BB: SLIAC: St Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

theoneandonly · May 01, 2009, 01:55:42 PM

BIGTOUGHGUY-I never said WashU was in the SLIAC i was giving a game that showed that Fontbonne could compete.. ALSO any team on any given day can be a threat. Thats why baseball is such a great sport. and if you cant admit that, look at all the division 3 over division 1 upsets this season. and the NAIA upset over the MLB Pirates. All im trying to say is you dont give credit to anyone. There are so many Webster homers on this board its a little rediculous. Perhaps you guys should make your own board and call it I love Webster. I wasnt trying to take anything away from them. I was just stating a fact. Im sharing the love equally among all teams. But you guys come one here all the time and cut EVERYONE down and praise Webster and it gets pretty old (Its not all Webster posters, just some of you... you know who you are.) And getting us back to the original point of our conversation.. I was actually just stating that one WEBSTER PITCHERS should be the pitcher of the year over ANOTHER WEBSTER PITCHER. I wasnt asking for you to start knocking other teams. Perhaps that is why your karma is so low. However I have been knocked down some too. I think someone is just coming in here and knocking everyone down. But sometimes the negitive Karma is earned.

depew24 · May 01, 2009, 02:22:35 PM

I'm just keeping my thoughts to myself because WU is taking care of business and completed an undefeated conference season like I said and now people around here are getting to see exactly what they can do. It's a fun team to watch.

Since people have changed their tune I'll be a little quiet

The funny thing is that every time my 'karma' goes down I know that someone read my stuff and took it to heart so it's fine with me. I couldn't care less about karma points, it's funny to me!

I said it all before the season got going that WU would be a force and they have lived up to the expectations that they set for themselves last season and that's what defines a great team. Each year they set the bar higher and higher and each year they go above and beyond. Congrats to Joe Biagini on his week of crushing everything at the plate. Between Biagini and Fuiten things will be very interesting. Schaefer had a nice confidence booster last series which should do him well going into the tourney. Kyle Starnes has quietly had a nice season hitting .385 too. You want to talk about a kid with the heart for baseball, it's him.

As far as not being able to replace the pitching that WU lost last season I think this years staff has done a fine job.

Let's get this rain past us and get to some baseball.

#1PantherFan · May 01, 2009, 11:28:45 PM

Anyone know if Fontbonne & Principia played tonight? Greenville defeated Westminster 5-1 in the first game and was leading 8-3 after five innings in the second game before play was suspended because of darkness.

#1PantherFan · May 01, 2009, 11:54:28 PM

Nevermind, it just showed up on the SLIAC site. Principia won game 1 by the score of 5-0, Fontbonne took game 2 7-3.

Albert Poo Holes · May 02, 2009, 02:36:25 AM

two big games tomorrow for webster, 2 wins should knock Wash U out of contention for a bid for the tourney. Also, 2 big non conference wins for those of you posters who are degrading webster's nonconference record.

Albert Poo Holes · May 02, 2009, 01:27:36 PM

tough loss for webster today.....one hitter thrown by wash u......only hit was home run by freshman ryan howard for webster.

BigPoppa · May 02, 2009, 05:36:57 PM

Quote from: Albert Poo Holes on May 02, 2009, 01:27:36 PM
tough loss for webster today.....one hitter thrown by wash u......only hit was home run by freshman ryan howard for webster.

That loss could hurt them if they stunble in the tourney... great win for WashU.

Mr. Ypsi · May 02, 2009, 05:42:17 PM

Quote from: Albert Poo Holes on May 02, 2009, 02:36:25 AM
two big games tomorrow for webster, 2 wins should knock Wash U out of contention for a bid for the tourney. Also, 2 big non conference wins for those of you posters who are degrading webster's nonconference record.

Dear Mr. Latrine,

While I have never (overtly) degraded Webster's non-conference record, Wash U swept Webster, 5-1 and 3-0, probably locking up a pool B bid.

I am ambivalent about your nom de post.

Sincerely,
Albert Pujols

trip21 · May 02, 2009, 06:56:42 PM

Good games between Wash U and Webster today. Outside of a mistake slider by Savage (that was hit for a 3 run hr) and a few Webster errors the games were pretty close. That said, Wash U's defense was superior today as they made no errors and they hit well enough to win. This makes the SLIAC tourney all the more important for Webster, and Wash U probably has a pool B bid (and maybe a #3 or 4 in the next regional rankings) locked up.

Wash U's now won their last 5 games against Greenville, Maryville and Webster by a total of 36-5.

#1PantherFan · May 02, 2009, 10:04:31 PM

Greenville secured the third spot in the conference today against Westminster finishing the suspended game from yesterday with an 8-4 win and winning the final regular season game 15-12 in a ten-inning nailbiter. The Panthers started the conference schedule 0-9 with sweeps by Webster, Maryville and Blackburn. Even though I know they were playing the lower tier teams in the SLIAC, their 14-1 run was pretty impressive and I hope it gives them some momentum into the tournament against first-round opponent Maryville. GO PANTHERS!!!

theoneandonly · May 04, 2009, 10:38:27 AM

So lets take a look at how these teams match up in the playoffs.

Round 1:
   Webster (1) vs. Fontbonne (4)
24-0    13-10
Hitting:
Batting AVG.    .342    .331
Hits    426    402
Doubles 91    56
Triples 3 6
HR 54    19
Runs    362 283
BB    156    120
HBP 43 37
K's    199    189
OB%    .429    .403
SB    81    67

Fielding:
PO    874    864
E    79    89
Fielding% .940    .932

Pitching:
ERA    4.26    5.97
CG    10 6
Hits Allowed 302 371
R    198 267
ER    138 191
Doubles 69 60
Triples 5 7
HR 17 41
K's 262    213
BB    106 134

It looks like Fontbonne is obviously going to be largely overmatched in this round 1 tournament game. Webster is going to present MUCH MORE power hitting and a lot more stolen bases, plus a very deep quality pitching core. Although Webster doesnt fan every batter, they are good at getting the ball on the ground and letting the fielders do the work which you can clearly see by the amount of runs they gave up and small amount of errors made. In order for Fontbonne to put up any fight this first round they MUST play flawless ball, No errors, making routine plays and some great plays as well and hitters HAVE to show up to hit. Horn must really step up and hit AND keep all Webster runners close. I think Webster will take this game 12-3.

   Maryville (2) vs. Greenville(3)
16-6    14-10
Hitting:
Batting AVG.    .330 .302
Hits 376    369
Doubles    96    69
Triples    10    9
HR    11    17
Runs    255 244
BB    128 109
HBP    21 30
K's    171 218
OB%    .402    .369
SB 46 49

Fielding:
PO 793 874
E 45 97
Fielding% .961    .928

Pitching:
ERA    5.52    7.37
CG    7 6
Hits Allowed 288    427
R    208    324
ER    162    239
Doubles 48    82
Triples 4 13
HR 16 28
K's 226    199
BB 111 160

Greenville looks to be the weakest team in the tournament. Their pitching hasnt really held up to well this season and although they do have almost 200 strikeouts, they are over 150 walks. Their defense lacks as well. They have the lowest Fielding % and most errors. They do however know how to win games nomatter what it takes. Coming into the tourney red hot will help them out, but i dont think it will be enough to take down Maryville. Maryvilles pitching staff is deep and quality and speedy hitters spray the balls all over the field and let their legs do the talking. Even though they dont steal many bases it doesnt mean they cant. They were only caught stealing 6 times the whole season. Look for them to do a lot of running with a mediocre catcher behind the dish for Greenville. All in all I think Maryville takes this game 6-2.

Just my predictions (Not Meant to Offend ANYONE)

#1PantherFan · May 04, 2009, 11:55:35 AM

The main plus I see for Greenville versus Maryville in the 1st round is Andy Rincker (4-2, 4.20 ERA, 60 IP). Maryville did not face him in their regular season 3-game set, other than one inning of relief. I am assuming he will be our 1st game starter. He has been pitching very well in the second half. Maryville will counter with either Kollack or Murfin. Kollack held us to 6 hits, 2 runs and had 14 strikeouts in a 17-2 rout. If they decide to 'save' Kollack for Webster and throw Murfin against us then it's a tossup. Murfin's stats against Greenville were 5IP, 4H, 3BB, 4R, & 3K, but he did get the win in an 8-7 game.

MyArmHurts · May 04, 2009, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: #1PantherFan on May 04, 2009, 11:55:35 AM
The main plus I see for Greenville versus Maryville in the 1st round is Andy Rincker (4-2, 4.20 ERA, 60 IP). Maryville did not face him in their regular season 3-game set, other than one inning of relief. I am assuming he will be our 1st game starter. He has been pitching very well in the second half. Maryville will counter with either Kollack or Murfin. Kollack held us to 6 hits, 2 runs and had 14 strikeouts in a 17-2 rout. If they decide to 'save' Kollack for Webster and throw Murfin against us then it's a tossup. Murfin's stats against Greenville were 5IP, 4H, 3BB, 4R, & 3K, but he did get the win in an 8-7 game.

Not trying to be nitpicky, and I know they set this up far in advance, but it's unfortunate for Maryville that they are the higher seed but have to play a virtual road game.

A couple other random thoughts:

WashU showed this past weekend that if you get a lights out pitching performance, Webster can be beat. Fontbonne's gonna have to get one to have a chance.

Webster hasn't lost a conference tournament game since they started it back up around 2005 (I think that was the year).

#1PantherFan · May 04, 2009, 12:29:47 PM

Someone said the other day that it was possible that the #2 vs. #3 game will actually be played in Highland, so as not to give us the 'home field advantage'. Does anyone know this as fact?

theoneandonly · May 04, 2009, 12:40:57 PM

Quote from: MyArmHurts on May 04, 2009, 12:02:28 PM

A couple other random thoughts:

WashU showed this past weekend that if you get a lights out pitching performance, Webster can be beat. Fontbonne's gonna have to get one to have a chance.

Webster hasn't lost a conference tournament game since they started it back up around 2005 (I think that was the year).

Couple of things to say about this. WashU beat Webster 3 times. And they didnt need a lights out pitching performance in any game. Actually one of those games Webster score 15 runs and still couldnt pull it out. Dont get me wrong, im a SLIAC guy, but im just stating facts here. Webster has played very well as of late and WILL obviously be the team to beat in the tourney just like they were all season. I said this a couple of days ago as a joke and it still is, but perhaps Webster should think about going d2 not Maryville