BB: UMAC: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

biggio34 · February 25, 2011, 03:52:39 PM

UMAC preseason coaches poll is out...

2011 UMAC Baseball Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. 47 Points - College of St. Scholastica (5 First Place Votes)
2. 45 Points - Bethany Lutheran College (3)
3. 34 Points - Presentation College
4. 30 Points - Northwestern College
T-5. 23 Points - Martin Luther College
T-5. 23 Points - University of Minnesota, Morris
7. 13 Points - Northland College
8. 9 Points - Crown College

The order seems about right to me.

paulisdeadman · March 04, 2011, 09:30:47 AM

Well the BLC Vikings start there 2011 campaign tom in FLA. It will be interesting to see how this Juco transfer will do in the 3 hole. He pitches also, from what i hear very well too. Hopefully Coach Kragh was able to plug all the holes and the Vikings can turn the tides on Scholastica this year. Good luck Vikings!!!!

biggio34 · March 04, 2011, 11:02:27 AM

Quote from: paulisdeadman on March 04, 2011, 09:30:47 AM
Well the BLC Vikings start there 2011 campaign tom in FLA. It will be interesting to see how this Juco transfer will do in the 3 hole. He pitches also, from what i hear very well too. Hopefully Coach Kragh was able to plug all the holes and the Vikings can turn the tides on Scholastica this year. Good luck Vikings!!!!

Good to see you back paulisdeadman. The midwest region board has been lacking. I didn't realize that Siefken was a hitter too, and a 3 hole? Does he play a position in the field?

Are you making the trip to Florida with the team?

It's good to see teams finally getting started! It looks like they are going to be playing a good schedule on their trip and I wish them luck!

paulisdeadman · March 05, 2011, 08:40:54 PM

I wish I was there, lord knows my golf game could use the practice. Haha. The Vikings swept today. 2-0 and 7-6, I think. I haven't seen a box score yet so not sure how they played. Was glad too see them win in their debut on grass.

BaseballFan · March 06, 2011, 05:21:31 PM

CSS up 8-1 in the 4th over St. Thomas...The game was moved to later in the day

schmolph · March 06, 2011, 06:36:57 PM

Final: CSS 10 St. Thomas 6 Good start for the Saints

BigPoppa · March 06, 2011, 08:58:10 PM

Quote from: schmolph on March 06, 2011, 06:36:57 PM
Final: CSS 10 St. Thomas 6 Good start for the Saints

Agreed. this one could be a big factor in the post-season seeding as I think both will be there. (Hard to think the season opener might play a huge role, huh?)

biggio34 · March 06, 2011, 10:06:00 PM

Quote from: BigPoppa on March 06, 2011, 08:58:10 PM
Quote from: schmolph on March 06, 2011, 06:36:57 PM
Final: CSS 10 St. Thomas 6 Good start for the Saints

Agreed. this one could be a big factor in the post-season seeding as I think both will be there. (Hard to think the season opener might play a huge role, huh?)

Wow, good stuff! I wasn't able to listen and can't find the box yet. Anyone have any details on the game?

As far as the postseason seedings go, these two teams are scheduled to play each other twice more this season, so one win does not a seeding make.

MNbaseball · March 07, 2011, 12:27:02 AM

One win may not make seeding, but it goes further than the zero wins they had last year against St. Thomas. I am excited to see how the conference season will play out. After first hand experience watching the ball fly off of these bats, i cannot wait to see how the pitching staffs of CSS and BLC will do. The UMAC is underated as far as pitching staffs and defensive plays are concerned and should gain considerable recogniton this year. This is all assuming that the snow melts at some point. Counting down the days until the two aces of CSS and BLC squre off!

schmolph · March 07, 2011, 06:53:26 AM

The details of the game as noted by me was that CSS pretty much dominated from the start scoring 3 in the first to set the tone. The Toms started a freshman pitcher and it sounded as if nerves may have been a factor which is understandable. on the flip side Lewis was dominant going 6 and giving up just 3 hits and fanning 5,middle relief for the Saints was shaky letting UST back in the game and then sophomore Jensen was lights out with 2 innings of work shutting down the tommies.CSS played pretty sloppy defense committing 4 errors so there is definately work to do. Good start and a long way to go for both so I would not read too much into it but both these teams,as is the case every year,should be two of the best at playoff time.

BaseballFan · March 07, 2011, 06:50:45 PM

I wouldnt look too much into it affecting seedings, just one game and early. A few years ago CSS swept Thomas to start the year (2 of 3 during year) and only 4 total losses on the year and didnt even end up with a top 3 seed.

Not unusal for Thomas to start a Freshman or not as experienced of a pitcher early in the season instead of their proven guys, Denning use to do it.

Sounded like sloppy fielding but thats how it goes when first getting outdoors.

paulisdeadman · March 07, 2011, 08:35:48 PM

Bethany found a way to win, gave up a3 run lead late but won in the 9th on balk. A win is a win. Keep rolling vikings

paulisdeadman · March 08, 2011, 07:55:04 PM

Vikings Win again. 6-4 against Bridgewater VA

biggio34 · March 09, 2011, 11:09:54 AM

Quote from: paulisdeadman on March 08, 2011, 07:55:04 PM
Vikings Win again. 6-4 against Bridgewater VA

The Vikings keep winning close games... the sign of a good team!

paulisdeadman · March 09, 2011, 05:39:49 PM

The Vikings win again. Downing Aurora (Il) 6-1. Another solid performance on the hill. Coach Kragh never could hit ;-) but he knew how to pitch.