League recap: First place up for grabs as Rockford and Hudsonville jockey for top spot

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

Ottawa-Kent - Red league recap: 5/14/12

This could be a critical week for Rockford, which holds a 1.5-game lead over Hudsonville for the league's top spot in the standings.

Ottawa-Kent - Red's longest active winning streak belongs to the Rams (14-0, 8-0), undefeated over their last 14 games. In the past week, Rockford won another four games, including a 4-2 victory over West Ottawa.

Grand Haven's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 137 hits and 67 walks, both of which led the league. The Buccaneers' pitchers have been charged with only 137 hits and have struck out 93 batters. Mike Ginocchio is tops on the staff with 28 Ks.

Grand Haven racked up a league-leading 174 hits this week, bringing its total to 174 on the year, also tops in the league. The Buccaneers are led by Danny Cotter, who has 25 hits this year.