Though none will miss more than a couple of games, SP Carl Oliver (back pain), 2B William Saitou (back spasms), and CF Willie Campos (strained oblique) all suffered injuries in the series against the San Juan Epsteins this week. The Flash still managed to limp away with 2 wins during the 3-game set, but particularly in the finale, the offense sputtered, collecting only 2 runs, both in the 9th inning.
Saitou is expected to return for the second game of the series in San Fransisco, while Campos will likely return once the series concludes. The biggest news, however, is that of Carl Oliver. Oliver says he's healthy and could return to his normal spot in the rotation without missing any time, but the Flash are using his injury as an excuse to get a look at Quinn Stevenson. Stevenson has been stellar in long relief appearance this season and last, and now he gets a chance to continue that success as the team's 5th starter. He'll make his first start in game 2 of the set against the Slingers.
Of course, this means Oliver gets bumped from the rotation, at least for now. Oliver has not had the same kind of success this year as he had last. His ERA is a lofty 5.34 at the moment, and his trip to the bullpen will hopefully allow him to straighten things out. Stevenson may have eye-popping numbers on the mound, but he can not eat innings like Oliver can, so the Flash would certainly prefer that Oliver find success and return to the rotation quickly.
Scoreboard
W - Donovan Leiter (10-5)----------L - John Fullmer (9-7)
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