Abreu, McCarthy win MLB Player of the Week awards

Abreu claims his second honor in four weeks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 101 min read

Your AL and NL Players of the Week: Wilyer Abreu: 7-for-16 (.438 AVG), 3 HR, 9 RBI Jake McCarthy: 14-for-27 (.519 AVG),

What happened: Wilyer Abreu hit .438 with three homers and nine RBI in 16 at-bats. Jake McCarthy went 14-for-27 (.519) with two homers and five RBI.

Why it matters: The award gives Abreu repeat league recognition after his July 20 selection. McCarthy finished the week with seven more hits than Abreu.

By the numbers: Together, Abreu and McCarthy went 21-for-43 (.488) with five home runs and 14 RBI.

What to watch: Their next series will show whether either hitter carries the surge into another award cycle.

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@MLB Aug 10, 5:35 PM ET

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