Kansas City, Mo. - Central Methodist senior pitcher Alan West was named the NAIA National Pitcher of the Week by the national office Tuesday. 

West, a graduate transfer from Lewisville, Texas, threw just the second no-hitter in the last 10 years Sunday against Benedictine. He struck out 10 batters and gave up just one walk. The lone run that came from BC was a sacrifice fly in the top of the fourth inning. 

Throught eight appearances so far this season, West has compiled a 6-1 record, which includes five complete games. He has tallied 67 strikeouts and a 2.29 earned run average through 51 complete innings. 

For his efforts this week, he was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week. 

Central will begin a two-week road swing, starting with a four-game series against the Evangel Friday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m. in Springfield, Mo.

To view the full release on the NAIA National Baseball Players of the Week, please click here. 

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