June 22, 2009

Swenson, Klein Pitch in Summer League All-Star Games

    Youngstown -- Youngstown State pitchers Aaron Swenson and Phil Klein both enjoyed a recent spot on the all-star team in their respective summer leagues.

    Swenson, a senior-to-be for the Penguins, was chosen as the Valley League's starting pitcher in the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Summer Classic. In front of more than 3,000 fans, he retired all six batters he faced and struck out one against the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate League stars. The game was televised live by the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

    Swenson continues to have a solid season for the Staunton Braves. He leads the league in innings (53.1), opposing batting average (.170) and strikeouts (50), and his 1.86 ERA ranks second.

    Klein was named to the Great Lakes League Red All-Star Team. He struck out two batters and allowed a run in an inning of work. Klein is 2-1 with a 1.97 ERA for the Licking County Settlers. The junior-to-be has struck out 19 batters in 32 innings, and opponents are hitting .198 against him. The Settlers are managed by former YSU assistant Kyle Sobecki.