Argenis Paulino was the best pitcher in Super Essex - Independence this week, leading
Central. He won one game and struck out 11 batters.
Caniggia Neale was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .500 average, one home run and six RBIs. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils put together a 2-2 week.
Central's pitching staff had a strong showing this week, allowing only 14 hits and 22 walks, both of which led the league.
The Blue Devils stole 30 bases this week, adding to their league-leading 211 steals on the year.
The league boasted three .400 hitters over the past week. They were led by Luis De La Cruz, who hit .636 this week (7-for-11).
Neale's six RBIs this week were tops in the league. He now stands at 18 RBIs on the season, which puts him third in the league.
The Blue Devils' Paulino struck out 11
Shabazz hitters en route to a 9-2 victory on May 16. He gave up two hits and two runs over seven innings of work.
Neale drove in four runners on Wednesday in Central's 16-3 victory over
West Side. He went 3-for-3 and scored two runs.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
