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batted balls · 05-11-2006, 09:31 AM

April 22, 2006

TEMPE, Ariz.--Stabilized by strong starting pitching, Arizona State continues to lead the West Divison of the All-American Baseball League.

The Sun Devils, 12-4, lead second-place Texas by one game. Arizona State, winners of four straight games, sport the league's best team ERA (2.51).

"Our starters, particularly our top three, have done a wonderful job so far," Sun Devil manager Bobby Winkles said.

Right-handers Craig Swan (2-0, 3.55 ERA) and Gary Gentry (1-1, 3.27 ERA), along with lefty Floyd Bannister (3-0, 1.26 ERA) have led the way.

"Banny (shown below) has been virtually unhittable in his last two outings," Winkles said. "His fastball has been outstanding."

Texas, 11-5, has also enjoyed the benefit of strong pitching. The Longhorns are an incredible 7-3 in road games. Starters Tex Hughson, Calvin Schiraldi and Bruce Ruffin are all 2-0. Closer Huston Street is 5-for-6 in save opportunities.

Meanwhile, USC has won five straight games to climb its way into third place. The Trojans are 10-6. USC took two of three games in a series with Arizona State. Starter Mark Prior is 4-0 with a 2.06 ERA. The hard-throwing right-hander has struck out 34 batters in 26.1 innings. First baseman Mark McGwire continues to tear up league pitching. McGwire is batting .373 with a league-leading 12 homers and 22 RBIs.

Diamond Notes: McGwire was named West Player of the Week for the second straight time. He already has five two-home run games this season . . . Mark Grace of San Diego State leads the league in hitting with a .407 average . . . Jackie Robinson of UCLA has struggled in the early going. Splitting time between first base and designated hitter, Robinson is batting a paltry .258 with no home runs and just one stolen base.

Stat of the Week: McGwire has outhomered 11 teams in the All-American Baseball League.

Standings
West
Arizona State 12-4
Texas 11-5
Southern Cal 10-6
Cal State Fullerton 9-7
Oklahoma State 8-8
Stanford 8-8
Cal 7-9
San Diego State 6-10
UCLA 5-11
Arizona 4-12

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batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Strong Pitching Keeps Arizona State Atop West Standings April 22, 2006 TEMPE, Ariz.--Stabilized by strong starting pitching, Arizona State continues to lead the West Divison of the All-American Baseball League. The Sun Devils, 12-4, lead second-place Texas by one game. Arizona State, winners of four straight games, sport the league's best team ERA (2.51). "Our starters, particularly our top three, have done a wonderful job so far," Sun Devil manager Bobby Winkles said. Right-handers Craig Swan (2-0, 3.55 ERA) and Gary Gentry (1-1, 3.27 ERA), along with lefty Floyd Bannister (3-0, 1.26 ERA) have led the way. "Banny (shown below) has been virtually unhittable in his last two outings," Winkles said. "His fastball has been outstanding." Texas, 11-5, has also enjoyed the benefit of strong pitching. The Longhorns are an incredible 7-3 in road games. Starters Tex Hughson, Calvin Schiraldi and Bruce Ruffin are all 2-0. Closer Huston Street is 5-for-6 in save opportunities. Meanwhile, USC has won five straight games to climb its way into third place. The Trojans are 10-6. USC took two of three games in a series with Arizona State. Starter Mark Prior is 4-0 with a 2.06 ERA. The hard-throwing right-hander has struck out 34 batters in 26.1 innings. First baseman Mark McGwire continues to tear up league pitching. McGwire is batting .373 with a league-leading 12 homers and 22 RBIs. Diamond Notes: McGwire was named West Player of the Week for the second straight time. He already has five two-home run games this season . . . Mark Grace of San Diego State leads the league in hitting with a .407 average . . . Jackie Robinson of UCLA has struggled in the early going. Splitting time between first base and designated hitter, Robinson is batting a paltry .258 with no home runs and just one stolen base. Stat of the Week: McGwire has outhomered 11 teams in the All-American Baseball League. Standings West Arizona State 12-4 Texas 11-5 Southern Cal 10-6 Cal State Fullerton 9-7 Oklahoma State 8-8 Stanford 8-8 Cal 7-9 San Diego State 6-10 UCLA 5-11 Arizona 4-12 Attached Images Last edited by batted balls; 05-11-2006 at 02:32 PM.