GASTONIA, N.C. – The Atlantic League announced on Friday that Gastonia left-handed pitcher Nick Horvath was named Co-Pitcher of the Month of July.
Horvath made 10 appearances for the Baseball Club in July, allowing just one run on three hits in 15.2 innings. His 0.57 ERA was the lowest for all Gastonia pitchers. The southpaw walked five batters and struck out 18 in the month, posting a 1-0 record. Opponents hit just .064 against Horvath.
The lefty reliever will share the award with Lancaster’s Max Green.
Horvath was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles out of the University of Florida in 2018. The Jupiter, Florida native pitched in 10 games with Inland Empire, the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, last season. With Inland Empire, Horvath posted a 2-0 record with a 3.10 ERA, walking four and striking out 19.
After starting this season with the Charleston Dirty Birds, Horvath has certainly been a difference-maker in the Gastonia bullpen. Through July, the southpaw made 13 appearances with the Club, going 2-0 with a 3.31 ERA. He has struck out 20 and walked eight.
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Gastonia Baseball Club has clinched a berth in the 2024 ALPB Playoffs, and will host playoff games in September for the team. Ticket details, merchandise, and other information is coming soon! Season ticket memberships are available for the second half of the season, and the team promotes Trivia Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Fireworks every Saturday, and Sundays with the Family – with Bark in the Park and Kids Run the Bases! For more information email info@gastoniabaseballclub.com, or visit gastoniabaseballclub.com. This is the first season of operations with Zawyer Sports & Entertainment – a sports ownership group with professional teams operating in the U.S. and the fourth season for the franchise at CaroMont Health Park in the FUSE District of Gastonia.