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Burkhalter and Tenney Earn Player of the Week Honors
Mar 11, 2024 | Baseball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Mavericks swept the Summit League Ticketsmarter player of the week awards today as Trent Burkhalter was named Peak Performer of the Week and Preston Tenney the Peak Pitcher of the Week.
For Burkhalter, in just his fourth week playing at the Division I level, he had a impressive four games at the plate. Hitting safely in each game, he finished the week at 6-for-14 (.429). He also recorded at least one RBI in each game, totaling seven including a three-spot in the first game at SIUE. He also clubbed home runs in back-to-back games in Edwardsville, giving him a team-high three on the season.
This is the first weekly honor of Burkhalter's career.
As for Tenney, he was lights out through five innings in the series finale at SIUE, throwing five shutout innings on just 60 pitches. Striking out four and walking none, it was as dominant a start as one could have, earning him his first win of the season and lowering his ERA to 1.00.
This is the second weekly honor of Tenney's career.
For Burkhalter, in just his fourth week playing at the Division I level, he had a impressive four games at the plate. Hitting safely in each game, he finished the week at 6-for-14 (.429). He also recorded at least one RBI in each game, totaling seven including a three-spot in the first game at SIUE. He also clubbed home runs in back-to-back games in Edwardsville, giving him a team-high three on the season.
This is the first weekly honor of Burkhalter's career.
As for Tenney, he was lights out through five innings in the series finale at SIUE, throwing five shutout innings on just 60 pitches. Striking out four and walking none, it was as dominant a start as one could have, earning him his first win of the season and lowering his ERA to 1.00.
This is the second weekly honor of Tenney's career.
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