With another strong showing in what will surely be his last start of the 1980 regular season (7 innings pitched, 7 hits allowed, 2 runs allowed but only 1 earned, 7 strikeouts, and no walks), 23 year-old (he turns 24 in two days) left-hander Austin Bond earned his 19th win of the season and was named both the Pitcher of the Month and the Rookie of the Month in the MGL for September.
Bond is by far the most pleasant surprise for the Brewers this season and all indications are that he will play an important role in the rotation for years to come.