Pitcher of the Week, 6/2-8: Michael Bowden

Portland RHP Michael Bowden struck out 14 over 13 innings pitched (while walking only one) in two starts, June 3 against Erie (Tigers) and June 8 versus Akron (Indians), defeating Erie while taking a no-decision against Akron and sufficiently impressing the voters who awarded him his third SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week award for June 2-8 (an organization leading seventh overall). Bowden allowed four earned runs (a 2.77 ERA), one vs. Erie and three vs. Akron, on eight hits, representing an .174 BAA. On the season with Portland, Bowden is 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA, allowing 19 ER on 47 hits in 74.1 IP over 13 starts.