Independent Private Parochial's top pitcher this week was
Portledge's
Matt Butler. He picked up two wins and 17 strikeouts.
The Panthers had a successful week, as they won four total games to lead the league. Portledge beat
United Nations International 15-6,
Luther 15-2 and
Bay Ridge Prep 5-1.
The Panthers boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks.
Portledge scored a league-best 35 runs this week, adding to its league-leading 151 runs on the season.
Three batters hit over .400 this week. The group was paced by Sel Narby, who collected two hits in three at bats for a .667 average.
The Panthers' Butler finished with a league-high two wins over the past week. He has tossed his way to five victories this year, putting him first in the league.
Portledge's Butler struck out nine Bay Ridge Prep hitters en route to a 5-1 victory on May 21. Over his seven innings pitched he allowed one run on three hits.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
