Baseball rankings

1. Salinas: Is 12-2 over its last 14 games to gather a share of first place
2. San Benito: A three-game losing streak has turned the Gabilan Division into a race.
3. Christopher: Is 7-2 over its last nine games, with the two losses coming at home.
4. Carmel: The defending MTAL champions got wins over Pacific Grove and Soledad last week.
5. Soledad: Tri-leaders of the MTAL have home games remaining with PG and Carmel.
6. Pacific Grove: Might have the toughest road in chasing an MTAL title.
7. Watsonville: Has seized control of the Pacific with two wins over North Salinas.
8. North Salinas: The defending Pacific Division champions still have a game with Watsonville.
9. Palma: Snapped a six-game losing streak by blanking Christopher.
10. Monterey: If the season ended today, the Toreadores would miss the postseason.
 On the bubble: Monte Vista, King City, Gilroy, Alisal.