Rubens allowed just six hits (all singles) as he recorded his second shutout of the season in UW-Oshkosh’s 5-0 victory over UW-La Crosse April 9. Rubens, who hasn't allowed a run in the first eight innings of his last three starts, struck out four batters in his nine-inning performance. He didn’t walk a batter and permitted just two UW-La Crosse runners to reach second base.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Mitch Running, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Eau Claire, Wis. (North)
UW-Platteville, Justin Crotty, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Shullsburg, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Ryan Iverson, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Eau Claire, Wis. (North)
UW-Stout, Cory Hedeen, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Cannon Falls, Minn.