Former UNC infielder Michael Busch named National League Player of the Week

Posted Sep 16, 2024
Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch was awarded National League Player of the Week honors after a power-hitting showcase against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. Busch, acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason, went 11-for-23 on the Cubs' six-game road trip, with four home runs, 11 RBI, and scoring seven runs in those games. (NBC Chicago)

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