BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[badgerwarhawk]

To think that I almost missed it.  I probably never would have heard the end of that.  lol

The school record for runs in an inning is 16 (vs. Carroll).   That was the same game in which they set the school record for home runs in an inning with 6.  So far we've had a five consecutive home run inning and now a 14 run inning.  This team is interesting to watch because you really don't know what might happen next, good or bad.   

[badgerwarhawk]

Oshdude
I don't mean to be overly personal but I have to know if the avatar picture is actually you or is it some one else?    Sorry, I don't recognize it and it's been bugging me since you started using it. 



PS. The avatar I'm using is not me.

[OshDude]

Oshdude
I don't mean to be overly personal but I have to know if the avatar picture is actually you or is it some one else?    Sorry, I don't recognize it and it's been bugging me since you started using it. 
PS. The avatar I'm using is not me.

Nah, I'm a college student.

The avatar is of the man from The Big Lebowski who played the part of "Smokey," whose pacifism cost him and his teammate, Gene, eight vital pins in a quarterfinal league bowling game. Though it must be said that Smokey is not a total pacifist, because he did report the incident to Fred of the Southern Cal Bowling League.

Walter and The Dude subsequently rolled their way into the finals as a result of Smokey's nonconfrontational demeanor in the quarterfinals and by defeating the pushovers Quintana (he can roll) and O'Brien (aka Seamus) in the semis. And they won despite Walter drawing a loaded weapon upon Smokey during league play. It's pretty durn'd interesting.

Musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore, my avatar, played Smokey. Thanks for asking. I abide.

[Slinger45]

Oshdude
I don't mean to be overly personal but I have to know if the avatar picture is actually you or is it some one else?    Sorry, I don't recognize it and it's been bugging me since you started using it. 
PS. The avatar I'm using is not me.

Nah, I'm a college student.

The avatar is of the man from The Big Lebowski who played the part of "Smokey," whose pacifism cost him and his teammate, Gene, eight vital pins in a quarterfinal league bowling game. Though it must be said that Smokey is not a total pacifist, because he did report the incident to Fred of the Southern Cal Bowling League.

Walter and The Dude subsequently rolled their way into the finals as a result of Smokey's nonconfrontational demeanor in the quarterfinals and by defeating the pushovers Quintana (he can roll) and O'Brien (aka Seamus) in the semis. And they won despite Walter drawing a loaded weapon upon Smokey during league play. It's pretty durn'd interesting.

Musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore, my avatar, played Smokey. Thanks for asking. I abide.

Its too bad about Donny....Donny was a good bowler, and a good man. He was one of us. He was a man who loved the outdoors... and bowling, and as a surfer he explored the beaches of Southern California, from La Jolla to Leo Carrillo and... up to... Pismo. He died, like so many young men of his generation, he died before his time. In your wisdom, Lord, you took him, as you took so many bright flowering young men at Khe Sanh, at Langdok, at Hill 364. These young men gave their lives. And so would Donny. Donny, who loved bowling.

[OshDude]

Oshdude
I don't mean to be overly personal but I have to know if the avatar picture is actually you or is it some one else?    Sorry, I don't recognize it and it's been bugging me since you started using it. 
PS. The avatar I'm using is not me.

Nah, I'm a college student.

The avatar is of the man from The Big Lebowski who played the part of "Smokey," whose pacifism cost him and his teammate, Gene, eight vital pins in a quarterfinal league bowling game. Though it must be said that Smokey is not a total pacifist, because he did report the incident to Fred of the Southern Cal Bowling League.

Walter and The Dude subsequently rolled their way into the finals as a result of Smokey's nonconfrontational demeanor in the quarterfinals and by defeating the pushovers Quintana (he can roll) and O'Brien (aka Seamus) in the semis. And they won despite Walter drawing a loaded weapon upon Smokey during league play. It's pretty durn'd interesting.

Musician Jimmie Dale Gilmore, my avatar, played Smokey. Thanks for asking. I abide.

Its too bad about Donny....Donny was a good bowler, and a good man. He was one of us. He was a man who loved the outdoors... and bowling, and as a surfer he explored the beaches of Southern California, from La Jolla to Leo Carrillo and... up to... Pismo. He died, like so many young men of his generation, he died before his time. In your wisdom, Lord, you took him, as you took so many bright flowering young men at Khe Sanh, at Langdok, at Hill 364. These young men gave their lives. And so would Donny. Donny, who loved bowling.

Ah, another Achiever. And a good day to you, sir!

That was a moving eulogy until Walter turned yet another seemingly benign act into a travesty.

[badgerwarhawk]

Thanks, Oshdude.  I've got a business associate who thinks "The Big Lebrowski" is one of the best movies ever made.  He owns a copy and has watched it enough to know much of the dialogue by memory.  Surprisingly he seems to have a life as well.

[badgerwarhawk]

WARHAWKS win a pair of close ones in nonconference play beating Loras 5-4 in 11 innings and 7-5 in 7 at Decorah.  No details were available.  19-4 on the season to date.

These games were hastily scheduled this week when Carroll had to cancel tomorrow's doublehitter to play a make up pair with Ripon.   If only it were that simple in football or basketball. 

[janesvilleflash]

Boxes are up on WW site.

[for2n8john]

I witnessed the Whitewater v Stout game 2 also.  The umpire squeezed down the strike zone after the 1st inning to about the range of a pitching machine consistancy.  The WW pitcher was chased out after 2 2/3.  The Stout pitcher lasted until the 4th and couldn't make quality pitches anymore.
The umpire didn't give anything on the outside or the corners.  It actually got tighter if the hitter was behind in the count.  The hitters figured it out that the pitchers had to throw it threw a hoop 3 times because  Blue wasn't giving any strike calls.  He was consistent, but it was obvously too tight a zone for college.  Batters sat on pitches to crush in their zone despite the counts.  Stout coach, Walters, got tossed in the 5th arguing over the strikezone.

There were a couple of pitchers (10 total) who throw well and none of them had any success until the end of the game when umpire went back to a fairer zone.  the score was ridiculous by than and he just wanted to get it er done.   

[badgerwarhawk]

WHITEWATER was leading comfortably 4-1 in the ninth and starter Steve Hedgepath, though he'd surrendered 10 hits,  had held Luther in check.  However he was replaced by Jason Hooper and Luther rallied scoring 3 runs on 4 hits and a WW error and left the bases loaded before Joe Munn put a stop to it.  The play went into the eleventh when Ben Prather led off with a double, was advanced to third on a fly ball and scored on a sacrifice fly by Matt Millar.  Luther got a runner on base but Munn got a strikeout and a groundout to end the game the winner.  Prather led the offense going 3x5 with 1 RS and 1 RBI.  Ben Kuhlmann went 2x5 with an RBI and Kevin Zalnis added an RBI.   The defense was sloppy again committing 4 errors.  We've got get better with our gloves.

Mike Jacobson went the distance (7 inn) in game two surrendering 5 runs (4 ER) on 5 hits striking out 6 and walking a pair.   Luther jumped on top early scoring all 5 of their runs in the second inning on three hits, highlighted by a bases loaded triple, a walk and an error.  The WARHAWKS answered with a run in the third with the help of two Luther errors, another run in the fourth on two hits and five more in the fifth on 3 hits including Joe Munn's bases loaded double which drove in 3.   After the rough second inning Jacobson was sharp allowing only 2 hits and facing 17 hitters in the final 5 innings.  The offense was led by Munn who started in right field and went 2x4 with 3 RBI and a RS.  Sam Petrasko was 2x3 with an RBI and RS and Mike Kenseth added a pair of hits in 4 AB with an RBI and RS.   Only one error this game, much better.  

It was a hastely arranged affair and immediately following the physically draining pair with Stout and a 5 hour bus ride however it looks like a lot the back ups saw action and we came out on top twice.    Which obviously is a lot better than not playing at all.  

What are the conditions in Superior?  Did the snow melt off the field (or get removed) so there's a chance it will be playable?    


for2njohn, I agree with your assessment.   From my view I couldn't see if he was squeezing the corners but I could see that you had to throw the ball at the top of the knee or above if you wanted a strike called.   Dott, the starter, couldn't get a call down there to save his soul and theWARHAWK pitchers couldn't get ahead in the count.  Time after time they were down 2-0, 3-1 etc.  Stout can hit the hell out of the ball especially at the top of their lineup and if you have to keep grooving pitches they'll do what they did.    I also agree that the plate umpire was consistant and overall I thought the games were officiated pretty decently.

[for2n8john]

The games were taped for TV.  It probably won't be televised.

It was consistent, but not "good" (fair) behind the plate.  I didn't like the WW Coach showing Blue up in the 1st game with his poor explanation of why he called a balk.   Volendich attempted to make a public debate about it.  That set the mood for game 2 when Blue moved behind the plate.

Stout showed they have as good an offensive club that can hit mistakes.  Do you have an opinion on the Stout starter?  - 3 runs allowed, but 6k's with that strikezone (Stine 2k's).

Also, WW beat Luther, not Loras.   Loras is in Dubuque.

[badgerwarhawk]

That's the second time in the recent past that I've confused Luther with Loras.  It appears to be one of those things I may never get straight though I did get right in the second post on the games.  duh

I was a little surprised they replaced the starter when they did.  He wasn't throwing that badly, had kept us relatively in check and had an 11 run lead.   I think it helped us getting him off the mound and seeing the string of relievers that we did.

[Slinger45]

WHITEWATER was leading comfortably 4-1 in the ninth and starter Steve Hedgepath, though he'd surrendered 10 hits,  had held Luther in check.  However he was replaced by Jason Hooper and Luther rallied scoring 3 runs on 4 hits and a WW error and left the bases loaded before Joe Munn put a stop to it.  The play went into the eleventh when Ben Prather led off with a double, was advanced to third on a fly ball and scored on a sacrifice fly by Matt Millar.  Luther got a runner on base but Munn got a strikeout and a groundout to end the game the winner.  Prather led the offense going 3x5 with 1 RS and 1 RBI.  Ben Kuhlmann went 2x5 with an RBI and Kevin Zalnis added an RBI.   The defense was sloppy again committing 4 errors.  We've got get better with our gloves.

Mike Jacobson went the distance (7 inn) in game two surrendering 5 runs (4 ER) on 5 hits striking out 6 and walking a pair.   Luther jumped on top early scoring all 5 of their runs in the second inning on three hits, highlighted by a bases loaded triple, a walk and an error.  The WARHAWKS answered with a run in the third with the help of two Luther errors, another run in the fourth on two hits and five more in the fifth on 3 hits including Joe Munn's bases loaded double which drove in 3.   After the rough second inning Jacobson was sharp allowing only 2 hits and facing 17 hitters in the final 5 innings.  The offense was led by Munn who started in right field and went 2x4 with 3 RBI and a RS.  Sam Petrasko was 2x3 with an RBI and RS and Mike Kenseth added a pair of hits in 4 AB with an RBI and RS.   Only one error this game, much better. 

It was a hastely arranged affair and immediately following the physically draining pair with Stout and a 5 hour bus ride however it looks like a lot the back ups saw action and we came out on top twice.    Which obviously is a lot better than not playing at all. 

What are the conditions in Superior?  Did the snow melt off the field (or get removed) so there's a chance it will be playable?   


for2njohn, I agree with your assessment.   From my view I couldn't see if he was squeezing the corners but I could see that you had to throw the ball at the top of the knee or above if you wanted a strike called.   Dott, the starter, couldn't get a call down there to save his soul and theWARHAWK pitchers couldn't get ahead in the count.  Time after time they were down 2-0, 3-1 etc.  Stout can hit the hell out of the ball especially at the top of their lineup and if you have to keep grooving pitches they'll do what they did.    I also agree that the plate umpire was consistant and overall I thought the games were officiated pretty decently.

its pretty warm here today and it was yesterday too, like 60'-70's so the games should be good to go this weekend.

[OshDude]

Defense, defense, defense. Oshkosh picked it, Point didn't. Oshkosh sweeps Point. Simple as that, in both games, but more evident in the opener.

Every UWO player had at least one great defensive play today. 3B Brock Wetenkamp, SS Derek Leighton and LF Pete Berg all had Webjem-quality plays today. RF Jason Fosler showed off his hose and 1B Brad Demmin and 2B Kyle Kannenberg were walls on the right side. It's an easy game when you can make the routine plays and then throw in spectacular plays.

UWO frosh pitchers Ryan Kuepper and Anthony Leaman gave the Titans HUGE innings. The UWO pitching depth held up better than the Point depth in Game 2, which had a one-sided home run derby feel to it for a while. But Oshkosh answered every crooked number, and put away Point late in Game 2.

One team made mistakes. The other team didn't make mistakes and capitalized on the opportunities it was given. EDIT: There were two UWO errors by the scorekeeper, apparently. The only UWO error committed on the field was with the bases empty and two outs late in the game. The other two were hits in my book.

Brad Demmin hit a grand slam to help cancel out the dinger binge Point went on in the middle innings of Game 2.

If Oshkosh plays like that the rest of the year, heads up Midwest Region. That's a big "if," but Oshkosh played some awesome ball today.

[badgerwarhawk]

For the curious the scores were 3-2, 14-10.