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Ben Watkins Tabbed WVIAC Pitcher of the Week - 03/23/09

ATH09_029_WatkinsBen_TBen Watkins Tabbed WVIAC Pitcher of the Week
     03/23/09...Pitt-Johnstown senior right-hander Ben Watkins (Johnstown, Pa.) became this year's first repeat recipient of the WVIAC Pitcher of the Week Award after garnering the honors this week.  Watkins tossed a complete-game shutout against WVIAC Northern Division rival Seton Hill University on Saturday.
     Watkins, who was also named WVIAC Co-Pitcher of the week on March 3, scattered three hits and struck out five to remiin unbeaten in Saturday's 7-0 win.  Watkins has fanned 27 so far this season and has not given up an earned run in 24.0 innings pitched.