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batted balls · 07-04-2006, 09:58 PM

September 21, 2006

Berkley, Calif.--Cal pitcher Orval Overall has quietly gone about his business this season. Many have overlooked the tall right-hander. Yet, with one more win, it will be difficult to look past the All-Star.

Overall, 19-9, has a chance to earn his 20th victory as the season enters its final week.

"Our entire team wants Oval to get No. 20," said Cal manager Clint Evans. "If he needs two starts to do it, then we'll give him two starts."

Overall has made 34 starts thus far this season. The Farmersville, Calif. native sports a 2.45 ERA, second best in the All-American Baseball League West.

"Sure, I'd like to win my 20th," said Overall. "Since we can't play in the World Series this year, it's an individual goal I'd like to accomplish."

Earlier this year, Overall accomplished another individual goal--being chosen as an All-Star. However, he did not get to pitch in the game.

"Sure, I would have liked to (pitch in the All-Star Game), but you can't change this past," Overall said.

His next start--and chance at win No. 20--will be against Southern California, the AABL's top-hitting club.

"Those fellas can pound the heck out of the ball, that's for sure," said Overall. "But, I'm game and will give it my best shot."

Diamond Notes: Wins against Cal State Fullerton and Arizona State has given Southern Cal's Mark Prior (21-8) the inside track on the West Golden Arm award . . . USC center fielder Fred Lynn has all but wrapped up the batting title at .364 . . . Arizona State is 16-4 this month. Despite resting its starters for the upcoming College World Series, the Sun Devils are 5-2 since clinching the pennant . . . Bob Hamelin of UCLA leads Mark McGwire 141-138 for the RBI title . . . McGwire has outhomered Hamelin 52-46 . . . Grady Hatton of Texas won the West Player of the Week award. It's the second time this season Hatton has taken the honor.

Stat of the Week: San Diego State starter Aaron Harang (9-11) has accounted for 21% of the Aztecs' victories this year. (Harang is shown below.)

Standings
Arizona State 109-45 --
Southern Cal 91-63 -18
UCLA 84-70 -25
Cal 80-74 -29
Texas 77-77 -32
Oklahoma State 76-78 -33
Arizona 71-83 -38
Stanford 71-83 -38
Cal State Fullerton 68-86 -41
San Diego State 43-111 -66

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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	Cal Ace Overall Gunning for 20th Victory as Season Hits Final Week September 21, 2006 Berkley, Calif.--Cal pitcher Orval Overall has quietly gone about his business this season. Many have overlooked the tall right-hander. Yet, with one more win, it will be difficult to look past the All-Star. Overall, 19-9, has a chance to earn his 20th victory as the season enters its final week. "Our entire team wants Oval to get No. 20," said Cal manager Clint Evans. "If he needs two starts to do it, then we'll give him two starts." Overall has made 34 starts thus far this season. The Farmersville, Calif. native sports a 2.45 ERA, second best in the All-American Baseball League West. "Sure, I'd like to win my 20th," said Overall. "Since we can't play in the World Series this year, it's an individual goal I'd like to accomplish." Earlier this year, Overall accomplished another individual goal--being chosen as an All-Star. However, he did not get to pitch in the game. "Sure, I would have liked to (pitch in the All-Star Game), but you can't change this past," Overall said. His next start--and chance at win No. 20--will be against Southern California, the AABL's top-hitting club. "Those fellas can pound the heck out of the ball, that's for sure," said Overall. "But, I'm game and will give it my best shot." Diamond Notes: Wins against Cal State Fullerton and Arizona State has given Southern Cal's Mark Prior (21-8) the inside track on the West Golden Arm award . . . USC center fielder Fred Lynn has all but wrapped up the batting title at .364 . . . Arizona State is 16-4 this month. Despite resting its starters for the upcoming College World Series, the Sun Devils are 5-2 since clinching the pennant . . . Bob Hamelin of UCLA leads Mark McGwire 141-138 for the RBI title . . . McGwire has outhomered Hamelin 52-46 . . . Grady Hatton of Texas won the West Player of the Week award. It's the second time this season Hatton has taken the honor. Stat of the Week: San Diego State starter Aaron Harang (9-11) has accounted for 21% of the Aztecs' victories this year. (Harang is shown below.) Standings Arizona State 109-45 -- Southern Cal 91-63 -18 UCLA 84-70 -25 Cal 80-74 -29 Texas 77-77 -32 Oklahoma State 76-78 -33 Arizona 71-83 -38 Stanford 71-83 -38 Cal State Fullerton 68-86 -41 San Diego State 43-111 -66 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-05-2006 at 06:59 PM.