Carmel baseball

Dropping their first four games in league play for the first time in over 30 years didn't spell the end for the Padres.
 The four setbacks came against the two best teams in the league.
 Still, it has put the reigning two-time MTAL champions in a deep hole.
 Four game deficits aren't made up overnight.
 What has followed in MTAL play, however, is a four-game winning streak, putting Carmel back in the playoff chase.
 Sophomore shortstop Kenny Nava has stung the ball at the plate while one of the holdovers from the last two title teams, catcher Dominic Bifano, leads the team in extra base hits.
 Grabbing that third spot in the MTAL ensures no worse than a playoff game with the CAL champion.