League recap: Pine Grove runs winning streak to nine

By Staff Report May 7, 2012, 12:00am

Schuylkill County 1 league recap: 5/7/12

Pine Grove (9-1, 7-0) has won nine games in a row, Schuylkill County 1's longest active win streak. The streak was extended by another game over the past week, including.

North Schuylkill made the biggest jump in the national rankings, moving from 240 to 227 thanks to a 4-0 record over the past week.

Blue Mountain's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing six hits and three walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Eagles have allowed just 100 hits, while striking out 114 batters. Jake Cryts leads the Eagles with 56 strikeouts in 37 innings.

The Spartans's dominant pitching staff finished their week with a league-high 58 strikeouts, but still trail Blue Mountain for the season lead (114 Ks). Austin Hornberger leads North Schuylkill with 37 strikeouts in 33 innings on the season.

Chris Kovalewski led the league with seven hits this week for the Spartans. On the season, he's hitting .383 and ranks sixth in the league with 18 hits.