BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[NWBaseballFan10]

SCIAC league play starts next week.  Predictions anyone?
 
Whittier-Redlands   Redlands 2-1
Oxy-Chapman         Oxy 2-1
Pomona-CMS          Pomona 3-0
LaVeren-Caltech      LaVern 3-0

I'm not as familiar with SCIAC clubs, but I'm all for making predictions on these types of things...especially given my track record that would indicate I'm usually wrong anyway.

Redlands over Whitter (2-1) - I think the Bulldogs are clearly a more dangerous team than the Poets overall, but sweeping teams in conference play is no easy feat and Redlands' pitchers showed they were vulnerable last weekend (albeit against 2 quality NW teams).

Chapman over Oxy (2-1) - I know near nothing about Oxy, but Chapman should finish in the top 4 in the SCIAC (IMO). Eventually the Panthers are going to figure out their pitching staff and if their offense continues to produce the way it has, then this team should be able to make a solid run at the postseason.

PP over CMS (3-0) - Hottest team in the SCIAC given their perfect record and the quality of competition they faced in AZ. They possess a solid lineup (especially in the top half) and their pitching staff is off to a great start so it shouldn't be too difficult to keep those going against CMS.

LV over Caltech (3-0) - I think a win in conference play is in order for the Beavers at some point this season, but unfortunately I just don't see it happening this weekend. It is coming though...

[Purple Heys]

OK...I'll try it for the fun of it.

Pomona 3-0 over CMS - given the level of competition each has faced and the results - looks to be a good pick, especially early for CMS as the players and their new coach get acclimated with one another.

La Verne 3-0 over Cal Tech - the only interesting thing is that Cal Tech will likely throw their #1 at the #3 in every series to try to grab a win.  This early it may be a bit early to slot as the 1, 2, 3 patterns have not emerged the way things seem to settle in later.  I just don't see that it matters in this particular series.

Chapman 2-1 over Oxy.  A guess.

Whittier 3-0 over Redlands.  A positive outlook for a dad.   Be advised, the Poets will sweep every series and go undefeated the rest of the way. 

[purplefan]

I like it PH!  I will Take 36-3!haha 

[Jack Parkman]

Redlands 3-0 but it could be 2-1.  Redlands ERA is pretty bad and I don't know if they have a legit 3rd started.  Could be room for Whittier to take 1 game.

Pomona 3-0 and I have no doubt.

La Verne 3-0

Chapman "should" sweep this series but they didn't look too hot down in TX last week.  I don't think Oxy has the fire power to beat them.

[purplefan]

OK...I'll try it for the fun of it.

Pomona 3-0 over CMS - given the level of competition each has faced and the results - looks to be a good pick, especially early for CMS as the players and their new coach get acclimated with one another.

La Verne 3-0 over Cal Tech - the only interesting thing is that Cal Tech will likely throw their #1 at the #3 in every series to try to grab a win.  This early it may be a bit early to slot as the 1, 2, 3 patterns have not emerged the way things seem to settle in later.  I just don't see that it matters in this particular series.

Chapman 2-1 over Oxy.  A guess.

Whittier 3-0 over Redlands.  A positive outlook for a dad.   Be advised, the Poets will sweep every series and go undefeated the rest of the way. 

Wasn't able to make it out to the Redlands-Whittier game today.  Did you make out PH?  If so what did you think?  I will talk to my son tonight and get his take.

[Purple Heys]

OK...I'll try it for the fun of it.

Pomona 3-0 over CMS - given the level of competition each has faced and the results - looks to be a good pick, especially early for CMS as the players and their new coach get acclimated with one another.

La Verne 3-0 over Cal Tech - the only interesting thing is that Cal Tech will likely throw their #1 at the #3 in every series to try to grab a win.  This early it may be a bit early to slot as the 1, 2, 3 patterns have not emerged the way things seem to settle in later.  I just don't see that it matters in this particular series.

Chapman 2-1 over Oxy.  A guess.

Whittier 3-0 over Redlands.  A positive outlook for a dad.   Be advised, the Poets will sweep every series and go undefeated the rest of the way. 

Wasn't able to make it out to the Redlands-Whittier game today.  Did you make out PH?  If so what did you think?  I will talk to my son tonight and get his take.

For 4 innings we went toe to toe, pitch for pitch.  I dare say, our guy was even a little bit better.. But they broke through for single runs in the 5th and 6th (each with 2 out).  By not getting to their guy in the early innings when we had the opportunities, it gave Redlands the time needed to solve our guy.  Then we had the 7Th inning where we failed to play college baseball.

If we are going to beat teams, we need to play college baseball every inning.

I was disappointed in our hitting- facing their top hurler had a hand in that...we'll see if we can bounce back today.

Revised prediction 35-4 

[purplefan]

OK...I'll try it for the fun of it.

Pomona 3-0 over CMS - given the level of competition each has faced and the results - looks to be a good pick, especially early for CMS as the players and their new coach get acclimated with one another.

La Verne 3-0 over Cal Tech - the only interesting thing is that Cal Tech will likely throw their #1 at the #3 in every series to try to grab a win.  This early it may be a bit early to slot as the 1, 2, 3 patterns have not emerged the way things seem to settle in later.  I just don't see that it matters in this particular series.

Chapman 2-1 over Oxy.  A guess.

Whittier 3-0 over Redlands.  A positive outlook for a dad.   Be advised, the Poets will sweep every series and go undefeated the rest of the way. 

Wasn't able to make it out to the Redlands-Whittier game today.  Did you make out PH?  If so what did you think?  I will talk to my son tonight and get his take.

For 4 innings we went toe to toe, pitch for pitch.  I dare say, our guy was even a little bit better.. But they broke through for single runs in the 5th and 6th (each with 2 out).  By not getting to their guy in the early innings when we had the opportunities, it gave Redlands the time needed to solve our guy.  Then we had the 7Th inning where we failed to play college baseball.

If we are going to beat teams, we need to play college baseball every inning.

I was disappointed in our hitting- facing their top hurler had a hand in that...we'll see if we can bounce back today.

Revised prediction 35-4 

Talked to my son last night and he pretty much said the same thing you said.  A lot of frustration going on with the bats.  We hit .143 yesterday that's not going to win many games. 

[GoHens]

New poster here. Was unaware of this board untill recently, but as a Pomona baseball alumni I decided I should join the conversation. I still live in the area and attend as many games as I can. With that all out of the way... I was completely blindsided by the games today. I had read only positives and expected PP to field a very strong team this year. Instead I witnessed an absolute massacre. CMS our arch rival is simply a more talented team this year. They beat us in every facet of the game today. CMS outfielder Trey Smith is a more dynamic player than either the cape cod league bound Nishioka or former league MVP Simon Rosenbaum. Furthermore the CMS lineup is deeper and in my humble opinion better across the board. The left handers from PP really struggled today and I don't see them getting many outs this year in SCIAC play. Beyond the play on the field I was beyond disappointed by the difference in the effort level. CMS was loud and engaged throughout the game as PP seemed to crack under the pressure. I hope this is just a bad weekend for the 'Hens, otherwise this could be a long year.... Go hens

[purplefan]

Purple Heys...After what I saw today you better revise your prediction 3-36

[CMSfan]

Instead I witnessed an absolute massacre. CMS our arch rival is simply a more talented team this year. They beat us in every facet of the game today.

I can't remember the last time CMS swept a doubleheader from PP (checked...looks like 2011...more recently than I would have thought). It's an encouraging sign at the start of Coach Walkenbach's tenure. And, if the Stags have as much talent as GoHens reports, credit also goes to Morgan Cummins for holding together the roster and bringing in a strong freshman class.

Of course, CMS is giving up more than 10 runs a game on average, so that is more than a little concerning...

[Jack Parkman]

Redlands 3-0 but it could be 2-1.  Redlands ERA is pretty bad and I don't know if they have a legit 3rd started.  Could be room for Whittier to take 1 game.

Pomona 3-0 and I have no doubt.

La Verne 3-0

Chapman "should" sweep this series but they didn't look too hot down in TX last week.  I don't think Oxy has the fire power to beat them.

Shows you what I know....

Whittier was in a few games early but they need to start hitting.

I have no clue what happened to PP but that pitching on Saturday was horrible.  I can't remember the last time they have looked that bad and it makes you wonder what the difference is between last week in TX and this week at home.  Not a good sign for the Hens.  CMS also wanted it more.  Looks like a major culture change is brewing at CMS....but they are still going to struggle with that ERA.

Oxy and Chapman exchanged whoopings on Saturday.  I really don't think either team is very good.  One thing I do find funny is that Oxy never puts up a story when they lose, only when they win.  Strange.

La Verne didn't exactly overpower Caltech but it doesn't seem like any of the games were in doubt.  Interested to see what happens next week against CMS.

[108 Stitches]

Amazing what a coaching change can do. CMS is a great school and the combination of that and a good coaching staff could really change that program.

[Purple Heys]

Purple Heys...After what I saw today you better revise your prediction 3-36

Nope, still on the bandwagon.

33-6   

[Purple Heys]

Redlands 3-0 but it could be 2-1.  Redlands ERA is pretty bad and I don't know if they have a legit 3rd started.  Could be room for Whittier to take 1 game.

Pomona 3-0 and I have no doubt.

La Verne 3-0

Chapman "should" sweep this series but they didn't look too hot down in TX last week.  I don't think Oxy has the fire power to beat them.

Shows you what I know....

Whittier was in a few games early but they need to start hitting.

I have no clue what happened to PP but that pitching on Saturday was horrible.  I can't remember the last time they have looked that bad and it makes you wonder what the difference is between last week in TX and this week at home.  Not a good sign for the Hens.  CMS also wanted it more.  Looks like a major culture change is brewing at CMS....but they are still going to struggle with that ERA.

Oxy and Chapman exchanged whoopings on Saturday.  I really don't think either team is very good.  One thing I do find funny is that Oxy never puts up a story when they lose, only when they win.  Strange.

La Verne didn't exactly overpower Caltech but it doesn't seem like any of the games were in doubt.  Interested to see what happens next week against CMS.

Crazy week for sure...

Did not see CMS 2-1 over PP
Figured on LV 3-0 over Cal Tech
It was Pick 'em on who went 2-1 for Oxy and Chapman
I knew Redlands' pitching would be tough on the Poets, but was looking for the steal in Game 2.

Cal Lu players were in the stands scouting during their weekend off.

[Purple Heys]

I knew Redlands' pitching would be tough on the Poets, but was looking for the steal in Game 2.

We need to hit better, that's for sure.  I think we can do that.
We need to field like college baseball players for 9 innings (or more) a game.  We'd better be able to do that.
I did like the pitching we got from our Game 1 and Game 2 starters.  We can build on that.

Keep grinding.