Steven Wright Wins Final Player of the Week Award for 2010
September 7, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - Pitcher Steven Wright is the winner of this week's Akron Aeros Player of the Week award, the team announced today. Wright made a spot start and made a relief appearance in the last week.
Wright went 1-1 on the week, though the loss was undeserved. Wright took the loss in his first start since May 29 on Saturday night against Erie. He was magnificent over five innings, giving up one run on five hits with five strikeouts against one walk, ending up on the wrong end of a 1-0 defeat. His win came in a 10-4 Aeros victory in a relief appearance against Trenton on August 31. Wright gave up no runs on four hits and three strikeouts in three innings.
The Akron Aeros have awarded their Player of the Week honor to an individual player every Monday throughout the bulk of the 2010 season. Akron starter Matt Packer won the award last week, and Wright is the ninth different player to win the award in the past 11 weeks. This week, the separate Eastern League Player-Pitcher of the Week Awards went to New Britain's Joe Benson and Portland's Stephen Fife, respectively.
The Aeros will now turn the page and look ahead to the 2011 season. On behalf of everyone associated with the Aeros, our deepest and most genuine thanks to all our fans, sponsors and media partners for a wonderful 2010 season, and a happy off-season to all. Opening Day 2011 is slated for Thursday, April 7th at 7:05 p.m. at Canal Park against the Binghamton Mets. Starters have not yet been announced for that contest. Thanks again from everyone at the Akron Aeros. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.
Eastern League Stories from September 7, 2010
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- Flying Squirrels Release 2011 Schedule - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Steven Wright Wins Final Player of the Week Award for 2010 - Akron RubberDucks
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- Eastern League Playoff Pitching Matchups Set - Trenton Thunder
- Eastern League Announces Weekly Award Winners - EL1
- Fife Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week - Portland Sea Dogs
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