League recap: Fermin's hitting boosts Science Park

By Staff Report May 21, 2012, 12:00am

Super Essex - Colonial league recap: 5/21/12

Jean-carlos Fermin was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .688 average, one home run and eight RBIs. Meanwhile, Science Park put together a 2-4 week.

The league's top pitcher this week was the Chargers' Nicholas Atehortua. Over the past week, he had one win and 10 Ks.

Science Park's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 46 hits and 34 walks, both of which led the league. The Chargers have given up a mere 153 hits on the year, while striking out 139 opposing hitters. Alberto Garcia is the leader in that category with 53 Ks on the season.

Science Park, the season leader in runs scored at 164, added to its total with a league-high 48 runs this week. Garcia leads the team with 27 runs scored and Fermin has a team-high 29 RBIs on the year.

Science Park's Fermin finished his week with 11 hits, tops in the league. His 36 hits for the year are first in the league, and he boasts a .590 batting average.