BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

PNeal7 · March 04, 2011, 02:01:31 PM

Thanks for the info bossman.I remember Dehaven from when I played against him the year he was 1st Team All-USAS. He is a very good hitter. He's seems like a streaky hitter as well, so if he gets hot, then watch out.

The CNU v MU series has now been changed to a double header starting tomorrow at noon. Rain in the forecast has forced this schedule change.

Boysofsummer21 · March 04, 2011, 06:08:50 PM

Quote from: LTHSdad on March 03, 2011, 07:10:32 PM
NCWC leaves Memphis, TN after letting 2 games get away vs Rhodes College. Lost first game 6-5 on 3 unearned runs in the 9th inning. SO RHP Jake Alexander pitched well enough to win. Was expecting JR closer S. Flynn to come out in 9th inning and shut the door but that never happened. Botched play by JR 3B Boghossian in 9th lead to the lost. SR OF D. Moore seems to be coming out of his season long slump (3-4, 1 R). SR 1B Z.Alexander had a good game too and may be coming out of his slump. Team pounded 13 hits.

Lost second game 8-4 after being up 4-0...Starting pitcher Womble was left in too long although he was cruising until the 4th. Pitchers JR S. Flynn, JR R. Costa and FR B. Longton had clean innings but the bad luck bug hit the bullpen again. Offensively, SR OF D. Moore is on a roll with a 2-4 day and SR SS J. Rahm also went 2-4...Going to Winchester, VA for 2 vs. the No.4 Hornets...we are now 4-9 with another 2 games...at the USAS tough conference game...WOW!

Ouch

ilikebaseball · March 04, 2011, 06:46:02 PM

SU is looking strong, the bats have not slowed a bit, the pitching seems to be strong, the bull pen has not been tested. The game today against ncwc was not what I expected, ncwc seems to be in a funk or is SU really that good? The USAC is now a race between CNU and SU unless MU makes a statement tomorrow.

Will2Win · March 04, 2011, 07:09:56 PM

SU POUNDS NC Wes today with almost no resistance....SU racks up 20 hits and only gives up 4. Van sickler imporved to 4-0 in his first 4 starts by going all 7 inning (Mercy rule) allowing 4 hits, fanning 7 bishops and not surrendering a walk (and he went 3-4 with 3 RBIs). As I stated in my last post about SU the two kids I said were pretty good showed up once again. Dehaven is making the most of his recent plate appearances as he hits another bomb today and went 2-4 with 3 RBIs. SS Krout hits his 3rd dinger(all in conf play) and finished 2-3 with 2 RBIs....SU looks good. NC wes, not soo much. Rough one today for the battlin bishops in Winchester. OUCH

CNU85 · March 04, 2011, 09:32:05 PM

Quote from: narch on March 03, 2011, 09:45:39 PM
i was just peeking at the upcoming monarch schedule along with the top 25 poll...mu has some tough games, going forward...2 vs. #25 cnu, 2 vs. #4 su, 2 vs. #23 salisbury and single games against #15 tufts and #21 keystone - this is in addition to the tough usasac schedule outside of cnu and su as well as games against always tough emory and vwc and a solid rmc club...oh, and don't forget about the 3 games mu has already played against orv huntingdon...wow...tough sledding, starting with one of the toughest tests this weekend

Hey Narch-you ever hear from the rmc coach?

D-BAT · March 05, 2011, 12:26:41 PM

Shenandoah (15) NCW (0) 7innings.

1 thru 9, I am not sure who any opponent can target to get out. The hornet's bats are not showing any ill effects of the new bats.

All I can say is looky there!

BTW, to all of those who want to say that SU over-recruits ... please inform me on how that is being done when there is NO scholarships?

Is the coaching staff at SU holding the recruits hostage with a gun to their heads stating YOU must come here or we will shoot you? Is that what they are doing in getting so many kids there?

OR

Is it really the success of a JV developmental program and the back to back World Series appearances selling the program with quality coaches filled with outstanding student-athletes?

Bottom-line folks, please quit stop making the comments about over recruiting because one YOU are making a false accusation that could potentially hold you liable for such untrue statements. With that said, please be careful of what you post.

vabaseball · March 05, 2011, 02:55:24 PM

CNU tops Methodist in a pitchers duel, 1-0. Chitsaz was brilliant -- 3 hits, 10ks, 1 bb in 8 innings. Tre Britt was pretty darn good too.

D-Bat, I don't think anybody has said a word about SU's huge roster recently. D3 coaches absolutely DO recruit regardless of a lack of scholarships. You're right -- if 60 guys want to compete for playing time at SU them more power to them. It's a successful program.

Will2Win · March 05, 2011, 04:38:24 PM

SU puts it on NC Wes again today as the bats stayed hot...20 runs on 21 hits and this one was never close either as much of Wesleyan's damage was done from the 7th inning on after SU had mounted an 18-4 lead. CF Brashears goes yard twice along with OF Dehaven. Everyone in the SU lineup had atleast one hit I believe. They're pretty impressive. NC Wesleyan appears to be a lil down this year compared to years past. Either way, SU is the real deal.....CNU and MU better bring their sticks when they meet up with the hornets.

D-BAT · March 05, 2011, 05:03:35 PM

Seriously, who does one try to get out in that SU lineup?

There is another stud pitcher coming from SU, he was better than VanSickler in high school and he's probably going to make an appearance this up coming week.

Look out for the Bertschinger kid, he will add to SU's punch on the bump!

vabaseball · March 05, 2011, 05:06:21 PM

Yea, SU is pounding the ball. CNU shutout Methodist in game 2, 4-0. Great job on the mound by Greg Goldsmith. I wouldn't say they were pounding the ball but the pitching was excellent in both games.

Will2Win · March 05, 2011, 06:12:56 PM

Quote from: D-BAT on March 05, 2011, 05:03:35 PM
Seriously, who does one try to get out in that SU lineup?

There is another stud pitcher coming from SU, he was better than VanSickler in high school and he's probably going to make an appearance this up coming week.

Look out for the Bertschinger kid, he will add to SU's punch on the bump!

As long as all goes well with berts elbow after TJ surgery! Lets hope so, I enjoy catching SU whip up on the rest of the USAS

narch · March 05, 2011, 07:08:12 PM

two tough losses for the monarchs, but looks like anyone at the game got to see some really good pitching - if you had told me that mu would hold cnu to 5 runs in 2 games before the weekend, i would have taken that...of course, i would have thought that the monarchs might score a few runs of their own

hokieone · March 05, 2011, 07:27:49 PM

Nice pitching CNU, great to see Sean pitching lights out, and to see lots of guys throwing well. 14 wins in a row, 20 consecutive scoreless innings, whew....not a bad start at all, but lots of season to go for everyone so whatever you guys are doing, continue please.

Let's hope Bertschinger is healthy and has a good outing-he's a nice kid and has been a very good pitcher when his arm health allowed. Lots of folks rooting for him... If his health is good, and I hear he's been looking good, that will be a real plus arm for SU.

D-Bat, lighten up a bit. I don't know who said SU had 60 players, I only counted 59. Better file your slander suit and beat the crowd.

PNeal7 · March 05, 2011, 08:07:50 PM

Great weekend for CNU. Let's not forget, CNU gets SU down in Newport News this year; not in the cracker jack box in Winchester. Even with the new bats, it doesn't take much to fly one out of LF in Winchester. Regardless of who else is in the conference, I've got my money on CNU.

Congrats to Sean Chitaz on a wonderful performance, clearly making his argument for best pitcher in the conference. I don't think it's any doubt who the Top 2 in the conference are.

As far as another pitcher from SU, we will have to wait and see about that one. Yes, he was better than Van Sickler in high school; BUT, that was a loooong time ago, and a tommy john ago as well.

As for SU over-recruiting, it's obvious they do over-recruit, but you can't blame them. If 59 kids are willing to come, then bring them on in and let them fight for jv developmental team playing time.

Will2Win · March 05, 2011, 10:12:34 PM

Quote from: PNeal7 on March 05, 2011, 08:07:50 PM
Great weekend for CNU. Let's not forget, CNU gets SU down in Newport News this year; not in the cracker jack box in Winchester. Even with the new bats, it doesn't take much to fly one out of LF in Winchester. Regardless of who else is in the conference, I've got my money on CNU.

Congrats to Sean Chitaz on a wonderful performance, clearly making his argument for best pitcher in the conference. I don't think it's any doubt who the Top 2 in the conference are.

As far as another pitcher from SU, we will have to wait and see about that one. Yes, he was better than Van Sickler in high school; BUT, that was a loooong time ago, and a tommy john ago as well.

As for SU over-recruiting, it's obvious they do over-recruit, but you can't blame them. If 59 kids are willing to come, then bring them on in and let them fight for jv developmental team playing time.

Cracker jack box or not they're still putting up some big numbers....Pretty sure Ferrum's not a cracker jack box and they put 6 out on the hill there....and they're team average is sitting right around .400