League recap: League lead hangs in balance for Spackenkill, Onteora this week

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

Section 9 Mid Hudson III league recap: 5/7/12

First place in the league standings is up for grabs this week, as Onteora sits just 2.00 games back of Spackenkill.

Stissing Mountain is now in the midst of a 7-game losing streak. The Bombers lost another 3 games last week, including an 8-0 defeat against Roosevelt.

The Spartans's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 10 hits and six walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, Spackenkill has allowed just 87 hits, while striking out 87 batters. Ben Jenkins leads Spackenkill with 25 strikeouts in 28 innings.