BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

[Dr. Acula]

******* side note - with all the high scoring games this tournament, it shows how there isn't a clear-cut domitating pitcher in the OAC this year.  will be interesting to see who gets the Tekulve Award.

It's going to be interesting for sure.  I think Lowe has been the most dominant pitcher by a large margin.  I went through his appearances on a game by game basis and he just doesn't give up runs (or hits, really).  But what are the odds that they give the award to an underclassmen reliever?  If I was betting on it I guess I would bet on Paddock.  Good numbers, ace of the top team, senior.

[Dr. Acula]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beatty homers with 2-outs, and Marietta wins 10-9...classic!

Wow!  Talk about a fun game.  Today definitely would have been a great choice if anyone wanted to check out some OAC baseball in person.

[d3baseballnut]

I thought the implication there was that Ott was now probably getting a Pool C bid because they almost beat Berg.  I'm just not a believer in "good losses".

I believe Otterbein and Marietta are both in.

[Dr. Acula]

I thought the implication there was that Ott was now probably getting a Pool C bid because they almost beat Berg.  I'm just not a believer in "good losses".

I believe Otterbein and Marietta are both in.

I hope you're right!  I haven't looked at Franklin and RHIT's resumes against Ott's.  One of them is going to be a 30 win conference runner up.  Just don't know how strong their 30 W's are...

Oh, and I agree Marietta is in. 

[d3baseballnut]

I thought the implication there was that Ott was now probably getting a Pool C bid because they almost beat Berg.  I'm just not a believer in "good losses".

I believe Otterbein and Marietta are both in.

I hope you're right!  I haven't looked at Franklin and RHIT's resumes against Ott's.  One of them is going to be a 30 win conference runner up.  Just don't know how strong their 30 W's are...

Oh, and I agree Marietta is in. 

IF Marietta is in, Otterbein I beleive is in since they were ranked ahead of Marietta on thursday. They split, and Marrietta has one more win this weekend, but thats only because they lost their first game so they played an extra one.

I doubt Rose Hulman or Franklin has a chance since they fell out of the rankings last week. Personally, I think Rose Hulman deserves a bid, and I do not understand why they fell out after winning 10 straight games. But, given that you are an otterbein fan, it bodes well for you. I really think Otterbein is in bc of a tough schedule

[Dr. Acula]

^^^^^ Good points.  I think the OAC is the only multiple bid conference this yr, but I'm also biased. 

The only thing you were off base on is that I'm not an Otter...I'm a Mount fan.  This obviously means when it comes to hoping for regional qualifiers I'm relegated to rooting for any OAC team to get in since my team can't even make the OAC tournament, let alone the Regional.  (Cue the violins)

[Gramps]

Posr season accolades to Heidelberg Baseball:

Named to the ESPN "Academic All American" District 4, are:

          !ST TEAM:     Biagio Boytim, 3.50 GPA

          2ND TEAM:    Steve Decker, 3.51 GPA

                               Jason Lash,     3.55 GPA

Congrats to these young men, they are a credit to their team and their school.

[ScotsFan]

I thought the implication there was that Ott was now probably getting a Pool C bid because they almost beat Berg.  I'm just not a believer in "good losses".

I believe Otterbein and Marietta are both in.

With the way the rankings are and all of the favorites winning the A's so far in the Mideast, I would agree that it looks pretty good for both Ott and Marietta for Pool C's right now.

Franklin and RHIT both seem to be deserving and as Drac said, the loser of their game today will more than likely be staying home with 30+ wins. 

As it stands, I think the HCAC is the only Mideast Region conference that could have a beef about not getting a C bid.  I don't see anyone even remotely worthy from any of the other Mideast region conferences which is why the OAC has a real possibility of getting 3 teams into the tournament. 

Also, if the OAC is to get more than one Pool C, don't be surprised to see one of those teams shipped out to another region like what happened to OWU last year...

[mideastfan2]

Mideast Regional updates:
- Adrian is the MIAA champion
- Wooster is the NCAC champion
- Washington & Jefferson is the PAC champion
- Franklin vs RHIT for the HCAC championship today (Franklin must win twice)
- Marietta vs Heidelberg for the OAC championship (Marietta must win twice)
- Otterbein, and the loser of the OAC title game, have great shots at Pool C bids!!!


OAC Championship game is under way!!

Top 3rd
HEID - 0
MAR - 0

[mideastfan2]

Heidelberg has a big 7th inning to take the lead.

Bottom of 7th
HEID - 5
MAR - 1

[mideastfan2]

FINAL
HEID - 5
MAR - 1

Heidelberg wins the OAC championship and gets the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament...congrats!!!!!!

Marietta and Otterbein will have to wait until about 2am to find out if they are granted at-large bids.

[Dr. Acula]

Mideast Regional updates:
- Adrian is the MIAA champion
- Wooster is the NCAC champion
- Washington & Jefferson is the PAC champion
- Franklin vs RHIT for the HCAC championship today (Franklin must win twice)

Franklin beat RHIT in extra innings yesterday, so they were playing a winner-take-all game at noon today.  Should have the result on that one soon I would think.

Congrats to Berg on their OAC crown too.  I think Etta is in and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Cards too. 

[Dr. Acula]

And no sooner do I post and that HCAC score is up...

RHIT wins it 17-10 over Franklin.

[mideastfan2]

All-Tournament Team

Most Valuable Player/Second Base: Gar Keen, Heidelberg
Designated Hitter: Chris Beatty, Marietta
Pitcher: David Paddock, Heidelberg
Pitcher: Elvin Williams, Heidelberg
Pitcher: Chris Stewart, Marietta
Catcher: Steve Decker, Heidelberg
First Base: Adam Milanovich, John Carroll
Short Stop: Jason Lash, Heidelberg
Third Base: Cameron Cimino, Marietta
Outfield: Matt Grassley, Heidelberg
Outfield: Jeremy Wentworth, Heidelberg
Outfield: John Sansbury, Otterbein

[INbaseballfan]

I think we can all agree that the Mideast is a loaded region this year.

My personal opinion is these 8 teams should be playing in Adrian come Wednesday.  If not, maybe one of the Pool C's gets shipped to Rock Island and a team like Thomas More or Thiel is in this regional.  Thoughts?

Wooster
Heidelberg
Adrian
Rose-Hulman
Otterbein
Marietta
Franklin
Washington and Jefferson