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In a close vote, Joe Kissler has been named Player of the Week. The honor is Kissler's second of the season, and one that is well deserved.
Kissler pitched 10 innings last weeks, allowing 6 hits, 6 walks, and his first 2 earned runs of the season. Kissler's victory during the period improved his season record to 6-0 while his once-perfect ERA skyrocketed to 0.33. Joe's hard work over the past year is certainly paying dividends. Now if he can only get his priorities straight, we might have something. With hobbies like softball and "Country Thunder," Kissler is no Koufax. But...he's certainly been our Drysdale.
Joe Kissler continues to impress on the mound and his efforts have not gone unnoticed. Kissler was voted player of the week again this week after more impressive mound work.
During the week, Kissler pitched 11 innings, including a complete game victory over the Racine Kiwanis. He allowed only 6 hits and 6 walks during his stints while striking out 6. Though Joe allowed his first two earned runs of the season against Racine, his ERA remains a sparkling 0.33.
A safety squeeze by Mike Wajerski scored Jason Koconis in the fifth inning and proved to be the decisive run in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Kiwanis.
With two outs and Koconis on third, Wajerski surprised Racine with a well-placed bunt down the third base line. Racine's catcher broke from behind the plate to make the play, but Koconis successfully eluded his tag and scored standing. The hustle play gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead at the time.
The Nationals scored their first run in the first inning. After Wajerski flew out to lead off the game, Jake Paige singled, Alex Franson reached on an error, and Erik Dunn ripped an RBI single to left. The Nationals second run scored on a sacrifice fly by Tom Donovan in the third.
That offense proved adequate for starting pitcher Joe Kissler. Kissler battled for all nine innings and was supported by error-free defense that included two outfield assists from Erik Dunn. Kissler's record improves to 6-0, though he did allow his first two earned runs of the season.
The rival Cubs are next for the Nationals. The two teams square off in a Milwaukee Independent League doubleheader on Saturday night at Harden Field. First pitch is 6PM.
With the parent club taking a well-deserved holiday break, management had to look to the farm system for this week's Player of the Week recipient.
Down at Wilson Park Alex Elliott proved worthy. Though official stats are not kept at the Rookie League level, scouts attested that Elliott's performance against the Yankees was "5 tool spectacular."
Congrats to the Nationals top prospect for the 2013 season.
