BoS's WEEK 4 Award Winners

AMERICAN LEAGUE

"A Bird? A Plane?! No, It's Beltran!"

Carlos Beltran was everywhere this week for the Washington Filibusters, batting .375 (6-for-16), with 9 RBI's and 6 runs scored -- to top it off, he smacked a series record 5 HR's (one being a Grand Slam)! So with no surprise, and a offensive onslaught that made him look much like Superman this week, Beltran was the easy choice for A.L. Player of the Week. Beltran's numbers through the first four weeks, now stand at, .299 batting average, 10 HR's & 21 RBI in 22 BoS games.

Beltran's performance also helped the Washington Filibusters win their series over the Bronx Bombers, 4 games to 1 -- evening their record now at 11-11.

On the pitching side of things, the field was wide open, but one slightly stood out. R.A. Dickey of the Boston Bravos delivered 13 K's against the South Shore Fighting Imps; Even though Dickey's performance came in the form of a losing effort, it was a solid performance of 2 ER's allowed in 8 innings (lowering his ERA to 3.21). Dickey is this week's A.L. Pitcher of the Week.

A.L. Honorable Mentions:

• 2B-Robinson Cano (BRX) - .381 (8-for-21), 3 HR, 5 RBI & 4 runs.
• SS-Ian Desmond (WAS) - .333 (6-for-18), 2 HR, 7 RBI & 5 runs.
• SP-Madison Bumgarner (FAIR) - Reached his 4th win with teammate Ryan Vogelsong this week. Bumgarner: 7 IP, 5 H, no ER (1 R), 7 K's & no walks.
• OF-Melky Cabrera (S.S.) - .333 (7-for-21), HR, 6 RBI & 2 runs.
• 2B/OF/SS or (wherever you need him) - Ben Zobrist (S.S.) - .368 (7-for-19), 2 HR, 2 RBI & 6 runs.
• OF-Adam Jones (FAIR) - .450 (9-for-20), HR, 5 RBI, 5 runs & 3 stolen bases.
• SP-Tommy Millone (S.S.) - 8.2 IP, 4 H, ER, 6 K & 4 BB's.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

"Nearly a Sacramento Sweep"

The Sacramento 66'ers nearly pull off a complete sweep for the week, they end up sweeping the two awards this week, and took 4 of 5 games from the Seattle Rainiers. This week's N.L. Player of the Week goes to first baseman Edwin Encarnacion. Encarnacion batted .357 (5-for-14), 3 HR, 9 RBI & 5 runs, while his teammate Sean Marshall wins the N.L. Pitcher of the Week. Marshall pitched 7 scoreless innings in relief, picking up two saves in the process, while striking out 6 batters (walking none), allowing only four hits for a 0.571 WHIP for the week.

The 66'ers are in a close division race with the Portland Microbrewers & King Road Kings. Sacramento hosts Portland next.

N.L. Honorable Mention:

• 3B-Adrian Beltre (URB) - .300 (6-for-20), HR, 6 RBI & 3 runs.
• SP-Jarrod Parker (HAN) - 9 IP, SHO, 8 H, 8 K & 2 BB's.
• SP-Brandon Morrow (T.C.) - 7 IP, W, 5 H, ER, 5 K & 2 BB.
• SP-Jason Vargas (SEA) - 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 8 K (lowers ERA to 2.87).
• 1B-Brandon Belt (T.C.) - .385 (5-for-13), HR, 6 RBI & 5 runs.
• SP-Barry Zito (SAC) - 8 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 K & 4 BB, improving to 3-2 for the season.
• DH-Kendrys Morales (SEA) - .385 (5-for-13), HR, 3 RBI & 2 runs.
• OF-Xavier Paul (KING) - One game: 5-for-5, 4 doubles (single-game record), RBI, run & steal.