MEET A MINER LEFT-HANDED OUTFIELDER JOINED JUNE 7
The interview profile covers Womack, a left handed outfielder signed by the Miners on June 7, with a .222 batting average and 13 RBIs this season. He reflects on his Seattle Mariners draft in 2002, Triple A stint, Appleton Wisconsin memories, and a viral spinning bat trick that boosted his online fame. He recalls family support, distant travel, and the dream of reaching the big leagues. He notes the appeal of home and cropted sights along the way.
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Miners Hold Steady As All-Star Break Nears
Southern Illinois Miners sit 29-15 in the West, second in the division as River City leads. Pitching leads the way with a 3.12 ERA and .231 against average, aided by rookie standouts Zink and Harden and returnee Augustine. Coughlin Hall Milons Block Damchuk shine. offense at .263 with 201 runs. Pinto remains confident of a playoff push.
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Miners Name Outfield Trio for 5th Anniversary Ballot
Metropoulos, Keene and Suttle were chosen for the Miners outfield in last week’s vote. Suttle led with 114 votes, Metropoulos 106, and Keene 42 as fans vote weekly for the franchise’s 5th Anniversary All Star team. Voting for utility and designated hitter runs through Monday.
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Frontier League Stat Leaders As Of July 7
Batting averages lead with Jake Eigsti of Rockford at top followed by Will Block SIL Zach Aakhus Windy City Logan Parker Gateway and Chris Curley Florence. Home runs led by Steven Alexander Normal with JT Hall Traverse City Stephen Holdren River City and Stephen Shults Florence. RBIs led by Charlie Lisk Gateway Logan Parker Curley Holdren Hall with Devin Shepherd Windy City Lis Joliet Aakhus Windy City. Pitching wins show Bryan Banes Traverse City Andy Clark Florence Dustin Williams Windy City Mark Brackman Gateway and several tied at five.
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Corey Davisson
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