ATLANTA, GA- After helping the Majors to a 3-1 week, senior Keith Shumaker was named the Southern Athletic Association Player of the Week.
Shumaker led the Majors to a win over Illinois Wesleyan and a 2-1 series win against Oglethorpe. The senior went 9-15 (.600) and reached base 13 times in 19 at-bats. The Brandon, Mississippi native scored six times over the four games and drove in four runs.
Keith ripped a triple in the win over IWU and two doubles in the series win over the Petrels. His last double proved to be the game-winner in the Millsaps' 7-5 victory on Sunday.
Shumaker and the Majors swept Eureka on Tuesday night to move to 13-4 on the season. The #23 Majors according to the ABCA coaches' poll and they have this upcoming weekend off. They will take on the University of Chicago on Monday for a double header and the start of a three-game series. First pitch is set for 3PM.