Minnesota Starter Named FL's Top Pitcher
A standout performance in August earned <Ed Branch:player#11846> the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Frontier League. When his name was penciled in to start by the <Minnesota:team#5> skipper, it meant trouble for opposing teams. For the month the Mallards star racked up 4 wins and no losses.

In 37 innings of work, Branch limited opposing batters to 20 base hits and a .152 batting average. He notched 30 strikeouts, issued 6 walks and had a 1.22 ERA.

So far this year <Branch:player#11846> has a 10-7 record with a 3.92 ERA.