BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[PNeal7]

Allow me to correct HokieOne and say CNU won 7-5. Shoemaker 2 for 3 with another HR and a 3b, while Madden also went 2 for 3. Both are tacking on the RBI's in rapid fashion.

[Will2Win]

Allow me to correct HokieOne and say CNU won 7-5. Shoemaker 2 for 3 with another HR and a 3b, while Madden also went 2 for 3. Both are tacking on the RBI's in rapid fashion.

In case ya missed the write up on SU's website from this past weekends games. SU swept Ferrum as they were led once again by pre-season AA's Van Sickler and Brashears.

Greg got the win on the bump in saturdays game to improve to 3-0 in 3 starts and he also went a combined 5 for 11 at the dish with 2 bombs,4 RBIS, and a SB. (Dropping his average from .520-.516) haha

Brash ended up 3 for 7 4 runs scored, 3 RBI's and a walk. (Upping his average from .316-.346 over the weekend.)


Although Shoemaker is putting up monster #'s early on!!!

[Boysofsummer21]

Ok I like stats and tracking stats so I just have to say that the new USA South website is terrible for that. I am not sure but really don't need to know my favorite baseball teams rushing yards! Try finding the team pitching stats. Also I think that Greensboro and CNU played last weekend but the individual stats are not there and if you look at the team conference stats there is nothing for the two teams. Who is responsible for providing this stats to the USA South? I really like the stats tracking from years pasted as it is easy to get the information you are looking at. Just me.

SU and CNU are both playing very good ball right now so this coming weekend will help to determine where MU is going to fit into the picture.

[PNeal7]

I agree BoysOfSummer21. The new stat page is absolutely horrible. At least we can now compare how many passing yards each team racks up  .

MU @ CNU this weekend should be a good one. I assume CNU will save their top of the line arms for MU, which will make it interesting to see how the younger, and lesser experienced, arms perform during their spring break trip.

Aside from Van Sickler, whose the next best arms in the conference? Obviously, given my bias, I'd put Chitaz high up there on list. Even with my bias aside, his numbers alone put him right behind Sickler.

[Will2Win]

I agree BoysOfSummer21. The new stat page is absolutely horrible. At least we can now compare how many passing yards each team racks up  .

MU @ CNU this weekend should be a good one. I assume CNU will save their top of the line arms for MU, which will make it interesting to see how the younger, and lesser experienced, arms perform during their spring break trip.

Aside from Van Sickler, whose the next best arms in the conference? Obviously, given my bias, I'd put Chitaz high up there on list. Even with my bias aside, his numbers alone put him right behind Sickler.

Tre Britt-Methodist
Looks like he's got pretty good numbers vs. pretty good teams early on.

[Will2Win]

CNU and SU are both wearing the bats out pretty well. Both have two very, very talented offenses. I don't think there is any doubt CNU will be up in the Top 25 in the next poll. All personal bias aside, or as much as possible, I feel like they definetly deserve to be at this point in the season. I look forward to being in Newport News for the annual CNU v SU showdown. It should be quite a good one.

I know NCWC always comes on strong; however, right now I see it as a 3-horse race between SU, CNU, and MU. BUT, like I said, NCWC always plays everyone tough (especially CNU), and will certainly be in the mix come conclusion of regular season conference play.

As Predicted Mary Washington gets into the top 25 coming in at #22 and CNU sneaks in at #25!!
SU Moves up to #4...

[Boysofsummer21]

Well looking to this weekend Averett needs to come up big in both games this weekend. SU has a dog fight heading their way but if they can take 2 it would be big. MU is getting CNU at the right time. They will have just finished 7 games in 7 days, got to wear on your pitching. So should be a fun weekend.... wish it was Friday!

[narch]

mu gets a 14-1 win over immaculata today -  lancaster stole 2 bases in the first (including home) and now has 14 in 13 games - lovette, inghram and such each had multi-hit games, with such getting 4 rbi - a bunch of young arms combined for a 4 hitter with frosh bialy getting the win

mu travels to lynchburg on wednesday...tough test before a tough weekend - we might see the monarchs use 9 pitchers for one inning each to keep arms fresh for the weekend

[PNeal7]

The Captains run their record to 10-1 overall today with a 6-3 win over Piedmont College, whose always tough. Connor Madden goes 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and a home run, now giving him 4 home runs and 22 RBI though 11 games. Freshman Bryan Bierlein goes 5 IP strong, giving up only 2 ER's.

It's nice to see the Captains winning those weekday, road games (knock on wood). I hope to see them continue on a roll straight into the big weekend against MU.

Also of note, it's nice to see Trey Such break out on a 3 for 3 day with 4 RBI. It looks like all of MU's big swingers are heating up at the right time, with Lovette, Inghram, and Such a combined 7 for 11 with 5 RBI and 8 runs scored yesterday.

[Will2Win]

The Captains run their record to 10-1 overall today with a 6-3 win over Piedmont College, whose always tough. Connor Madden goes 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and a home run, now giving him 4 home runs and 22 RBI though 11 games. Freshman Bryan Bierlein goes 5 IP strong, giving up only 2 ER's.

It's nice to see the Captains winning those weekday, road games (knock on wood). I hope to see them continue on a roll straight into the big weekend against MU.

Also of note, it's nice to see Trey Such break out on a 3 for 3 day with 4 RBI. It looks like all of MU's big swingers are heating up at the right time, with Lovette, Inghram, and Such a combined 7 for 11 with 5 RBI and 8 runs scored yesterday.

You making your way to SU this weekend or you headed to Newport News Pneal7??

[hokieone]

CNU, after along ride back to the beach from Atlanta, beats Staten Island in game 1, 10-5 to improve to 11-1 on the season. Richard Lindsay gets the win I think-official box score isn't up yet. Game 2 coming up. Staten Island was pre-season pick to win their conference but to be fair, they probably haven't see a field outside up until about now.

[narch]

the monarchs are all over lc 11-0 in the 9th...frosh judge went 6 giving up 3 hits and frosh lee has gone 2 with no hits...lc has a really nice internet camera feed with a solid crew calling the game...

[Boysofsummer21]

The Monarch are getting stronger each day and have to be happy right now. CNU plays 7 games in six days travels back from Myrtle beach tomorrow and then plays them this weekend. MU is done for the week and prepping for CNU. I am debating going to see SU vs NCWC or the CNU vs MU game. Really don't think I can lose either way!

[PNeal7]

CNU runs their record to 12-1 with a double header sweep of Staten Island. I will say, I doubt Staten Island has seen much outdoor time at this point in the season; but, nonetheless, CNU won 10-5 in game 1 and 9-2 in game 2. Drue Vernon goes a combined 7 for 10 on the day, with Connor Madden staying hot, going 5 for 9. Luke Saunders drilled his 3rd HR of the year in game 1.

One more game down in Myrtle Beach, and then it's back to Newport News to face MU this weekend.

[Will2Win]

SU handles BC with their #4 on the bump 11-4...Van Sickler goes yard again along with Clint DeHaven. Goddard goes 8 innings giving up 3 runs...SU pounds out 15 hits once again.