Derek Pihlaja of Central Lakes College was the Southern Division Pitcher of the Week in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference for the week of May 8. Derek, a sophomore right-hander from Menahga, threw a five-hit shutout vs. No. 2-ranked Riverland in the opening game of the conference play-offs to determine regional berths. Derek threw only 82 pitches while going the distance, striking out four and walking one. Coach Pat Held said it was a well-deserved honor for Derek.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Pitcher of the Week
Derek Pihlaja of Central Lakes College was the Southern Division Pitcher of the Week in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference for the week of May 8. Derek, a sophomore right-hander from Menahga, threw a five-hit shutout vs. No. 2-ranked Riverland in the opening game of the conference play-offs to determine regional berths. Derek threw only 82 pitches while going the distance, striking out four and walking one. Coach Pat Held said it was a well-deserved honor for Derek.