Thurston Get First Professional Win Against Yankees (East) Rookie League Squad

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 5:40 PM

By Larry Duke

Gulf Coast League Action

Former Madison Cub and former Western Kentucky Hilltopper, Ryan Thurston, made his first appearance as a professional baseball player on Tuesday for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays in a 7-1 win over the Gulf Coast League Yankees East.

Thurston pitched the 5th inning of the game at the Yankees Complex in Tampa, Florida.

Thurston threw 1 inning, had 1 strikeout and did not allow a baserunner.

The GCL Blue Jays are now 5-2 on the season.

Game Box Score

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