BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[BigPoppa]

I'm gonna echo BoBo's UWW hedge. I think the '09 Hawks are simply better than Carthage and Otterbein. I thought they would win both. Not at all surprised Dott and Olson shut out Carthage. UWW only plays Carthage and Otterbein down there, so they could come back undefeated against them. I may be alone, but I think Carthage is down a few pegs talent-wise this year. Still probably an NCAA team, but not a favorite in many games against UWO, UWSP or UWW (or St. Olaf/St. Thomas, if CC gets bused up here again) this year.

There are a few new Whitewater guys like Doug Hanson who are just names and numbers to many of us right now. I look forward to seeing Hanson and the other new faces. Hanson had a nice line against Otterbein, merely a decent team imo.

I'll stick with my third-place prediction for UWW – which will no doubt have wins over UWO and UWSP – but I wouldn't be shocked if Vode makes me eat my words. I like a lot of their parts, that's for sure. I think a lot hinges on Hooper, Hanson and whoever emerges as the No. 4. I'm a believer in Hooper. I'm curious about the others, that's all.

OshDude- you are not alone. I fear that Carthage is a few notches below their normal level of play. The turned over a lot of their starters this year defensively so it may take a while to gel... just hope it does not take too long.

[BoBo]

Warhawks improve to 5-2 on the season by winning a 17 inning, 4 hr 18 min marathon over Otterbein 4-3 in Port Charlotte, Florida.
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Nearly enough innings for 2 complete games, at the cost of only one on the schedule - I'm sure they will take the extra AB's!!

[Titan20]

UWO wins opener to Depuaw 3-1.  Matson pithed 3, demmin, 4 and rubens 2.  UWO had alot of runners on base but could not capitalize.  Double header v. Thomas will be a good test tom.

[badgerwarhawk]

The WARHAWKS dropped an 8-6 decision today to Carthage.   Williams Lovera took the loss surrendering 4 runs, none of which were earned, in 3.2 innings.  Mario Perez went the distance for Carthage.  All of the WARHAWKS runs were unearned as Carthage was guilty of 6 errors.   The WARHAWKS dropped to 5-3.  Carthage improved to 6-4.

In other developments Jordan Zimmermann's impressive string of scoreless innings took a hit.  Zimmermann was touched for 5 runs on 7 hits in two innings in a 12-11 National loss to the Cardinal. 

[Brewers20]

The overall stats are posted on UWSP's website through their spring trip, and I must say I am a little concerned about the team batting average (.293) and fielding percentage (.931).  I guess I was under the impression that their hitting did a lot better down in Florida with the amount of runs they scored, but apparently a fair amount of those runs were unearned.  Looks like the boys still need to work out some kinks before they get started up north or St. Norberts will give them a rude awakening.

[Dagger]

points error situation is nothing new to them over the course of the past few years, and a 290 ish team average is nothing to be worried about.  it's better than the 210's that whitewater is hitting as a team right now.  Nothing to be concerned about in my opinion.  I will agree that it seemed to be much higher while reading game recaps, I was expecting a team average well into the .300's.  Also keep in mind that the infield is entirely brand new (fritz has the most experience there) and he only played a limited amount of games last year.  Cummings is new to the infield, and especially 2nd base and the corners are new to the team!  The errors always are a concern for them and no doubt will cost them during this season, but they are young and it shouldn't be surprise to anyone that they are making errors.  Part of the growing pains with a new and young infield.  The last two years I have no idea, just a lot of unnecessary errors at random times. 

[RSSmith]

points error situation is nothing new to them over the course of the past few years, and a 290 ish team average is nothing to be worried about.  it's better than the 210's that whitewater is hitting as a team right now.  Nothing to be concerned about in my opinion.  I will agree that it seemed to be much higher while reading game recaps, I was expecting a team average well into the .300's.  Also keep in mind that the infield is entirely brand new (fritz has the most experience there) and he only played a limited amount of games last year.  Cummings is new to the infield, and especially 2nd base and the corners are new to the team!  The errors always are a concern for them and no doubt will cost them during this season, but they are young and it shouldn't be surprise to anyone that they are making errors.  Part of the growing pains with a new and young infield.  The last two years I have no idea, just a lot of unnecessary errors at random times. 

Dude, I didn't believe you so I checked the WW website--.204 after 8 games.  That's ridiculous.

[BigPoppa]

To be fair, Whitewater did face some tough pitching on their trip. Carthage(twice), Otterbein (twice)and Wooster  all threw quality arms at the Warhawks. That is half their season right there.

[OshDude]

points error situation is nothing new to them over the course of the past few years, and a 290 ish team average is nothing to be worried about.  it's better than the 210's that whitewater is hitting as a team right now.  Nothing to be concerned about in my opinion.  I will agree that it seemed to be much higher while reading game recaps, I was expecting a team average well into the .300's.  Also keep in mind that the infield is entirely brand new (fritz has the most experience there) and he only played a limited amount of games last year.  Cummings is new to the infield, and especially 2nd base and the corners are new to the team!  The errors always are a concern for them and no doubt will cost them during this season, but they are young and it shouldn't be surprise to anyone that they are making errors.  Part of the growing pains with a new and young infield.  The last two years I have no idea, just a lot of unnecessary errors at random times. 

Dude, I didn't believe you so I checked the WW website--.204 after 8 games.  That's ridiculous.

Rough start considering it's DubDub. Zalnis (.129) and Kuhlmann (.222) will find it soon. Hope they wait until after April 1 though 

[badgerwarhawk]

Oshkosh drops a pair to St Thomas 6-3, 15-8.

[BoBo]

Oshkosh drops a pair to St Thomas 6-3, 15-8.

Can I change my vote in the poll question? 

[OshDude]

Oshkosh drops a pair to St Thomas 6-3, 15-8.

Can I change my vote in the poll question? 

I'm with you if UWO doesn't return with a 5-2 3 in-region record. Need to get those two back from UST in a couple of days.

[BigPoppa]

The Tommies are starting to make some noise in the Midwest.

[Brewers20]

UWO dropping two to the Tommies is a bit of a surprise to me as well.  I thought the Titans pitching was a little better than that.  Having them finish 2nd or 3rd in the WIAC standings is a good spot for them I think, but it's early, you never know what can happen up north.  So far Mickey Fadness seems to be hitting the ball well, looks like the year off didn't phase him much.  I can't say I'm surprised though, he's always been a great hitter.

[BaseballFan]

UWO dropping two to the Tommies is a bit of a surprise to me as well.  I thought the Titans pitching was a little better than that.  Having them finish 2nd or 3rd in the WIAC standings is a good spot for them I think, but it's early, you never know what can happen up north.  So far Mickey Fadness seems to be hitting the ball well, looks like the year off didn't phase him much.  I can't say I'm surprised though, he's always been a great hitter.

Well Thomas pitched 2 of their top 3 guys and guessing UWO didnt pitch any of their top 3. But on the other hand you dont want your 4-7 pitchers giving up 21 runs in 2 games