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ex-Illini, ex-area players in pro baseball: July 31, 2018

MAJOR LEAGUES

OF Kevin Kiermaier, ex-Parkland, Rays

Kiermaier put together a pair of two-hit games last Friday and Saturday in Baltimore, including his second home run of the week. The Rays center fielder has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 games.

RHP Tanner Roark, ex-Illini, Nationals

Roark had his best start of the season last Wednesday, scattering three singles over eight innings as Washington beat Milwaukee. It was the first time in 20 starts this season that he did not give up a run.

RHP Dan Winkler, ex-Parkland, Braves

Winkler made three appearances last week, throwing 21 / 3 scoreless innings while allowing just one baserunner and striking out three.