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NYC baseball power rankings (4/10)

NYC baseball power rankings (4/10)

Credit Damion Reid

NYC top 15 baseball teams

RANK TEAM REC LW COMMENTS
1 Poly Prep 1-0 2

Andrew Zapata allowed one unearned run and struck out 10 in a six-inning, one-hitter in a 5-1 win against Riverdale. Next: @ Collegiate (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

2 Xaverian 2-0 4

The Clippers defeated Grand Street Campus, 4-0, Monday to set up a possible CHSAA Class AA championship preview with Iona Prep in the quarterfinals. Next: Iona Prep @ Monroe Tournament (Wednesday, 9 a.m.)

3 James Monroe 4-0 3

The young Eagles proved they could play with the PSAL’s elite, losing to Grand Street in extra innings in the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals. Next: Morris (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

4 George Washington 3-0 1

The defending PSAL champs opened the season with a 10-3 victory over Brandeis. Next: Frederick Douglass Academy (Tuesday, 4 p.m.)

5 Grand Street Campus 3-1 3

Grand Street finished 2-1 in pool play and will meet James Monroe in a battle of PSAL powerhouses in the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals. Next: No. 3 James Monroe @ Monroe Tournament (Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.)

6 Tottenville 4-1 6

The Pirates fell to host Clinton Monday, but head to the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 2 seed. Next: Curtis/Manhattan Center @ Monroe Tournament (Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.)

7 Fordham Prep 0-0 7

The Rams are in Myrtle Beach, S.C. preparing for the rigorous regular season, which begins at archrival Iona Prep. Next: @ Iona Prep (April 17, 4 p.m.)

8 Cardozo 4-0 14

The Judges took a huge step in proving they are a team to reckon with in the PSAL by beating defending champions George Washington in the Trojans tournament. Next: TBA @ George Washington Tournament

9 All Hallows 1-1 8

The Gaels followed an impressive victory over Cardinal Hayes with a 10-2 loss to Iona Prep. Next: No. 11 Moore Catholic (Wednesday, 4 p.m.)

10 Norman Thomas 4-0 15

Norman Thomas won all three of its games in pool play and is the top seed in the Monroe Tournament quarterfinals. Next: John Adams/No. 15 Mott Haven @ Monroe Tournament (Wednesday, 9 a.m.)

11 Moore Catholic 0-0 11

The Mavericks face a tough opening week, which starts with a home game against St. Raymond and continues at All Hallows Wednesday. Next: St. Raymond (Tuesday, Noon)

12 St. Joseph by the Sea 0-0 12

After an eventful trip south, the Vikings open their season in New Rochelle Tuesday against a senior-laden Iona Prep squad with a stacked pitching staff. Next: @ Iona Prep (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.)

13 Archbishop Molloy 1-0 13

Donavan Armas struck out 11 and Chris Piteo hit a home run in a 5-1 win against Holy Cross last week. Next: Christ the King (Wednesday, 2 p.m.)

14 Bryant 4-0 10

The Owls went 2-1 during pool play, but failed to reach the elimination round of the Monroe Tournament following a 9-1 loss to Norman Thomas. Next: @ Newtown (April 16, 4 p.m.)

15 Mott Haven 2-2 NR

Mott Haven is looking to make a name for itself and the Mavericks are off to a good start, reaching the Monroe Tournament elimination round. Next: John Adams @ Monroe Tournament (Tuesday, 9 a.m.)

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