BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

[mideastfan2]

The OAC wraps up league play this weekend. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 2nd
Heidelberg at John Carroll
Otterbein at Mount Union
Marietta at Ohio Northern
Muskingum at Capital
Wilmington at Baldwin-Wallace
Sunday, May 3rd
Otterbein at Ohio Northern


Current Standings

Heidelberg (13-3)
John Carroll (11-5)
Marietta (11-5)
Otterbein (9-5)
Mount Union (8-8)
Muskingum (8-8)
Baldwin-Wallace (7-9)
Capital (4-12)
Wilmington (4-12)
Ohio Northern (3-11)

[JK]

How huge is the MUC-OTT series today?

Too bad it's not down here in Columbus for you Dr. A...

[mideastfan2]

RESULTS:
Heidelberg SWEEPS John Carroll
Otterbein SPLITS Mount Union
Marietta SPLITS Ohio Northern
Muskingum SWEEPS Capital
Wilmington SPLITS Baldwin-Wallace

Schedule - Sunday, May 3rd:
Otterbein at Ohio Northern


Current Standings:

Heidelberg (15-3)
Marietta (12-6)
John Carroll (11-7)
Otterbein (10-6)
Muskingum (10-8)
Mount Union (9-9)
Baldwin-Wallace (8-10)
Wilmington (5-13)
Ohio Northern (4-12)
Capital (4-14)

[Gramps]

Congratulations to Coach Matt Palm and the Heidelberg Student Princes on being the OAC Regular Season Champs for the 2009 Season.  The  Berg swept John Carroll by the scores of 5-3, and 14-9.  This brings Coach Palm one game away from his 300th career win.

The OAC Tournament will be held at Heidelberg's Peaceful Valley May 7-9. Joining top seed Heidelberg will be John Carroll, Marietta and a team to be decided by Sundays OAC  games.

[mideastfan2]

Congratulations to Coach Matt Palm and the Heidelberg Student Princes on being the OAC Regular Season Champs for the 2009 Season.  The  Berg swept John Carroll by the scores of 5-3, and 14-9.  This brings Coach Palm one game away from his 300th career win.

The OAC Tournament will be held at Heidelberg's Peaceful Valley May 7-9. Joining top seed Heidelberg will be John Carroll, Marietta and a team to be decided by Sundays OAC  games.

Heidelberg wrapped up the #1 seed (congrats!), while Marietta will be either the #2 or #3 seed.  John Carroll has clinched a spot, as well as Otterbein (even if they lose two tomorrow, they own the tie-breaker over Muskingum). 


So they field is set, should be a great tournament next weekend!!!

[Dr. Acula]

How huge is the MUC-OTT series today?

Too bad it's not down here in Columbus for you Dr. A...

Even more agonizing because I was actually up in NE Ohio for a family obligation today.  I debated sneaking over to Alliance for the 1st game since I didn't have to meet up w/ the family until 5pm, but I knew if I went and they won I would want to stay.  Considering MUC won the opener I'm lucky I steered clear otherwise I would be in the doghouse right now...along with being disappointed. 

Things turned out well for what looks to be a great OAC tourney this year.  Very competitive field.  Whoever wins it will be battle tested to say the least. 

[mideastfan2]

Marietta has added a few games this week to hopefully get some work in before the conference Tournament.  Because of wet field conditions, all games are on the road.

Today, they are scheduled to play Pitt-Greensburg in a DH at Thiel College.

Tuesday they will play at Thiel, against Thiel, in either a single game or a DH.

Hopefully they can pull out some much needed in-region victories to help boost their Pool C resume, if needed.  Currently they stand at 24-12, with a strong strength of schedule.  A few wins this week, and a couple wins in the Tournament could give them an at-large bid....we'll see.

It would be nice to see 2 OAC teams in the Regionals.

[mideastfan2]

May 7-9 in Tiffin, Ohio

Thursday:

#3 Otterbein vs #2 Marietta - 1:00pm
#4 John Carroll vs #1 Heidelberg - 4:00pm

[OAC baseball fan 3]

Congrats to all the teams in the tournament.  I had a chance to catch the ONU Marietta game.  ONU finally showed some signs of life, as Hill and Miller pitched well again.  I hope this team can turn around their troubled last few seasons.  Thanks to all on the board for a great season and keeping everyone updated.

[Dr. Acula]

Marietta has added a few games this week to hopefully get some work in before the conference Tournament.  Because of wet field conditions, all games are on the road.

Today, they are scheduled to play Pitt-Greensburg in a DH at Thiel College.

Tuesday they will play at Thiel, against Thiel, in either a single game or a DH.

Hopefully they can pull out some much needed in-region victories to help boost their Pool C resume, if needed.  Currently they stand at 24-12, with a strong strength of schedule.  A few wins this week, and a couple wins in the Tournament could give them an at-large bid....we'll see.

It would be nice to see 2 OAC teams in the Regionals.

I like that.  If they can get to that 30 win mark one would have to think that their regional record, their SOS and the 30+ wins would make for a very hard resume to pass over.  I hope they find a way to get it done...2 OAC teams in are always a good thing.  

[a spectator]

Wet field conditions, really??

[mideastfan2]

Wet field conditions, really??

that's what the website says, at least.  Originally, the Pitt-Greensburg games were supposed to be in Marietta, but have been changed to Thiel.

Either the field is too wet, or Brewer wants to get the guys out of town for a few days to avoid Senior Week activities

http://www.marietta.edu/athletics/

[mideastfan2]

CORRECTED SCHEDULE

2009 OAC Baseball Tournament Schedule at Heidelberg



Thursday, May 7
Game 1 John Carroll(4) vs. Heidelberg(1)1:00 p.m.
Game 2 Marietta(3) vs Otterbein(2) 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8
Game 3 Winners of Game #1 and Game #2 9:30 a.m.
Game 4 Loser of Game #1 and Game #2 12:30 p.m.
Game 5 Winner Game #4 vs. Loser Game #3 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9
Game 6 Winners of Game #3 and Game #5 12:00 p.m.
Game 7 same teams as Game #6 (if necessary) 3:00 p.m

[Dr. Acula]

Since the regular season is officially over I will be the first to throw out my picks for All-OAC.  I only had time to come up w/ a 1st team, but I will put together a 2nd team and HM as soon as I have time.  I know these things don't matter, but it's fun to debate while we wait for the OAC tournament to start.

1B - Kreisher, BW
2B - Keen, Berg
3B - Cimino, Marietta
SS - Quimby, Ott
C - Whiteman, Musky
OF - Wentworth, Berg
OF - Gessner, Ott
OF - Kidd, BW
DH/UTL - Hickey, JCU
P - Paddock, Berg
P - Lowe, Berg
P - Van Meter, Musky

Note: I had a pretty good idea who I was going to go with at every position except the 3rd pitcher.  Nathan Van Meter had a great season for the Fish.  His record isn't great at 4-3, but his ERA is 1.30.  But that can be deceiving so I combed through the pitching stats.  His hits/inning and opponents' BA are unreal.  The toughest question in my mind is who wins the special awards?  You could make an argument for several people on all of them. 

[mideastfan2]

Marietta has added a few games this week to hopefully get some work in before the conference Tournament.  Because of wet field conditions, all games are on the road.

Today, they are scheduled to play Pitt-Greensburg in a DH at Thiel College.

Tuesday they will play at Thiel, against Thiel, in either a single game or a DH.

Hopefully they can pull out some much needed in-region victories to help boost their Pool C resume, if needed.  Currently they stand at 24-12, with a strong strength of schedule.  A few wins this week, and a couple wins in the Tournament could give them an at-large bid....we'll see.

It would be nice to see 2 OAC teams in the Regionals.

I like that.  If they can get to that 30 win mark one would have to think that their regional record, their SOS and the 30+ wins would make for a very hard resume to pass over.  I hope they find a way to get it done...2 OAC teams in are always a good thing.  

The Pioneers swept Pitt-Greensburg on Monday, and split with Thiel today....they end their regular season at 27-13.

Just about every pitcher saw action these last two days, and hopefully all those at-bats will keep the bats ALIVE heading into the tournament.