He led the Texas League in total bases last week and tied for the league lead in hits, homers and extra-base hits. He was second in batting average (.531), slugging percentage (1.000) and OPS (1.531) and tied for second with eight runs scored. The Venezuelan-born Martinez capped the week with a 3-for-5, two-homer, four-RBI performance Sunday.
Martinez is hitting .284 on the season with 16 doubles, three triples and nine homers for 47 RBIs and 49 runs scored. He has six steals.
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TRIPLE-A EL PASO (59-56): The Chihuahuas were off Monday.