K-Tribe's Matt McBride is the Carolina League Player of the Week
Published on May 4, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Kinston, NC - For the third week in a row the Kinston Indians claim the Carolina League Player of the Week as K-Tribe first baseman Matt McBride takes the honors. The K-Tribe has now garnered five of the first six Carolina League Weekly Awards with outfielder Matt Brown and third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall taking home the hardware in weeks one and two, along with Pitchers of the Week Kelvin De La Cruz and Eric Berger.
McBride's monster week included hitting .464 (13-28), with two home runs, nine RBI, seven runs scored and a .700 slugging percentage. McBride's award caps off an unbelievable start as Matt is currently hitting .404 this season, the second best batting average in the Carolina League and riding a 17 game hit streak, the second longest in the CL this season. McBride leads the Carolina League in seven different offensive categories including RBI with 28, hits (40), doubles (11), extra base hits (16), slugging percentage (.667), total bases (55) and runs scored (18). He is second in the Carolina League in home runs (5) and on-base percentage (.454). He is third in all of Minor League Baseball with 28 RBI.
The first place K-Tribe is in the midst of playing 10 of 13 games on the road and starts a four game series at Salem tonight at 7:07 pm. It will be a battle for first place in the Carolina League Southern Division as the Salem Red Sox are tied with Kinston at the top of the standings.
The K-Tribe returns to Historic Grainger Stadium for a short three game homestand this Friday against the Atlanta Braves affiliate Myrtle Beach. Friday's 7 pm contest features fireworks after the game, Saturday night's 7 pm start features a bottle opener giveaway and don't miss the 2 pm Sunday afternoon game featuring a Mother's Day Diamond Dig! Reserved seat tickets are just $4 for students, seniors and the military. G.A. for the general public is just $5, reserved seats are $6. Parking is always free at Historic Grainger Stadium. For a schedule or to purchase and print your tickets on-line go to the K-Tribe's Official Website at www.kinstonindians.com or call the front office at 1-800-334-5467.
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