Injuries continue to pile up for Torrington

Injuries continue to be a problem for the Twisters. Pitcher Jordan Hershisher and first baseman/outfielder Blake Silguero will be heading home due to injuries, according to Torrington General Manager Kirk Fredriksson. Hershiser has an elbow injury that will be examined and Silguero has a back injury, Fredriksson said after Thursday’s game.
"It’s two things that we don’t want to take chances with," Fredriksson said. "They are both freshmen (in college)."
Hershiser had a chance to be one of the team’s best pitchers while Silguero would have provided another threat with the bat.
"It’s a shame because they’re two of the nicest kids I’ve ever met in my life," Fredriksson said. "There’s no doubt they would have helped us this summer."
Fredriksson said he is looking to bring other players in to replace Hershiser and Silguero.
Torrington lost some players before the season began. Kevin Silvett, a catcher from San Diego State University, went to summer school. University of Southern California pitcher Ryan Cabral stayed home for the summer due to an illness in the family. San Diego State pitcher Michael Dixon had a wrist injury and Central Michigan University infielder Billy Anderson broke his elbow. Bryce Ortega, a shortstop at the University of Arizona, also did not make it due to injury.