Achen named Mid-South Conference Pitcher of the Week

Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders right-hander Cohen Achen (Calgary, Alta.) has been named the Mid-South Conference Pitcher of the Week. Photo: Mid-South Conference Baseball

February 7, 2022

Official Mid-South Conference Baseball News Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson's Cohen Achen (Ky.) and Cumberlands' (Ky.) Sujel Arias were named Mid-South Conference Baseball Players of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.

MSC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Cohen Achen – Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) – So. – Calgary, Alta., Canada

-Achen tossed six innings in a no-decision at William Carey (Miss.).

-The sophomore allowed one run on four hits with seven strikeouts against the Crusaders.

-He gave up a leadoff double that turned into the only run in the first inning but retired 17 of the final 22 batters he faced.

-This marks the first weekly honour of the season and second of his career for Achen.

MSC Baseball Player of the Week

Sujel Arias – Cumberlands (Ky.) – Fr. – IF – San Cristobal, Dominican Republic

-Arias batted .500 (6-for-12) with two doubles, three walks and three RBIs in four games for the Patriots.

-He singled, walked and scored twice against Mobile (Ala.) in the weekend opener and doubled in the first of two games against Midway (Ky.).

-The freshman was 3-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and three runs scored in the second meeting with Midway and added a single and one RBI in the second contest versus Mobile.

-This marks the first weekly honor of the season and first of his career for Arias.

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