BB: SLIAC: St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[theoneandonly]

Webster obviously showed up for conference play this year, now the tourney is going to start here pretty soon, if it ever stops raining and we can finish up the regular season. The 3 4 5 spots are still up for grabs. here are the 3-4-5 teams right now


Fontbonne (10-9) -Has games left against Blackburn (1), Eureka (1), Principia (3)
*I think personally that Fontbonne is locked into the playoffs. Even if Blackburn were to beat them they wouldnt have to hard of a road after that.

Greenville (11-10) Has games left against Westminster (3)
*Win out and they are in. Period. Otherwise they have to hope for Blackburn to faulter against Fontbonne and Maryville, both teams they hold a 1-1 conference record against. BUT Blackburn in the past two weeks have been 1-2 against both Last place MacMurray and last place (at the time) Westminster. That puts Greenville in the drivers seat. Their games against Westminster will be the games of the week. They at least have to win 2 out of 3 and hope Blackburn loses 1.


Blackburn (11-11) Has games left against Fontbonne (1), and Maryville (1)
*Their best hope is that Greenville takes only 2-3 and they win out. If they were to end up in a tie Blackburn holds the tie breaker. Also, if Greenville takes 1 out of 3 from Westmin, Blackburn will have some room for error in one game. They basically HAVE to win even though they mathmatically dont HAVE to win both as long as Greenville loses some games. Like the Greenville games, BOTH Blackburn games this week will be games of the week.



Also, perhaps Webster should consider going D2 instead of Maryville. HA!

[depew24]

It's going to be an exciting finish in the SLIAC

[theoneandonly]

Blackburn puts some MAJOR pressure on themselves after a heartbreaking loss today..


Down 3-0 and being no hit in the 9th heres the run down from there..


fly out..
fly out...

No hitter going 8 2/3

Pitcher Walks Holman

Snidle Hit and Run with Holman (Bloop Single) runners on 1st and 3rd

Steckle steps up hits a ball 3 inches from being a homerun (off the top of the fence) which would have tied the game (2RBI double)

Steckle sits on second and watches Kittell take 3 balls right down the middle of the plate. END of game

Final score

Maryville 3 - Blackburn 2

This puts Greenville up 2 games. If Greenville takes two of three from Westminster they are in... if they take one of three Blackburn holds the tie breaker and must beat fontbonne to get in.. Blackburn MUST WIN the next game or they are out either way. And they have to hope than Westminster beats up on Greenville.

[depew24]

Awful quiet around here...

[#1PantherFan]

With all the rain in the forecast for the next week, I say we take the teams that have relevant games left to Milwaukee's Miller Park, close the roof and finish the regular season and the tournament.

[theoneandonly]

I am up for that! Ha! I want free tickets though. or at least no more than 5$

[BigToughGuy]

Things could get really interesting in the next few days.  If Fontbonne were to drop 1 of their 4 remaining games (1 vs Blackburn, 3 vs Principia) and Greenville were to sweep Westminster, not only would Greenville get in the tournament, but they would host the #2 seed Maryville in the first round.  While Maryville handled Greenville pretty easily this season, they can't be excited about possibly playing one of the hottest teams in the conference on their home field.   If anyone has access to updates on the Fontbonne-Blackburn game (should be starting right now) please share.
 

[MyArmHurts]

Things could get really interesting in the next few days.  If Fontbonne were to drop 1 of their 4 remaining games (1 vs Blackburn, 3 vs Principia) and Greenville were to sweep Westminster, not only would Greenville get in the tournament, but they would host the #2 seed Maryville in the first round.  While Maryville handled Greenville pretty easily this season, they can't be excited about possibly playing one of the hottest teams in the conference on their home field.   If anyone has access to updates on the Fontbonne-Blackburn game (should be starting right now) please share.
 

rained out.  rescheduled for sunday.

[MyArmHurts]

Definitley an exciting sprint to the finish here for the 3 and 4 spots yesterday.  With Blackburn's heartbreaker yesterday, they now need to beat Fontbonne and hope for a little help from Prin.  Greenville has a 3 game set against Westminister.  All three teams wanna get in obviously, but would be lying if they told you they wouldn't mind getting the four seed.  Nobody would wanna face Webster to start of the tournament.  That first game of the tournament is huge.  Lose, and you're in trouble.  Win, and you've got a little breathing room.  Gotta love pennant races.

[WashedUP07]

Anybody know where the conf tourney is held in Highland? Not too familiar with the IL side, too bad we cant make a stop at Fast Eddies this year before the conf tourney, was nice having it at Gordon Moore, nice field to play on.

[Albert Poo Holes]

games will be played at GLIK Park in Highland

[ThatGuy]

Alright guys. Here is a question for you...who is your pitcher of the year and player of the year?

[BigPoppa]

Andrew Fuiten

[ThatGuy]

Alright. I can see how you could get that. He is a great hitter. Now, who would be your Pitcher of the Year?

[BigPoppa]

Alright. I can see how you could get that. He is a great hitter. Now, who would be your Pitcher of the Year?

Webster's #1... they are unbeaten in SLIAC play so they should get BOTH awards.