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August 25-August 31, 2014

AWARDS
PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

Leonard Top Hitter in NL in August
Monday, September 1st, 2014: When Buck Leonard stepped up to the plate in August, he did it with confidence and today he was honored with the Northern League Batter of the Month award.

The young Boston first baseman posted a .368 batting average with 8 home runs, 32 RBIs and scored 19 runs. Leonard also worked pitchers for 15 walks to post a .447 on-base percentage.

This year Leonard has hit 18 home runs and posted a .311 batting average.

Spalding Top NL Starter in August
Monday, September 1st, 2014: Al Spalding will be bringing August's Northern League Pitcher of the Month trophy home to Boston. He excelled all month long as he kept opposing hitters guessing, reaching and hoping.

Spalding started 6 games, going 5-1 with 18 strikeouts in 52 innings as he compiled his 1.90 ERA.

So far this season Spalding has compiled a 11-11 record with a 3.66 ERA.

Chicago Left Fielder August's Premier Rookie
Monday, September 1st, 2014: Patsy Dougherty of the Chicago Hitmen has been voted the top Rookie in the Northern League.

In August he collected 32 hits, 1 home run, 14 RBIs and 17 runs scored. He batted .344 with a .384 OBP.

Batting .305 to date, Dougherty has 2 home runs and 53 RBIs.

Charleston Earns August's Top Batter Prize in SL
Monday, September 1st, 2014: Oscar Charleston capped off a fine August by being named the Southern League Batter of the Month today.

Memphis's center fielder hit .419 while collecting 4 home runs, 27 RBIs and scoring 23 runs. He also drew 28 walks to post an OBP of .554.

This year Charleston is batting .354 with 109 hits and 12 home runs. He has scored 69 times and has batted in 64 runs.

Lackey Best SL Starter
Monday, September 1st, 2014: The Pitcher of the Month Award has been announced and the Southern League winner is Memphis hurler, John Lackey. For his standout performances in August he has been named the league's best pitcher.

During the month, Lackey excelled with a 1.74 ERA and 4 wins and no losses. In 41.1 innings he struck out 25 and gave up 27 hits and 8 walks.

In 25 starts this season Lackey has fashioned a 9-11 record and a 4.36 ERA.

Southern League Names Rookie of Month
Monday, September 1st, 2014: A veritable toddler to the Southern League, Ty Cobb just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for August.

Over the past month the 19-year-old right fielder for Los Angeles hit .365 with 38 hits, 1 home run and 12 runs batted in. He also logged 13 walks and compiled a .436 on-base percentage.

This season Cobb has hit at a .375 clip with 59 RBIs, 3 home runs and 76 runs scored.