Grant Benefield was the best pitcher in 1A Area 13 this week, leading
Spring Garden. He picked up one win and ten strikeouts.
First place in the league standings is up for grabs this week, as
Cedar Bluff sits just 0.5 games back of the Panthers.
Collinsville's 49 strikeouts this week were a league-worst, but
Gaylesville has struck out more times (67) than any other team this year.
Seven batters hit over .400 this week. They were led by Will Westbrook, who hit .625 this week (5-for-8).
The most RBI in the league this week belonged to Spring Garden's
Will Penton, who drove in seven. For the year, he has racked up nine RBIs, good for third in the league.
Benefield threw a shutout as he led the Panthers to victory over
Coosa Christian, 14-0, on Tuesday. He pitched five scoreless innings and struck out ten, while giving up one hit.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
