BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[ecfaninri]

JCon....
The question remains - who will pitch for UMB vs the Owls. I think that the Owls will be able to make some plays they didn't make vs Eastern yesterday. Wheaton after their dh loss to WPI will have them chomping ion the bit later today vs the Owls in the 2nd game.

It was a real nice day at the swamp yesterday but there were some unsual things, besides the subshine, happening at the Owl Complex yesterday - like a very quiet 3rd base line, and an "always steady" Perkins misjudging a fly ball. Also the Keene bats were sort of silenced. Chevy and Boyon had some big hits but it looks like Callahan is a little worn down.

THe worst part of the day was the inconsistency of the plate umpire in the second game. No strike zone to speak of. Out of position to see a play at the plate when Castillo scored, although he should have slid to make it absolutely clear. But the worst part of it was that he baited Mel in his next two at bats. He was just waiting for him to say something to toss him. That umplate ump was wrong and pire is probably one of the worst I have seen in a few years. His strike zone chased pitchers from both teams. He couldn't move. He didn't move. And the other umpire knew it because during the ejection he never went to assist his fellow ump. A cardinal rule is assist each other. But he knew the plate was wrong and was even smiling about it. Mel did say something to him on the final strikeout, in which 2 pitches were clearly low and away ( the catcher had to backhand both of them). He said "I know you want to get out of here but come on". I know you can't question an umps call but a good official is often referred to as a good official if you don't notice him. Everyone on both sides noticed him. I'm just hoping we don't ever see him again.

Word and dchevy5........It was good to see guys at the game. It was enjoyable to stand there and talk to  you guys face to face. Jcon... we all said that you and santeezy in the crowd would have been terrific. The only problem dgilblair and I had was when Word came by and KSC scored 3 runs in the first game and then in the 2nd game the OWls scored 4 times in the second when dchevy5 stopped by to talk. We both agreed...next time stay on your own side. No only kidding.... hope to see you guys at the LEC tourney, I'm hoping it's not in Maine.

[Jcon8958]

The Beacons are starting Grant today versus KSC. Pitched very well versus a good Babson squad Wendesday.

[dgilblair]

Welp, got to take in the TEE KSC Double dip today.

The weather and the games reminded me of a couple of good movies. The 3 Faces of Eve and the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly.

The highlight of the day was meeting the resident TEE posters and KSC's own DChevy. Great to meet all ya'll. You should be proud of your sons, all are great players but even better people. I hear all the stories and your kids are all class guys.

Now to the games, TEE is as always solid in the fundamentals of the game. I still think they will give the Monsters of the Main-Way a run for their money. KSC is a work in progress, learning to compete and win. Not unexpected for a young team.

Off to WNEC tomorrow. Good luck to KSC in their oddball double header tomorrow.

Word

Great meeting you Word along with Chevy.  I think we could have sat down with a couple cold root beers and watched those games together without any name calling or fingerpointing.  Imagine that LEC fans from opposing teams getting along and enjoying the games for what they are.  Great seeing you guys and I wish it happened years ago.  Ok, ok thats enough before some of you start to up-chuck. 

[ECSUalum]

Unfortunately Wheaton is leading Keene 14-0 after 2.5 inn 

Maybe another mercy rule game unless the Owls can effect a miracle!

[Jcon8958]

KSC beat UMB today. UMB didnt really play well at all 3 double play balls that should have ended innigs ended up resulting in about 8 runs. Left the bases loaded twice with out scoring a run... cant let that happen either.

Overall they went 2-2 in there LEC games this weekend which isnt to bad next weekend is going to be a real test for this team with 5 LEC games in 3 days versus USM, ECSU and PSU which is really going to test this team and will determine if they will be a top 4 team and if they will get home field for the 1st round of the LEC Playoffs.

[hockeyfan77]

USM takes two from West Conn  8-2 and  18-6 to improve to  28-3 ( 10-1 in the LEC )...


Next up for USM:


Tuesday  @ Bates 3:30

[KSCfan]

To my fellow LEC posters couple of thoughts about the weekend that was.  I was hanging out with LEC fan and Word on saturday for the dh at keene.  Tough game for the owls as they gave up the lead in the top of the ninth.  I think that both Gilblair and Raymond threw great in the first game.  I felt that Raymond made two bad pitches in the first game, one on the HR to schultz, and then in the ninth on the 1-2 pitch that forgive me i forgot the ph from eastern who plays second hit to the fence.  I think that if Raymond can continue to pitch well it is going to really help Keene.  Gilblair was very good for eastern as well and if it wasnt for a mis played ball in right that Chev hit he wouldnt have given up as many runs as he did.  I felt that it was a great LEC baseball game, as far as the second game i felt that Tingley was obvious the difference maker.  He came in and stopped the bleeding for Eastern while KSC bullpen did not and it was a one sided game.  You can argue all you want about the bad umpire in the second game but Melvin is a senior and should know better to keep his mouth shut.  At that point Eastern was up 10 runs, and i do not care if he called you out on a ball at your eyes, shut up and go back to the bench.  What good is that going to do when you are up 10?

Jconn time for me to bash your beacons.  I want to believe in UMB i want to in the worst way.  But they lost to Keene on Friday and again on SUnday.  Both games were not really that close of games.  I just dont see a lot there for them to do anything. I just dont think they have the horses.  They really needed to win one of those games against keene for me to believe in them.

Keene ran out of pitching today and got whacked in the second one to Wheaton. 

The LEC is still wide open in my mind, i think that USM might be the best team in the conference right now, but 2-6 and yes JCon that does include your beloved beacons still all have a shot at getting hot at the right time and running through the tournament

[dchevy5]

Just got home from Keene.  Strange day there today.  Beat UMB, but got pounded by Wheaton.  Jeff Pelkey pitched well for KSC in the first game.

It was nice to meet you guys yesterday as well.  I think Word and I should have spent more time down the RF line as KSC scored more runs when we were there.  Whatever it takes!!

[wordsmith]

Chevy, you are right - if only it were that easy 

Wednesday KSC vs WNEC ---> should be a good match-up as these two teams play different styles of baseball. I'll refrain from making any predictions as I have far too many friends and family involved in this one.

Go WNEC 

Word 8)

[ecfaninri]

KSCfan......
You are right on two counts... the Gilblair and Raymond matchup was a classic, and Tingley was the difference maker for Eastern in the 2nd game. If he can continue to be that stopper along with Kuckuka until Wojick gets straightened out, Eastern can go a long way. Musson's outing was not something I saw coming. He has been solid and I wouldn't want to be the opposing team in his next outing. I wonder if they will have him start against Trinity on Tuesday. But I can't agree with you concerning Melvin. By the way, Mel is only a junior. Ask most third base coaches in the LEC about his "mouth". No one is going to convince me that the umpire didn't bait him. It was really unprofessional. It doesn't matter if it is in a ten run game or even a one run game. Their job it to be consistent, be in the best possible position to make a call, and not to let previous calls dictate future calls. In this case - that umpire failed miserably on all three counts for NOTH teams and BOTH teams suffered  because of him.

[KSCfan]

My mistake on Melvin being a junior.  It just seems that the kid has been over there for eastern forever.  Yes the umpire was bad for both teams, and yeah maybe they baited him but i still think that Melvin should of taken the high road.  I like Melvin and have talked to him a couple of times and he seems like a great kid, so please dont take it as a personal attack against him.  I still think that he should of used better judgement when it came to that situation.  Does the NCAA suspend him for one game for getting tossed?  I dont know.  I know that somethings get suspensions while some dont.  But, in a game that is clearly going well for your team why let yourself get thrown out of that game, and possibly another one.  Let your coach protect you in that case as i have seen Holowatty argue for his players to protect them.  I still think that in that situation you shut your mouth and just laugh when you get back to the bench.  Anyway we will have to disagree on that one. 

Wednesday Keene has WNEC coming into town.  This would be a great one for Keene to win.  Wordsmith i know that you have both feet in camps here might be a tough one for you to watch.  Looking forward to seeing coach Word on wednesday

[ecfaninri]

KSCfan...
I believe it is up to the coach and possibly the athletic director of the school concerning suspensions for a player being ejected. I remember in the LEC tourney last year, in Keene coincidently involving Mel, him getting tossed because he hit Cipolla with a backswing after being warned. They lost the game and the next game was the first game in the regionals in NY and he played.

[wordsmith]

KSCfan...
I believe it is up to the coach and possibly the athletic director of the school concerning suspensions for a player being ejected. I remember in the LEC tourney last year, in Keene coincidently involving Mel, him getting tossed because he hit Cipolla with a backswing after being warned. They lost the game and the next game was the first game in the regionals in NY and he played.

Natch

[kscer]

I believe Mel had been warned in an earlier at bat for saying something. The umpire came out front, said something to him, and then wrote in his scorecard, and I doubt if it was the directions to the restaurant for dinner.

[DougiesGoinDeep]

Really looking forward to the Eastern Trinity game tomorrow. Will Trinity throw Bayer on 3 days rest? Who will pitch for Eastern? Im sure Eastern will be fired up for this game after what happened last year. Some real good talent on both teams, should be some great baseball.