No. 1 Matadores need a few more clutch hits

Whittier Daily News Top 10
Baseball

1. La Mirada (8-5, 4-0)
Two-out hits were hard to come by vs. Torrance on Saturday
Next: April 15 vs. John Glenn

2. Cal (9-4, 3-0)
A critical Del Rio League week awaits the Condors
Next: Wednesday vs. Santa Fe, 3:15 p.m.

3. Santa Fe (6-8. 3-0)
The Chiefs have shut out their last two league opponents
Next: Wednesday at Cal, 3:15 p.m.

4. La Habra (7-6, 2-1)
Andrew Gallegos and Robert Leffler are each 3-1 on the mound
Next: Wednesday at Sonora, 3:15 p.m.

5. La Serna (5-7-1, 2-1)
The Lancers have lost four of their last five games
Next: Wednesday at Whittier, 3:15 p.m.

6. Whittier Christian (9-6, 2-2)
Senior Mike Rafter has been stellar on the mound and at the plate
Next: Tuesday vs. Village Christian, 3:30 p.m.

7. St. Paul (7-8)
Del Rey League play kicks off this week
Next: Tuesday vs. La Salle at Arcadia County Park, 3:15 p.m.

8. Pioneer (5-8, 1-2)
The Titans have allowed 29 runs in their last three losses
Next: Wednesday at El Rancho, 3:15 p.m.

9. El Rancho (4-9, 0-3)
The Dons’ last three losses have been by shutout
Next: Wednesday vs. Pioneer, 3:15 p.m.

10. Cantwell-Sacred Heart (6-7, 3-1)
With their transfers now eligible, the Cardinals will be tough in the Camino Real
Next: Tuesday vs. St. Bernard, 3:15 p.m.

LEADERS
Batting average

Chris Nuanes La Habra .533
Mike Rafter Whittier Chr. .532
Jesse Perdomo Cal .500
Blake Wilson La Mirada .475
Fermin Beza Cal .471
Tony Valdez Schurr .444
Austin Saad La Habra .429
R.J. Lan La Mirada .412
Joaquin Cesenas Schurr .400
Paul Barraza La Serna .400

RBIs
Adam Amaro Schurr 13
Jonathan Sanchez Schurr 10
Logan Veloff Whittier Chr. 10
Cooper Hughes Whittier Chr. 9
Moe Vasquez Whittier 9
Daniel Jung La Mirada 9
Trevor McGee Whittier Chr. 8
Jesse Perdomo Cal 8
Blake Wilson La Mirada 8
Joseph Cobian Whittier Chr. 8

Hits
Mike Rafter Whittier Chr. 25
Blake Wilson La Mirada 19
Ethan Lopez La Mirada 18
Cooper Hughes Whittier Chr. 17
Jesse Perdomo Cal 17
Paul Barraza La Serna 16
Chris Nuanes La Habra 16
Robert Benavidez Whittier 16
Robby Blount Cal 15
Gavin Callender La Serna 14
R.J. Lan La Mirada 14
Daniel Jung La Mirada 14

ERA
Daniel Alvarez Cal 0.69
Ruben Pinedo Cal 0.78
Robert Leffler La Habra 0.82
Jake Rivera Whittier Chr. 1.56
Chris Thompson Whittier Chr. 1.75
Mike Rafter Whittier Chr. 1.88
Gavin Callender La Serna 1.91
Ryan Orozco Montebello 2.05
Esteban Solis El Rancho 2.10
Jonathan Sanchez Schurr 2.19

Strikeouts
Mike Rafter Whittier Chr. 31
Jonathan Romero Montebello 30
Daniel Alvarez Cal 29
Eric Tapper La Mirada 25
Chris Thompson Whittier Chr. 24
Ryan Orozco Montebello 23
Jake Rivera Whittier Chr. 21
Kenny Carrillo Schurr 20
Gavin Callender La Serna 19
Robert Leffler La Habra 19

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