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May 18, 2008

Pellegrini gets first professional home run

Injuries plagued the start of St. Bonaventure standout Brian Pellegrini's professional career in 2007.

But in his debut for the Lexington Legends on Thursday night, Pellegrini showed what made him an All-American at Bona. The left fielder went 2 for 4 with a three-run home run for the Legends in a 7-6 loss to Hagerstown.

In three games, for the Legends, Pellegrini is hitting .417 (5 of 12) with two homers and seven runs batted in.

Lexington is an affiliate of the Houston Astros in the Class A South Atlantic League.

Pellegrini was selected by Houston in the 12th round of the 2007 draft but played just six games last year for the Tri-City Valley Cats of the New York-Penn League due to injury.

He is the 13th Bona player to play in the pro ranks since 1991.

To follow Pellegrini, check out the Lexington Legends website. The Legends are scheduled to face rehabbing Cleveland right-hander Jake Westbrook when they play Lake County today.

--- Amy Moritz

Posted at 09:53 AM in Minor leagues |

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