League recap: Kelly dominating on the mound for First Flight

By Staff Report Mar 20, 2013, 3:55pm

3A/2A Northeastern Coastal league recap: 3/20/13

Parker Kelly was the top pitcher in 3A/2A Northeastern Coastal this week, leading First Flight. He picked up one win and 16 strikeouts.

The Night Hawks outperformed the rest of the league this week, as their four total wins led the league. First Flight beat Greenbrier Christian Academy 3-2, Norfolk Collegiate 9-1, Hertford County 4-0 and Cape Hatteras 18-2.

Bertie's pitching staff was best in the league in terms of hits allowed, with just eight over the past week. On the year, Bertie has allowed only 14 hits in five games.

The Night Hawks, the league's stolen base leader this season with 19, added to their lead in that category with 17 more steals over the past week.

Three batters hit over .400 this week. They were led by David Watford, who hit .500 this week (3-for-6).

The week's strikeout crown belonged to Kelly, who turned in 16 Ks for First Flight. He's first in the league with 28 total strikeouts.



Alex Harmon threw a no-hitter this week in Bertie's 2-1 victory over Pasquotank.

Kelly struck out ten in the Night Hawks' 4-0 win over the Bears on March 19. He gave up two hits and zero runs over seven innings of work.



Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.