League recap: Hicks' hitting boosts Walnut Ridge

By Staff Report May 14, 2012, 12:00am

2A Region 3 league recap: 5/14/12

Cole Hicks was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .417 average with 10 RBIs. Meanwhile, Walnut Ridge put together a 3-1 week.

Zach Carson was the best pitcher in the league this week. He accumulated one win and 10 strikeouts.

The Bobcats boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. Walnut Ridge has given up a mere 171 hits on the year in addition to compiling 209 strikeouts. Baron Estes is the leader in that category with 45 Ks on the season.

The Bobcats scored a league-best 46 runs this week, adding to their league-leading 359 runs on the season. Eric Wilcoxson is the team leader in runs scored with 53, while Hunter Flippo has driven in a team-best 53 runs with his bat.