A waterlogged middle of the week led to a number of postponements, most notably the baseball showdown between Deering and Westbrook – a rematch of last season’s regional championship -, which was pushed to the start of this week. Both teams ended last week undefeated, as did Bonny Eagle, so the top three remain unchanged.

In softball action, the defending regional champion Biddeford Tigers fell to Kennebunk for their first loss of the season. The Rams, however, went on to lose to South Portland. Scarborough remains in the top spot with a flawless record. The week went to show that there is quite a bit of parity behind the Red Storm.

For games played through May 9

Baseball Front Five:

1. Deering: The Rams haven’t just been winning, they continue to thump opponents. In their only game of the week, they put up a dozen runs in the first inning on their way to a 21-4 demolition of Scarborough. The Rams are hitting .450 as a team this season. Games against Westbrook and South Portland were postponed. With four games this week, Deering will have a chance to put its pitching depth on display. Even if opponents find a way to produce some runs, it’s going to be tough to outscore this team.

2. Westbrook: The 5-0 Blue Blazes have outscored the opposition 48-3 in their last four games and are also hitting better than .400 as a lineup. Last year, they thrice played Deering tough, but couldn’t beat the Rams. They hope to change that this week. The Blazes have the pitching and the hitting to hang with Deering.

3. Bonny Eagle: The Scots haven’t been nearly as dominant as the two teams above them, but through five games, they are the league’s only other remaining unbeaten. They’ve got a tough week with Cheverus, Scarborough and Westbrook on tap. Those three games should go a long way in showing just how good this Bonny Eagle team is.

4. Scarborough: The Storm has not yet proven that it can A.) Compete with the league’s elite or B.) Win with a pitcher other than Chris Bernard on the mound. In its two losses (to Westbrook and Deering), Scarborough was outscored 32-6. In its three victories, it has outscored opponents 29-0. And Bernard has pitched all 18 innings of those three wins, striking out 23 while allowing just eight hits. He’s also hitting .636 with four doubles, two homers and eight RBI.

5. South Portland: With a relatively inexperienced roster, the Red Riots have fared well in the early going, their only loss coming by a run to Bonny Eagle. They lost some key players to injuries before the season began, but as youngsters become more and more comfortable in their new roles, the Riots should continue to improve.

The rest of the pack: Marshwood dropped two games this week to fall out of the top five. … Cheverus moved to 3-2 with 4-0 victory over winless Massabesic. … Portland has won three straight to move to 3-2. … Gorham got another solid start from Mustafa Jamal, who pitched a no-hitter earlier this season, to top Kennebunk for its second win of the season. … Biddeford topped Sanford to pick up its second win. … Thornton Academy rallied before falling 6-5 to Bonny Eagle on Saturday. The Golden Trojans (1-4) have had a tough early schedule, but shouldn’t be counted out. … Noble lost twice during the week. … Windham is still looking for its first win.

Softball Front Five:

1. Scarborough: The Red Storm got a couple of close calls this week, sandwiching a 12-0 rout of Westbrook between one-run wins over Deering and Windham. Friday’s game against Gorham opens a difficult seven-game stretch to close the regular season for Scarborough, which has only lost once in the past three seasons.

2. Gorham: The Rams continue to cruise along after losing their opener. They’ve won five straight. They face some tough pitching this week when they face Thornton and Scarborough, with Biddeford visiting on May 18. The three games will have big Heal Point implications.

3. Biddeford: The Tigers fell to Kennebunk, and then needed 10 innings to get past Deering. Still, they stand at 6-1. The week ahead looks a bit easier for Biddeford. The Tigers could very well be 9-1 heading into that game against Gorham.

4. Thornton Academy: The Trojans won both their games during the week. They should continue to get stronger as pitcher Emma Vaillancourt, who is coming off an injury, gets worked back into the rotation. Shannon Provost wields one of the best bats in the league and can change the complexion of any game with a single swing.

5. South Portland: The Red Riots have won four straight, most recently a 1-0 verdict on the road against Kennebunk. They haven’t surrendered a run in three games. Despite having a young team and new coach, South Portland is proving it cannot be ignored.

The rest of the pack: Kennebunk continues to knock on the door of the top five. The Rams two losses have come to Scarborough and South Portland, but they have defeated Gorham, Thornton and Biddeford. They have an easier schedule over the rest of the season than do the teams in front of them, so they could be climbing the rankings very shortly. … At 4-2, Cheverus is in position to be a major factor. … Marshwood also ended the week at 4-2. … Deering is 1-5 with one-run losses to Thornton, Scarborough and Biddeford. … Bonny Eagle got a big 2-1 win over Cheverus for its second win of the season. The Scots had a brutal schedule early on. … Massabesic, Windham, Westbrook, Sanford, Noble and McAuley will be looking to add to their win totals and enter into the playoff discussion. … Portland is the league’s only team without a win.

Each week during the regular season, Current Publishing sports reporter Tom Minervino will compile his SMAA Baseball and Softball Power Rankings based on stats, performance and his observations and conversations. The rankings will be posted on keepmecurrent.com each Monday morning and will run in Current Publishing’s six weekly papers later in the week.

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