Even though the American Association’s All-Star Break began yesterday, the Railroader’s two biggest bats are still shining. Aaron Altherr was announced as the league’s Batter of the Week Monday afternoon and Kyle Martin won the Home Run Derby last night at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo.
Altherr went 11-for-24 (.458) at the plate with four home runs and 12 RBI. He homered in all three games of the Kane County series to open the week and the series opener in Milwaukee to make it four straight. He also added in nine runs scored and a double throughout a dominant road trip from the Railroaders. His week pushed him up to the top of the league in RBI (57) and second in home runs (16).
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