League recap: Ruiz overpowering for St. Mary's in past week

By Staff Report Mar 8, 2013, 3:57pm

I Section I league recap: 3/8/13

I Section I's top pitcher this week was St. Mary's's Irvin Ruiz. He picked up two wins and ten strikeouts.

Valley Vista had a successful week, as it won four total games to lead the league. The Monsoon beat Ironwood 7-1, the Eagles 7-4, Central 12-0 and Hayden 15-0.

Alhambra put just three batters on base with walks in the past week, but Maryvale's pitching staff has had the best control this season, surrendering a walk only eight times in 19 innings this year.

19 batters hit over .400 this week. They were led by Fernando Fimbres, who hit .857 this week (6-for-7).

Elias Lucero threw a shutout as he led Tolleson to victory over Browne, 10-0, on Friday. He pitched five scoreless innings and struck out two, while giving up two hits.



Lukas Treffers drove in four runners as the Knights defeated Camelback 16-0 on Tuesday. He went 1-for-2 and scored one run.



Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.