Florida State University Athletics
MLB Update: April 24
4/24/2024 9:30:00 AM | Baseball
Raleigh breaks through at the plate, Stewart finds a rhythm, and the arm's consistency continues as the first month of the MLB season comes to a close.
Cal Raleigh, C, Seattle Mariners
Raleigh played in all six games for the Mariners this week. His week was highlighted by a four-hit game Saturday versus the Colorado Rockies. He slugged his third home run of the year, which was his second-consecutive game with a home run, and had two RBIs in the contest. Raleigh had two multi-hit games and earned a hit in four of the six games on the week.
DJ Stewart, OF, New York Mets
In four games, Stewart scored two runs, clubbed four hits including a double and a home run, four RBIs, four walks, and stole his first base of the year. Following a slow start to the season, Stewart has upped his batting average to .267, on-base-percentage to .452, and slugging to .633
Tyler Holton, P, Detroit Tigers
In Holton's three appearances this past week he threw a combined 4.0 innings. He threw versus the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers on Monday and Thursday, and in his two innings of work allowed two hits and zero earned runs. In Minnesota on Sunday he threw a perfect two frames, which included a strikeout.
Cole Sands, P, Minnesota Twins
Sands made two appearances on the week, both versus the Detroit Tigers. Throwing in both games over the weekend, Sands went 0.2 innings which included a hit and a strikeout, and 1.1 frames where he struck out two, and gave up only one knock. Dating back to April 13th, Sands' last three showings have been against the Tigers. Over 3.1 innings he has struck out six batters, allowed only two hits, and earned his only save on the year.
Luke Weaver, P, New York Yankees
Weaver struggled at the beginning of the week in his outing versus the Blue Jays, while he struck out two he allowed two earned runs on two hits over 1.1 innings. He bounced back on Saturday and Sunday, which included 2.1 frames of perfect work, striking out one in each appearance.
Taylor Walls, INF, Tampa Bay Rays
Walls started the season on the 10-Day Injured List and has yet to make an appearance this season.
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