League recap: Becker dominating on the mound for Marmaton Valley

By Staff Report May 21, 2012, 12:00am

Three Rivers league recap: 5/21/12

Three Rivers's top pitcher this week was Marmaton Valley's Cole Becker. He won zero games and struck out 13 batters.

The league's longest active winning streak belongs to St. Paul (18-2, 15-2), undefeated over its last seven games. In the past week, the Indians won another two games, including a 4-0 victory over Oswego.

The Wildcats' pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 21 hits and 19 walks, both of which led the league. Marmaton Valley's pitchers have been charged with only 53 hits and have struck out 65 batters. Becker is tops on the staff with 28 Ks.

Marmaton Valley scored 31 runs this week to lead the league, but Northeast is tops in runs scored this year, with 120.

Marmaton Valley closer Derrick Carr recorded two saves this week, most in the league. He ranks first in the league with three saves this season.