Paynesville (12-7, 7-2) is red-hot, having won four straight games, the longest such streak in West Central - North. One of those wins came in the past week, a 12-4 victory over Minnewaska Area.
Having lost eight games in a row,
Minnewaska Area is mired in the league's worst slump. The Lakers lost 12-4 to Paynesville last week.
Albany's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 10 hits and two walks to lead the league in both categories. The Huskies' pitchers have been charged with only 117 hits and have struck out 110 batters.
Tony Schoenberg is tops on the staff with 34 Ks.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Monday 8am PST each week.