Blake Langerud was the best pitcher in Gopher this week, leading
Faribault Academies [bethlehem Academy/cannon Valley Lutheran/discovery/shattuck-saint Mary's]. Over the past week, he had one win and 12 Ks.
United South Central went from 10,215 to 9,553 in the
national rankings since last week after going 1-0 in the past seven days. The Rebels are currently No. 228 in the Minnesota state rankings, with an overall record of 5-5.
The Cardinals boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks.
Three batters hit over .400 this week. The group was paced by Cole Dillon, who collected three hits in six at bats for a .500 average.
Faribault Academies [Bethlehem Academy/Cannon Valley Lutheran/Discovery/Shattuck-Saint Mary's]'s Langerud struck out 12 batters over the past week, bringing his league-leading season total to 45.
Langerud led the Cardinals to a win on May 25, as he notched 12 strikeouts to beat
Waseca, 8-0.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.