On May 10, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
Seaman and
Shawnee Heights meet. The Vikings currently hold a 5.00-game lead over the Thunderbirds for first place.
James Denton was the hottest hitter in the league this week, racking up a .625 average, one home run and six RBIs.
Junction City/St. Xavier compiled a record of 0-2 in that time.
Hayden's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 15 hits and 12 walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Wildcats have allowed just 88 hits, while striking out 99 batters.
Grant Arnold leads the Wildcats with 36 strikeouts in 34 innings.
Although the 31 runs scored by Hayden topped the league, the Bluejays maintained their lead in the league with 119 runs this season.
Junction City/St. Xavier's
Pete Ruiz finished his week with six hits, tops in the league. He is first in the league with 22 hits this year, and has a .415 batting average.
James Denton garnered four hits in four at bats during Manhattan's 11-6 victory over Junction City/St. Xavier on May 1, 2012. He also drove in two runners.
