If a hurler comes within one strike of a no-hitter, he's sure to be on the short list for a Pitcher of the Week honor. If he follows up that gem with six more scoreless innings, well, the other contenders will very likely have to wait their turn.That was the

PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of July 3rd through July 9th.

Class A Advanced Tampa picked a great time to get hot. Behind Yankees No. 18 prospect Nick Solak's four hits and seven solid innings from Brody Koerner (3-1) the Baby Bombers defeated the Florida Fire Frogs, 13-4, for their seventh straight win and clinched the Florida State League North Division first-half title.