FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Monday, May 9, 2016 Durbin, Johnson sweep GNAC Player of the Week honors
Kyle Durbin and Tanner Johnson sweep the final weekly honors of the season in the GNAC, after each contributing to the Yellowjackets’ sweep of Saint Martin’s and return to the conference tournament. PORTLAND, Ore. – Helping lead the Montana State University Billings baseball team to a sweep of Saint Martin’s University last week, seniors Kyle Durbin and Tanner Johnson have been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, announced by the conference office Monday. “Both Kyle and Tanner were terrific this weekend and have been the last few weeks, and it is great to see them recognized for their good series against Saint Martin’s,” said MSUB head coach Rob Bishop. Durbin went 9-for-15 (.600) with 11 runs scored, two doubles, a home run, and five RBIs in MSUB’s four-game sweep of Saint Martin’s. Durbin slugged .933 on the weekend, and also drew four walks and was hit by a pitch for an on-base percentage of .700. Durbin also had 13 chances defensively at third base, and did not make an error on the weekend. Durbin had his second five-hit game of the year in Game 2, going 5-for-5 with five RBIs and three runs scored in a 15-2 victory. In the closest game of the series, a 6-5 extra-inning win, Durbin scored three runs including the game-winner on a walkoff walk.