League recap: Mercyhurst Prep gets lift from Lehman's big bat

By Staff Report May 29, 2012, 4:39pm

District 10 Region 5 league recap: 5/29/12

Emmitt Lehman was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a 1.000 average with three RBIs. Meanwhile, Mercyhurst Prep put together a 1-0 week.

Behind a 1-0 record over the past week, the Lakers made the biggest jump in the national rankings, all the way from 8606 to 8248. Mercyhurst Prep is currently No. 360 in the Pennsylvania state rankings, with an overall record of 12-8.

The Lakers' pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only five hits and five walks, both of which led the league. On the season, Mercyhurst Prep has allowed just 123 hits, while striking out 140 batters. Derrick Post leads Mercyhurst Prep with 71 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched.

Mercyhurst Prep's Derrick Post threw seven shutout innings in a 15-4 win over Conneaut Lake on Friday. He pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out five, while giving up eight hits.





Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Monday 8am PST each week.