Nick Fanti Wins SAL Pitcher of the Week

Nick Fanti is the first BlueClaw to win SAL Pitcher of the Week this year.
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Nick Fanti, who came within one out of a no-hitter on Saturday in Columbia, was named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 7th. The announcement was made on Monday by league president Eric Krupa. 
Fanti exited the game with two outs and runners at first and second and Trevor Bettencourt struck out Michael Paez to complete the fifth no-hitter in BlueClaws history. In the game, Fanti gave up no hits and three walks over 8.2 innings while striking out nine Columbia Fireflies. 
Related - Fanti Talks No Hitter (BlueClaws Blog)
The southpaw is 2-0 with a 1.48 ERA over his first five starts of the season. 
Fanti is the first BlueClaw to win South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week in 2017. Last year, Luke Leftwich, José Taveras, and Alberto Tirado were all named SAL Pitcher of the Week winners over the course of the season. 
The BlueClaws return home on Wednesday to start a seven-game homestand, three with Greenville (Red Sox) and four with Columbia (Mets). Tickets are available by calling 732-901-7000 option 2 or online by clicking here.
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