.

Menez pitched a strong five innings after receiving the call up over the weekend from Triple A Sacramento, allowing two solo homers on three hits and striking out six. He exited the game with the score 2-2, successfully keeping his team competitive. The Giants would win it with a walk-off homer in the 12th inning. They’ve won eight of their last nine games.

With the Giants suddenly back in the playoff hunt, they have sent Menez back to Sacramento (for the time being) in lieu of relief pitching help for the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs. However, if and when they need a starting pitcher throughout the rest of the season, he proved he can be counted on.

The 24-year-old Menez was drafted in the 14th round in 2016 and has moved up the ranks quickly by traditional standards. He pitched from 2014-2016 with The Master’s University Mustangs, holding the school record for lowest career ERA at 2.26.

Menez with a special shout-out for his parents, Scott and Gina, who made the trip from Florida for today’s game. pic.twitter.com/hjKpBaUHmQ

— Master’s Athletics (@TMUAthletics) July 22, 2019

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers completed a sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 9-0 shutout on Sunday. Walker Buehler was dominant with 11 strikeouts through seven innings and Joc Pederson (23) hit a homer for the second consecutive game.

L.A. holds a 2.5 game lead over the New York Yankees for best record in MLB at 67-35, and is off today. They’ll finish the annual Freeway Series with Angels at Dodger Stadium with a pair of games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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