Pacific Coast League Names Players Of The Week
Published on August 18, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1) News Release
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Pacific Coast League today announced Colorado Springs infielder Joe Koshansky has been named PCL Hitter of the week and Oklahoma Redhawks pitcher Brandon McCarthy has been named PCL Pitcher of the week for the week of August 11-17th.
The highlight of the week for Koshansky was on August 12th against Tucson when he hit for the cycle for the second time this season. In the 21-5 victory over the Sidewinders, Koshansky went 4-for-5 with five runs scored and three RBI. On the week he finished 12-for-18 (.611) with four home runs, twelve runs scored, and 15 RBI. The Virginia native is currently leading the PCL with 110 RBI and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the sixth round of the 2004 draft.
Brandon McCarthy tossed two gems for the Redhawks last week. The Colorado Springs, Colorado native tossed six shutout innings and allowed one hit and struck out four batters against Nashville on August 12th. He followed that with seven shutout innings against Omaha on August 17th with three hits allowed and seven strikeouts to get the victory. McCarthy was acquired by the Texas Rangers in a five player trade in 2006 from the Chicago White Sox.
You can find more information on weekly awards and other League news all season long on the official Pacific Coast League web site, www.pclbaseball.com.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 18, 2008
- Cats win 7th straight with 7-1 victory against Tacoma - Sacramento River Cats
- Bozied's Four RBI Night Not Enough in Defeat - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Tucson Blanks Portland, 4-0 - Tucson Sidewinders
- Beavers dealt second straight loss in the desert - Portland Beavers
- Sounds Use Big First Inning To Derail Express - Nashville Sounds
- Z's offense musters only one run in loss - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Concert Featuring Hawk Nelson, Run Kid Run, and Mark Stuart Precedes Match-Up With Sacramento - Fresno Grizzlies
- Pacific Coast League Names Players Of The Week - PCL1
- Slugger Mike Sweeney Scheduled to Begin Rehab Appearance Tonight at Raley Field - Sacramento River Cats
- River Cats to Put Playoff Tickets On Sale Thursday - Sacramento River Cats
- Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
- Royals Game Notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Bees to Collect Pajamas for Family Support Center - Salt Lake Bees
- Sounds Host Astros, Marlins Affiliates At Greer To Conclude 2008 Home Slate - Nashville Sounds
- Portland yields season-high 22 hits in 17-5 loss - Portland Beavers
- Tucson's Bats Erupt In 17-5 Blowout - Tucson Sidewinders
- Isotopes Drop Suspended Game But Rebound For Dramatic 4-2 Win - Albuquerque Isotopes
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