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Riverhead Star Athlete Helps Muhlenberg To 20-Win Season

Riverhead High school grad and Muhlenberg College senior pitcher Tim Velys helped the baseball team to a 20-win season in 2013.

Velys appeared in 12 games as a reliever and was 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA. He held opposing hitters to a .212 batting average and struck out 12 in 13 innings. The southpaw picked up his lone win of the season by pitching two-thirds of an inning in a 14-11 victory against Centennial Conference rival Ursinus. 

For his career, Velys was 6-3 with a save and a 4.25 ERA in 55 innings. He ranks third on the Mules’ all-time list with 50 career appearances. Muhlenberg posted the fourth 20-win season in program history, finishing with a record of 20-20. The Mules were 7-11 in the CC, doubling their league win total from 2012, and set a school record with 84 doubles. 

Muhlenberg College is located in Allentown, PA.

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