MODESTO’S BALOG, HIGH DESERTS MARTIN EARN WEEKLY HONORS

Alex Balog of the Modesto Nuts was named Cal League Pitcher of the Week after a 7 2/3 inning performance where he held Bakersfield without a hit or a run. The 23-year old right-hander got the win and lowered his WHIP t0 1.06 on the season.

All Pitchers of the Week at MiLB.comHigh Desert’s Tripp Martin was red-hot at the plate last week batting at a .375/.423/1.000 clip with four homers. On August 15th, Martin went 2-for-3 against Inland Empire, blasting two home runs and knocking in three.

All Players of the Week at MiLB.comMONDAY SCOREBOARD

INLAND EMPIRE – 0
LANCASTER – 8

MODESTO – 12
VISALIA – 13    (10 innings)

HIGH DESERT – 1
RANCHO CUCAMONGA – 8

SAN JOSE – 2
STOCKTON – 13

LAKE ELSINORE – 3
BAKERSFIELD – 1