Texas Rangers' player Marcus Semien was selected as the Athlete of the Week. The Dallas Express Marcus Semien was chosen as Athlete of the Week due to his performances in games against the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers, and the Atlanta Braves.
In the past week, the experienced second baseman and two-time All-Star Marcus Semien has achieved a .323 batting average by making 10 hits in 31 at-bats, including three doubles, three home runs, and eight RBIs as Texas improved to 11-11 and shares first place with the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. moves Semien's outstanding week featured a three-hit game against the Tigers, including a home run, as the Rangers won 9-7, taking three out of four games on the road.
Rangers' manager Bruce Bochy expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, particularly their six extra-base hits, stating, "It's good to see it, that's more who we are, more what we're accustomed to." finishing In another game against the Atlanta Braves, Semien had a two-hit game, hitting a homerun in the first inning, but he did not perform well in the following game.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy mentioned that Semien's excellent performance was crucial for the team, especially when their opponents were also scoring. said Semien also delivered four hits in the three-game series against the Astros.
Semien followed Semien has been consistent in his performance, achieving at least one hit in seven of the last nine games and maintaining a .293 batting average in April with four home runs and 14 RBIs, marking an exceptional start to his season.
The 12-year veteran also made significant contributions with four hits in the weekend series against the Astros.
Furthermore, Semien has showcased exceptional defense without making any errors this season. starts This successful performance marks one of the best early seasons in his career. playing The Rangers (11-11) concluded the season with a game against the Atlanta Braves (14-5) on Sunday.
Marcus Semien's exceptional performances against the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers, and the Atlanta Braves earned him the title of Athlete of the Week. continue The Rangers faced the Atlanta Braves for the series finale, with Semien likely to retain the leadoff spot while Michael Lorenzen started for the Rangers against Darius Vines.
