Position Player of the Week – L.J. Hoes
Hoes is absolutely on fire for the Tides, as he’s hitting .414 over his last seven games. He had three hits in two of his last three games.
Starting Pitcher of the Week – Brian Matusz
In his first minor league start of the season, Matusz threw a shutout for the Tides. He allowed 4 hits, walked 1, and struck out 4.
Relief Pitcher of the Week – Devin Jones
In his lone relief appearance of the week, Jones threw 4 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. He has the stuff to start and could be moved into a rotation later this season or next year.
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