Murphy named Batavia Downs POTW

Catcher John Ryan Murphy has been named the Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel Player of the Week for May 1-7.

In a week shortened by three postponements, Murphy was 2-for-7 (.286) with a home run and three RBI. Murphy has hit in six of his last eight games played, batting .375 with two homers, six RBI, and five runs scored.
More on Murphy:
Obtained in a trade with the New York Yankees on 11/11/15...…hit .347 with runners in scoring position, .286 with RISP and two outs and .417 with the bases loaded in 2016 for the Wings....has 141 games of big league experience with the Yankees and Twins...originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round, June 2009.
Stats: John Ryan Murphy player page
Video: John Ryan Murphy video highlights from MiLB.TV

Batavia Downs Racetrack and Batavia Downs Gaming recognize the Red Wings Player of the Week each week during the regular season. Batavia Downs Gaming is a Video Gaming Center owned and operated by Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation in association with the New York Lottery. Western OTB is a public benefit corporation in the State of New York.
Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel
Batavia Downs has nearly 800 Video Gaming Machines with over 100 of the most popular game titles. Hours of operation are 7 days a week, 8 am - 4 am. The Batavia Downs Gaming Player's Club provides exclusive Players' Club discounts, coupons, invitations, and opportunities for prize giveaways.
Dining choices include Fortune's, Thurman Thomas's 34 Rush Sports Bar, Homestretch Grill and the Clubhouse & Rail Bar; click here for dining menus.
The all new Hotel at Batavia Downs offers luxury guest rooms and suites, free breakfast, and much much more...some rooms overlook the track. Click here for The Hotel at Batavis Downs website.
Batavia Downs Racetrack
Batavia Downs Racetrack, America's oldest lighted harness track, features live races beginning July 26 until December 16. There will be Sunday afternoon racing at Batavia Downs from July 30 through August 27 with a 1:15 p.m. post. Matinees are also scheduled for Labor Day September 4 and Columbus Day, October 9 also with 1:15 p.m. starts. Click here for this season's race schedule.
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2017 Player of the Week winners:
April 6-16: P Jose Berrios
April 17-23: P Jason Wheeler
April 24-30: P Jose Berrios
May 1-7: C John Ryan Murphy