League recap: First place up for grabs as Pawnee and Nokomis jockey for top spot

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

Prairie State league recap: 5/7/12

This could be a critical week for Pawnee, which holds a 1.00-game lead over Nokomis for the league's top spot in the standings.

Prairie State's longest active winning streak belongs to North Mac (15-4, 3-2), undefeated over its last seven games. The streak was extended by another game over the past week, includinga 13-2 win over Bunker Hill. Logan Talkington led the lineup this week with zero hits and zero RBIs.

Bunker Hill's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only four hits and two walks, both of which led the league. The Minutemen's pitchers have been charged with only 98 hits and have struck out 102 batters. Allen Mansholt is tops on the staff with 43 Ks.