League recap: Smith overpowering for Purvis in past week

Chase Smith was the best pitcher in 4A Region 7 this week. His stat line for the week included one win and 11 Ks.

The league's longest active winning streak belongs to Purvis (24-4, 9-1), undefeated over its last six games. Four of those wins came in the past week, including a 5-4 victory over West Lauderdale and a 4-2 win over West Lauderdale.

Purvis boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. The Tornadoes' pitchers have been charged with only 119 hits and have struck out 215 batters. Smith is tops on the staff with 71 Ks.