McCaughan Named TL Pitcher of the Week

Arkansas Travelers pitcher Darren McCaughan was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for April 4-14 as announced today by League President Tim Purpura. McCaughan (mc-CACK-en) made two starts for the Travs, his first two at the Double-A level and did not allow a run over 12 combined innings. Working six innings in each outing, he allowed a total of seven singles and no walks. McCaughan struck out 14 hitters in his 12 innings. While he did not record a decision, the team went 2-0 in his starts including a 1-0 shutout victory in 10 innings yesterday.
McCaughan was a California League midseason All-Star last year and also earned one League weekly award nod there. The 23-year old was selected by the Mariners in the 12^th round of the 2017 draft out of Long Beach State.
McCaughan and the Travs continue their season opening homestand tonight with a 7:10 first pitch against NW Arkansas and will continue with games at Dickey-Stephens Park through Wednesday. For all the latest information or to purchase tickets for Travs games, log on to travs.com.