On May 11, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
James River and
Covington meet. The Knights currently hold a 1.00-game lead over the Cougars for first place.
McCluer made the biggest jump in the national rankings, moving from 285 to 275 thanks to a 2-0 record over the past week.
Covington's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 10 hits and three walks to lead the league in both categories. The Cougars's pitchers have been charged with only 79 hits and have struck out 96 batters.
Chad Lipes is tops on the staff with 61 Ks.
Derek Dressler notched a multi-hit game on May 3, 2012 when he went 4-4 in McCluer's 10-7 win against Covington. He also drove in three runners and scored one runs.
