Sioux City Explorers pitcher Justin Vernia on the mound

Vernia Named Pitcher of the Week

SIOUX CITY, IA - Today Explorers pitcher Justin Vernia was named the Pointstreak Player of the Week for the American Association for the week ending August 5. Vernia a rookie for the X's had two stellar starts during the week as he bookended the Explorers six game Texas road trip. In total during the week Vernia in two starts was 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA, in 14 innings, allowing only 10 hits and 2 runs while only 1 was earned. H... Full Story