ARCHIE AT THE PLATE

In Friday's game against the San Antonio Missions, Archie "A.G." Gilbert went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and 1 Stolen Base.

ARCHIE GOES 4 for 4. Has 12 game Hitting Streak!

Archie Gilbert is having a great baseball season thus far for the Midland Rockhounds (AA Affiliate of the Oakland A's) Since moving to the lead-off spot Archie has been sensational, making several terrific plays in the outfield and continuing his torrid pace at the plate. Archie went 4-for-4, all singles, scoring after his first inning single and driving in a run with each of his next three. Gilbert extended his hit streak to 11 games and has now reached base in 23 straight. Currently hitting .335 with 26 RBI's and 14 Stolen Bases, we can't wait till he gets to the SHOW!!!.

THE PERFECT LEAD OFF MAN

Archie Gilbert Breaks Out
By Bob Hards / Midland RockHounds

With Corey Wimberly sidelined, the role of lead-off batter for the RockHounds has gone to Archie Gilbert. Turns out he's a method actor and is absorbed in the role.

In the first inning, Archie singled to left, extending his hit streak to eight games, and he was just getting warmed up. He walked and stole a base in the third ... walked and scored in the fifth .... drove an RBI double to left-center in the sixth ... then capped the RockHounds scoring with his first home run at the Double-A level, a two-run laster into the left field bullpen.

Archie, the lead-off batter, lit the fuse, and the 'Hounds exploded. Chris Carter hit his second home run, part of a 4-for-5 night. The big guy scored twice, drove in his 22nd and 23rd runs, and stole a base for good measure.