Caps CF Brown Named NAL Player of the Week
June 20, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Capitals centre fielder Steve Brown was selected as the North American League's player of the week today thanks to a red-hot first seven days with the team.
Brown, a native of Barranquilla, Columbia, joined the Caps on Sunday, June 12, after immigration delays forced him to miss the first two weeks off the season. He hasn't missed a beat since his arrival, though, as he has a .450 batting average with four home runs and 11 RBI through five games.
About half of Brown's offensive production thus far came during last Wednesday's 20-8 destruction of the Chico Outlaws, as he hit two home runs, one of which was a grand slam, and went 4-for-4 with five RBI and five runs scored. The 25-year-old's speed and defensive prowess have also made him the anchor for the Caps' outfield.
The Caps (13-9) are currently three games into a seven-game series in Yuma against Jose Canseco and the Scorpions (7-14), with their second double-header in as many days scheduled for tonight. The teams then head north back to Edmonton on Thursday to open a four-game series at TELUS Field. The series opener is another Thirsty Thursday presented by Hudsons Canadian Tap House and 100.3 The Bear, featuring $3 beer.
The upcoming home series also includes another edition of Saturday Night Movies presented by 96.3 Capital FM and Herbers Autobody & Repair, featuring a Simpsons marathon starting with "Homer At The Bat," which includes Canseco, the Scorpions' player-manager.
Saturday's game is also Taylor Hall Bobblehead Night, presented by Herbers Autobody & Repair, with free limited edition bobbleheads of the Edmonton Oilers sniper for the first 500 fans at the game.
The Capitals are the city's most affordable entertainment option in the summer featuring Edmonton's largest patio! Season seats start at less than $9 per seat. Individual game tickets start at $10 in advance and can be purchased at the Capitals Box Office (10233 - 96 Ave) during regular business hours Monday through Friday, at any Ticketmaster location, online at capsbaseball.ca or via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625).
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