Dodson Week's #1 Player Monday, April 22nd, 1996: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Curt Dodson, the Davenport second baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Import League Player of the Week honors.
Dodson piled up 14 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 5 RBIs while hitting .560.
Cristián Negrón Wins DL Trophy Monday, April 22nd, 1996: At the age of 31, Cristián Negrón might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Pittsburgh third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .350 batting average. For his efforts Negrón collected the Domestic League Player of the Week Award.
He racked up 7 hits in 20 at-bats, 5 home runs and 14 RBIs last week in 6 games.
Hernández Has 20-Game Hitting Streak Sunday, April 21st, 1996: Ángelo Hernández's consecutive-game hitting streak has now climbed to 20 games. The Windy City right fielder smacked 1 hit against Virginia in today's game at The Mansion to extend it, but he has mixed emotions about it.
After losing to the Virginia Colonials, Hernández told reporters, "I feel good about the streak, but don't feel good when we lose."
Ángelo Hernández struck out in the 1st, struck out in the 4th, singled in the 6th and struck out in the 9th.
So far this year, Hernández is batting .340 with 1 home run and 5 RBIs.
