Each Monday, the Register will highlight five of last week's top performances in Diamond Gems.

Connor David, Cheshire: Hit for the cycle with three runs and two RBIs in the Rams 7-0 win over Hand on Friday.

Gabe Cretella, Seymour: Had three hits, including a three-run homer, and picked up the save in the Wildcats 7-5 victory Friday over Wolcott.

Ray Kreiger, Derby: His walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Red Raiders to a 4-3 win over St. Paul on Thursday. He was also the winning pitcher.

Matt Burns, Xavier: Went 4-for-5 with a triple, a run and three stolen bases in the Falcons 5-4 win Saturday over Branford.

Austin French, Hamden Hall: Struck out 18 of the 21 batters he faced and allowed just two hits to lead the Hornets to the Fairchester League title with a 6-0 win over King on Sunday.