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Moriarty9 · 10-14-2009, 10:10 PM

Haren, Pennington get honors
Monthly awards given for Rays pitcher, rookie
July 1, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Reigning Cy Young winner Danny Haren and rookie infielder Cliff Pennington were honored today for their performances in the month of June.

Haren was named pitcher of the month after posting a 5-0 record with a 2.97 ERA, striking out 36 in 33 1/3 innings. The right-hander is now 10-2 with a 3.19 ERA in 15 starts this season. He is on pace to go 20-4 with 190 strikeouts in 199 2/3 innings.

Pennington was recognized as the American League's top rookie in June, hitting .344 with six doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, and 18 runs scored. Though he has been inconsistent as he breaks into the big leagues, Pennington has been productive, hitting .268 with six homers, 34 RBI, 43 runs scored and 17 stolen bases. He's on pace to hit 12 home runs, 69 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 34 steals.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Haren, Pennington get honors Monthly awards given for Rays pitcher, rookie July 1, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Reigning Cy Young winner Danny Haren and rookie infielder Cliff Pennington were honored today for their performances in the month of June. Haren was named pitcher of the month after posting a 5-0 record with a 2.97 ERA, striking out 36 in 33 1/3 innings. The right-hander is now 10-2 with a 3.19 ERA in 15 starts this season. He is on pace to go 20-4 with 190 strikeouts in 199 2/3 innings. Pennington was recognized as the American League's top rookie in June, hitting .344 with six doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, and 18 runs scored. Though he has been inconsistent as he breaks into the big leagues, Pennington has been productive, hitting .268 with six homers, 34 RBI, 43 runs scored and 17 stolen bases. He's on pace to hit 12 home runs, 69 RBI, 87 runs scored, and 34 steals.