Palm Harbor University had a successful week, as it won three total games to lead the league. The Hurricanes beat
North Port 4-2,
Largo 7-3 and
Dixie Hollins 6-3.
East Lake (6-1, 3-0) is red-hot, having won six straight games, the longest such streak in 8A District 8. In the past week, the Eagles won another two games,.
Palm Harbor University's pitching staff had a strong showing this week, allowing only 28 hits and nine walks, both of which led the league.
The top hitter in the league so far this season has been the Hurricanes'
Brian Auerbach, who leads all players in average, hits and RBIs. This season Auerbach has feasted on opponents pitching with a .478 average and ten RBIs thanks to 11 hits.
Auerbach had a torrid week in the league for Palm Harbor University, as he led in hits, RBIs and batting average. Auerbach feasted on opponents pitching with a .545 average and seven RBIs thanks to six hits.
Ethan Olivero had three hits in three at bats in the Hurricanes' 4-2 victory over the Bobcats on Friday.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
