Astros Pence Named NL Co-Player Of The Week

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The 2007 season for Hunter Pence couldn't be going any better. The Arlington, Texas native was named National League Co-Player of the week on Monday along with Arizona Diamondbacks closer Jose Valverde.

For the week of May 14-20, Pence sported a .591 (13-22) batting average with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored. His 1.901 slugging percentage to boast with his .625 on base percentage were tops in the National League. In his first two games against the San Francisco Giants last week, Pence went 7-for7 with two home runs and four RBI.

Notes: For the season, Pence is batting .346 with four home runs, 16 RBI and six doubles in 21 games. His .642 slugging percentage leads team.

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