Monmouth’s Jenkins and Black and Siena’s Lumpinski Named Rawlings MAAC Baseball Weekly Award Winners
Pitcher of the Week
John Lumpinski, Siena
So., Woodbridge, CT/Amity Regional
Lumpinski came just two outs away from a no-hitter in a masterful performance last week for Siena. The sophomore ended up going the distance in the seven-inning affair, allowing just the one single and one walk while striking out six to improve to 4-1. Lumpinski retired 12 straight batters at one point in a potent lineup for Rider who entered the weekend in second place in the MAAC Standings.
Player of the Week
Jalen Jenkins, Monmouth
Sr., Waxhaw, NC/Cuthbertson/Brunswick CC
Jenkins hit a ridiculous .714 this weekend, going 10-for-14 with nine RBI's and five runs scored. He had a five-hit game on Sunday, and had an extra base hit in all three games he played in, including his first home run as a Hawk on Saturday.
Rookie of the Week
Dixon Black, Monmouth
Fr., Archbald, PA/Valley View
Dixon Black his .389 for MU this weekend, picking up seven hits and five runs scored to go with four RBI's. He doubled three times and homered, also stealing a base while playing a perfect infield in the four contests.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) celebrates its 40th year of competition during the 2020-21 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.