League recap: First place up for grabs as Kennedy Catholic and Beacon jockey for top spot

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

Section 1 Conference 1 - A league recap: 5/7/12

This could be a critical week for Kennedy Catholic, which holds a 0.50-game lead over Beacon for the league's top spot in the standings.

The Gaels (7-3, 6-1) have won four games in a row, Section 1 Conference 1 - A's longest active win streak. In the past week, Kennedy Catholic won another 2 games, includinga 2-1 victory over Peekskill and a 2-1 win over Peekskill.

Peekskill boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. The Red Devils's pitchers have been charged with only 95 hits and have struck out 69 batters. Nick Soto is tops on the staff with 45 Ks.