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 Mission Viejo's Alyssa Palomino watches the flight of the home run ball she hit against Cypress in a game on April 3.
Mission Viejo’s Alyssa Palomino watches the flight of the home run ball she hit against Cypress in a game on April 3.
Associate mug of Kenny Connolly, Anaheim reporter.

Date shot: 12/31/2012 . Photo by KATE LUCAS /  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

O.C. TOP 10

(Records through Sunday)

1. Mission Viejo, 17-0

The Diablos open South Coast League play at Dana Hills on Tuesday and host Aliso Niguel on Thursday.

2. Orange Lutheran, 18-1

The Lancers game at Mater Dei on Friday is one of the top matchups on this week’s slate.

3. Canyon, 12-5

The Comanches will see two talented North Hills League teams this week in Foothill and Villa Park.

4. Los Alamitos, 14-6

A game against Huntington Beach on Thursday will determine the early favorite in the Sunset League.

5. Pacifica, 10-4

The Mariners will open up its Empire League schedule at Cypress later this afternoon.

6. Cypress, 15-4

The Centurions host Pacifica later today in a must-see Empire League showdown.

7. San Clemente, 13-3

The Tritons have won six games in a row, and have scored at least eight runs in each of those victories.

8. Huntington Beach, 11-5

Along with Los Alamitos, the Oilers are the only other team in the Sunset League with double digit victories.

9. Mater Dei, 13-5

Tough week ahead for the Monarchs, who travel to Santa Margarita today before hosting Orange Lutheran on Friday.

10. Villa Park, 9-5

The Spartans get a crack at two Crestview League opponents this week in Esperanza and Canyon.