BB: NWC: Northwest Conference

[Las Vegas Wildcards]

Just noticed today former Linfield star Kelson Brown delivered the game-winning hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their win over the Houston Astros in spring training. Brown was a 34th round pick for the Bucs, and has moved up in the organization. He's expected to be promoted to high "A' ball this season with the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League.

Normally, I only comment on the football board, but this news today caught my eye.

[(509)Rat]

and just like that Pacific is sitting pretty at the top.  Whitworth needs to take the final game in the GF series today to stay alive IMO. Sure they'll still be in it as far as W-L are concerned but mentally, for a team who doesn't have a player who's used to being "on top", you can't afford to slide right back to the middle where you've been for so long

[playball]

Just noticed today former Linfield star Kelson Brown delivered the game-winning hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their win over the Houston Astros in spring training. Brown was a 34th round pick for the Bucs, and has moved up in the organization. He's expected to be promoted to high "A' ball this season with the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League.

Normally, I only comment on the football board, but this news today caught my eye.

Kelson made AA this year!!  Congrats to him, deserves it!  Hard worker.

[CrashDavisD3]

Just noticed today former Linfield star Kelson Brown delivered the game-winning hit for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their win over the Houston Astros in spring training. Brown was a 34th round pick for the Bucs, and has moved up in the organization. He's expected to be promoted to high "A' ball this season with the Bradenton Marauders of the Florida State League.

Normally, I only comment on the football board, but this news today caught my eye.

Kelson made AA this year!!  Congrats to him, deserves it!  Hard worker.

I expect him to go a long way. I saw him play several times over a 2 year period. He was a machine hitting gap doubles and one of the best D3 hitters I have seen in past 6 years. I expected his 1st year to be an adjusment to the pitching and wood bats in Pro ball but it seem he has made the adjustment. He could be one the rare few to make to the show in a very short time from D3.

http://www.portlandpitching.com/2012/03/unfinished-story-kelson-brown.html

[wildcat11]

Big weekend with Pacific out at Whitworth and PLU coming down to Linfield.  The conference race could get blown open or get even tighter headed into the final weekends.  Can't wait to see how it plays out.

***Well I screwed that up.  Pacific is at Whitman so there goes that big weekend.  Linfield vs PLU is still huge for both squads.

[Westside]

Linfield wins first game vs PLU 11-1. Larson was his usual, efficient self, and the bats came alive. Tim Wilson was a homer shy of the cycle.

[Whatagame]

Wildcat11, you're still wrong....Whitman is at Pacific

Pacific takes game one 5-0 behind a CG 3 hitter by Dittrick.  Whitman pitching actually did a pretty nice job, holding a very hot Pacific lineup to 8 hits and 3 earned.

Big, lopsided win by Linfield in game one today versus PLU

[forheavendial4999]

Unless something wacky happens tomorrow, it seems like it's getting harder for Linfield to win the NWC. If Pacific and Whitworth hold serve tomorrow, Linfield is guaranteed to be out of first place going into their DH at George Fox.

What's the tiebreak? If it's head to head, both Whitworth and Pacific have it over Linfield.

[wildcat11]

Whatagame,

Not my day on the boards today.....at all.  Thankfully the 'Cats had a day with a nice sweep of PLU.  Crossing my fingers they can get all three.

forheavendial4999,

Both the Boxers and the Rats have the tiebreak over Linfield so something big is going to have to happen.  Linfield needs to win the remainder of their NWC games (PLU tomorrow and 3 vs GFU) and that is going to be tough enough.  Even if they did that the 'Cats are going to need some big help to get Pacific to 6 NWC losses.

I do like the way Linfield has been playing as of late.  I think that talent is getting on the same page.

[forheavendial4999]

forheavendial4999,

Both the Boxers and the Rats have the tiebreak over Linfield so something big is going to have to happen.  Linfield needs to win the remainder of their NWC games (PLU tomorrow and 3 vs GFU) and that is going to be tough enough.  Even if they did that the 'Cats are going to need some big help to get Pacific to 6 NWC losses.

I do like the way Linfield has been playing as of late.  I think that talent is getting on the same page.

This could definitely happen, but it would probably involve help from Pac Lu and Whitworth which doesn't necessarily help Linfield.

I'm wondering if Linfield is a Pool C team right now or if this is a one-team league at this point -- either Pacific wins impressively and gets the sole bid, or falters, someone else wins, and the Boxers don't have enough D-III wins to make up for 4-5 losses and don't get a bid either.

ETA: With Linfield losing again today, this now looks a more likely scenario. Is there precedent for a team making the regional as a Pool C finishing in the conference behind a team that is not selected?

[Ralph Turner]

forheavendial4999,

Both the Boxers and the Rats have the tiebreak over Linfield so something big is going to have to happen.  Linfield needs to win the remainder of their NWC games (PLU tomorrow and 3 vs GFU) and that is going to be tough enough.  Even if they did that the 'Cats are going to need some big help to get Pacific to 6 NWC losses.

I do like the way Linfield has been playing as of late.  I think that talent is getting on the same page.

This could definitely happen, but it would probably involve help from Pac Lu and Whitworth which doesn't necessarily help Linfield.

I'm wondering if Linfield is a Pool C team right now or if this is a one-team league at this point -- either Pacific wins impressively and gets the sole bid, or falters, someone else wins, and the Boxers don't have enough D-III wins to make up for 4-5 losses and don't get a bid either.

ETA: With Linfield losing again today, this now looks a more likely scenario. Is there precedent for a team making the regional as a Pool C finishing in the conference behind a team that is not selected?

I  believe that it has happened in the NESCAC a few years ago where a team had a much better in-region record and SOS but finished one-game lower in the standings.  The NESCAC does not play nearly as many conference games.

[CrashDavisD3]

[dahlby]

Chapman 6-0 over Linfield in game 1
Linfield 2-1 over Chapman in the 2nd game.

I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice Linfield fans/parents today.
A large group traveled with the team. Very impressive fans, and team!
Good luck to the Wildcats in their quest for a regional spot.

Teams meet again twice on Sunday starting at 10 AM
Hope the weather holds on!

[CrashDavisD3]

Chapman 6-0 over Linfield in game 1
Linfield 2-1 over Chapman in the 2nd game.

I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice Linfield fans/parents today.
A large group traveled with the team. Very impressive fans, and team!
Good luck to the Wildcats in their quest for a regional spot.

Teams meet again twice on Sunday starting at 10 AM
Hope the weather holds on!

Linfield is a first class program. From the coaching staff, players, fans and beautiful stadium, campus in Oregon.

Chapman loses its 10th 1 run game in 2012.

[wildcat11]

Chapman 6-0 over Linfield in game 1
Linfield 2-1 over Chapman in the 2nd game.

I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice Linfield fans/parents today.
A large group traveled with the team. Very impressive fans, and team!
Good luck to the Wildcats in their quest for a regional spot.

Teams meet again twice on Sunday starting at 10 AM
Hope the weather holds on!

Very kind words Dahlby.  Coach Bro runs a 1st rate program.  Glad these programs continue to play this series.