PHILADELPHIA – It was 12 years ago that Tim Mayza was on the mound to end Lou Trivino’s college career.
Now, for the second straight summer, two pitchers who grew up miles away from each other in the same high school class will share a clubhouse, this time while chasing a National League pennant.
For two careers that have swerved toward and away from each other, the latest change unites them at their hometown team.
Trivino, a veteran of six big-league seasons and 325 innings, was scooped up after his release on Aug. 4 and selected to the big leagues last week. Mayza, the lefty with eight years and 311 innings, was plucked off waivers Sunday from Pittsburgh and will join the Phillies on Monday in Milwaukee.
They’re now united in a bullpen for the NL East leader, chasing a fourth straigh