League recap: Lincoln runs winning streak to five

By Staff Report May 14, 2012, 12:00am

WPIAL AA 5 league recap: 5/14/12

Lincoln (18-2, 12-2) is riding a league-best 5-game winning streak. The streak was extended by another game over the past week,. Greg Lynn's hot bat led the team this week, as he racked up four hits and three RBIs.

Christain Kerns was the best pitcher in the league this week. His stat line for the week included one win and two Ks.

The Wolverine boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. On the season, Lincoln has allowed just 68 hits, while striking out 84 batters. Kerns leads Lincoln with 42 strikeouts in 36 innings.

The week's strikeout crown belonged to Blaise Mccarty, who turned in five Ks for Riverside. With 52 strikeouts this year so far, he ranks first in the league.