C's 1B Justin Atkinson Named NWL Player of the Week
July 21, 2015 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Vancouver Canadians News Release
(Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, B.C.) - The Northwest League of Professional Baseball has named Canadians 1B Justin Atkinson its Player of the Week after the Surrey, B.C. native hit .444 (12-for-27) in six games (July 13-19).
Atkinson was overpowering against both Everett and Eugene hitting a staggering .538 (7-for-13) with three doubles and a pair of home runs against the Aquasox who began the three-game series with the best record in the Northwest League. Both of Atkinson's home runs came on the same night (July 17) as the C's topped Everett 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep out at Memorial Stadium.
Eugene hasn't been able to slow Atkinson down either offensively as the Surrey, B.C. standout went 4-for-4 with two runs scored on July 19th helping Vancouver trounce the Emeralds 16-5.
In his past 10 games, Atkinson is hitting .395 (17-for-43) with nine RBI and could be considered a late addition to the upcoming Northwest League All-Star Game set for Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 as the Spokane Indians host the best of the Northwest league against the top players from the Pioneer League.
The Canadians will play tonight at 7:05pm against the Eugene Emeralds out at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium.
Tickets are still available by calling 604.872.5232, online at www.canadiansbaseball.com or by visiting the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office at 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, B.C.
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