It's A Clean Sweep For The Tornadoes
June 24, 2008 - Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
DURHAM, NC - Worcester Tornadoes OF Scott Grimes and RHP Eddie Pena were selected by PA-Sportsticker, the official statistician of the Can-Am League, as the Teamline Direct Batter and Pitcher of the Week.
Grimes had a solid week for the first place Tornadoes. The Kennett Square, PA resident had a .500 (13-for-26) batting average to go along with three home runs and seven RBI. He also scored eight runs, slugged .885 and had an on-base percentage of .552. Grimes on the season is batting .447 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 27 runs scored. He is first in the Can-Am in home runs, runs scored, on-base percentage (.538) and slugging percentage (.734).
The 24-year-old Grimes is currently in his fourth season of professional baseball, all in the independent leagues. In 2005, he played with the league's road team, the Grays while in 2006 & 2007 he was with the Sussex Skyhawks.
Pena hurled eight solid innings in a 3-0 win over the Atlantic City Surf this past Friday. He allowed only four hits and one walk while fanning two Surf batters. The 25-year-old is 3-1 on the year with an ERA of 2.97.
The Miami, FL resident is currently in his third season with the Tornadoes. He spent 2005 and 2007 with Worcester going 7-7 with a 5.27 ERA. In 2006, Pena was in the San Diego Padres organization.
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