BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

Gramps · March 19, 2011, 08:47:30 PM

THE BERG suffered their first defeat of the young season by a 2-1 score in a 10 inning affair at Adrian, MI. The game was supposed to be played at Peaceful Valley buI due to last weeks flood, the field was unplayable.
The two teams will meet again Sun. at 1:00PM.

GO BERG!!!!

mideastfan2 · March 20, 2011, 05:18:29 PM

The Etta Express improves to 13-1 and extends their winning streak to 9 with a sweep of the Southeast Ohio Invitational this weekend.

Maryville - 4
Marietta - 8

Piedmont - 5
Marietta - 7

Thiel - 0
Marietta - 2

Dr. Acula · March 20, 2011, 05:28:37 PM

Bad feeling this is shaping up to be a 2 team race in a big way this year.

Dr. Acula · March 20, 2011, 05:30:26 PM

MUC sweeps Wittenberg yesterday. Great pitching from Smith and Lambert. Raiders are 4-8 now with Walsh and Hiram next week before OAC play starts at Wilmington.

Gramps · March 20, 2011, 08:42:10 PM

Heidelberg reversed the scenario from Sat and scored a run in the 10th inning to break a 1-1 tie and win 2-1 over Adrian. Jason Lash scored on a passed ball and Andy Lowe finished the Adrian batsmen 1-2-3 for his first WIN of the young season.
Brian Koehl pitched an outstanding game which featured 10 SOs.

Top Hitters:
R Lizcano 2-3, 1 RBI; D Adrzejczak 2-4; A Buelow 2-5. 1 Run: and 1 Hit Each by G Keen, W Brechun and A Monroe.

GO BERG!!!!

Gramps · March 22, 2011, 07:27:06 PM

THE BERG suffers their second loss of the season as they fall to Wittenberg by a score of 3-1. Their bats were held in check by a combination of five pitchers. THE BERG had many opportunities to score, as they stranded 10 runners.

Gramps · March 25, 2011, 05:12:50 PM

The Case field is not playable and the Sat DH will be played at Peaceful Valley in Tiffin starting at Noon. Also, the regular scheduled game for Sun. will be played at Tiffin beginning at 1:00 PM.

Gramps · March 28, 2011, 12:47:24 AM

It was a 3 game sweep of a hot Case Western Reserve team at Pleasant Valley over the weekend as THE BERG unleashed it's potent hitting machine. All of the regulars participated.

Heidelberg travels to Granville, Ohio for a matchup with Denison on Wed at 4:00 PM and entertains Ohio Weslyan in Tiffin on Thurs at 4:00 PM.

GO BERG!!!!

Tinman · March 28, 2011, 11:17:00 AM

The weather has pushed Muc's home opener back to this Tuesday, then a home
make up game against Walsh Wednesday

fundamentalswin2 · March 29, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Went over to MUC today to watch Mount Union take on Hiram in the home opener and made some observations about the purple raiders.

1. Greg Ferrell was not in the lineup today and I asked some people I knew why this was the case and was informed that today was the first day of a six game suspension. I also found out that Cody Colly was suspended for two starts. Apparently there was an issue off the field and this is why. I don't want to go into all the details on here but from what I know it was not them directly involved but since they were voted captains they took the brunt of the punishment handed down by the AD. Seems to be a lot of internal turmoil as well.

2. Discipline is once again lacking. Sloppy defensive throws even if they didn't lead to errors. Poor base running choices. Throwing helmets and bats. Same stuff different year. I can't say I am surprised.

3. I don't think that the good talent that is there is ever going to develop further. I coached in the fall league there and had two of the four freshman they started today. Neither look like they are any better today than they were 6 months ago. The same can be said for Craig Knott. Still the same player he was 2 years ago. Development has not occurred.

Long story short I think it is going to be a very long year in Alliance. They lost Hiram today in a poorly played ball game. If you cant beat Hiram in your schedule it is going to be a very long year. Would be shocked if they won tomorrow or in the 2 conference games on Saturday. It is disappointing but I think this is the reality.

Dr. Acula · March 29, 2011, 08:47:30 PM

Losing to Hiram is not a good sign. Especially when you threw your #2 and 3 starters at them and the Terriers made 4 errors.

The suspensions are concerning. I mean honestly if you said 'We have to suspend 2 kids, who can't it be?' those are the 2. By far your best hitter and your ace. There's no way they beat Etta without those 2. No chance. Etta's staff and MUC's lineup minus Ferrell is gonna be ugly.

Tinman · March 29, 2011, 10:38:49 PM

Went to the MUC fiasco today, The freshmen experiment isn't working that I can see, Hiram was coming of a two game loss to Kenyon with a combined score of 29-5 on sunday. I see some decent freshmen/high school level talent but they need to learn how to play at the next level. If the staff feel they will ride these guys and let this season be the changing of the guard, that does not show much respect for the upperclass men who have had 3 differnt coaching staffs over the last 4 years. The three senior Captains (Coly,Ferrel, Wood) have their work cut out for them to keep things together on the bench.

fundamentalswin2 · March 29, 2011, 11:39:24 PM

Quote from: Tinman on March 29, 2011, 10:38:49 PM
If the staff feel they will ride these guys and let this season be the changing of the guard, that does not show much respect for the upperclass men who have had 3 differnt coaching staffs over the last 4 years. The three senior Captains (Coly,Ferrel, Wood) have their work cut out for them to keep things together on the bench.

I completely understand the argument especially when it comes to respecting those who have had your back for a significant portion of their careers, but if that is the case when does that argument end? Is it perpetual until Hesse is fired or resigns? And if that is the case wont the results on the field always be the same. Mediocre record, etc, etc. I dont know what the answer is or even how to stomach what appears to be going on to some of the upperclassmen but maybe Hesse has been put on notice by his boss and that is his motivation. Then again maybe he is clueless. Who knows... All I know it is frustrating being an alumni.

Tinman · March 30, 2011, 12:54:53 AM

no doubt there is pressure, you can't have a 15 year run of .500 ball and not be asked to step things up, let alone with a football team with a ten year .900 winning percentage. I don't know if it is a talent problem or modivation issue, but I see a lot of talent riding the pine, or in the stands. I hope the plan comes clear with the upcoming conference games

Tinman · March 30, 2011, 01:00:29 PM

"I cannot get rid of the hurt from losing, but after the last out of every loss, I must accept that there will be a tomorrow. In fact, it's more than there'll be a tomorrow, it's that I want there to be a tomorrow. That's the big difference, I want tomorrow to come." Sparky Anderson.....