BB: SCAC: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[CAK72B]

Does anyone around Trinity seem to think an issue on the team could be the lack of Senior Leadership from the position player side. It looks like in the past there has been a big amount, with Hirschberg and Muscarello last year, about 5 or 6 seniors that got significant time in 2013, and then 108's favorite Robusto in 2012. Just quickly looked at the roster and it seems there really is not any Senior position players. Just a thought?

[BamColt]

Crickets    The only thing missing is the drunk student section in left field when Miller was there.

Great atmosphere but the team should act like they have been there before. 

[bzzboyz]

Crickets    The only thing missing is the drunk student section in left field when Miller was there.

Great atmosphere but the team should act like they have been there before.

I'll take the way they act over fist fights in the dugout.

[Whatagame]

Crickets    The only thing missing is the drunk student section in left field when Miller was there.

Great atmosphere but the team should act like they have been there before.

I'll take the way they act over fist fights in the dugout.

Wow!! Please, do tell more!!

[bzzboyz]

Crickets    The only thing missing is the drunk student section in left field when Miller was there.

Great atmosphere but the team should act like they have been there before.

I'll take the way they act over fist fights in the dugout.

Wow!! Please, do tell more!!

Sorry, I figured everyone knew. In game 2 against TLU there was a fight in the Trinity dugout between two players. I'm not sure of names but I'm sure 108 stitches knows which ones hey were. There's definitely something going on with that team that has them heading in the wrong direction.

[108 Stitches]

Here is my take on how the conference will turn out:

Trinity
Current: 4-5
Projected: 12-6
Rest of conf: 8-1 (Schreiner, Austin, Dallas)

Southwestern
Current: 5-1
Projected: 14—4
If they go 1-2 vs TLU then 13-5
3 - Austin
2-1 - TLU
2-1 - Cent
2-1 - Dallas

TLU
Current: 8-2
Projected: 13-5
If they go 2-1 vs SW then 14-4
2 - Schreiner
1-2 - SW
2-1 - Cent

Centenary
7-2
Projected: 11-7
2-1
1-2
1-2

Projected seeding finish

1. SW
2. TLU
3. Trinity
4. Centenary

It basically boils down to the TLU/SW weekend. (as long as the teams hold on the other games) Whoever takes the SW/TLU series will have the conf tournament

In the end I still believe Trinity wins the conf tournament as they are starting to play much better and have much deeper pitching, but it will be an interesting weekend.

[bzzboyz]

Here is my take on how the conference will turn out:



Southwestern
Current: 5-1
Projected: 14—4
If they go 1-2 vs TLU then 13-5
3 - Austin
2-1 - TLU
2-1 - Cent
2-1 - Dallas

Well there's one down.

[108 Stitches]

So much for my predictions....it IS the Wild Wild West this year.

Good thing I can go back to my day job reading Tarot cards.

The top 4 in the SCAC won't change but  at this point I have no idea on the finish, who would of thought that SW could take 2/3 from Trinity and then lose 2/3 from Austin?

I think TLU has the advantage but Centenary, TLU and SW face each other so if TLU can win the last three series they should host the conference, but based on my performance this week who knows.

[SoCalSoxFan]

So much for my predictions....it IS the Wild Wild West this year.

Good thing I can go back to my day job reading Tarot cards.

The top 4 in the SCAC won't change but  at this point I have no idea on the finish, who would of thought that SW could take 2/3 from Trinity and then lose 2/3 from Austin?

I think TLU has the advantage but Centenary, TLU and SW face each other so if TLU can win the last three series they should host the conference, but based on my performance this week who knows.

The top three all play against each other; so combined they will have 9 more losses. 

Trinity sitting at 4-5 in conf, has Dallas, Schreiner and Austin.
Austin sitting at 3-6 in conf, has Schreiner, Dallas and Trinity

Lots of series left to go, but the Trinity-Austin series could be the one deciding #4 seed.   But, as 108 states:  almost anything can happen in the next 3 weeks!   For an outside observer, it makes for very interesting baseball!

[Ralph Turner]

Don't you love the balance in the conference. Makes for lots of excitement down the stretch.

[108 Stitches]

Conference Standing Now:

TLU      10-2
Cent     10-2
SW       06-3
TU        04-5
Austin  03-6
Dallas   02-10
Sch      01-8

This weekend (baring bad weather which if forecast in the Dallas area)

SW@ TLU
TLU takes 2 of 3
Austin @ Schreiner
Austin takes 2 of 3
Trinity @ Dallas
Trinity sweeps
Centenary @ Louisiana Col
Split 2-2: but non-conference

Post weekend conference standings

TLU      12-3
Cent     10-2
SW       07-5
TU        07-5
Austin  05-7
Dallas   02-13
Sch      02-10

Based on my past performance I would not put too much in my predictions, but something to talk about at least.....

[108 Stitches]

I am was pretty close with my predictions for the weekend. Time to go buy a lottery ticket. 

Trinity swept Dallas, more like crushed - at least on Sat both games run ruled short to 7 innings. Today it was only 5-0.
Austin takes 2/3 from Schreiner.

Cent Split 2-2 non- conference.

TLU took 2 from SW the last game rained delayed at 5 innings; SW up 2-0 in the 5th. TBD on resumption of game. My guess is only if it effects SCAC standings.

SCAC is now at. (ignore website they have Cent games this weekend as league)
TLU      12-2
Cent     10-2
TU        07-5
SW       06-5
Austin  05-7
Sch      02-10
Dallas   02-13

Some interesting scenarios, probably for the first time in program history TLU will be routing for SW, at least for 3 games, as they would like to have the conference tournament at home so want SW to beat Cent, and I am sure they do not want to face Trinity as a four seed so they probably would like them to win out and move up to the 2 or 3 seed, however...
What we know:

Cent and TLU are assured either the 1 or 2 seed. (actually Cent could drop to 3)
The home field will likely be determined during the last series of conference play, however TLU has the inside track as they only have Centenary left and a make up to complete an in progress game with SW.

SW holds their fate for the at least the 4th seed if they win 2/3 the next two series. If they do this they will end up 10-7. (plus game to finish with TLU) If they lose 2/3 they could be in trouble as they would be 8-9. (plus the TLU game not completed) and Austin could overtake them.
Austin must sweep Dallas (possible) so going into the Trinity series they could be 8-7. If they could take 2 of 3 from Trinity they could end up 10-8. (not likely) This is a best case scenario for them however they will likely not make the tournament, BUT SW has to play better than they have the past two weeks, they still have a shot, which is probably the first time for them in years. Congrats to them for staying relevant.

Trinity should keep on winning. If they sweep Schreiner (very possible) they will be 10-5 going into the final series and are assured at least a 4 seed. If they go 2/3 the rest of the way. (possible) they will end up 11-7. More than likely they will be 12-6 or 13-5. They could move up to the 2 seed but this does not really matter as 2 plays 3 in the conf tournament.  Trinity really needs to run the table to have a shot at an at large invite should they not win the SCAC.

My predictions are:
TLU 14-4 host SCAC (go 2-1 vs Cent and lose SW game)
Cent    13-5    (2/1 & 1/2)
Trinity   12-6    (3/0 and 1/2)
SW 10-8    (1/2 & 2/1) (plus they complete TLU game and win otherwise 9-8)
Austin 8-10

[bzzboyz]

The TLU/SW game is supposed to be completed Wednesday at 7;00PM, Play will resume in the top of the fifth with Southwestern leading 2-0. The Pirates are at the plate with the bases loaded and one out. TLU is in a off week so they have the time.

[bzzboyz]

Texas Lutheran  13-2 
Centenary 10-2
Trinity 7-5
Southwestern 6-6
Austin  5-7
Schreiner 2-10
Dallas 2-13



Maybe 108 stitches can check my math but this is what I come up with as far as who can win the regular season. TLU wins one of three against Centenary if Centenary doesn't sweep Southwestern and they win the regular season. Centenary and Trinity win out last 6 games then Trinity wins on head to head vs. Centenary. Only Centenary wins out and they win on head to head vs. TLU. Am I missing anything? I'm not even going to try and figure out the 4 and 5 spot but since Austin finishes with Trinity and Southwestern finishes with Schreiner, I'm giving the edge for the 4 spot to Southwestern

[108 Stitches]

You are correct bzzboyz, TLU more or less wrapped up the SCAC hosting by sweeping SW,  I watched a little bit of the game, nice comeback by them last night. Cent would have to sweep SW and then take 2 of 3 from TLU to host the conf tournament which is not likely.

Cent or Trinity will end up being 2 or 3 seed; which in the format does not matter other than being a home team for the first game. SW should secure the 4 seed HOWEVER if they continue to play the way they have the last two weekends it is possible they could lose the 4 seed to Austin, but given that Austin has to play Trinity in the final conf series this is not likely to happen, but hey its baseball so you never know.

Most likely first round playoff games will be:

TLU vs SW
Trinity vs Cent

Once you get to conf games all it takes is  a hot pitcher and anyone of them could win game 1. I would favor Trinity due to their pitching depth, but the offense will have to show up, which has been off and on for them this season. TLU has clearly improved during the year and deserves credit for taking the key series when they had to, its a bit premature but congrats to them.

TLU has a nice facility and field and San Antonio is close by so hopefully they wrap it up.

I will say this that the conference is getting tougher and it is nice to see the competition now instead of Trinity rolling over everyone.