Congratulations to Skidmore ... well deserved tournament win.  I wish them continued success as they represent the Liberty League.

2010 Liberty League Championship
Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16
Hosted By University of Rochester

FRIDAY, MAY 14:
Game 1: #3 Clarkson vs #2 Skidmore - 12:00 pm
Game 2: #4 St. Lawrence at #1 Rochester - 3:30 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 15:
Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2 - 10:00 am
Game 4: Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2 - 1:00 pm
Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs Loser Game 4 - 4:00 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 16:
Game 6: Winner Game 4 vs Winner Game 5 - 11:00 am
Game 7: Same Teams (If Necessary)

6 May  2010



The NCAA Division III Baseball Committee has released its second 2010 regional poll. The committee has ranked the top 15 percent of eligible teams in each region. The following teams, with records through May 4, were included in this week's regional poll. The next poll will be released May 13.

The first record is regional record, followed by overall record.

New York Region:

1. Cortland State 25-3-1 30-7-1
2. Plattsburgh State 18-7 30-8
3. St. John Fisher 26-11 27-11
4. Rochester (New York) 27-9 28-9
5. Staten Island 27-10 30-10
6. Skidmore 20-9 25-11

Well that's why we play the games ... if it were that easy to predict the outcomes, there would be no need to play the games.  I have to "reluctantly" agree ... until Rochester wins games when it counts, they are "just" a good team.  In order to claim "greatness" ... we have to win some playoff games.  ps: I'm "certain" that we will turn some heads this year in the playoffs ... and for years to come (but that's just my prediction). 

UR vs. Clarkson "is" on Live Stats - http://www.sidearmstats.com/clarkson/baseball/index.htm

UR drops game 1 (5-2) ... needs to rebound in game two.

Great game for Rochester today ... close, tough game that they had to work hard to win.  Pitching and defense was great, the offense came through in the end (after leaving 12+ runners stranded).  Today's game will serve them well in preparation for their playoff run !!!

I'm flattered that my relatively simple statement, complementing UR's varied offensive approach, stirred up so many additional comments.  This is fun ... Ron Ron, please bring it on ... I'd be more than happy to discuss baseball's "finer points" with you.  As for your comments regarding who has the advantage in cold weather, obviously you have never pitched.   

Rochester wins 2-games against Vasser today, the weather was cold and very windy ... the key difference in the games was Rochester's varied, offense approach.  They won both games, mixing in home runs (long balls), bunts and running the bases very aggresively (small ball) ... very impressive (kept Vasser off balance all day).  The pitching was solid, even more so when you factor in the weather ... very tough pitching conditions.

On the Skidmore / Rochester match up ... pitching and defense wins "big games" ... with that said, I would give the "offensive" edge to Rochester.  It will be an interesting match up indeed.

Good morning gents ... new to dashboard, please be patient and gentle with me ... while I get the hang of this, thank you.