On May 9, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
Philomath and
Newport meet. The Warriors currently hold a 4.00-game lead over the Cubs for first place.
Cascade (11-11, 7-5) is red-hot, having won four straight games, the longest such streak in 4A Oregon West. The streak was extended by another 4 games over the past week, includinga 2-0 victory over Newport.
Newport's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only 28 hits and 10 walks, both of which led the league. The Cubs have given up a mere 107 hits on the year in addition to compiling 135 strikeouts.
Keeton Luther is the leader in that category with 52 Ks on the season.
