League recap: Lynnfield and North Reading to meet this week in 1 vs. 2 battle

On Tuesday, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as Lynnfield and North Reading meet. The Pioneers currently hold a zero-game lead over the Hornets for first place.

Ipswich's Jon Fierro was the best pitcher in the league this week. He picked up zero wins and six strikeouts.

The Tigers' pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 16 hits and 11 walks to lead the league in both categories. Ipswich has given up a mere 101 hits on the year, while striking out 82 opposing hitters. Fierro is the leader in that category with 29 Ks on the season.