On May 11, 2012, the top two teams in the current league standings will go head to head, as
Sherman Oaks CES and
Northridge Academy meet. The Knights currently hold a 2.00-game lead over the Pumas for first place.
Valley's longest active winning streak belongs to Sherman Oaks CES (14-4, 9-0), undefeated over its last seven games. Four of those wins came in the past week, includinga 9-1 victory over Fulton and a 20-4 win over Discovery.
Sherman Oaks CES boasted the best pitching over the past week, holding opponents to the league's fewest hits and issuing the fewest walks. The Knights's pitchers have been charged with only zero hits and have struck out six batters.
Garrett Markado is tops on the staff with three Ks.
Northridge Academy stole 15 bases this week, adding to its league-leading 81 steals on the year. Given the green light by manager Jake Amado,
Kevin Carlos has racked up 21 steals on his own this season for the Pumas.
Fulton's
Ezequiel Gonzalez threw five shutout innings in a 10-0 win over Vaughn on May 4, 2012. He struck out six, allowing two hits.
