Future Mallard and Oshkosh, WI native Chris Roberts was named the Big Ten Player of the Week after hitting .563 (9 for 16) in a four-game series versus Ohio State last weekend. The Michigan State Freshman outfielder recorded multiple hits in all four contests that included a three-hit, five-RBI performance in the series finale on Sunday. A 27th round draft choice out of high school, Roberts leads the Spartans with a .349 batting average and .450 slugging percentage. Other former and future Mallards had notable performances over the past week and are listed below (in alphabetical order).
Trevor Feeney, Jr., RHP, Northern Illinois. Feeney picked up his fifth win of the year after allowing one earned run in seven innings of work during Friday’s 4-1 victory over Western Michigan. He leads the Huskies in starts (11), complete games (2), and innings pitched (79).
Russell Harben, So., IF, South Alabama. Batting in the leadoff spot Tuesday, Harben had three RBI’s to lead the Jaguars over the Wichita State Shockers in a 7-6 win. He also hit his second home run of the year in a contest against Florida International on Sunday.
Jim Sajewich, So., RHP, Illinois State. Sajewich picked up his third win of the year after pitching five innings of two-hit ball in relief for the Redbirds. His effort lowered his ERA to 2.47.
Joseph Spiers, Jr., INF, San Diego State. Spiers scored three runs and added four hits in a three-game weekend series versus UNLV. Seeing action in the leadoff spot, he is now hitting .345 and has stolen 11 bases in 13 attempts.
Travis Sweet, Jr., IF/OF, Iowa. Sweet had seven RBI’s on five hits that included his seventh home run of the year in a rain shortened three-game series versus Indiana last
weekend. He continues to lead the Hawkeyes in batting average (.422), doubles (10), and stolen bases (20).
Adam Mills, Sr., RHP, UNC-Charlotte. The 49ers lead the nation with a 2.42 ERA and Mills’ right arm is huge reason why. The two-time former Mallard pitcher is second in the NCAA with a .97 ERA, third in strikeouts with 125, and is tied for fourth with 11 wins.
Daniel Webb, Jr., OF, Illinois. Webb went 3 for 4 and hit his eighth double of the year in the series finale against Michigan on Sunday. He finished the four-game weekend series with a .467 average (7 for 15) and a .733 slugging percentage.
Current and former Green Bay Packers will take on firefighters in a softball game this Saturday, May 12 at Warner Park. General admission tickets cost 15.83 and are going fast! Tickets can be purchased by calling the Mallards ticket office at 608.246.4277 or by visiting www.mallardsbaseball.com. Tickets for the Great Dane Duck Blind and suites are unavailable for this event. Proceeds go to the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin. The game will begin at 3:00 p.m. with gates opening at 2:00 p.m.
The Mallards season starts Thursday May 31 against the Eau Claire Express at the Duck Pond. All tickets are on sale now. Call 246-4277 or log onto Mallardsbaseball.com for more information.
