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Top Pitcher Trophy Won by Maulers Ward Sunday, November 17th, 2058 With speculation about his retirement gaining steam last offseason, Maulers ace Nate Ward had something to prove. He proved it in award-winning style as he accepted the Appalachian Diamond Heater Award today. The veteran Minneapolis hurler posted a record of 23 wins and 6 losses this year with a 1.98 ERA. In 35 starts he struck out 327 and walked 15 in 267.2 innings. He received 28 first place votes, as a unanimous winner. Tomás González of the Vermont Lake Monsters finished second in voting, while George Morales of the Honolulu High Life finished third. Player - Team - First Place - Total Points Nate Ward - Minneapolis Maulers - 28 - 196 Tomás González - Vermont Lake Monsters - 0 - 112 George Morales - Honolulu High Life - 0 - 66 Pete Bray - Ozark Outlaws - 0 - 48 José Nava - Amarillo Chicken Haulers - 0 - 30 Eugene Knapp - Minneapolis Maulers - 0 - 8 Mal Martin - Ozark Outlaws - 0 - 7 Paul Williams - West Island Storm - 0 - 5 |
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