Wingnuts Chavez Snags Player of the Week Honors
Published on July 26, 2016 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, Kans. - The Wichita Wingnuts claimed their first weekly award of the 2016 campaign Tuesday, as first baseman Matt Chavez was announced as the American Association Pointstreak Player of the Week for the week of July 18-24.
Chavez had a huge week at the plate for Wichita, going 12-for-25 (.480) with a pair of homers, four doubles, nine RBIs, four runs scored, and at least one hit in six of the Wingnuts seven games. The California native's big week was highlighted by a 4-for-4 performance on Sunday against Joplin, which saw him homer, hit a pair of doubles, and drive in a season-high tying four.
The former San Francisco Don has been on a tear for the Wingnuts since his return from the inactive list on June 30. In 25 games since he was activated, Chavez has gone 37-96 (.385) with six home runs and 28 RBIs. For the season, Chavez is now hitting .385 through 31 games with seven home runs and 31 RBIs.
The Wingnuts continue their three-game series with the Central Division-leading Lincoln Saltdogs tonight at 7:05 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. For information on tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com .
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