Softball rankings

1. San Benito: Has produced 10 or more runs in three of its last four games.

2. Watsonville: Defending CCS Division I champions have won 18 games this year.

3. Santa Catalina: Have opened up a two-game lead in the MTAL at 10-0.

4. Carmel: Another showdown with Santa Catalina looms today.

5. Notre Dame: One of five teams in the Gabilan separated by one game.

6. Gilroy: Needs to win two of its final three games to ensure a postseason spot.

7. Salinas: Making a postseason push, having gone 5-2 in its last seven games.

8. Christopher: Snapped a three-game losing streak to keep its playoff hopes alive.

9. Pacific Grove: Snakebitten with its last two MTAL losses both being by a run.

10. North Salinas: Pacific Division leaders have won seven straight league games.

On the bubble: Monterey, Alvarez Soledad, Marina.