April 30, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Pitcher of the Week, 4/21-27: Daniel Bard
Keeping his scoreless inning streak alive (and unblemished ERA) Greenville RHP Daniel Bard allowed just one hit over 6.1 innings of work over three appearances, striking out 11 while issuing only one base-on-balls, and winning the SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week voting for April 21-27 in a blowout. Bard worked 2.2 innings at Augusta (Giants) 4/21, striking out three; 1.2 innings against Asheville (Rockies) 4/24, with four Ks and a walk; and pitched 2 innings against Hickory (Pirates) 4/27, allowing a hit and striking out 4. On the season Bard has thrown 18 innings over nine games, surrendering six hits (.105 BAA) and three walks, while striking out 27. Bard was also named SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the week for April 3-6.