BB: UMAC: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

biggio34 · April 20, 2011, 04:26:47 PM

Quote from: d32kidsplayen on April 20, 2011, 11:29:56 AM
Big weekend in Duluth with CSS scheduled to host Presentation. Weather, as is typical for Spring in northern Minnesota looks doubtful though...

The DH has been moved to Thursday because of the weather forecast. Looks like it will be 2 Thursday and 1 friday.

http://www.csssaints.com/news/2011/4/20/BB_0420113314.aspx

biggio34 · April 29, 2011, 05:28:31 PM

CSS beats Morris 7-2 in game one of their double header today. I don't know any details but I believe Michael Swenson got the start for the Saints. I did hear it is violently windy at the field in Morris.

BaseballFan · April 29, 2011, 05:32:19 PM

Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 05:28:31 PM
CSS beats Morris 7-2 in game one of their double header today. I don't know any details but I believe Michael Swenson got the start for the Saints. I did hear it is violently windy at the field in Morris.

no surprise there

biggio34 · April 29, 2011, 05:33:45 PM

Quote from: BaseballFan on April 29, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 05:28:31 PM
CSS beats Morris 7-2 in game one of their double header today. I don't know any details but I believe Michael Swenson got the start for the Saints. I did hear it is violently windy at the field in Morris.

no surprise there

No surprise where?

The wind? The starting pitcher? Or the score?

BaseballFan · April 29, 2011, 05:52:16 PM

Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 05:33:45 PM
Quote from: BaseballFan on April 29, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 05:28:31 PM
CSS beats Morris 7-2 in game one of their double header today. I don't know any details but I believe Michael Swenson got the start for the Saints. I did hear it is violently windy at the field in Morris.

no surprise there

No surprise where?

The wind? The starting pitcher? Or the score?

all the above? I guess the wind since its gusting where I am at and that CSS won.

BaseballFan · April 30, 2011, 09:29:49 AM

CSS finished off Morris yesterday with a 14-0 win.

stat of the day Joey Link is now 35-35 on stolen base attempts this year.

CSS looks to be setting up their rotation nicely for St. Johns and UWW.

Will be interesting to see if teams get games in today, a lot of rain fell last night and falling right now in the Twin Cities area. Also,

BaseballFan · May 01, 2011, 04:10:37 PM

CSS up 8-3 in the 5th against BLC with 5 runs in the 5th. Wind must be blowing out...this is a non-conference game

BigPoppa · May 01, 2011, 04:25:36 PM

Quote from: BaseballFan on May 01, 2011, 04:10:37 PM
CSS up 8-3 in the 5th against BLC with 5 runs in the 5th. Wind must be blowing out...this is a non-conference game

Non-conference, but still a big in-region game for both squads.

BaseballFan · May 01, 2011, 04:37:54 PM

Quote from: BigPoppa on May 01, 2011, 04:25:36 PM
Quote from: BaseballFan on May 01, 2011, 04:10:37 PM
CSS up 8-3 in the 5th against BLC with 5 runs in the 5th. Wind must be blowing out...this is a non-conference game

Non-conference, but still a big in-region game for both squads.

Yes it is, BLC showing why they arent quite up to the level of CSS and the other top region contenders as they had back to back runners picked off first base by the Saints catcher in the 6th inning.

CSS up 10-5 bottom of 5, Jake Casareto with his 2nd homer

BaseballFan · May 01, 2011, 05:13:05 PM

Route is on, 18-5 CSS in the 9th, 6 homeruns on the day

biggio34 · May 09, 2011, 05:15:06 PM

The UMAC tourney times and matchups are listed here...
http://umacathletics.com/sports/2011/5/9/BSB_0509115102.aspx?path=baseball

I'm having a tough time guessing what the pitching matchups will be for the first round. I think that Northwestern has the respect of the other teams in the tournament and I don't think CSS can afford to throw off in their first game like they have been able to in the past.

It's unclear who Presentation's #1 pitcher is, but they have a few bats that can do damage and they should give Bethany a good first game too.

Weather looks iffy all week... what else is new?

BaseballFan · May 09, 2011, 07:59:32 PM

Quote from: biggio34 on May 09, 2011, 05:15:06 PM
The UMAC tourney times and matchups are listed here...
http://umacathletics.com/sports/2011/5/9/BSB_0509115102.aspx?path=baseball

I'm having a tough time guessing what the pitching matchups will be for the first round. I think that Northwestern has the respect of the other teams in the tournament and I don't think CSS can afford to throw off in their first game like they have been able to in the past.

It's unclear who Presentation's #1 pitcher is, but they have a few bats that can do damage and they should give Bethany a good first game too.

Weather looks iffy all week... what else is new?

I dont BLC can afford to throw off in game 1, think CSS still can because they have a big advantage in my opinion when its a 9 inning game compared to a 7 inning.

scrapper · May 09, 2011, 09:04:07 PM

Interesting. Why would you say that SSC has an advantage in a 9-inning game ? Please explain.

BaseballFan · May 09, 2011, 09:45:41 PM

Quote from: scrapper on May 09, 2011, 09:04:07 PM
Interesting. Why would you say that SSC has an advantage in a 9-inning game ? Please explain.

Well "CSS" is the better team, I would give the better team always the advantage. More time for the other team to make a mistake. CSS has better and deeper defense, offense, and pitching than all the other teams.

For example, Presentation jumped out to a 7-0 lead against CSS, they came back to score 12 unanswered runs to win. Granted if it was a 7 inning game they would of still one, but they did not have to press or anything they knew they had plenty of innings.

BaseballFan · May 12, 2011, 06:33:11 PM

UMAC TOURNEY

Game 1
Bethany Lutheran had to rally down 9-1 to Presentation in the bottom of 8 with 8 runs, then pushed the winning run across in the bottom of 9. Hallahan pitched with 3 other pitchers throwing an inning.

Game 2.

CSS hangs on against Northwestern winning 11-9. Vogelgesang and Barningham throw. Expect Lewis tonight against Bethany at 7pm.

Not very impressive wins by either team. Bethany very lucky to rally.