Lake Elsinore SS Carlos Luis and Inland Empire LHP Joey Walsh have been named California League Player and Pitcher of the Week for July 25 – 31.
CARLOS LUIS– The 22-year old from the Dominican Republic went for 12-for-22 with five doubles and a home run against Stockton last week, raising his batting average to .320, tops among active Cal Leaguers. His 98 hits are tied for fifth in the league and his 25 doubles are tied for second. In July, Luis slashed .333/.413/.467.
JOEY WALSH – Over seven shutout innings against Visalia on Wednesday, Walsh gave up just one hit and walked three while striking out four to earn his third win of the season. Over four July starts, the 24-year old from Boston College pitched 22 innings and allowed 11 hits with seven walks and 20 strikeouts. Opponents batted .155 against him and he lowered his ERA for the season from 6.68 to 4.85.
