BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[augie_superfan]

Augustana and Wheaton split today.

Game 1:  Wheaton 11    Augie 4

Game 2:  Augie 8  Wheaton 7

In Game 2, Matt Schref pitched 6 innings and gave up only one ER.  He picked up his first win of the season (1-0).

Looks like a rough day for Augie.  

[augie_superfan]

Wow...IWU is in a deep hole right now...do not want to lose 2 to Millikin who lost 3 to North Park.

[BigPoppa]

Anybody have the updated CCIW standings? Is Carthage the only unbeaten left? We have not heard from NCC/NP today.

[mr_b]

North Park and North Central split today.  In the first game, the Vikings prevalied 9-4, while the Cardinals bounced back 8-2 in the nightcap.

[BigPoppa]

North Park and North Central split today.  In the first game, the Vikings prevalied 9-4, while the Cardinals bounced back 8-2 in the nightcap.

Carthage      5-0
North Park    4-1
Augie            4-1
Wheaton      2-2
IWU              2-3
Millikin           2-3
N. Central     1-4
Elmhurst       0-5

There are some huge surprises in there. NPU @ 4-1(Great job)...IWU @ 2-3 versus Wheaton and Millikin... Elmhurst @ 0-5...

That makes Augustana @ Carthage a huge series this weekend. Either has a chance to really own the conference if NPU cannot keep it going. Elmhurst is in a must win situation this weekend vs. NPU. I have a feeling that the situation that unfolded with the Elmhurst coach over the last week has had a trickledown effect on the players.

[Captain Morgan]

per the Elmhurst website:

Game 1:  Carthage wins 19-4
Game 2:  Carthage wins 7-5

WOW! I hate to say it, but I think the Elmhurst coach is getting what he deserves. A man would call his players out to their face, not on a website. If you have a problem with the way things are going, talk to them one on one.

I also hate to say this: It looks like Carthage may run away with the CCIW if the roll this weekend. I do not see NPU staying this hot all season as they will have to play much tougher games in the weeks ahead.

[Gregory Sager]

I have to give North Central credit, as Justin Rezzuto pitched very well in the nightcap win for the Cardinals. But NPU really played a lackluster game -- four errors and a run-scoring balk led to the Vikings putting themselves away pretty early in that one.

The opener was much more indicative of how well the Park has been playing lately. NPU sprayed thirteen hits around the field, including the team's first two homers of the year (courtesy of Raymond Decatur and Vladimir Torres).

NPU takes a one-day break from CCIW play in order to face 9-9 Benedictine tomorrow afternoon at Holmgren Athletic Complex. It'll be interesting to see how the Vikings fare; Carthage and Wheaton both pounded the Bennies last week by scores of 11-1 and 8-1, respectively.

[REDMENFAN]

Just some thoughts on the Carthage/Elmhurst game after looking at the box score. Augie chose to play a lot of players who haven't seen a lot of time, even in the first game when it was close he had some guys in there who hadn't played much at all since their florida trip. That's what you gotta love. Even though it was a conference game, if someone is really starting to come along in practice, he will give them an opportunity for a few AB's here and there. The second game, he obviously completely cleared the bench which I believe shows some class. There are definately some coaches (not saying anyone in particular or even necessarily in the CCIW) that would keep in their starters and try to run the score up as much as possible to look good for everybody, including the 7 or 8 voters or however many there are for the polls. Should be a great 3 game set this weekend. It will be extremely tough for Carthage to sweep Augustana with the way they hit the ball, but with their pitching they have a shot. Anyone planning on coming up from Rock Island, its only supposed to be low to mid 40's right now Saturday so bundle up because by the lake 45 does not feel that warm. Sunday is supposed to get into the 50's.  8)

[emeritusprof]

Lake Michigan water temps vary somewhat depending upon wind and wave action.  At the best, however, the surface temps right now are in the low 40s.  Dress warm.

A breeze off the lake can make it bone chilling for blocks inland.  Kenoshans typically cite 22nd Avenue as being the divide between lake effect and dominant air temps.

[BigPoppa]

Lake Michigan water temps vary somewhat depending upon wind and wave action.  At the best, however, the surface temps right now are in the low 40s.  Dress warm.

A breeze off the lake can make it bone chilling for blocks inland.  Kenoshans typically cite 22nd Avenue as being the divide between lake effect and dominant air temps.

Only a true Kenosha veteran would know that. Carthage is always 15 degrees colder than the rest of Kenosha.

[REDMENFAN]

Oh yeah, by the way Dirty Dozen... so much for that DEEP PLAYOFF RUN you were so confident about before you even played 1/3 of your games, not to mention even 1 conference game. By the looks of it, those pitchers you called out on a CHATBOARD i'm sure aren't worried any longer about performing at their best with the fear of not wanting to disappoint their coach who cares about his players and their well-being so dearly!!!

[Captain Morgan]

I have a funny feeling that this is the last season for Clark Jones at Elmhurst.

[cokeaholic]

North Park lost, bring back coach Vandenbranden!!!!!

[BigPoppa]

North Park lost, bring back coach Vandenbranden!!!!!

Why did Bosko leave North Park in the first place?

[emeritusprof]

At that time, North Park was the only place where faculty/staff salaries were lower than Carthage among CCIW schools.