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Orioles put Jon Keller on DL

The Baltimore Orioles placed minor league pitcher Jon Keller on the 7-Day Disabled List Thursday with a left intercostal strain.

The intercostal muscles are in the rib-cage area and are involved with the mechanical aspect of breathing.

Keller, from Cedar Rapids, has a 0-0 record and 8.31 ERA in two games with Frederick in the High-A Carolina League. He had a 3-0 record and 1.59 ERA in 24 games with Delmarva in the Low-A Southern League before being promoted this season.

Keller's last appearance for Frederick was July 25. He pitched two innings and allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks.

Cougars top All-Metro baseball team

Derek Jacobus, Sammy Lizarraga, Zach Daniels and Blake Hargens from Kennedy High School have been named first team All-Metro by the Metro baseball coaches.

Spencer Van Scoyoc and Marcus Colbert made the first unit from Jefferson. Adam Pick and Bryce Grimm were named from Xavier. Landen Akers and Trey Leonard were honored from Washington.

Quinn Cannoy of Marion, Manny Jeffery of Linn-Mar and Jalen Rima of Prairie also made the top unit.

Kennedy Coach Bret Hoyer and his assistants were named the Coach of the Year.

FIRST TEAM

Derek Jacobus (Kennedy), Sammy Lizarraga (Kennedy), Zach Daniels (Kennedy), Blake Hargens (Kennedy), Spencer Van Scoyoc (Jefferson), Marcus Colbert (Jefferson), Adam Pick (Xavier), Bryce Grimm (Xavier), Quinn Cannoy (Marion), Landen Akers (Washington), Trey Leonard (Washington), Manny Jeffery (Linn-Mar), Jalen Rima (Prairie).

SECOND TEAM

Lucas Larson (Jefferson), Spencer Hunt (Jefferson), Nolan Arp (Xavier), Colin O'Connell (Xavier), Christian Stekl (Marion), David Kuhn (Marion), Matt Troendle (Washington), Johnny Dobbs (Washington), Ben Milks (Prairie), Ben Larson (Linn-Mar).

HONORABLE MENTION

Xavier - Nolan Even, Ryan Flaherty

Jefferson - Ben Koering, Jared Eivins

Marion - Logan Fuller, Trevor Hardman

Washington - Jared Thorson, Chris Harrington

Linn-Mar - Caleb Reimer, Ryan Wyant

Kennedy - Ben Sass, Matt Stevens

Prairie - Cal Clark, Trey Beckman

Metro Players in Pro Baseball

The Metro Sports Report provides a daily update on Metro graduates who are playing pro baseball. Here is the report through Aug. 2:

RYAN SWEENEY (Xavier), Chicago Cubs, OF: Sweeney went 0-for-1 Saturday. He is hitting .236 (39-for-165) with 3 homers and 17 RBIs.

SCOTT SCHEBLER (CR Prairie), Chattanooga, OF, Double-A, Southern League (Dodgers): Schebler went 0-for-3 Saturday with a walk. He is hitting .274 (107-for-391) with 18 homers, 54 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.

KELLEN SWEENEY (CR Jefferson), Dunedin, IF, Advanced A, Florida State League (Blue Jays): Sweeney has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was hitting .222 (8 for 36) with four doubles and an RBI.

CHAD CHRISTENSEN (CR Washington), Kernels, OF/IF, Class A, Midwest League (Twins): Christensen went 1-for-6 in the two games against Beloit Saturday with two walks, two stolen bases and three runs scored. He is hitting .280 (108-for-386) with 7 home runs, 57 RBIs, 25 stolen bases and 69 runs scored.

JON KELLER (Xavier), Frederick, P, Class A, Carolina League (Orioles): Keller (0-0, 8.31) was placed on the 7-Day Disabled List Thursday with a left intercostal strain.

MITCH KELLER (Xavier), Bradenton, P, Rookie, Gulf Coast League (Pirates): Keller (0-0, 2.25) did not pitch Saturday.

ANDREW HANSE (Linn-Mar), Bowling Green, P, Class A, Midwest League (Tampa Bay): Hanse (0-3, 5.66) did not pitch Saturday.

Metro Players in Pro Baseball

The Metro Sports Report provides a daily update on Metro graduates who are playing pro baseball. Here is the report through July 25:

RYAN SWEENEY (Xavier), Chicago Cubs, OF: Sweeney went 2-for-4 Friday with a 3-run homer and 4 RBIs. He is hitting .221 (33-for-149) with 2 homers and 15 RBIs.

SCOTT SCHEBLER (CR Prairie), Chattanooga, OF, Double-A, Southern League (Dodgers): Schebler went 2-for-4 Friday with a walk and run scored. He is hitting .266 (97-for-364) with 18 homers and 52 RBIs.

KELLEN SWEENEY (CR Jefferson), Dunedin, IF, Advanced A, Florida State League (Blue Jays): Sweeney has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He was hitting .222 (8 for 36) with four doubles and an RBI.

CHAD CHRISTENSEN (CR Washington), Kernels, OF/IF, Class A, Midwest League (Twins): Christensen went 2-for-4 Friday with an RBI and run scored. He is hitting .291 (105-for-361) with 7 home runs and 56 RBIs.

JON KELLER (Xavier), Frederick, P, Class A, Carolina League (Orioles): Keller (0-0, 8.31) had a rough outing Friday. He gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits and 4 walks in 2 innings.

MITCH KELLER (Xavier), Bradenton, P, Rookie, Gulf Coast League (Pirates): Keller (0-0, 3.00) pitched one inning Friday. He gave on one run on 3 hits. He had 3 strikeouts, giving him 9 strikeouts in 9 innings.

ANDREW HANSE (Linn-Mar), Bowling Green, P, Class A, Midwest League (Tampa Bay): Hanse (0-3, 6.07) did not pitch Friday.

DAKOTA FREESE (Washington), Athletics, P, Rookie Arizona League (Oakland) Freese has been placed on the 60-day Disabled List and probably will not pitch again until the fall.