Fallston resident and 2007 Fallston High School graduate Mike Thomas has been called up in theLos Angeles Dodgers farm system.
Thomas is now a member of the Ogden Raptors and made his first start Wednesday night against the visiting Orem Owlz in a Rookie Pioneer League contest.
Thomas worked three innings, giving up two first inning earned runs. Thomas allowed three hits and a walk and also struck out four. Thomas left the game with the score tied 2-2 and Ogden went on to win 6-5.
Thomas was drafted, signed and reported to the Arizona League Dodgers in June, where he pitched in 12 games, eight in relief and the final four as a starter. Thomas posted a 2-1 record with both wins coming in relief and the loss in the third of his four starts.
Thomas pitched 21 and two-third innings, allowing 21 hits and eight runs (six earned). Thomas gave up two home runs and walked four, but also struck out 34. Thomas posted an ERA of 2.49.