
Blaine Crim Hits Six Homers en Route to Player of the Week Honors
September 5, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - After tying two franchise records, Frisco RoughRiders infielder Blaine Crim was named Texas League Player of the Week for the week of August 29th - September 4th.
Crim became the second player in RoughRiders history to homer in five consecutive games, accomplishing the feat from August 31st to September 4th in Amarillo. Over the six games from HODGETOWN, Crim hit .500 (14-for-28) with two doubles, six home runs, 15 RBIs, 10 runs scored and two walks while slashing .500/.533/1.214/1.747.
On September 2nd, Crim became the first RoughRiders player to have five hits in a game since Odubal Herrera on April 21st, 2013, tying a franchise record as well.
The record of five-straight games with a home run is tied with Trey Hair, who did it in June of 2022, also in Amarillo. Crim has a chance to extend the streak when the Riders open their series at home with the Tulsa on Tuesday.
On the year, Crim is now hitting .291/.359/.492/.851 with 22 home runs and 80 RBIs. Over the last six games, his OPS ballooned from .790 to .851.
Crim is the third player this season to win Player or Pitcher of the Week this season.
Frisco returns home to begin their final home stand of the regular season on Tuesday, September 6th with an 11:05 a.m. start on an Olsson Education Day at Riders Field.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.
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