GRINNELL’S SURYN, PAHOS SWEEP MIDWEST CONFERENCE BASEBALL PERFORMER OF THE WEEK HONORS

Grinnell College Athletics

GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Greg Suryn ’11 (left) and Will Pahos ’14 (right) have swept the Midwest Conference Baseball Performer and Pitcher of the Week honors.

Suryn, a 6-1, 195-pound senior right-handed designated hitter/outfielder from Littleton, Colo. (Front Range Christian), helped the Pioneers establish a pair of school records with a huge weekend at the plate. He went 7-for-10 in a twin bill sweep of Knox College on Saturday with eight RBIs, three doubles, three singles and a homer. In the second win, a 21-3 decision over the Prairie Fire, Grinnell established new school records for runs scored in a game and RBI (20). For the season, the All-Midwest Conference South Division performer is hitting .302.

Pahos, a 5-11, 185-pound right-handed freshman from Clarendon Hills, Ill. (Hinsdale Central), had a masterful pitching performance against Knox in the 21-3 victory. He scattered five hits and struck out seven without giving up a run. He is now 2-0 on the season with a 2.19 ERA.