Crum, McPhail garner MINK League accolades

Nevada Griffons players Andrew Crum and Jake McPhail earned MINK League Player of the Week honors for the week of June 20-26.

Crum, a southpaw out of Shippensburg (Pa.) University, shared the honors with Joplin Outlaws starting pitcher Eric Smith. Crum's big performance came June 24 in a 4-1 victory over the Ozark Generals. Crum tossed a three-hit (seven-inning)complete game gem, striking out four while allowing an earned run.

"Andrew has done an outstanding job this season," Griffons head coach Ryan Mansfield said. "He's not a high velocity guy, but he is able to locate pitches down in the zone with good command of his fastball and cruveball."

McPhail, a catcher, has caught fire as of late at the plate. For the week, McPhail was 5-for-9 with three RBIs, a double, and two runs scored.

"Jake has been working hard to improve at the plate," Mansfield said.