District 10 Region 5's top pitcher this week was
Mercyhurst Prep's
Aaron Haas. He won one game and struck out six batters.
Mercyhurst Prep beat Eisenhower this week, 9-2, in a matchup of the league's top two teams on Monday. The Lakers are now in first place at 5-1 in the league and 11-8 overall.
Mercyhurst Prep's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 24 hits and 14 walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Lakers have allowed just 118 hits, while striking out 132 batters.
Derrick Post leads the Lakers with 67 strikeouts in 56 innings pitched.
The week's strikeout crown belonged to Post, who turned in seven Ks for Mercyhurst Prep. With 67 strikeouts this year so far, he ranks first in the league.
Derrick Post threw a shutout as he led Fairview to victory over Mercyhurst Prep, 6-5, on Friday. He struck out five, allowing eight hits.
