Fulenchek debuts for Rays

Howe native Garrett Fulenchek made his debut for the Princeton Rays tonight vs. Pulaski, which is a farm team for the New York Yankees.  Wearing the number 43 because Nolan Ryan’s 34 was not available, he entered the game in the fourth inning after relieving starter Brock Burke.  Fulenchek went 2.1 innings, striking out 5 and walking 2 while giving up no runs on 3 hits before being relieved in the seventh inning by Ruben Paredes.  Pulaski was leading 5-3 went Fulenchek left the game.

Fulenchek, now on the season has thrown 7 innings on the year combined with both the Braves and Rays organizations.  He’s given up 8 hits, 10 walks, and 4 earned runs while striking out 9.