David Lira was a strikeout machine for Sterling College in his lone appearance on the week, striking out 14 batters in just five innings pitched. Lira was able to sit down 10 consecutive batters via the strikeout allowing just one hit in a dominant 17-0 victory over Randall University this week. The senior who was unable to stay healthy the last two years pitched five innings and saw just two batters put the ball in play, one with a fly out and one with a base hit.
Stats on the week: 5.0 IP, 0 R, 14 K, 1 H, 1 BB
Nominees: Mozart Duarte, Southwestern Christian University; Steven Hernandez, Grace College; Matthew Hickey, SAGU; David Lira, Sterling College; Zane Robeaux, MACU