Brian Bixler
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No matter how you look at it, it's worth it to be back here
Hopefully, I can start expecting it from myself, too ... I’m just really a gap-to-gap guy trying to drive it and I’m lucky to hit one every once in a while.
Any time you’re competing for a job, you just want to do anything you can to showcase what you do ... For me, it’s play different positions and use my speed a little bit and just show them what I can do, and hopefully it plays out well. Coming in late, you’re just trying to be ready for every situation they throw at you and whatever position you’re at. I was just fortunate to get a few swings on the ball and drive it.More quotes »
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Hessman Delivers Clutch Hit in 5-3 Win
Heading into the ninth, the game was tied 3-3. With two on and one out, Jimmy Paredes singled to right, but Brian Bixler was thrown out at the plate by Hernan Iribarren for the second out. Mike Hessman stepped up next as a pinch-hitter and delivered a tw from Our Sports Central Read more »
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MadFriars’ Farm Report: May 12
Oklahoma CITY, OK: The Tucson Padres' late comeback fell one run short Saturday, as the Padres lost to the Oklahoma City RedHawks, 6-5. The Padres entered the eighth inning down six runs and scored five times, sending ten batters to the plate in the fram from Scout.com Read more »
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College baseball: FGCU's Bixler named A-Sun Pitcher of Week
Florida Gulf Coast University's Brian Bixler was named the Atlantic Sun Conference's Pitcher of the Week on Monday. Bixler, a sophomore left-hander from Oviedo, gave up one hit and struck out 14 in the Eagles' 6-0 shutout of Kennesaw State on Sunday. Bix from Naples Daily News Read more »
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Astros recall RHP Lyles to start against Reds
Infielder Brian Bixler was optioned to Oklahoma City on Sunday to make room for Lyles. Lyles was 4-0 with a 3.46 ERA in 26 innings over four starts with the Redhawks. Lyles' first major league win came against Cincinnati on Aug. 3, when he pitched seven from San Antonio Express Read more »
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Bixler looks to make most of time with Astros
CINCINNATI -- Astros infielder Brian Bixler's most recent stint with the Astros could be brief. But the 29-year old plans to make the most of it. "It has the potential to be a short stint," Bixler said. "I'll take it for whatever it is, and do the best I from MLB.com Read more »
