New York, NY (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 22.

Zimmerman led the majors with 15 hits and 32 total bases over eight games to earn his third career weekly award. He added five home runs, eight RBI and nine runs scored, including the game-winner on a wild pitch in Tuesday's 10- inning victory over the Mets.

On Sunday, Zimmerman belted two home runs and drove in three during a 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Other players considered for the award included Arizona's Jason Kubel and Aaron Hill, Pittsburgh's Pedro Alvarez and David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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