James Picchi was the best pitcher in Division II - North this week, leading
Johnston. He picked up one win and nine strikeouts.
Johnston beat Woonsocket this week, 6-0, in a matchup of the league's top two teams on Thursday. The Panthers are now in first place at 16-1 in the league and 17-1 overall.
Central Falls's pitching staff dominated this week, allowing only zero hits and zero walks, both of which led the league. On the season, the Warriors have allowed just 33 hits, while striking out 43 batters.
Brandon Canuto leads the Warriors with 29 strikeouts in 31 innings pitched.
The week's strikeout crown belonged to
Joe Bongiovanni, who turned in 10 Ks for Johnston. With 33 strikeouts this year so far, he ranks fourth in the league.
The Panthers'
Chris Pistacchio finished his week with seven hits, tops in the league. His 25 hits for the year are second in the league, and he boasts a .431 batting average.
