The Telegram (St. John's)

Penney was money in the bank for Shammies

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OMT Shamrocks left fielder Dave Penney is The Telegram sports department’s choice as athlete of the week. Penney helped lead the Shammies to their second straight St. John’s Molson Senior Baseball League championsh­ip this week, completing a four-game sweep of the RMM Gonzaga Vikings.

In the final game Tuesday night at St. Pat’s Ball Park, Penney was the hero, delivering a double to right field with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning scoring Brent Power with the winning run.

Penney finished the game 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, four RBIS and two runs scored.

Penney homered in the Shamrocks’ 9-1 Game 2 win last Saturday. Date of birth: April 17, 1987 Height: 5-9 Weight: 190 pounds Birthplace: Goose Bay (raised in Pasadena)

Residence: St. John’s Occupation: Economist (provincial government)

Club: Shamrocks Coach: Sean Gulliver

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