PEORIA, Ill. – Franklin High graduate Michael YaSenka was named the High-A Central Pitcher of the Week for his efforts on July 8.
YaSenka tossed six shutout innings in the Chiefs’ (a St. Louis Cardinals affiliate) 4-1 loss against Cedar Rapids. He allowed just three hits and struck out eight in his best start of the season to date.
On the season, YaSenka has a 5.70 ERA in 11 starts, with 55 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings pitched.
