Cedar Rapids Kernels (Low Single-A)
The Kernels had a .500 week going 3-3 against the Dayton Dragons and the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The two players who stood out the most were Lewin Diaz and Tom Hackimer.
Lewin Diaz – Two weeks ago Diaz was spotlighted on the MLB Pipeline Team of the Week with LaMonte Wade. He had another great week going 9/26 (.346) at the plate with five runs, two doubles, a homer and two RBIs. He also raised his average from .273 to .293 and was a triple away from the cycle on Saturday.
#CycleWatch - Lewin Diaz due up third in the 9th inning, needs a triple to hit for the cycle... #KernelsBaseball pic.twitter.com/FLzWLissOJ
— Cedar Rapids Kernels (@CRKernels) May 14, 2017
Tom Hackimer – Hackimer was drafted in the fourth round in 2016 and recorded his third and fourth saves last week. In 3.1 innings he allowed 2 hits while striking out two and lowering his ERA to 2.12.
Honorable Mentions
Caleb Hamilton – Hamilton hit .417 (5/12) with three runs, two doubles and three RBIs. The third baseman has started to see more playing time as Travis Blankenhorn has seen playing time as a designated hitter.
Andrew Vasquez – Last week Vasquez recorded his third hold of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.84. He pitched 3.1 innings while striking out six batters and allowing just two runners to reach base (one hit and a walk).
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