Posted: Mar 26, 2012
McFarland, who earned his second-straight MCAC Pitcher of the Week nod, tossed a five-hit complete game shutout and struck out 15 batters in the Bruins 3-0 nine-inning shutout over Central Baptist College on March 23. McFarland did not allow a walk, while improving to 5-2 on the season.
Thompson hit .389 on the week with three home runs, nine RBIs and 16 total bases while posting an .889 slugging percentage. In the Bruins' 9-5 win over Central Baptist, Thompson went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, while driving in seven total runs. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak.
Bellevue (17-12) will head to Fremont, Neb. on Tuesday, March 27 for a 5 p.m. single nine-inning contest against Midland University.
