BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[baseballroxmysox]

Anybody know what the score of the Cal Lu and Whittier game that is being played right now??

[goodolsciac]

Pomona beats La Verne 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th with a walk off home run.

[P-P Fan]

Anybody know what the score of the Cal Lu and Whittier game that is being played right now??

Cal Lu's website shows they beat Whittier by a score of 15-3.

Pomona beats La Verne 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th with a walk off home run.

Got a chance to catch the game today... PP somehow squeaked out another one. Sweet looked pretty good on the mound, making one mistake to Silva that left the yard for a 2run HR. The only other run he gave up came on a HBP, sac bunt and then base hit. Colvin gives up 4 (2 unearned I believe) in nine innings, but gives up the 3-2 lead in the eighth after a couple big hits and an error.
Silva singles again in the ninth and Bingham works a 2-2 count and drives a home run to right center for the win. Watching those boys go crazy (clinching outright SCIAC championship) was something special, especially after last season's collapse. They've had a heck of a season so far, its been fun to watch. I can only hope they keep up this momentum, don't want to drop any games and possibly give up that #1 regional seed.

Also, is there any chance for CLU to make it? They've had an impressive year, but with Chapman and Hendrix getting pool B and pool A bids, doesn't seem to leave much room for the Kingsmen. I'm sure the Hens won't be too disappointed if they don't have to face them again in regionals...

[royhobbs]

congrats to PP on another victory, how'd Hedman do and who got the win?

[pomonaalum]

Saw part of the PP-ULV game today.  Colvin pitched for PP, and threw a nice game.

Game was tied 2-2 in the 6th or 7th when PP took the lead on a HBP, sac bunt and RBI single.  ULV took the lead in the top of the 8th with a 2 out RBI double off the top of the RF wall and then a E6.

In the bottom of the 8th, PP's leadoff hitter got on, then was sacrificed to 2nd, bringing up Hedman.  ULV decided to intentionally walk him, but the 1st pitch was a PB, allowing the runner to go to 3rd.  With one out and the tying run now at 3rd, ULV brought the infield in, and Hedman hit a liner at the 1st baseman for out #2.  Next batter Mandleblatt hit a laser up the middle that the pitcher somehow snared for the final out.

In the bottom of the 9th, 1st PP batter struck out, then a 1 out single, bringing up Bingham.  He hit one pretty good over the right-center fence...legit homer, not one of the pop ups that can go out in that short porch.  Nice way for the PP seniors to go out in their last home game...and clinch sole possession of SCIAC.

[P-P Fan]

congrats to PP on another victory, how'd Hedman do and who got the win?

I believe Hedman went hitless, but struck a few balls well (including a line out to first that would have tied the game in the eighth). Victory went to Colvin who went all nine, only giving up 2 earned and threw about 100 pitches I'd say. really impressive outing, battling through some tough luck to shut down most of the la verne bats.

[royhobbs]

PP needs to stay hot, it'll probably be them and Chapman going to Regionals. Cal Lu maybe looking at next year, which they should do well.

[LA Mike]

Chakote--  no animosity meant. 

Just comparing the teams based on their records --- who they beat and who beat them.  Teams are left out of the playoffs, teams do not make the playoffs and every team that is "on deck" to the playoffs hates to lose.   

Chapman will probably get a bid---

Keep your eye on the ball and good luck......

[chakote]

Chakote--  no animosity meant. 

Just comparing the teams based on their records --- who they beat and who beat them.  Teams are left out of the playoffs, teams do not make the playoffs and every team that is "on deck" to the playoffs hates to lose.   

Chapman will probably get a bid---

Keep your eye on the ball and good luck......

LA MIIKE, there was none taken; you seem to be an intelegent indvidual at least through your verbage and knowledge of D3 sports. I am glad to see that P-P has done so well as a matter of fact for the most part the SCAIC was very well represented this year and all the teams in that division played good heads up ball this year as a whole.

in the years past it has been one team or two and the rest of the division seemed to struggle moreover as a whole we are glad to see pretty much all of them were coached well and played well all season which makes for great competitve baseball.

As for Cal Lu they have had the secret to winning and that is a very good pitching staff along with an offence that can score enough runs to keep there pitching staff in the w column.

It is that time of year that nerves get stretched and the competitive nature in all of us seem to win over pragmatism; whom ever gets the nodd to represent the west whether in the SCAIC or Indy programs needs to take the walnut and bronze and bring it back to the west coast this year because we are overdue  in taking over the championship for a few years at least 8)

If Chapman does indeed have the luck and opportunity this year to go to the post season.  because of there young team that is rebuilding for at least this year and next; which will bring Kitchens back to the hill and give him a chance to close out his sr. year on the positive side. After 4 good solid years and a lot of hard work to have the chance to take it to the next level on the + side, I do believe that whoever gets CU wants to go up against there best pitcher. I know when I played and coached the best competition only made you stronger as a player.
Time to shake the rosin bag and bring the heat along with the walnut and bronze.

[dahlby]

Chapman won first game today, 21-1. Leads second game  in bottom of second inning.

[dahlby]

U Dallas 4 Chapman 3,  final in the second game.

[LA Mike]

Updates on the SCIAC games
Saturday Double header:

PP over La Verne  5-4 in first game.   
Box scores not up yet.  PP scored 2 then 1 and then 2 more to win the game.
                                     LV scored 1 then 1 and then 2 more in the loss.

PP lost to Laverne 13-10 in the second game.
Back and forth scoring the entire game -- HR's, doubles and many hits.  Good   
       defense from both teams.  An afternoon of college players, playing the game.
Box scores not up yet, Hedman 1 HR, double etc------the usual

PP 19-2 conf.  35-5 OA         LV   12-9 conf.   23-16 OA 

Others:

Cal Lu swept 3 games from Whittier -- Friday and Sat.

Redlands split with CMS on Saturday, and also took the Friday Game 15-1 ?? I think.

Now  --  on to the D3 Western Regionals in Oregon.

Inning, Games and Regular Season OVER, because it is OVER !!!!!

[chakote]

LA Mike!!!

Cal Lu has broken the 30 win mark first time sense 2002 congrats and P-P hopefully they represent the SCIAC Well and go to Linfield and kick some butt. It's each So. Cal team for themselves if CU gets a pool b bid; (jk)

No really; Congratst to P-P in having a great season, it is not easy to maintain such an awesome w-l record throughout the whole season especially in such a competitive division. Let Hedman know that up in Ore. the mosquoites are so big and they are large enough to carry off one of his HR balls in mid flight before it goes over the fence especially if it is a game played at dusk.

[LA Mike]

A warning to the mosquito to get out of the way or become windshield decoration !!
He hits the ball so hard,  the ball whines !!!!

The team will put your best wishes in their travel bag,  thanks.

I hope to have computer access in Oregon and will stay in touch.  On these signals to  the "SCIAC Team", watch for the indicator first, and it will be the first line after the second touch to the hat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!   HA.

The field crew now has time to do their magic.......out.

[dahlby]

Sunday final: Chapman 10 , U Dallas 4