Baseball rankings

1. Palma: Reigning Gabilan Division champions undefeated in three games.
2. San Benito: Humbled in one game, dominating in another.
3. Monte Vista: Off to a 3-0 start going into Gabilan Division play.
4. Christopher: Pitching has been a strength in four non-league games.
5. Carmel: Defending MTAL champions have had mixed results.
6. King City: Biggest threat to Carmel's run of supremacy in the MTAL.
7. Monterey: Defense and pitching has carried Monterey in the preseason.
8. Soledad: Finds a way to win 17 games every year.
9. Salinas: Impressive in win over WCAL power St. Francis.
10. Pacific Grove: A lot of youth makes for growing pains.
 On the bubble: North Salinas, Gilroy, Alvarez, Seaside, Watsonville.