Western Illinois University Athletics

Javin Drake helped Western Illinois clinch its Summit League baseball series last weekend over Fort Wayne in the conference opener for both teams. He was named the Hampton Inn Scholar-Athlete of the Week for his efforts.

Drake pitched a season-high 7.1 innings, giving up one run on six hits. The freshman right-hander walked one and struck out three as the Leathernecks took 2-of-3 following his 4-1 win on Sunday.

In five appearances (four starts), Drake is second on the team with 22.2 innings and third with 17 strikeouts.

He carries a 4.0 GPA and is undecided on a major.