Key games on tap this week for Corpus Christi area high school baseball, softball teams
This could be an important week for teams that either want to win district championships or are looking to earn playoff spots.
The calendar is firmly in April, which means, like last week, weather could play a factor along with it beginning to feel a little more like summer each day. By the end of this week, though, we should have a clearer picture in a number of district races.
Here is a look at some key games this week.
Baseball
Gregory Portland vs. Ray, Wednesday and Friday: The top two teams in 29-5A’s North Zone square off twice this week as G-P will play a rescheduled game against Miller on Monday. This is a key test for both teams.
Carroll vs. Veterans Memorial, Tuesday and Friday: This much anticipated two-game series will be a key indicator of where both teams are at this season.
Beeville at Rockport-Fulton, Friday: A key game in the battle to finish second behind Sinton in District 30-4A.
Calallen at Tuloso-Midway, Friday: The two rivals square off for the second time this season as Calallen won the first meeting on March 24.
Santa Gertrudis Academy at London, Friday: Arguably two of the best Class 3A teams in the state square off after London won a thriller back on March 28.
Softball
Flour Bluff at Veterans Memorial, Tuesday: A win by either team puts them in position to win the zone.
Ray at Gregory-Portland, Tuesday: Like baseball, the top two squads in the North Zone square off as the Ladycats look to wrap up zone play undefeated.
Port Lavaca Calhoun at Sinton, Friday: The Pirates want to pay back the Sandcrabs after losing to them on March 21.
Santa Gertrudis Academy at London: The Lions hit the road looking to stay undefeated in district play against London.
Here a look at this week's rankings
Baseball
1. Sinton (22-1)
The Pirates are on cruise control and can clinch a playoff spot by the end of the week.
2. Ray (23-3)
The Texans face a stiff zone test this week against Gregory-Portland.
3. Veterans Memorial (20-3-1)
The Eagles get ready for a two-game set against inter-city rival Carroll.
4. Carroll (15-6-2)
The Tigers have a chance to take the zone lead against Veterans Memorial this week.
5. London (18-3-1)
The No. 1 ranked Pirates face a tough test against Santa Gertrudis Academy this week.
6. Tuloso-Midway (18-6-3)
The Warriors earned a key win against Robstown last week.
7. Robstown (12-8-1)
The Cotton Pickers are tied for the lead in District 31-4A with Alice and Kingsville on the schedule this week.
8. Calallen (19-4)
The Wildcats have a rare two losses in district play and face Bishop and T-M this week.
9. King (15-8-1)
The Mustangs have this week off as they try to regroup after being swept by Veterans Memorial.
10. Gregory-Portland (16-5)
The Wildcats face off with Ray this week looking to take the zone lead.
Softball
1. Santa Gertrudis Academy (26-5)
The Lions have clinched a playoff spot and now are eyeing another district title.
2. Alice (20-7)
The Coyotes have a two-game lead in the district standings after last week’s win against Calallen.
3. Calallen (17-6-2)
The Wildcats take on Bishop and Tuloso-Midway this week.
4. Flour Bluff (21-9)
The Hornets face a key contest with Veterans Memorial on Tuesday.
5. Veterans Memorial (17-8-1)
The Eagles are looking to take control of the South Zone with a win against Flour Bluff.
6. Carroll (14-13-1)
The Tigers finish the zone schedule with Moody and Veterans Memorial this week.
7. Sinton (14-15)
The Pirates will take on district-leading Port Lavaca Calhoun on Friday at home.
8. Gregory-Portland (19-8)
The Ladycats look to wrap up zone play undefeated this week.
9. Hebbronville (17-10)
The Longhorns face Santa Gertrudis and Banquete this week.
10. London (19-10-1)
The Pirates will face San Diego and Santa Gertrudis Academy this week.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Crunch time: Corpus Christi high school baseball, softball rankings
