Collin Kober promoted to Modesto

Clinton, IA (July 28, 2018) - Clinton LumberKings all-star Collin Kober has earned a promotion to the High-A Modesto Nuts of the California League. In Conjunction with the Seattle Mariners, the LumberKings will also be assigning left-handed pitcher Steven Moyers to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and receiving right-handed pitchers Joey Gerber and Devin Sweet.
Kober, 23, was one of four all-stars this season for the LumberKings and was one of the most effective arms to come out of Clinton's bullpen. At the time of his promotion he was tied for the team lead in saves, seven, and owned the lowest ERA on the team, 1.93. Over 27 appearances with the LumberKings he went 5-0 logging 46.2 innings while walking just 12 and striking out 64.
Moyers promotion to the Tacoma Rainiers is not meant to last long but rather to plug a gap in a pitching staff that has been dealing with injuries.
In conjoining moves, the LumberKings will receive a pair of right-handed arms that will come out of the bullpen. Sweet, 22, comes to Clinton after making his professional debut with the AZL Mariners with three bullpen appearances. The Mariners signed him a non-drafted free agent out of North Carolina Central. During his final year in college, he went 5-4 with a 4.54 ERA over 16 outings and 85.1 innings of work.
Gerber, 21, comes to Clinton from the Everett AquaSox where he made his professional career debut on June 16^th. He helped the AquaSox to a first half division title in the Northwest League. Gerber posted a 1-0 record to go with a 1.93 ERA over his 13 appearances in Everett. The Mariners selected him in the eighth round of the 2018 draft out of Illinois University.
The LumberKings are back home Saturday night to open a four-game series and homestand with the Peoria Chiefs. Clinton will throw right-hander Scott Boches (2-2, 2.84) while the Chiefs will tap righty Alex Fagalde (5-3, 1.79). Game time is slated for 6:30 PM (CDT). Fans looking to listen to the game can hear Erik Oas on the call on 100.3 FM WCCI and online at lumberkings.com via the tunein radio ap at 6:15 PM with the pregame show.
The homestand begins with a night full of fun. Arrive early for a James Paxton bobblehead giveaway and stay after the game for a postgame concert by Whiskey Motel in the beer garden!
About the LumberKings 
 
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 63rd season in the league and their 10th as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 280 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Advertising and tickets for the 2018 season are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com