BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[ECSUalum]

Michael Baccaro pitched a fantastic game today giving up only 3 runs on 6 hits, but a couple of those were clutch by Jim Shult and Joe Balowski for a 3-1 win.  WCSU had the bases loaded with no one out in the 2nd inning put could not blow the game open.

Chris Wojick also pitched well to score the win, with good support from the bullpen.

Too bad for Baccaro, he pitched great but got no offensive support.  Looks to have pitched well so far this year with ERA in the high 2's

He and Billy Armstrong will keep Western in a lot of games, and if they can get some timely hitting, will upset some teams.

Eastern was fortunate to get the win today!! Western has been a thorn in Eastern's side over the last 2-3 yrs.  ECSU, now 20-3, with Bridgewater St tomorrow and a big DH with @ UMB on Saturday.  The Warriors go on the road for 7 games, besides Bridwater St, and UMB, they have Trinity on the 20th and then the DH at RIC on the 23rd.  Lets see if the Warriors can be as successful on the upcoming "road trip" as they have been on their recent 10 game "homestand"

[7express]

Eastern beats Western 3-1 this afternoon.

I was going to post this earlier but was out most of the afternoon and didn't get around to it.  With the rainout Tuesday allowed Billy Armstrong to pitch this game, and then you'd have him availible for the game in Danbury next Tuesday as well.  So, would you have pitched him here, and then the following Tuesday and hope we could split up in Keene over the weekend??   As it is we basically threw away 2 games to Eastern and now better get the game Armstrong pitches against the Owls.  I would've started him here & next week, and count on the offense (which has been well for the most part) win a game(s) against the Owls.

With the loss Western falls to 10-10 (2-3 in the LEC).  They will be back in action Saturday with a double header @ Keene state.  Game times slated for 12 & 3.  For KSCfan and any other Keene fans, how's the field at Keene, think they'll be able to play Saturday.  I know reading through the best and worst fields on this board Keene's field has had some water trouble to say the least.  Also to note a minor change in Western's schedule: The game Sunday, April 17 against Mount St. Vincent which was origionally supposed to be played @ Purchase College will now be played at home starting at 12.

[hockeyfan77]

USM beay Colby 11-10 today to improve to 12-10 (2-3 in the LEC)....



Next up for USM:



Fri.   15          ENDICOTT                                                 3:30

[KSCfan]

2old2play-  No i didnt get a chance to go to the games at UMD.  I had heard that it was real tight in the second game.  I have not gotten a chance to see as many games as i would like of keene this year as i have been pretty busy but i agree with Wally about Keene rolling a little bit right now.  THey have won 4 in a row and are now 17-6.  Anytime you are 10 games over 500 you have a really good shot at winning that important "30" games that really gets you a strong shot at an at large.  You want to win the conference, you should not expect to get in unless you do, but it never hurts to have a strong at large chance. 

7express- The field at Keene or the "swamp" as we so lovingly call it is actually pretty darn nice.  It is located in teh athletic complex next to the turf, and the softball field.  When it is DRY it is easy in the top of the conference.  There are green trees around the outfield fence that provide a nice hitters background as well as a good look behind the fence.  The chainlink fence has a black cover on it that has an owl and says keene state baseball.  That way you are not just looking at chain link.  The Dugouts are in the process of getting re-done.  I know that last year the 3rd base dugout got redone to make it bigger and roomier.  I dont know if they have re-done the first base dugout yet as i havent been to a keene home game this year.  They have  KSC painted in the grass behind the plate.  The field itself is big, 335 down the lines, 385 to the allies, and 410 to center.  But, the wind usually blows out to right so the ball can travel pretty well.  I have seen some doubles turn into hr to right there.  The biggest issue with the field is that it doesnt drain all that well.  The whole KSC complex was built on a swamp, and when it rains the water really doesnt have anywhere to go. Since we havent gotten pouned with rain this spring im willing to bet that the field is good shape right now.  It just cant handel multiple days of rain becuase of the drainage issues. I know that they are working on improving those issues as well.


Predictions for this weekend

Keene sweeps Western- Armstrong is very good but I always pick keene to sweep and eventually i will be right on one of these picks

Eastern splits with UMB- Dalton gets Eastern in game one, Eastern crushes UMBust in game two

USM splits with RIC- RIC has decent pitching and i think they can get one of these

UMD sweeps Plymouth- Plymouth is terrible

Big New England game today WNEC at Keene.  Keene beat WNEC earlier in the year, and 2 wins against a top new england team like WNEC will certainly be a feather in the cap of the owls.  Get it, feather in the owls caps, cause owls have feathers.  I know its a bad joke but its friday come on its worth a chuckle

[wordsmith]

For KSCfan and any other Keene fans, how's the field at Keene, think they'll be able to play Saturday.  I know reading through the best and worst fields on this board Keene's field has had some water trouble to say the least. 

7express:

Your question about Keene's Field should be answered by the picture below. This is a pic of some of the early arriving fans for today's game versus WNEC. Water problems you say....come on man, just because the athletic fields were built "in" wetlands??!!


http://www.killsometime.com/pictures/1381/Save-the-Flood-Essentials

Word

[LEC Fan]

Word, 7Express, KSCFan-

Wanted to give you guys a heads up on this but the Keene field had a new drainage system installed this past year, coupled with the new field tarp the whole field has gotten a new look so to speak. They removed the green turf like stuff that was on the fence behind home plate, it was replaced with a meshing similar to what USM has...it really gives the fans a nice view of the whole field and game from field level view...nice touch...Should be out tomorrow as I want to see that Armstrong kid pitch and LEC baseball is always great.

[7express]

Thanks for the heads up on the field, guys:

Western splits with Keene.  Think Armstrong can take them out game one, I think Keene will pound us the second game.  I'll go 2-1 game 1, 9-3 game 2
Eastern splits with Boston.  Boston 3-1 game 1, Eastern 8-2 game 2.
RIC splits with USM.  5-3 USM game 1, 6-5 RIC game 2
Dartmouth sweeps Plymouth.  9-2 & 7-1 Dartmouth my predictions.

[ECSUalum]

For KSCfan and any other Keene fans, how's the field at Keene, think they'll be able to play Saturday.  I know reading through the best and worst fields on this board Keene's field has had some water trouble to say the least.  

7express:

Your question about Keene's Field should be answered by the picture below. This is a pic of some of the early arriving fans for today's game versus WNEC. Water problems you say....come on man, just because the athletic fields were built "in" wetlands??!!


http://www.killsometime.com/pictures/1381/Save-the-Flood-Essentials

Word

WORD, Laughed like hell re your description, ( via Photography) of KSC field!!!!  So funny.  Lady in photo saved, whats important.... her cans of beer!!!!

ECSU over Bridgewater St today, 9-1:
                                       R H E
Eastern Conn. St. (21-3)       9 7 0
Bridgewater St. (10-11)        1 4 3

Freshman Greg Porter with the win with great relief from Mike Hepple!!

I hope this is the start of some good innings from both, especially Mike H. as the 6'-6" Jr. righty could be hugh for the Pitching staff!!!!

[wordsmith]

Made it out to the Swamp today and saw a fast=paced game of a little over 2hrs and 15 minutes.

Keene State nips WNEC 6-5.

Word

[hockeyfan77]

USM dropped a 15-13 decision  to Endicott today to fall to 12-11 (2-3 in the LEC)...



Next up for USM :


Sat.   16          RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE  (DH)  *                           12:00



I just want to say Mike Eaton is one heck of a player for USM he came close to having 2 HR and 6 RBI and getting the win on the mound....

[hockeyfan77]

Final.     RIC.    8   USM.   3

[ECSUalum]

Anyone know whats going on up at UMB/Eastern??

Its like a communications black hole whenever anyone plays up at UMB

Keene is blowing out WCSU , bottom of 5  its 12-4.  Looks Like Billy Armstrong had a tough start.
RIC is leading USM 5-1  in 5th
UMD leading Plymouth 3-1 after 4

[hockeyfan77]

Game.  2.  


Final      RIC.   13    USM.   14

[LEC Fan]

Slugfest in Keene...

KSC 15
WCSU 12

Don't know it Armstrong started game 1 but it was 12-4 in the 5th Keene on top so if he did it wasnt a good start! Game 2 should be starting shortly

[ECSUalum]

Game.  2.  


Final      RIC.   13    USM.   14

Colin Henry did a really nice job with the color/ play by play this afternoon.

Must have been brutal playing baseball in Northern NE today!!!!!  overcast, low 40's wind chill in the low 30's