BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

Spence · March 22, 2013, 09:48:37 AM

Quote from: Kenworth on March 21, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
yep 6th error in 3 years behind the plate, replace him!! Great performance from a middle infielder turned catcher between his freshman and sophomore years in college. Outstanding work ethic.

It was his first since May 28, 2011. And he kept the pitchers without a wild pitch for a long time this year too.

Pretty amazing.

Dr. Acula · March 22, 2013, 11:58:54 AM

Mount has a DH at Witt Saturday then home DH with Witt (Sun) and W&J (Tue). Should be interesting to see how they navigate this stretch with those 6 games leading up to Ott and Etta to open OAC play. Carlino and Murzynski will go against Witt and then Ott (I'm assuming). It will be a good test for the 5-6 guys no matter whether it's Witt or W&J. Fingers crossed they can actually play these games in Alliance.

Spence · March 22, 2013, 12:33:11 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 22, 2013, 11:58:54 AM
Mount has a DH at Witt Saturday then home DH with Witt (Sun) and W&J (Tue). Should be interesting to see how they navigate this stretch with those 6 games leading up to Ott and Etta to open OAC play. Carlino and Murzynski will go against Witt and then Ott (I'm assuming). It will be a good test for the 5-6 guys no matter whether it's Witt or W&J. Fingers crossed they can actually play these games in Alliance.

You'd think that's how it would be. The way Mount's schedule looks (and I assume other OAC teams are similar), there are 6 weekend conference dates.

And the way the weather is, if you get pushed back a day (or two) because of rain, you can still use your top guys and keep the weekend rotation. When I went into the military as a weather forecaster, I remember people with MC baseball joking that my experience with the program should have been good training for that. Schaly always had the Weather Channel on in the office during the season.

Dr. Acula · March 22, 2013, 05:57:38 PM

Ott sweeps Plymouth St. today. They're now 11-1 overall. Even better news, Plymouth actually has a winning record! Granted that might only be because they've been playing the Little Sisters of the Poor in FL with Ott, but at least they're beating them.

Spence · March 22, 2013, 08:14:47 PM

Interesting development for Marietta. Byers throwing the first game of the 7-9 inning doubleheader against Huntingdon.

EDIT TO ADD: More interesting development. Alex Toth leaves the game in the first inning of the first game due to injury after a pop up he wasn't able to get to bounced up and hit him in the face.

EDIT TO ADD TO THE EDIT TO ADD: Apparently the first game wasn't a 7 inning game lol.

Dr. Acula · March 24, 2013, 01:14:48 PM

Rough couple days for Mount. Give up 2 in the bottom of the 7th to blow game 1 at Witt. Muster only 3 hits and lose game 2 by a 4-2 final. Then as I feared the games today were ppd due to weather/field conditions in Alliance. With the snow coming I'm guessing W&J Tues. is in jeopardy as well.

EttaFan1 · March 25, 2013, 11:36:55 AM

Quote from: Spence on March 22, 2013, 08:14:47 PM
Interesting development for Marietta. Byers throwing the first game of the 7-9 inning doubleheader against Huntingdon.

EDIT TO ADD: More interesting development. Alex Toth leaves the game in the first inning of the first game due to injury after a pop up he wasn't able to get to bounced up and hit him in the face.

EDIT TO ADD TO THE EDIT TO ADD: Apparently the first game wasn't a 7 inning game lol.

Toth was diving for the ball and missed it. The ball hit the concrete and astroturf covered donut/walkway which surrounds home plate, and it hit him right above the eye, which broke the skin. Don't know if he had to have stitches or had a concussion. He had trouble tracking the ball, and the wind played some tricks with it (a silo shot).

Unfortunately I only got to see the first game before having to leave for a family function that evening. Defensive troubles (E-6 late on a ROUTINE grounder, and a poorly misplayed popup early) were problematic As were free passes (HBP and BB). Byers looked pretty good on the hill for the most part. Huntingdon's top pitcher was pretty good for about 5 innings and then ran into trouble.

Spence · March 25, 2013, 12:43:09 PM

Quote from: EttaFan1 on March 25, 2013, 11:36:55 AM
Quote from: Spence on March 22, 2013, 08:14:47 PM
Interesting development for Marietta. Byers throwing the first game of the 7-9 inning doubleheader against Huntingdon.

EDIT TO ADD: More interesting development. Alex Toth leaves the game in the first inning of the first game due to injury after a pop up he wasn't able to get to bounced up and hit him in the face.

EDIT TO ADD TO THE EDIT TO ADD: Apparently the first game wasn't a 7 inning game lol.

Toth was diving for the ball and missed it. The ball hit the concrete and astroturf covered donut/walkway which surrounds home plate, and it hit him right above the eye, which broke the skin. Don't know if he had to have stitches or had a concussion. He had trouble tracking the ball, and the wind played some tricks with it (a silo shot).

Unfortunately I only got to see the first game before having to leave for a family function that evening. Defensive troubles (E-6 late on a ROUTINE grounder, and a poorly misplayed popup early) were problematic As were free passes (HBP and BB). Byers looked pretty good on the hill for the most part. Huntingdon's top pitcher was pretty good for about 5 innings and then ran into trouble.

I think radio said he had stitches. Don't know about the concussion part.

Dr. Acula · March 25, 2013, 04:50:58 PM

Mount's DH with W&J tomorrow has already been ppd. Hopefully it warms up enough to melt the snow by Friday for Ott. This weather is just miserable. Staring out my office window and I'd think it was February not the last week of March!

Spence · March 25, 2013, 08:19:34 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 25, 2013, 04:50:58 PM
Mount's DH with W&J tomorrow has already been ppd. Hopefully it warms up enough to melt the snow by Friday for Ott. This weather is just miserable. Staring out my office window and I'd think it was February not the last week of March!

Marietta is already off as well.

BBFan62 · March 25, 2013, 08:58:37 PM

Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 25, 2013, 04:50:58 PM
Mount's DH with W&J tomorrow has already been ppd. Hopefully it warms up enough to melt the snow by Friday for Ott. This weather is just miserable. Staring out my office window and I'd think it was February not the last week of March!

My son plays in Rochester, NY. We've already lost 7 games to snow. This past weekend was supposed to be the conference opener 9they play DH each Saturday & Sunday). The games were canceled. Tomorrow they will attempt to play 2 of the games. But that means the 2 starters for tomorrow won't be available for this weekend, whcih is Friday & Saturday due to Easter. Thus, it cost our #1 & #2 at least 2 starts so far. We're 4 -4, all games a result of our Florida trip.

Dr. Acula · March 26, 2013, 11:00:49 AM

Quote from: BBFan62 on March 25, 2013, 08:58:37 PM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on March 25, 2013, 04:50:58 PM
Mount's DH with W&J tomorrow has already been ppd. Hopefully it warms up enough to melt the snow by Friday for Ott. This weather is just miserable. Staring out my office window and I'd think it was February not the last week of March!
My son plays in Rochester, NY. We've already lost 7 games to snow. This past weekend was supposed to be the conference opener 9they play DH each Saturday & Sunday). The games were canceled. Tomorrow they will attempt to play 2 of the games. But that means the 2 starters for tomorrow won't be available for this weekend, whcih is Friday & Saturday due to Easter. Thus, it cost our #1 & #2 at least 2 starts so far. We're 4 -4, all games a result of our Florida trip.

I just checked the forecast in Alliance and there's a 30% chance of snow each of the next 3 days. Friday, when the conference schedule begins, is supposed to be mid 40's and Saturday high 40's, but I don't know how playable the field will be if there's snow on it all the way up until then. I'd think there are many schools in that boat.

Dr. Acula · March 26, 2013, 11:05:04 AM

Not a banner week for the OAC in the poll. Etta slips only one spot to #5, but BW and Mount both slide way down the ORV and Berg drops off completely. The only bright spot is that Ott garnered a couple votes this week thanks to them piling up wins down south albeit against less than stellar competition.

EttaFan1 · March 27, 2013, 03:16:20 PM

Interesting development as the Pioneers take the field against LaRoche today...

Brockmeier gets the start at short (as opposed to 1b where he normally plays). Defense has been an ongoing issue at this position, and there has been very little to no offense generated from the two younger kids who have manned that spot to this point. It will be interesting to see how Brock handles things defensively.

Also brings freshman Tim McCoy who has been hitting well of late into the lineup as an outfielder.

Glad I'm watching this one on my radio...It's cold!

Kenworth · March 27, 2013, 07:38:49 PM

Etta wins 8-5 over LaRoche this afternoon. Great to see the return of Catcher Alex Toth after suffering a cut requiring three stitches under the eyebrow during the doubleheader Saturday. Brockmeier goes 3 for 5 at the plate, scored twice, added a rbi, no errors in the field, and pitches 2 scoreless innings for the save. After the game, he was spotted dragging the field and sweeping the bleachers.