INLAND EMPIRE’S D’SHAWN KNOWLES AND FRESNO’S VICTOR JUAREZ NAMED CAL LEAGUE PLAYER/PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Inland Empire OF D’Shawn Knowles and Fresno RHP Victor Juarez have been named California League Player and Pitcher of the Week for May 16-22.

D’SHAWN KNOWLES – In six games against San Jose last week, Knowles went 11-for-21 with four doubles and a home run. The 21-year old from the Bahamas is third in the Cal League in hits (44), tied for fourth in batting average (.331) and fifth in OBP (.438). He is riding a 7-game hitting streak and has reached base in his last 13 games.

VICTOR JUAREZ – Fresno’s 18-year old right-hander threw six scoreless innings against Rancho Cucamonga, giving up just one hit and one walk with seven strikeouts. Earning his third win, Juarez is now tied for second in the Cal League with 3. He’s also second in WHIP (1.02), third in ERA (2.80) and sixth in IP (35 1/3).

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