Here’s the local baseball schedule for today.


El Rancho’s Joe Sanchez

La Serna’s Ryan Cordova

California’s Nathan Blount

DEL RIO LEAGUE

Santa Fe at La Serna, 3:15 p.m.
California at Whittier , 3:15 p.m.
Pioneer at El Rancho, 3:15 p.m.

Standings
League Overall
El Rancho 4-2 12-3
La Serna 4-2 8-8-1
California 4-2 8-8
Whittier 3-3 7-6
Santa Fe 3-3 6-8
Pioneer 2-9 0-6

Are the top teams rising and the bottom ones sinking or is the Del Rio league battle more than a three-horse race?

What about the Suburban League? La Mirada (11-8, 4-1) opened up with a loss to Norwalk and has won four straight. The Matadores have rebounded from a tough start to win 8 of 9 games and host Artesia (5-11, 1-2) today at 3 p.m. Will the Matadores be challenged or are they just waiting for Mayfair and Bellflower?

Is it possible the area’s most concerning team owns one of the better records. That’s the case with Whittier Christian and its 12-6 nonleague record. Unfortunately for the Heralds, the Olympic League is no joke and they’re currently tied for third in league with Valley Christian as both teams own 2-3 league marks. The Heralds host Los Angeles Baptist (6-9, 0-5) today at 3:30 p.m. in a game they could use to build momentum heading into next week’s critical two-game series with Campbell Hall (11-4, 4-1).

As for St. Paul (12-7, 4-1), the Swordsmen are hoping to finish off a sweep of Bishop Montgomery today at 3:15 p.m. in Del Rey League action over in Torrance.