Prep talk: Cleveland baseball team is surging with nine-game winning streak
Joshua Pearlstein has been leading the way for the Cavaliers with his hitting and pitching.
Don't look now but Cleveland High in Reseda is surging in high school baseball with a nine-game winning streak, going from 1-8 to 10-8 on the season. The Cavaliers are surprisingly tied for first place in the West Valley League with 4-1 El Camino Real going into a series next week. "We're playing a lot better and it has has to do with things we weren't sharp at, pitching, playing defense and productive offense," coach Peter Gunny said.
All-City player Joshua Pearlstein has been contributing with his hitting and pitching. Sophomore pitcher Xander Guiley owns a win over Birmingham and the Patriots' ace pitcher Carlos Acuna. Sierra Canyon transfer Shiloh Wickliffe has played in only four games but has already shown potential as a hitter.
Ezra Preis has come through with some big hits. Freshman Elliot Schoenwald is the starting center fielder and also a relief pitcher. Can Cleveland keep it up?
"The kids are playing well," Gunny said. "They deserve it. " This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.