Pomona Pitzer does it again!  RHP David Colvin drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 27th round!

Don't count Pomona out too quickly.  A few blips and they seem to be back.  Won two against Macalester today, both shut outs.  SCIAC should be close up to the very end.  Colvin has been looking very strong. 

Great weekend for Pomona Pitzer against Pacific University, highlighted by senior first baseman Nick Frederick's 10/13 weekend with a homerun, a triple and three doubles.  The Hens really look good and deep with solid pitching led by ace David Colvin who had 7 strong innings in Friday's game.

Pomona Pitzer shortstop James Kang ('10) moved up to Red Sox AAA Pawtucket and is scheduled to start today

James Kang, Pomona Pitzer shortstop drafted by the Red Sox this year, moved up from the Gulf Coast Rookie League to the Lowell Spinners Short Season A team.  Since the move last week he has been player of the game twice, and participated in the futures game at Fenway Park on Saturday, hitting a monster double off the Green Monster!

Congratulations to James Kang, Pomona Pitzer shortstop who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in round 45!  He has been such a significant presence on the team, as well as a truly great young man with deep leadership skills.  He follows the strong legacy left by Drew Hedman (drafted last year by the Red Sox and now playing High A on the Salem, VA Red Sox).  And don't worry---there are others presently on the team who will continue a great tradition.

big Poppa--good ideas.  If there are conflicts, Mt. San Antonio College has a great field, could be hosted perhaps by SCIAC---lots and lots of options in Socal. MLB RBI has fields in Compton too.   Not to mention tons of hotels and very easy flights.  You can be sure there would be at least two that wouldn't need airplane rides to get to the game!

If there is any sense in rotating the regionals it would seem to be Southern California's
"turn."  Chapman has lights and I know there are other venues also.  Linfield worked hard to host well and were very accomodating.  The college athletic facilities are absolutely gorgeous. The weather, however, was not great and hotel accomodations were somewhat limited.   Hoping that someone will be able to put together a good bid from the land of sunshine.   

Redlands threw all three of their starters on Saturday against PP knowing that the game was critical.   Not sure of pitch counts but each guy threw a couple of innings

PP seems to have a lot of unexpected depth in its lineup which should do them well in their last games as well as at the regionals.  While the young players are really "stepping to the plate," it is also good to note that their older players  add some fundamental wisdom and talent to the mix.   While Redlands burned their three starters in today's game, some of PP's talent wasn't used in the game but they will have lots to contribute when they are needed.   

Great baseball today between the hens and the puppies.  Colvin pitched a masterpiece, two homeruns from junior Teddy Bingham,  good offense all the way around.  Clearly two well matched teams.  Tomorrow will be just as much fun!