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Witt Jr., Arraez Named Players of the Week

Major League Baseball named Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez were named Players of the Week from May 20 to 26, 2024.

During that week, Witt hit .385/.433/.923 with four home runs and 11 RBIs. He had three hits in four at-bats on May 21 against the Detroit Tigers while he collected 24 total bases over that stretch.

Witt’s performance improved his season numbers to .303/.360/.908 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs. He also led the Royals to a 5-1 record throughout the week, keeping them in pace with the Cleveland Guardians for the American League Central lead.

Witt and the Royals can continue their good fortune as they compete in a four-game road series against the Minnesota Twins.

Meanwhile, Arraez and the Padres played eight games during the week, earning a hit in all but one game. He had six games with at least two hits and brought out his best against the Cincinnati Reds. Arraez had four hits in five at-bats in their May 22 game against the Reds.

A day later, the Venezuelan had another four-hit game. Arraez had three RBIs and 12 total bases during that two-game stretch.

The Royals will host the Padres for a three-game series starting May 31.

-Lance Fernandez

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