League recap: Madawaska lifted by Michaud's performance at the plate

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

C East league recap: 5/7/12

Kirk Michaud was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .533 average with six RBIs. Madawaska compiled a record of 4-0 in that time.

The Owls trail Calais by just 0.00 games in the league standings, which means there could have a new first-place team by next week.

Madawaska's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 18 hits and 12 walks, both of which led the league. On the season, the Owls have allowed just 34 hits, while striking out 43 batters. Dylan Wetmore leads the Owls with 23 strikeouts in 13 innings.

Madawaska scored a league-best 43 runs this week, adding to its league-leading 45 runs on the season. Sam Beaulieu is the team leader in runs scored with nine, while Jesse Pelletier has driven in a team-best 10 runs with his bat.

Madawaska's Michaud finished his week with eight hits, tops in the league. His eight hits for the year are second in the league, and he boasts a .444 batting average.