PORTLAND, Ore. – The all-time strikeout leader in Saint Martin's baseball history punched out 11 batters in just 5.1 innings of work in the Saints' series split with Concordia last weekend. For his efforts, Mickey Walker was named the GNAC Pitcher of the Week.
 
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Walker first appeared on Friday, going four innings, and punching out nine Cavaliers, while allowing only two hits to help keep the Saints tied with Concordia. Then the following day, Walker was called in to retire the final four outs of the game. He allowed one hit but no runs, and struck out two more to earn his sixth save of the season, which is tied for the lead in the GNAC.
 
For Walker, he becomes the third Saints' pitcher this season and fourth time the Saints have been named GNAC Pitcher of the Week. The award marks the first of the season and second of Walker's four year career.