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LATE NOTE: Youkilis Player of the Week?

Kevin Youkilis will receive strong consideration for the Player of the Week Award for the period of May 5-11.

The Red Sox first baseman went 2 for 5 with an RBI in last night's 9-8 loss to the Twins, finishing the week batting .375 (12 for 32). But it won't be just his batting average that will make him a contender for the award. It will be the power he displayed.

Youkilis had three doubles five homers and knocked in 10 runs over the seven games.

Overall, Youkilis extended his hitting streak to nine games. He is batting .395 (15 for 38) with 11 runs scored, five doubles, six homers and 15 RBI over that period. The surge has boosted his average from .287 to .322.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 12:09 AM | Permalink