THE ANAHEIM DUCKS moved into second place in the NHL Pacific with their 2-1 win Wednesday over St. Louis.

The Anaheim Ducks vaulted into second place in the NHL Pacific Division with a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues Wednesday night at Honda Center. The Orange County team is now 37-23-10, good for 84 points.

Ryan Getzlaf and Rickard Rakell each scored a goal and Jonathan Bernier had 26 saves in the victory. The Ducks built a 2-0 lead through two periods and held on for the win. They are next in action Friday hosting the Buffalo Sabres.

THREE LOCALS GET WINS

A trio of area teams posted wins in pre-league baseball and softball action Wednesday. Here are the scores.

Baseball

• Pacifica 3, Garden Grove 2

Softball

• La Quinta 20, Estancia 10
• Huntington Beach 12, Foothill 6