Quote from: LA Mike on April 13, 2010, 12:07:50 AM
I do not know if someone is trying to get my goat with the comments about the split of the games between Pomona-Pitzer and Redlands. If it is not split between the two teams how do you describe an outcome where one team won one game and the other team one two games? A semi-sweep? Or like one article headlined the wins by Redlands -- "They sweep the Hens" and in the article it is noted that they swept the two games on Saturday........... I guess they could have "split the series on Saturday".......
If I remember correctly, PP was predicted to be a 4th place program, and here they are 10 weeks into the season, tied in the conference championship race, ranked on two national polls, and playing great team baseball. Yes I am a huge Hens fan, but Redlands is a class program from the coaches to the players.
Enough-- the games were really good games by both teams, better for the winners I am sure. PP hit the ball hard all day Saturday; into double plays, into line drive-fly-ball outs -- UR hit the ball into the gaps for runs. The pitching for PP had a few mistakes in both games that UR did not miss and UR pitchers did a good job of keeping their pitching mistakes to a minimum. That is the the glory of baseball, and we will see quality team performances on April 24th in the final meeting between these two teams. The Champion will have to run the table to keep control of their own fate to the playoffs. That is something neither team did the first time through the SCIAC games. The gamble of a "C" berth to the playoffs through the NCAA selection process is something that no tam wants to take.
Best of luck to both teams over the next 3 weeks, a strategy-- hit it hard, go fast and turn left. To those on the Message Board -- I have ice on the arm for one more day, because it is so cool !!!!!!!!!!!
LA Mike
Great job.
PP is a class program as well and there's a lot of mutual respect between these two teams and among the fans. Redlands was a pre-season afterthought in most minds and not expected to be a serious contender in the SCIAC. Yet, at 26-4, the Bulldogs have finally earned some respect and belated national attention. Hopefully, some of these kids will get some individual attention as many of them are having great seasons.
I saw Redlands loss Friday much the same way you describe Pomona's troubles on Saturday - line drives at people, double plays, etc. I guess we see things the way we choose to see them.
Both these teams can compete with anybody. Should be a great finish to the season. Good luck.