Angels Nick Adenhart Killed by Drunk Driver
April 9, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News
Hours after a very impressive pitching performance for the Los Angeles Angels, 22-year-old starting pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed by a drunk driver in Fullerton, California. The 6-foot-3 Adenhart had worked his way up through the minor leagues to earn a spot in the team’s rotation.
Against the Oakland Athletics, Adenhart pitched six scoreless innings in which he scattered seven hits and three walks while striking out five batters. Although Adenhart had started three games in 2008, his first start of the 2009 baseball season was the best start of his career.
The drunk driver has been identified as Andrew Gallo of …read more
