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Ward, LeBron Receive Honor

July 17, 2002 - Northeast League (NEL)
Adirondack Lumberjacks News Release


Durham, NC- The Northern League has announced that Adirondack Lumberjack OF Juan LeBron has received the League's Player of the Week honors for the first week of July. In addition, the Lumberjacks Chad Ward was named the League's Pitcher of the Week for the week ending July 14.

LeBron has torn up the Northern League since joining the Lumberjacks last month. Juan hit .517 during the week, with three doubles, a home run, and five RBI's to compliment his nine runs and one stolen base for the week. LeBron is hitting .479 with four homers and 18 RBI's on the season for the Lumberjacks.

Also receiving an award this week was Lumberjack LHP Chad Ward. Chad finished the week of July 8 with two wins, while tossing 13 shutout innings and striking out 10, walking just two batters all week. On the season, Ward is 6-3 with a league best 1.65 ERA.

"I am very happy that both Chad and Juan were recognized for their accomplishments. These guys have produced every week for us and I look to them to play a major role in our playoff run," stated Jacks General Manager Curt Jacey.

It is the first time this season a Lumberjack has received Player of the Week, but it is the third time a Lumberjack pitcher has received Pitcher of the Week honors; the second time this season for Chad Ward.

The Lumberjacks and Pepsi will present a fireworks display on Saturday, July 20 following the Jacks game against the Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs. Game time is 6 PM with gates opening at 5 PM. For tickets to this and all remaining home games, call the Lumberjacks Ticket Office at (518) 743-9618.

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