P Justin De Fratus: Has a strong start in Lakewood win.
by Chuck Hixson of PhillyBaseballNews.com, July 23, 2009 at 10:06am ET
Justin De Fratus Profile
Justin De Fratus (4-3, 3.67) pitched in relief for Lakewood in the first half of the season, but has since moved to the starting rotation and has shown definite progress.
In just his fifth start of the season, De Fratus threw 7 2/3 innings against Asheville, allowing just one earned run and striking out seven to record the win as Lakewood beat the Tourists 6-2. At one point, De Fratus set down 12 straight hitters and had a four-pitch seventh inning.
De Fratus was 2-0 with three saves in five opportunities and posted a 1.58 ERA out of the bullpen. Since moving to the rotation, he's struggled and has gone 2-3 with a 7.83 ERA as a starter.
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