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Pirates demote Van Benschoten
May 12, 2008
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Right-hander John Van Benschoten was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis following his latest failed trial with the Pittsburgh Pirates, losing twice in four appearances while giving up eight earned runs in 7 2-3 innings.
Van Benschoten (0-2) was the losing pitcher as the Pirates' six-game winning streak ended Monday with an 8-1 loss to Atlanta in the second game of a doubleheader. The right-hander allowed seven runs, six earned, and nine hits in four-plus innings.
A 2001 first-round draft pick, Van Benschoten is 1-12 with an 8.84 ERA in 21 career major league games.
To replace Van Benschoten, the Pirates will bring up a pitcher Tuesday in St. Louis before beginning a weeklong road trip.
AP NEWS
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The Associated Press
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