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Catcher Matt Winn, RHP Pitcher Michael Santos Awarded SAL Players of the Week

May 10, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release


Augusta, GA - The Augusta GreenJackets, Single A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are proud to announce that catcher Matt Winn and RHP Michael Santos have won the South Atlantic League's player and pitcher of the week award. This week's award ranges from the dates May 2nd through May 8th.

Throughout the week of May 2nd through May 8th, Santos started in one game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers on May 2nd. In his fifth start of the season, Santos threw a condensed five-inning, rain-shortened, complete game shutout. Augusta scored two quick runs in the first inning, and Santos took care of the rest, keeping the Grasshoppers' bats at bay. He struck out five, walked none, and only allowed one hit.

Overall on the season Santos is 2-2 with a 3.21 ERA. He has thrown 33.2 innings on the season, and boasts a tremendous strikeout-to-walk ratio; he has struck out 30 batters and only walked three.

Catcher Matt Winn batted .474 with a .474 on-base percentage and a 1.000 slugging percentage during the week. He went an astonishing 9-19, with four doubles, two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored. Winn had a huge day Saturday, May 7th at the Rome Braves, falling a triple shy of the cycle. He went 4-5 with a double, home run and three RBI. He scored three runs.

On the season Winn is batting .343.

Previous 2016 SAL Players & Pitchers of the Week:

Week Player of the Week Pitcher of the Week

April 7-17 Andy Ibanez (Hickory) Mitch Keller (West Virginia)

April 18-24 Yermin Mercedes (Delmarva) Tanner Banks (Kannapolis)

April 25-May 1 Brian Mundell (Asheville) Pedro Payano (Hickory)

Come out to the ballpark to see the reigning Players of the Week starting Thursday, May 12th - May 18th against the Greenville Drive (Future Red Sox) and Asheville Tourists (Future Rockies). Thursday is Thirsty Thursday, presented by Country Club Dance Hall & Saloon, The Hideout and Napleton Infiniti featuring $1 ice cold beverages. It's also Nurses Night! All Nurses & Healthcare Professionals receive a discounted ticket rate and can enter to win giveaways all night! Friday it's Kids Carnival Night, Dr. Rogers & Andrews plus Ladies Night featuring wine specials. Saturday it's the Annual Pink in the Park Celebration presented by Augusta University Health featuring a Pink Drawstring Bag Giveaway (1,500). Bid on the Pink Jerseys the players are wearing with a Jersey Off the Back Auction with Proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Sunday it's Princess and Pirates Day with Bark in the Park. Feed Your Face Monday will feature a Wing theme this week thanks to Little Caesars and WRDW Channel 12. Tuesday it's Tuesday Brewsday featuring 1/2 price drinks, Teacher Appreciation Night and Strike Out Stroke Fair on the concourse. We wrap up the action Wednesday with Baseball Bingo and a Health Fair on the concourse.


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