Trinity grad Lucas signed

The Wild Things made one roster move prior to opening a six-game homestand Tuesday against the Southern Illinois Miners. Right-handed pitcher Michael Lucas was signed and lefty Alan Stidfole was released.

Lucas is a Trinity High School graduate who recently finished his collegiate career at Xavier University. Lucas had a breakout season for the Musketeers this spring, going 7-2 with a 4.15 ERA. He struck out 64 batters and walked 27 in 84 2/3 innings. Lucas was one of only two pitchers named to the all-Atlantic 10 Conference first team.

Stidfole, a former Penn State player, had struggled all season, going 0-2 with a 21.86 ERA. Last year, Stidfole had a 4-3 record in 12 starts last year.