FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Wesleyan University starting pitcher Andy Hughes was honored by the Red River Conference today as the Pitcher of the Week for March 3-9.

Hughes, a senior from Crowley, Texas, tossed five shutout innings in his only start of the week, a 7-0 victory over the University of St. Francis (Ill.). Hughes never allowed a runner past second base, striking out five and allowing just two hits and one walk in the outing.

Hughes is 1-2 on the season, with both losses coming at the hands of unearned runs. He leads the team in innings pitched with 20, and also sports an impressive 2.70 ERA. He has walked six and struck out 15 on the season.

Offensively he is a threat as well, currently ranking second on the team in batting average (.375) and hits (9). He is also third on the team with a .583 slugging percentage, and is tied for third with four runs scored.

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