Here are the Week VIII COBA Major League Team & POWs of the Week:

 

COBA Major Player of the Week - Kevin Greer

The COBA Major Zero K Bats Player of the Week is Kevin Greer of the Milton Red Sox. Greer, the veteran SS/3B with the Red Sox, had a great week as he played in three games and went 6-for-12 (.500) with three doubles and three singles. He also scored four runs while collecting four RBIs and added a walk.

 

On the season, Greer is now hitting .343 (12-for-35) with five doubles. He has also scored eight runs while collecting 10 RBIs. Congratulations to Kevin Greer; the COBA Major League Player of the Week

 

Honorable Mention

*Vic Christiansen (Oakville): 1G, 4-for-5 (.800), Triple, Double, 3 Runs, 2 RBI

*Matt Casburn (Niagara): 2G, 4-for-6 (.667), 2 Doubles, Walk, 3 Run, 4 RBI

 

COBA Major Pitcher of the Week - Liam Jacques

The COBA Major Sam Bat Pitcher of the week is Liam Jacques of the Niagara Metros. Jacques, who played last season for Leaside of the GTBL, had a very good week. In his sole appearance of the week, he tossed a complete game (five inning) shutout as the Metros blanked the Brampton Royals 12-0. He allowed only two hits while walking one batter and striking out four.

 

For the season, Jacques now sits with a 2-0 record. In his 16 1/3 innings of work, he has allowed eight runs (two earned) on 17 hits good for a 1.10 ERA. He has walked eight batters while striking out 11. Congratulations to Liam Jacques; the COBA Major Pitcher of the Week.

 

Honorable Mention

*Cam Ryerson (Burlington): 1G, 1-0, 7 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 4 Walks, 5 Strikeouts, 0.00 ERA

*Jason Schneider (Milton): 1G, 1-0, 7 Innings, 3 Hits, 1 Run, 1 Earned Run, 2 Walks, 7 Strikeouts, 1.29 ERA

*Kevin Lucas (Erindale): 1G, 1-0, 6 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 4 Walks, 3 Strikeouts, 0.00ERA

 

COBA Major Team of the Week - Niagara Metros

The COBA Major Zingers Bats Team of the Week are the Niagara Metros. This is their first time winning this honor this year as the Metros went 2-0 in league play. After having their game Thursday rained out, the Niagara club hosted the Brampton Royals in a twin bill taking both ends of it by scores of 12-0 and 6-2.

 

After just a horrific start due to the weather, the Metros now sit at 3-3 on the season getting back to .500 after a bit of a slow start. Congratulations to the Niagara Metros; the COBA Major Team of the Week.

 

Honorbale Mention

*Etobicoke Rangers: (1-0) W 5-3 vs Erindale; 

*Mississauga SW Twins: (1-0) W 12-1 vs Burlington