BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Jack Parkman · February 01, 2009, 09:16:45 PM

Oh yeah, my bad Ralph, it was Simpson from CA, not Iowa. Thanks for keeping me in line.

Overall, a decent weekend for the SCIAC.

Ralph Turner · February 01, 2009, 09:22:46 PM

Quote from: Jack Parkman on February 01, 2009, 09:16:45 PM
Oh yeah, my bad Ralph, it was Simpson from CA, not Iowa. Thanks for keeping me in line.

Overall, a decent weekend for the SCIAC.

I knew. You knew. I knew that you knew.

I just wanted to keep those crazy frozen Iowans clear that the Simpson (Iowa) Storm had not escaped the brutal winter to play some baseball in sunny California.

8)

baseballroxmysox · February 01, 2009, 10:35:53 PM

Quote from: DIIIBASEBALLFAN on February 01, 2009, 07:02:09 PM
CHAPMAN
41 Hits 25 Runs, 9 Stolen Bases, only 1 error 31 left on base !!

Pitchers had 21 strikeouts, and only 3 walks, 20 scoreless innings.

WHITTIER
29 hits 22 runs 1 stolen base 10 errors 17 left on base

Whittier played hard, never quit and got back into the game to give them the chance to win. KEY hits at the right times was the difference for Whittier.

I would not count Chapman out so soon. There were some bright spots on offense and defensively and even pitching. A few key plays were the difference.

Another Orange County team back in 2004..... Cal State Fullerton was 15-16 as of April and ending up reaching the College World Series

WOW - Chapman left 31 on base.. How many were in scoring position???

BigPoppa · February 02, 2009, 09:21:50 AM

Regardless of the tough weekend, Chapman will still be in a position to make an impact when all is said and done. Coach Tereschek will figure it out and get them back on a roll soon.

I expect Kitchens to re-focus and get back on track and also expect those 31 runners left on base to somehow find the plate. Chapman stealing 10 bases does not bode well for Whittier's chances against the SCIAC teams that like to run.

Maybe Whittier is not as down as expected and maybe Chapman is not as good as expected. either way, it is a great weekend for both teams. Whittier is flying high right now and Chapman has a reason to work even harder in practice starting today.

wringemup · February 03, 2009, 11:04:35 AM

Looks like game 1 of the double-header was very Chapman-esque (starter goes 7, closer finishes 2 scoreless). For anyone who was there, what was the difference in that game? As was noted, Chapman is hitting the ball. Seems like they gave away the 2 losses late.

DIIIBASEBALLFAN · February 03, 2009, 04:20:58 PM

Game 1 Friday 7 to 3 after 6 Chapman was up

Game 3 Saturday 6 to 0 after 5 1/2 Chapman was up

Whittier fought back to tie and go ahead after this

nvnorthpaw · February 04, 2009, 02:00:47 PM

I believe someone earlier was doubting the validity of a statement regarding Cal Lu. I personally have watched every fall practice will go out on a limb and say they will take the SCIAC crown this year as long as everyone stays healthy. The pitching staff went from decent to unbelievable with the additions of Tigert(USF transfer and top draft prospect in D3 btw), Gelber(CSUF transfer), Larson(GWC), Lebaron(tj surgery), Roe(tj surgery), and a few impressive freshman. There are easily seven guys that can and will touch 90, and Gelber has an excellent shot at leading the nation in Wins this season.

For everyone that is basing their opinions based strictly on last years squad, you are making a monumental mistake. Slimak did an excellent job at bringing in several transfers from the D-II and JC level to provide a little extra bang on the offensive side of the ball. Each and every player on the roster can hit it out of the park with the exception of maybe two.

Overall it isn't the offense, pitching, or defense that is going to drive this team to national contention this spring, it is the character. Every single guy out on that field plays baseball the way baseball shold be played and will do anything to win. I HIGHLY advise you do not underestimate this squad this coming spring.

Jack Parkman · February 04, 2009, 07:42:01 PM

I may be wrong but I believe Redlands lost at Cal Baptist today 9-8. It was really hard to follow the game because the live-stats Cal Baptist uses look like they were developed by a 3rd grader. Looks like Redlands hit the crap out of the ball, but their pitching and D were questionable.

bbnag101 · February 04, 2009, 08:26:55 PM

Looks like Pomona-Pitzer beat Westmont College yesterday 5 - 4 .

Jack Parkman · February 04, 2009, 10:31:49 PM

Pardon me, but I am going to rant a little here...

Do SCIAC schools care about baseball yet? I can not find a box score from Oxy's double-header with La Sierra, a score for Wednesdays Pomona/Westmont game, a 2009 roster for CMS or Pomona.....

I checked the SDCC site and they don't even have today's game with La Verne on their schedule, and neither does the GSAC site!

Ok, I feel better now

Ralph Turner · February 04, 2009, 10:37:07 PM

Quote from: Jack Parkman on February 04, 2009, 10:31:49 PM
Pardon me, but I am going to rant a little here...

Do SCIAC schools care about baseball yet? I can not find a box score from Oxy's double-header with La Sierra, a score for Wednesdays Pomona/Westmont game, a 2009 roster for CMS or Pomona.....

I checked the SDCC site and they don't even have today's game with La Verne on their schedule, and neither does the GSAC site!

Ok, I feel better now

Why do you think that the Rams left LA for St Louis!

Browneagle64 · February 04, 2009, 10:48:18 PM

Lol, I told you so....

No, I think all the SCIAC SID are more preoccupied with SCIAC basketball as of now. With My Tigers hoping to reach for the top, Cal Who actually looking good and other bball teams making some noise, we wont be hearding anything just yet. Of course it will be awesome to know how the Tigers and other teams did on saturday, but hey, i guess this is were we wait.

P-P Fan · February 04, 2009, 11:05:12 PM

Sagecocks lost a tough one today 6-5. They were up 5-0 going in to the seventh and westmont strung together a couple key hits to make it 5-4. The PP bats died and Westmont added 2 more in the ninth to pull ahead.
As for yesterday's 5-4 win, Drew Hedman showed why he's a perennial all-american (pre and post season) by going 3-4 with an rbi double and 2 HR's. Added a hit or two today as well. Additionally sophomore sensation David Colvin threw 7 innings tuesday only giving up 2 unearned runs.
If the Cocks can get their bats going, and i'm certain they will, they are scary. Bullpen looks questionable though...

Also, any news on the Stags' trip to Point Loma? Website says 10-4 loss but no box score.

Ralph Turner · February 04, 2009, 11:15:39 PM

Thanks for the update!

Hedman is starting out as we expected!

bbnag101 · February 05, 2009, 02:02:36 AM

Quote from: P-P Fan on February 04, 2009, 11:05:12 PM
Also, any news on the Stags' trip to Point Loma? Website says 10-4 loss but no box score.

It is posted on Point Loma website: http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/Athletics/Baseball/2009Box/2-3.htm#GAME.NCA

Score by Innings R H E
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Claremont........... 300 010 000 - 4 11 2
Point Loma Nazarene. 000 200 17X - 10 7 0
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Game highlights: http://www.pointloma.edu/Athletics/AthleticsEvents/Baseball_vs__Claremont.htm

Sounds like they had one bad innning.