Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Max Murphy and Gary SouthShore RailCats starter Andres Diaz gained the American Affiliation’s Pointstreak batter and pitcher of the week for the week ending 6/2, the league introduced Monday.
Murphy had a banner week on the plate, going 13-for-26 (.500) in six video games with two house runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and 4 walks to go together with eight runs scored.
Sunday capped off a terrific week for the Goldeyes’ slugger as he drove in three with three hits together with a homer in Winnipeg’s blowout 15-2 victory over Lincoln.
The previous participant of the 12 months is in his fourth season in Winnipeg after beforehand enjoying with the St. Paul Saints and spending time in each the Minnesota Twins’ and Arizona Diamondbacks’ organizations.
On the pitching aspect, Diaz was lights out in opposition to the reigning champion Kansas Metropolis Monarchs on Thursday night time, going seven one-hit innings whereas strolling one and placing out seven, selecting up the victory.
It was simply his second begin of the season after making his first seven appearances out of the bullpen.
The native Venezuelan is in his first 12 months of American Affiliation baseball after spending the final 5 seasons within the Kansas Metropolis Royals group.
Pointstreak is the official statistician of the American Affiliation.
