Carlos Pimentel wins PCL pitcher of the year

Iowa Cubs pitcher Carlos Pimentel was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year on Wednesday.

Pimentel has appeared in 26 games this season, making 25 starts. The right-handed pitcher has gone 12-6 this year, posting a 2.99 ERA and 113 strikeouts.

Those numbers rank first (in a tie), first and second in the league, respectively, entering play on Wednesday.

This is the latest honor for Pimentel, who started the Triple-A All-Star Game and was named to the All-PCL Team.