The past two weeks have been highlighted by some close games, some new players stepping into the spotlight and a new team in the #1 spot!
The Seattle Studs have taken over the #1 spot atop the standings in the PIL with a 12-7 record. The Seattle Studs are led by Landon Rike who leads the team in AVG (.389), HRs (5) and RBI (23). Mack Larson Leads the pitching staff with 3 wins and closer Anthony Brady leads the team in strikeouts with 23. The Studs have a deep roster with 5 players currently hitting over the .300 mark (Anderson, Strash, Riker, Samson and Furia.)
The Everett Merchants recently made the trip up to Alaska to play a six-game series against the Alaska Goldpanners in the 116th annual “Midnight Sun Game”. The annual Midnight Sun game is unique because the game starts at exactly Midnight which is only possible due to the long hours of continuous sunlight in Alaska. Fun Fact Barry Bonds players for the Goldpanners prior to his MLB debut! Jackson Sweum is still an absolute force for the Merchants slashing .469/.485/.764.
For the Highline Bears Trey Hunt has a stand out average listed at .462. Trey Hunt is 6-00, 250 LBs, attends Sacramento City College and plays 1B.
Redmond Dudes C Aengus Adams from Belmont Abbey College is slashing .364/.588/.364 along with LHP Joe Schwab sitting fourth overall in the league with 14s Ks
Adam Paganelli, Kaden Yackley and Tanner Boe have led the Honker thus far with Paganelli’s .353 avergage, Yackley’s 8 RBI and Boe’s 17 on the mound.
Another standout player over the past two weeks has been Everett OF Jordan Justice who captures the player of the week honors for weeks 2-3!
Justice has notched 21 hits, 4 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 11 RBI with a .375 AVG in 56 ABs.