One Down, Five To Go

As the month changes over to the month of May, the Railriders ended the month 12-10. Two games out of first place. Things can change over the course of the season, especially in minor league baseball, you can get callus, injuries, win streaks, losing streaks and other things. All things considered, the Railriders look like they'll be fine especially when Dietrich Enns comes back from injury. This week was overall dominated with great offensive performances and with that, here are the three stars of the week for the Railriders.

Third Star: Clint Frazier: Frazier had a great week, recording 6 hits, with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs.

Second Star: Cito Culver: He had a heck of a game on Thursday in the series finale against Louisville, hitting two homers. He also had seven hits, three of them were doubles and he had four RBIs.

First Star: Dustin Fowler: His spot here was really not going to be questioned, especially after what he did on Sunday. He hit for the cycle on Sunday, including a walkoff homer to beat Indianapolis in eleven innings. On the week, he had eleven hits, with 3 doubles, two triples, two home runs and five RBIs. He's also been playing all three outfield positions for the Railriders.

Here is what the local professional players are up to as of this week:

Matt Wotherspoon: Currently playing for Double-A Trenton. He's appeared in six games, going 1-1 with an ERA of 2. He's thrown 9 innings, striking out 9.

Cory Spangenberg: He was called up earlier this week to San Diego. He's played in five games. He's hitting .222 with a double and an RBI.

Kyle McMyne: Currently playing for Triple-A Louisville. The Old Forge native visited PNC Field when the Bats traveled to Moosic. He's appeared in nine games, going 1-0 with an ERA of 0.59. He's recorded seven strikeouts in 15 and 1/3 innings.

Joe McCarthy: Playing for Double-A Montgomery. He's played 20 games, currently hitting .301 with five doubles, a home run and ten RBIs. He's also stolen two bases.

Mike Papi: Playing for Double-A Akron. He's been in 20 games, hitting .292 with a double, three home runs and nine RBIs.

Max Kranick: He's currently in Pirates extended spring training.

Tony Hernandez: Currently in Yankees extended spring training.

Chris Sweeney: Evansville has not started their season yet. They begin on May 12th.