BB: SCIAC: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[SoCalSoxFan]

Cal LU took 2 out of 3 from Chapman.   Cal LU's number 2 lasted only 4 batters and got no outs.  Second time in three outings he has gotten rocked.  A change may be coming.  May be losing his spot in the rotation to a freshman.

I'm curious who your source is on the coaching staff regarding the Freshman that's going to take his spot in the rotation?  Seeing as only 1 freshman has thrown a pitch for CLU this year, I find that hard to believe he will be thrown into the rotation after giving up 15 hits in 9 innings.  Whatever the case, CLU needs to find a 3 guys that can put together solid starts in a 3 game series. 

Weekend turned out pretty much how I expected, with the exception of Redlands getting 2/3.  Pomona had every chance in the world to break open game 1 but they failed to do the little things and that cost them runs in multiple innings.  La Verne brought CMS back down to earth and was never in jeopardy of dropping a game in that series.  Whittier gets in the W column with a few wins over Lewis & Clark. Oxy wins all 3 against Caltech.  Big series this weekend between Redlands and La Verne.

Cal Lu gives varsity guys innings in their JV games.   Gives coaches a chance to look at many more guys.

the number 2 starter got hammered in a JV game last week, when the varsity was off,   then lasted 4 batters in his next start.  It's true that the frosh that came in to replace him with bases loaded had a rocky start, partly due to pitching out of the stretch,   but he calmed down and  went 5 shut down innings after that, before tiring.   He was also really strong in JV game the week before.  When he's on, he  pounds the zone and has a really tight breaking ball.

I don't think he's  experienced enough quite yet.  But they clearly are looking for him to step up.  they aren't afraid to put him in lots of situations.   The veteran starter has a few more chances to get right. He  pitched again in Sunday's JV game, but was also shaky.   They definitely see getting in straightened out as a big deal.

Mr. Parkman,   I'm sure Coach Slim wants to keep the end of his bullpen solid with Petersen and Kiyabu.   That said, If #2 doesn't bounce back to form of the end of last year, moving Evan Petersen (2.84 ERA w/ 11.37K/9) to starter might be a solution.   This would mean Slim would need to find a setup person to get between Starters and Kiyabu.   Nevins will need to cut down his BB; and it's possible the freshman might be the Bridge (would shorter outings help him?)  This week they face Caltech so I expect they'll be some pseudo-auditioning going on.   It's a good opportunity for Wehner, Bill and Nevins to showcase themselves. 

[Sluggerdad]

Cal LU took 2 out of 3 from Chapman.   Cal LU's number 2 lasted only 4 batters and got no outs.  Second time in three outings he has gotten rocked.  A change may be coming.  May be losing his spot in the rotation to a freshman.

I'm curious who your source is on the coaching staff regarding the Freshman that's going to take his spot in the rotation?  Seeing as only 1 freshman has thrown a pitch for CLU this year, I find that hard to believe he will be thrown into the rotation after giving up 15 hits in 9 innings.  Whatever the case, CLU needs to find a 3 guys that can put together solid starts in a 3 game series. 

Weekend turned out pretty much how I expected, with the exception of Redlands getting 2/3.  Pomona had every chance in the world to break open game 1 but they failed to do the little things and that cost them runs in multiple innings.  La Verne brought CMS back down to earth and was never in jeopardy of dropping a game in that series.  Whittier gets in the W column with a few wins over Lewis & Clark. Oxy wins all 3 against Caltech.  Big series this weekend between Redlands and La Verne.

Cal Lu gives varsity guys innings in their JV games.   Gives coaches a chance to look at many more guys.

the number 2 starter got hammered in a JV game last week, when the varsity was off,   then lasted 4 batters in his next start.  It's true that the frosh that came in to replace him with bases loaded had a rocky start, partly due to pitching out of the stretch,   but he calmed down and  went 5 shut down innings after that, before tiring.   He was also really strong in JV game the week before.  When he's on, he  pounds the zone and has a really tight breaking ball.

I don't think he's  experienced enough quite yet.  But they clearly are looking for him to step up.  they aren't afraid to put him in lots of situations.   The veteran starter has a few more chances to get right. He  pitched again in Sunday's JV game, but was also shaky.   They definitely see getting in straightened out as a big deal.

Mr. Parkman,   I'm sure Coach Slim wants to keep the end of his bullpen solid with Petersen and Kiyabu.   That said, If #2 doesn't bounce back to form of the end of last year, moving Evan Petersen (2.84 ERA w/ 11.37K/9) to starter might be a solution.   This would mean Slim would need to find a setup person to get between Starters and Kiyabu.   Nevins will need to cut down his BB; and it's possible the freshman might be the Bridge (would shorter outings help him?)  This week they face Caltech so I expect they'll be some pseudo-auditioning going on.   It's a good opportunity for Wehner, Bill and Nevins to showcase themselves.

Looks like you called it.   Wehner to the pen,  Petersen to start.   

[SoCalSoxFan]

Mr. Parkman,   I'm sure Coach Slim wants to keep the end of his bullpen solid with Petersen and Kiyabu.   That said, If #2 doesn't bounce back to form of the end of last year, moving Evan Petersen (2.84 ERA w/ 11.37K/9) to starter might be a solution.   This would mean Slim would need to find a setup person to get between Starters and Kiyabu.   Nevins will need to cut down his BB; and it's possible the freshman might be the Bridge (would shorter outings help him?)  This week they face Caltech so I expect they'll be some pseudo-auditioning going on.   It's a good opportunity for Wehner, Bill and Nevins to showcase themselves.

Looks like you called it.   Wehner to the pen,  Petersen to start.   

I'm like the stopped clock that is right 2x per day.... except for me, it's 2x per season.

[Purple Heys]

WC takes Game 1 8-7 over P-P. 

[SoCalSoxFan]

Mr. Parkman,   I'm sure Coach Slim wants to keep the end of his bullpen solid with Petersen and Kiyabu.   That said, If #2 doesn't bounce back to form of the end of last year, moving Evan Petersen (2.84 ERA w/ 11.37K/9) to starter might be a solution.   This would mean Slim would need to find a setup person to get between Starters and Kiyabu.   Nevins will need to cut down his BB; and it's possible the freshman might be the Bridge (would shorter outings help him?)  This week they face Caltech so I expect they'll be some pseudo-auditioning going on.   It's a good opportunity for Wehner, Bill and Nevins to showcase themselves.

Looks like you called it.   Wehner to the pen,  Petersen to start.   

I'm like the stopped clock that is right 2x per day.... except for me, it's 2x per season.

Against a much improved Caltech team (I do think they get a SCIAC win this year),  Petersen goes 6 giving up 2ER; Bill comes in the 7th with 2K's.  Combined, 0 BB's.
In Friday's game, the struggling Wehner pitched in relief.  Scoreless inning, 0 BB's.
One weekend doesn't make a trend, but I have to believe Coach Slim is pleased with their outings. 

[Purple Heys]

Poets take 2 of 3 from P-P and it was all The Sagehens could do to avoid a sweep. WC looks to have found out a thing or two about themselves.  I'm looking forward to see if they can build on this.

[purplefan]

Poets take 2 of 3 from P-P and it was all The Sagehens could do to avoid a sweep. WC looks to have found out a thing or two about themselves.  I'm looking forward to see if they can build on this.

Yes they did!  Let's keep it rolling tomorrow and then into the weekend!

[SoCalSoxFan]

2 SCIAC matchups this weekend:

Redlands vs CLU: 
Very similar teams on paper. 
One would think Minjarez vs Seito on Friday will be a low scoring game.   I expect Sat will be a split, so winner of Friday takes the series. 
I think 7th inning will be key inning as coaches try to squeeze 7 full innings out of their starter; before going to two very capable closers (White and Kiyabu).   I'm picking CLU to win game 1; and take the series 2-1.

Occi vs Whittier:   Whittier to take 2 of 3.
Occi has good record, but 6 of 7 wins have been CMS and Caltech.  Whittier took 2 of 3 vs PP; and I expect they'll do the same this weekend.

[Purple Heys]

I am of a developing opinion that the SCIAC might be somewhat underappreciated this year...

#19 Webster 1-3
#25 Linfield 2-2

[108 Stitches]

I am of a developing opinion that the SCIAC might be somewhat underappreciated this year...

#19 Webster 1-3
#25 Linfield 2-2

Why would that be?

From what I have not seen I would say that the SCIAC is much weaker this year than in past years. Granted it is early so it is hard to tell, but taking a quick look at the records of the teams with winning records, there is nothing that I saw that made me think any of the teams this year deserved to even be considered to be ranked.  Pretty unimpressive records against the tougher teams actually.

In past years, CLU , Chapman and P-P would go head to head against the top teams and look pretty competitive, but not so much this year.

Big series this weekend with Redlands and CLU will probably tell us something about those two teams.  Again it's early but it's tough now that you get into league play to play any of the nationally ranked teams.

[NWBaseballFan10]

I am of a developing opinion that the SCIAC might be somewhat underappreciated this year...

#19 Webster 1-3
#25 Linfield 2-2

It has been discussed on another forum, but the quality of play in the West, as a whole, seems to be down this year. Trinity is the only team that passes the eyeball test and those knowledgeable of the TU program have even suggested they look "down" compared to recent years. Whether they are or not, they are still the easy favorite to represent the West in Appleton.

I also wouldn't put too much stock into any results against Webster. Their top 2 pitchers are injured and haven't thrown at all during their Spring Break trip and the rest of the crew isn't wowing anybody. They don't look as formidable as they did in 2013 and 2015 during their World Series runs.

[Purple Heys]

Operating word:  developing...

[Purple Heys]

Whittier-Oxy is a rainout.

CLU - UR racing to beat the rain.  5 in the books, 6-2 CLU.

[Purple Heys]

How many innings for a game to be official?  I should know this.  5 innings complete?

[Mr. Ypsi]

How many innings for a game to be official?  I should know this.  5 innings complete?

Don't know about NCAA, but in MLB it is 5 innings completed by the team behind (so 4.5 or 5).

Reminds me of the old Braves chant: Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.