Kevin Specht was the best pitcher in Section 8 A-1 this week, leading
Wantagh. He struck out eight batters this week.
The Warriors currently sit at the top of the league with a mark of 19-2 overall and 17-0 in league play.
Floral Park Memorial is in second place, 6.5 games behind with a 5-1 record in league play.
Wantagh's pitching staff had a strong showing this week, allowing only 14 hits and one walk, both of which led the league.
The Warriors' Specht led the league in strikeouts this week with eight. He's third in the league with 50 total strikeouts.
Adam Aponte's .500 batting average (3-for-6) for Wantagh was the best in the league this week. His average for the season stands at .433, which ranks seventh in the league. Aponte has accumulated 29 base knocks this year so far.
Specht struck out eight in
Island Trees's 2-0 win over the Warriors on May 14. Over his seven innings pitched he allowed two runs on five hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
