On May 10, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
Cochranton and
Linesville meet. The Cardinals currently hold a 1.00-game lead over the Lions for first place.
Cochranton made the biggest jump in the national rankings, moving from 490 to 477 thanks to a 2-1 record over the past week.
Conneaut Lake's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing three hits and three walks to lead the league in both categories. The Indians's pitchers have been charged with only 94 hits and have struck out 84 batters.
Kyle Arkwright is tops on the staff with 41 Ks.
The Cardinals racked up a league-leading 67 hits this week, bringing their total to 112 on the year, also tops in the league. Cochranton is led by
Jesse Staudt, who has 21 hits this year.
The Cardinals's Staudt led the league with 13 hits this week. On the season, he's hitting .488 and ranks first in the league with 21 hits.
