The league's top two teams in the standings locked horns this week, as Grays Creek took home a 13-2 victory over Union Pines on May 8, 2013.
Union Pines is now in first place at 10-2 in 3A Cape Fear Valley and 16-7 overall.
Dylan Kelly was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .500 average, one home run and three RBIs. The Vikings compiled a record of 3-0 in that time.
Southern Lee's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing eight hits and two walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Cavaliers have allowed just 151 hits, while striking out 124 batters.
Connor Gaines leads the Cavaliers with 39 strikeouts in 47 innings.
Union Pines scored a league-best 45 runs this week, adding to its league-leading 183 runs on the season. The Vikings's key hitters include
Nick Collins, who has a team-high 29 runs, and
Nick Collins, who leads the squad with with 29 RBIs.
Christian Wenger threw a shutout as he led Southern Lee to victory over Grays Creek, 3-2 on May 1, 2012. He pitched five scoreless innings and struck out five, while giving up two hits.
