Harper, Souza Jr. named Players of the Week

One current and one former member of the Washington Nationals were named American League and National League Players of the Week on Monday.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper took home the honors in the senior circuit after hitting .550/.667/1.200 with three home runs, four doubles, and seven RBIs in six games.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. was named the American League Player of the Week on his 28th birthday. He hit .414/.433/.759 with two home runs, two doubles, one triple, and nine RBIs in seven games.