Brian Sweeney Earns First Win of 2006 for San Diego Padres
DOBBS FERRY, NY - Former Mercy College pitcher Brian Sweeney is making the most of his opportunity with the San Diego Padres through the first month of the 2006 season. On Friday, April 21, the right-hander earned his first win of the year and second of his big league career by tossing three innings of scoreless relief in a 2-1, 14-inning triumph versus the New York Mets.
"It was a lot of fun to win that game," Sweeney told MLB.com following the victory. "I don't think I've ever been a part of something like that."
Sweeney allowed just one hit, walked none, and struck out three against a potent Mets offense. After giving up a base hit to Endy Chavez in the 12th frame, he set the side down in order in the 13th and 14th innings, getting strikeouts of Carlos Delgado and David Wright.
Following another appearance against Arizona on Monday, Sweeney's earned run average stands at 3.65 in seven outings. He has logged 12.1 innings pitched, allowed 10 hits, fanned seven and walked only two.
Sweeney played at Mercy College from 1993-1996, both as a pitcher and outfielder. On the mound he posted nine wins during his career, including a high of five in 1995 as a junior. Sweeney appeared in 47 games on the mound for the Flyers, making 31 starts and striking out 192 batters in 224 1/3 innings pitched. A great all-around athlete, he batted .281, including a career-high of .336 during his senior campaign with 11 doubles and 16 runs batted in, while successfully stealing 14 bases in 16 attempts. As a junior Sweeney belted five home runs and knocked in 17 runs, while earning NYCAC Scholar Athlete of the Year honors.
About Mercy College:
Mercy College is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1950. Its mission is to provide motivated students with the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education. An engaging and personalized learning experience is offered at five unique campuses, where high-quality education is made affordable for all students. Mercy offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, social sciences, health sciences, education, computer sciences, and the liberal arts. Mercy's current enrollment is roughly 9,500, and students attend classes in the Bronx, Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, White Plains, Yorktown, and online.
