Pj Heaton was the top pitcher in A Region I this week, leading
Tamassee-Salem. He racked up 14 strike outs this week.
Dixie made the biggest jump in the standings this week, moving from sixth to third place in the league thanks to a 1-0 record over the past seven days. Meanwhile, the Eagles fell hardest in the standings, dropping from first all the way to fourth place after going 1-1 in the past week. First-place Calhoun Falls Charter (2-0, 1-0) went 1-0 over the past week.
McCormick's pitching staff had a strong showing this week, allowing only five hits and six walks, both of which led the league.
The Chiefs, the league's stolen base leader this season with 21, added to their lead in that category with 18 more steals over the past week.
There were five hitters that batted over .400 in the league this week. They were led by Barak McLain, who hit .667 this week (4-for-6).
The week's strikeout crown belonged to Heaton, who turned in 14 Ks for Tamassee-Salem. With 20 strikeouts this year so far, he ranks second in the league.
McCormick's
Trey Houston threw five shutout innings in a 15-0 win over
Warren County on Thursday. He struck out 11, allowing zero hits.
Alex Ellison drove in four runners as
Whitmire defeated the Chiefs 16-5 on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 and scored one run.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
