Londonderry

(17-2, No. 2 seed in Class L)

Opener: Host No. 15 Spaulding, tomorrow, 4 p.m.

Recent tourney history: The 2004 state champ, reached semis in 2007.

Who's hot: Dan Lagasse rides a string of three-straight multi-hit games, with 9 RBIs in the last five.

Stat leaders: Brian Finnegan .508 avg., 21 runs, 14 RBIs; Sean Caron .450, 19 runs, 25 RBIs; Kyle Neverman .419, 30 runs, 11 RBIs; Jake Finnegan 4-0, 1.73 ERA; Kasey Carollo 5-0, 1.28 ERA; Chris Crutcher 5-1, 1.31 ERA.

Did you know: Londonderry has won five straight state playoff openers and is 9-5 in the postseason under coach Brent Demas.

Prognosis: The Lancers might be the most balanced team in the state, outscoring the opposition 144-36 this season. Clearly a team to beat.

Pinkerton

(5-14, No. 16 seed in Class L)

Opener: At No. 1 Trinity, tomorrow, 4 p.m.

Recent tourney history: Last title was in 1986 with Bruce Yennaco on the hill. Last trip to the title was in 1995 led by Jay Yennaco on the mound.

Who's hot: Senior Brandon Bell (3-4) has allowed four earned runs total in his last four starts.

Stat leaders: Zach Mathieu .392 avg., 16 RBIs; Steve Curry .354; Bryce Calvetti 2-4, 3.37 ERA

Did you know: The Astros are huge underdogs, but Ron Manseau's clubs are no stranger to the giant upset. Seeded 15th in 2006, the Astros KO'd No. 2 Salem and No. 7 Londonderry to reach the semis.

Prognosis: An opening date with Trinity righty Garrett Cole and his mid-80s heater is an awfully daunting task for a team carrying a .235 batting average.

Salem

(11-9, No. 8 seed in Class L)

Opener: Hosts No. 9 Timberlane, tomorrow, 4 p.m.

Recent tourney history: The 2003 state champ. Made finals for the fourth time in six years with the 2008 title loss to Goffstown.

Who's hot: Junior Darren Brown has allowed just seven hits and four earned runs in his last 15 innings, grabbing wins over Dover and Goffstown.

Stat leaders: Matt Gioia .320, 15 runs; Jordan Estevez .298, 13 runs; Josh Heil .290, 15 RBIs; Jake Lambert 4-2, 2.95 ERA, 40Ks in 38 ip; Nick Poore 3-3, 2.43 ERA

Did you know: Josh Heil, who played short and did not hit, and Jordan Estevez, who pinch-ran, are the only current Devils who played in last year's title loss to Goffstown.

Prognosis: Tradition in the playoffs has been almost as important as the clutch hit or defense. And Salem, which is 13-5 in the last six postseasons, has plenty of it.

The Devils will face a tough opener most likely against Timberlane ace P.J. Singster, but the reward is probably a date against Trinity, most likely avoiding Garrett Cole.

Sanborn

(9-8, No. 11 seed in Class M)

Opener: At No. 6 Hopkinton, tomorrow, 4 p.m.

Recent tourney history: Hasn't won a tourney game since 1997.

Who's hot: Leadoff man Logen Johnson has scored at least one run in 10 of the last 11 games, a total of 23 on the season.

Stat leaders: Connor Page .389, 18 runs, 16 RBIs; Logen Johnson .378 avg.; Robby Ficker .415, 11 RBIs; Tyler Johnson .366; Sean Dolan .359.

Did you know: After 10 straight losing seasons for the program, third-year coach Billy Chapman has piloted the Indians to two straight winning springs.

Prognosis: A first-round tourney win would be monstrous for the program, which is hungry for a breakthrough. Ficker will get the ball and need his best. Hopkinton took the regular-season meeting, 4-2.

Timberlane

(10-10, No. 9 seed in Class L)

Opener: At No. 8 Salem, tomorrow, 4 p.m.

Recent tourney history: Last tourney win for the program was the 1994 Class I quarterfinals.

Who's hot: Junior P.J. Singster (5-3) has allowed only two earned runs in his last 20 innings, earning wins over Spaulding and Memorial.

Stat leaders: Nick Mascioli .389 avg.; Matt Faia .304, 12 RBIs; Matt Sheehan .269 avg.; Cam Fagan .258, 10 runs; Matt Faia 4-2, 2.98 ERA

Did you know: Five different Owls have scored or driven in double figures in runs.

Prognosis: The 8-9 matchup is usually a coin-flip and this one is no different. Salem fought for the 5-1 decision in the regular season.