Moreland named AL Player of the Week

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Mitch Moreland, who continues to capably fill Prince Fielder’s shoes at first base for the American League West-leading Rangers, was named the AL Player of the Week on Monday.

Moreland hit .455 for the week with a 1.136 slugging percentage, clubbing five home runs and driving in nine runs. The 30-year-old led the Major Leagues in homers and slugging, tied for the lead in RBIs, and he was second in batting average in the AL.

Four of Moreland’s home runs came in the Rangers’ four-game sweep of the defending …

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