BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Jack Parkman]

Is it really that hard to put up a box score?

[nvnorthpaw]

Does anybody have details on the who game yesterday? 

[CMSfan]

I saw the last few innings of the CMS vs. CLU game yesterday, so I'll try to recap.  I don't know as much about the CLU team, so my comments will probably be Stag-centric.

CMS vs. CLU Game 1
Another beautiful day at Arce Field.  Great place to watch a game.

CMS started a freshman, Jeff Postetter.  CLU countered with a lefty, but I didn't catch the name.

CLU strung a few hits together to take an early 2-0 lead.  They extended the lead to 6-0 in the 5th or 6th inning, when Postetter seemed to tire and started getting the ball up in the zone.

The CMS offense threatened throughout the game, but was something like 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.  The CLU starter looked solid.  He wasn't throwing 90, but he had a nice changeup and induced a few key double play balls to kill some potential rallies.

CMS rallied again in the bottom of the 9th.  Trailing 6-2, they loaded the bases.  A routine grounder to short looked like the end of the game, but the shortstop's throw short-hopped the 1st baseman and two runners crossed the plate.  But, the runner on 2nd was called for interference for distracting the shortstop (at least I think that was the call).  That was the 3rd out and the end of the ballgame.

Thoughts on the Game
Both teams played reasonably well.  Neither offense looked particularly formidable, but both put runners on base in almost every inning.

Both teams looked pretty good in the field, turning some smooth DP's and limiting their mistakes.  CMS is starting Ryan Kaup, a 6'4" sophomore at short and he looks solid.

I'm not sure if CLU's pitcher was their #1.  He wasn't overpowering, but he turned in a solid effort.  Postetter is not CMS's #1, but he did pretty well in his first SCIAC start.  The first three guys that threw for the Stags were freshman: Postetter, Spencer Mains, and David Ulrich (L).  They're listed at 6'4", 6'4", and 6'6", respectively, and all looked decent.  CMS has a ton of pitching this year, but I think it remains to be seen who will rise to the top of the rotation/bullpen.

CMS was without Travis Nishioka, one of their top hitters.

All in all, the gap between CMS and CLU looked small...but it was only one game.  Today's doubleheader will give a better idea where CMS stands in relation to CLU.

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Is it really that hard to put up a box score?

Seriously!

Makes for me longs for the days of the the old Unofficial CMS Baseball Website: http://www.fishtime.net/StagBaseball/index.htm

[CMSfan]

CMS and CLU headed to extra innings in Game 2, tied 3-3.

I'm loving CLU's online broadcast!  Well done, Cal Lu.

[Jack Parkman]

The broadcast is great, but CLU looks terrible!!!  Errors and no clutch hitting at all. 

[nvnorthpaw]

Is there a link to the broadcast?

[CMSfan]

I think this will work...

http://140.174.69.227/SportsCLU.asp?cat_ID=6

[CMSfan]

Final Score: CMS 7, CLU 3 (11 innings)

CMS used aggressive baserunning, timely hitting, and a few friendly hops to put up 4 in the top of the 11th.  No box score yet.

Starting pitchers for both teams looked good.  Max Rose threw for CMS and, from the parts of the game I saw online, was never really hit hard.  CLU's radar gun had him at 87...that seems generous, but he was hitting spots and had good command of his off-speed stuff.  Sophomore Alex Sunderland threw three scoreless innings to close out the game and earn the win.  He also looked sharp and did a great job of staying ahead in the count.

The game last over 4 hours, so it will be tough to complete the rubber match before dark.  Could make for an interesting third game...

[CMSfan]

CMS at CLU Box Score: http://www.clusports.com/stats/baseball/2009/0228cms1.htm

[swede]

Its was cold and showery up here in mactown but that did not keep PLU (2-0 conf)) from scoring 38 runs in todays games against Linfield (the NWC preseason favorite). I lost track of how many HR's the Lutes had.

[CMSfan]

Final Score: CLU 3, CMS 2 (7 innings, darkness)

Always frustrating to have a close game called early due to darkness, but that's how it always is early in SCIAC play.  Here's the box score:

http://www.clusports.com/stats/baseball/2009/0228cms2.htm

It seems the biggest thing to take away from this series is that the CMS squad is going to be very competitive in SCIAC play.  From what I've seen posted over the last two weeks, the consensus seemed to be that the Stags would be a non-factor this year.  This series shows that is not the case.  CMS is young and talented and has a lot of pitching.  They may not compete for a league title, but I certainly wouldn't overlook them at this point in the season.

And, of course, credit goes to Cal Lu for taking 2 of 3.  That's what you have to do to stay on top in SCIAC and they battled their way to a couple tough wins.

It's shaping up to be a fun year...go Stags!

[Jack Parkman]

Cal Lu is very lucky to get out of this weekend 2-1.  I don't really know if it was just a terrible weekend for them or if CMS really is that good, but CLU sure does not seem like the team that just swept La Verne.  Maybe they were looking ahead to Chapman, maybe not.  Whatever it is they better step it up cause they are going to face a good pitcher this Friday night.

[P-P Fan]

Hens looked good this weekend, albeit against a struggling Oxy bunch. Bats were quite impressive- not the least of which was Hedman. He went 7-11 overall including a cycle on friday, and three homeruns for the series. Oh and 8 rbi's. Here's his stat line this year:

AVG  GP-GS  AB   R   H  2B  3B  HR RBI TB  SLG% BB HBPSO GDP OB%

Hedman, Drew........  .633   9-9     30  12  19   4   1   6  18   43 1.433   8   0   2   0  .711

He wasn't the only one with a hot bat. Kang had 4 doubles, Freshman James Campbell hit his first two homeruns (and added a double), sophomore Frederick had 2 doubles and 2 HR's, and Mandelblatt and Nino were awesome too. Four starters currently over .400.
Again I understand that Oxy isn't known for its pitching but 35 runs in three games right after putting up 19 on Pac Lu is pretty impressive.

Interesting to hear about the CMS-CAL LU series too... looking forward to seeing the Hens play both of those teams. and hopefully make up for what sounded like a pretty bad performance in the SCIAC men's basketball championship game last night.
Any word on redlands- east bay?

[Just_Some_Guy]

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Redlands took 2 of 3 from East Bay.

JSG

[BigPoppa]

JSG- Love your blog... keep it up.