The senior shortstop had a big week at the plate and on the mound. Throne batted .733 and in four games had three home runs, nine RBI and scored nine runs. He was also 2-0 on the mound and in 12 innings of work gave up no earned runs, four hits and struck out 22 batters. Throne had three hits, including a pair of two-run homers in a victory over Forest City. He also tossed a complete game three hitter and struck out 14 in a win over Osage. He was three-for-four at the plate in that game and scored two runs.
