BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OshDude]

The information previously linked regarding the conference tournament was incorrect.  This was probably due to the fact that the information was distributed last fall prior to the final decision being made on location and format. 

If I'm understanding the information I've received correctly the 3 and 4 seeds will play the first game and the loser will be eliminated.  The winner will move on to play the loser of the match up between the 1 and 2 seeds and that loser will be eliminated.  If it happened to be the winner of the original 3-4 matchup they would be eliminated with a single loss.  If it happened to be the loser of the 1-2 matchup it would be a second loss.  It would be possible for the league champion to be determined with two wins. 

This is how I'm understanding it.  I've requested clarification and if that is received and changes anything I'll post a correction.

Congrats to J. Zimmermann.  A great start to what I hope is a long career.  The Nats pitching is bad enough that he may end up moving up in the rotation.  They've already dumped two pitchers though both were on the relief staff. 

Thanks for the update, bw. The WIAC site now has a link to the tourney. I got sick of waiting, so I Googled it. Turns out it was outdated. Thought the 2009 part of it looked good.

http://www.wiacsports.com/baseball/2009Bracket.pdf

EDIT: I deleted the older post/link to avoid confusion.

[cubs]

Point 8
Oshkosh 7

Top 8th

Sounds like Oshkosh has squandered a few opportunities in the middle innings.....

[ShineTime]

Point wins 12-10 in 11 on Sam Spurney's walk off HR to Left.  I'm officially done posting after this post.  I now realize how dumb I am stating for Point to bench Cummings and of course since that statement he's been the best hitter in the WIAC.  I think he was on base 5 or 6 times in the game.  He has made a complete turnaround at the plate that's for sure.  I have to say that was one of the best back and forth games I've seen for some time but Oshkosh did waste a lot of chances.  Their was a very controversial call towards the end of the game in which Oshkosh had guys on 1rst and 2nd with nobody out and there was a play at first where Schoch was definitely off the base and the first base ump didn't see it and the home plate ump didn't see it either so they called the guy out.  I haven't seen Oshkosh's crowd that pissed in years.  That was a huge break for Point.  Anyone know why Jason Fosler didn't play?  I finally got info from a 100% credible source that Demmin is done for year but their hoping to get a medical redshirt.  Something about them needing to play so many games for him to have not played 1/3 of the season.

[cubs]

It was a true back and forth game.....  Oshkosh scored three times in the 8th to take a 10-8 lead, however Point answered with a pair of solo HR's in the bottom of the 8th to tie it 10-10.  I believe UWO hits into their second bases loaded DP in either the 9th or 10 to squander another scoring opportunity, and Spurney wins it in the 10th.

Game #1 FINALS
Whitewater 6
Platteville 5        (12 Innings)

Superior 11
Stout 5

Point 12
Oshkosh 10         (10 Innings)

Game #2 FINALS
Superior 6
Stout 1

Oshkosh 9
Point 6

[BoBo]

Ben Kuhlmann hit a bases loaded single over a drawn in infield giving Whitewater the win over Platteville in the first game of their doubleheader at Whitewater.  The win gave UW-W head coach John Vodenlich his 200th win in his sixth season at the school.

Aaron Dott, 5-3, picked up the win with three and two thirds innings of hitless relief. 

[ShineTime]

Point lost game 2 9-6.  I know they were down 6-0 in the 4th but wasn't at game 2.  Any details?

[badgerwarhawk]

The second game between the WARHAWKS was suspended due to darkness.  It's the top of the 9th, WARHAWKS lead 7-5, Platteville has a runner on first with no outs.  The game will be resumed prior to the doublehitter next Wednesday.

Congrats to the UW-WHITEWATER women's softball team who by sweeping Oshkosh today 8-1 and 3-2 clinched at least a tie for the WIAC regular season championship.  The WARHAWKS 29-3, 14-0 have a two game lead over second place Eau Claire (10-2) with only a doublehitter between the two remaining.

[cubs]

Standings (Through 4/22/09)
Whitewater 11-6
Oshkosh 8-6
Point 8-6
La Crosse 9-7
Platteville 8-9
Stout 5-9
Superior 4-10

*Game Two between Whitewater and Platteville suspended with Whitewater leading 7-5, heading into the Top of the 9th.  It will be resumed before the teams regularly scheduled DH next Wednesday at 12:30.

Whitewater moves one step closer to winning the 2009 WIAC Regualr Season Championship with their win (and near win) over Platteville today.  The real "race" is now for the all important #2 seed, between Oshkosh, Point, and La Crosse.  You don't want to be the #3 or #4 seed and know you are eliminated after just one loss.  The only real difference between the #1 and #2 seed is the "home-field" advantage.  Things should get a little more clear after this weekend with two of the combatants squaring off as La Crosse travels to Oshkosh for four games.  Both teams would likely need to win three out of four to have any chance at the #2 seed, assuming Point takes care of business in Superior.  (Although we saw last weekend that Superior has the abiity to take a game from one of the front-runners, and are playing really well right now.)

[cubs]

Anyone know why Jason Fosler didn't play? 

He started Game #1 and went 1x3, before being PH for.....

[cubs]

Point lost game 2 9-6.  I know they were down 6-0 in the 4th but wasn't at game 2.  Any details?

Nix struggled and didn't make it out of the 3rd inning before giving up six runs.  Demmin went the distance, having really only one bad inning (4th) where Point got four of their seven hits and five of their six runs.

REALLY different line-up for Oshkosh in Game #2, as regulars like M. Fadness, Wetenkamp, and Fosler didn't see the field.  Instead players like Eichstaedt, Helland, and Wirth saw starts instead.

[ShineTime]

That's very disappointing for Point having your supposed ace and senior on top of it not make it out of the 3rd.  Point really had a chance it sounds like to bury Oshkosh especially if Oshkosh didn't play those guys and not having their best player(Demmin).  I'm certainly happy Point split and being at the first game they were lucky to win that one.  I guess all that matters is making the tournament but like earlier posts state it will suck to be a 3 or 4.  Point will be hurt by the fact they don't have a standout reliable pitcher and may run into Platteville(Lange) first game.  I hope Point can avoid it but I think they will finish 3 or 4.  I really don't like the new format whatsoever and think it should stay the way it was except it being at Witter field.

[Just Bill]

I'm officially done posting after this post. 

Hey, you made it 2 hours and 25 minutes on that promise!  Nice work.

Just kidding, I don't want anyone to stop posting.

[Titan20]

Standings (Through 4/22/09)
Whitewater 11-6
Oshkosh 8-6
Point 8-6
La Crosse 9-7
Platteville 8-9
Stout 5-9
Superior 4-10

*Game Two between Whitewater and Platteville suspended with Whitewater leading 7-5, heading into the Top of the 9th.  It will be resumed before the teams regularly scheduled DH next Wednesday at 12:30.

Whitewater moves one step closer to winning the 2009 WIAC Regualr Season Championship with their win (and near win) over Platteville today.  The real "race" is now for the all important #2 seed, between Oshkosh, Point, and La Crosse.  You don't want to be the #3 or #4 seed and know you are eliminated after just one loss.  The only real difference between the #1 and #2 seed is the "home-field" advantage.  Things should get a little more clear after this weekend with two of the combatants squaring off as La Crosse travels to Oshkosh for four games.  Both teams would likely need to win three out of four to have any chance at the #2 seed, assuming Point takes care of business in Superior.  (Although we saw last weekend that Superior has the abiity to take a game from one of the front-runners, and are playing really well right now.)

WW doesnt have it in the bag yet.  OSH still has that tie breaker against them.  If WW wins out, which they could, then they will prolly win it.  But if they lose a couple close ones...and OSH takes care of business this weekend...it could come down to the last seriesi..

[TitanBystander]

Their was a very controversial call towards the end of the game in which Oshkosh had guys on 1rst and 2nd with nobody out and there was a play at first where Schoch was definitely off the base and the first base ump didn't see it and the home plate ump didn't see it either so they called the guy out.  I haven't seen Oshkosh's crowd that pissed in years. 

Tough break for our guys...Good to see Pointer fans agreed that we got hosed on that call.
What rankled me was that the base umpire immediately signaled for help because - given his line of sight - he couldn't see if the 1B had held the bag or not.  The home plate umpire (who was still behing the plate & had a perfect angle) simply shrugged his shoulders as if to say " I have no clue - I wasn't watching".  There was only one thing to look for on that play & he obviously wasn't paying attention. 

Base loaded no outs Vs. 2nd & 3rd with one out are two very different situations.  Result of the inning was 0 runs.       

[badgerwarhawk]

Base loaded no outs Vs. 2nd & 3rd with one out are two very different situations.  Result of the inning was 0 runs.      

Obviously they are two different situations but none the less 2nd and 3rd with one out is still a situation in which a team will score as often as not.