Veteran left-hander Cole Irvin officially locked up the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week title on Monday, a well-deserved nod after putting on a clinic for the Oklahoma City Comets. This guy has been an absolute rock for the Triple-A rotation all year, but last week? He kicked it up a notch.
Irvin’s Masterclass on the Mound
Irvin toed the rubber twice for Oklahoma City against Sugar Land, and get this: he didn’t allow a single run in either game! We’re talking 9 2/3 total innings of pure shutdown stuff, racking up eight strikeouts and only giving up five walks. He wasn’t just fanning batters either; the dude showed off some serious defense too. Remember that slick line drive he stabbed for a double play on Sunday? That’s staying ready, not getting ready, if you catch my drift. It was a highlight reel play that showed off his veteran savvy.
A Season of Dominance
At 32 years old, Irvin is truly finding his groove. He’s been the Comets’ anchor, and the numbers don’t lie. He’s leading the entire Pacific Coast League in innings pitched with a whopping 134, boasts a stellar 3.09 ERA, and tops the league in wins with 12. Talk about consistency! It’s wild because earlier this season, he had a couple of starts on four days’ rest where he went four innings each time and gave up nine total runs. But lately, he’s dialed it in, throwing five scoreless innings on Tuesday and then another 4 2/3 scoreless frames on Sunday. That kind of turnaround is what makes a veteran special. He’s not the only Comet making noise, though. He’s actually the sixth Oklahoma City player to snag a Player or Pitcher of the Week award this season, joining James Tibbs, Alex Freeland, Jack Suwinski, Ryder Ryan, and Emmet Sheehan. That’s a serious roster turning heads!
So what’s next for Irvin and the Comets? They’re hitting the road for a 5:35 p.m. PT game tonight against El Paso. After the week he just had, you know all eyes will be on Cole to keep that lights-out performance going. Can he continue to dominate the PCL and solidify his place as the league’s top arm? You gotta tune in to find out!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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