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Elmhurst's Tom Rhein Named CCIW Hitter of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. - Elmhurst College's Tom Rhein (Worth/Brother Rice) has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's Co-Hitter of the Week after bashing five home runs and driving in 17 runs.
Rhein had a fantastic week at the plate, hitting .500 (11-of-22) in a six-game span. The Bluejays' leadoff batter hit five home runs, drove in 17 runs and also scored a team-high eight runs. He posted a whopping 1.182 slugging percentage and also walked five times while striking out just once.
Rhein smashed a pair of three-run homers in the Bluejays' 14-13 loss to the University of Ozarks on Wednesday (March 21) and hit another three-run shot in Elmhurst's 9-8 win over Clarke College on Sunday (March 25). Rhein capped the week by blasting a three-run homer and a grand slam in the same inning in Elmhurst's game against Maryville University on Sunday (March 25).
The junior centerfielder leads the Bluejays this season in hits (16), runs (11), home runs (five), RBI (21), total bases (34), slugging percentage (.895) and walks (nine).
Elmhurst (3-7) begins conference play this weekend with a doubleheader at Augustana College on Saturday (March 31). The Bluejays host Augustana on Sunday (April 1) in Elmhurst's home-opener.
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