JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Redshirt junior
Jacob Price was chosen as the Atlantic Sun Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. It is the second straight week he has earned the honor.
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The Louisville, Kentucky native earned the win on Saturday at Austin Peay. He allowed just one run on five hits and one walk in seven innings of work. The right-hander struck out six and held the Governors to a .200 batting average.
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In his last two starts, Price has allowed one run in 14 innings. He has given up nine hits and two walks while striking out 14.
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After the victory on Saturday, Price is now 5-3 this season with a 4.97 ERA. He is second in the conference in innings pitched (79.2), tied for ninth in strikeouts (63), ninth in wins and 10th with a .260 opposing batting average.
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The Colonels will conclude the season with three games at Bellarmine starting Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
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