Connor Jones was the top pitcher in 6-AAAAAA this week, leading
Johns Creek. He won one game and retired nine batters.
Lambert had a successful week, as it won three total games to lead the league. The Longhorns beat
West Forsyth 6-4,
Centennial 13-3 and
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic 7-2.
The Gladiators' pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 12 hits and five walks to lead the league in both categories.
The league boasted four .400 hitters over the past week. The group was paced by Matthew Gorst, who collected five hits in eight at bats for a .625 average.
Johns Creek's Jones led the league in strikeouts this week with nine. With 32 strikeouts this year so far, he ranks first in the league.
Jones struck out nine in the Gladiators' 8-3 win over
North Forsyth on March 27. Over his four innings pitched he allowed three runs on three hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
