This week I am picking the Top 5 Series of the Week. Here is one of them:

Westminster (10-9, 7-4) vs. Orange (16-5, 9-2) Wednesday at Westminster; Friday at Orange

When:

Outlook: Westminster had a shot to take over the Golden West League, but last week happened for the Lions. Westminster was swept by Segerstrom, while Orange swept Ocean View.

That’s why the Panthers have a two-game lead heading into this week.

Orange is moving up in the minds of the CIF Division III coaches and the pitching is a key reason. Orange has allowed five runs in its previous four league games (all victories).

Gavin Stoecker (7-0) pitched a complete game Wednesday and Jake Cohen (4-1) allowed one run on three hits Friday.

Steven Garber is 4-1 for the Panthers and he leads them with a .448 batting average.

Westminster’ staff is led by MJ Morales (5-1). Kenny Chapple leads Westminster with a .541 average.

Will Orange’s pitching clinch the league title this week?

Can Westminster stay alive?

(All games start at 3:15 p.m. unless noted)
*Records are through May 4

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