ST. LOUIS - Bradley junior RHP Matt Dennis (Arlington Heights, IL/Rolling Meadows H.S.) is the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office Monday afternoon.
Bradley's all-time saves leader, Dennis turned in a dominant performance in his third career start Friday, leading the Braves (3-4) to a 4-3 victory against Notre Dame in the opening game of the Irish Alamo Classic in San Antonio. Dennis did not allow a runner past first base in his 7.0 innings of shutout work. Surrendering only three singles and a walk, Dennis struck out 10 Notre Dame hitters, all in the first five innings.