BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[narch]

relax bud

i was very relaxed as i typed that last night...if we can't engage in intelligent baseball strategy conversation, what is this board for?
i think it's a legit question to ask...i forgot that scallion had pitched 2.1 innings vs. greensboro, and after having been reminded of this by su ball, my query has been satisfied

Since you're a "genius"

i appreciate the confidence you have in my intellectual abilities...however, my 132 iq falls well short of deserving the "genius" tag

another question re: the quirks of a 7 team double elimination tournament...how is it that #3 seed will be playing its 4th game of the tournament and #4 seed will be playing just its 3rd? both teams won their first game and lost their second...it seems to me that the lower seed should be the team playing its fourth game...

[hokieone]

    Wow, just finished a  Little League  opening day, got to the office  to do some work and thought I'd read the comments on CNU's victory over SU...but my how quiet it is....

   I love the squeeze bunt in the 9th. CNU used that a couple tournaments ago and it backfired, but when it works, almost impossible to defend.

   One to go for the Captains, and SU is obviously capable of pulling off the comeback. We have a reverse of last year where CNU had to come back to force a title game, and did, but lost.  I thought the inordinate delay before the last game wasn't helpful to CNU last year-SU had some hanging heads after losing the first game, but with the long delay before the title game, and an apparently pretty good pep talk from you-know-who, SU righted their ship...and won the rings. 

   SU-CNU games have turned into the Yankees-Red Sox of D III.  Very impressive baseball.

  Go Captains!     

[SUball]

relax bud

i was very relaxed as i typed that last night...if we can't engage in intelligent baseball strategy conversation, what is this board for?
i think it's a legit question to ask...i forgot that scallion had pitched 2.1 innings vs. greensboro, and after having been reminded of this by su ball, my query has been satisfied

Since you're a "genius"

i appreciate the confidence you have in my intellectual abilities...however, my 132 iq falls well short of deserving the "genius" tag

another question re: the quirks of a 7 team double elimination tournament...how is it that #3 seed will be playing its 4th game of the tournament and #4 seed will be playing just its 3rd? both teams won their first game and lost their second...it seems to me that the lower seed should be the team playing its fourth game...

Yeah, the tournament format doesnt make much sense..there has to be a better way.  Maybe after each round they shuffle up the teams so that the higher seeds are playing the lower seeds.  i.e this yr SU would have played the 7th seed Ferrum

[Boysofsummer21]

Well have been here for a couple of days and have seen some good baseball, some not so good baseball. Have also seen some pretty good storms! They are suppose to try and get some games in tonight and be back on schedule tomorrow. CNU has looked good and are really hitting the ball when they need to. SU offense seems to be a little off but I think they can make it back. I think that MU and AU have used to much pitching tto get to the finals.

[D-BAT]

    Wow, just finished a  Little League  opening day, got to the office  to do some work and thought I'd read the comments on CNU's victory over SU...but my how quiet it is....

   I love the squeeze bunt in the 9th. CNU used that a couple tournaments ago and it backfired, but when it works, almost impossible to defend.

   One to go for the Captains, and SU is obviously capable of pulling off the comeback. We have a reverse of last year where CNU had to come back to force a title game, and did, but lost.  I thought the inordinate delay before the last game wasn't helpful to CNU last year-SU had some hanging heads after losing the first game, but with the long delay before the title game, and an apparently pretty good pep talk from you-know-who, SU righted their ship...and won the rings. 

   SU-CNU games have turned into the Yankees-Red Sox of D III.  Very impressive baseball.

  Go Captains!     

When you play a lot of games, its nearly impossible to win them all.

CNU and SU can play 10 times and it would probably would be 50-50 split.

BTW in local high school hokieone, how in the world did Clarke previously (1-8) beat Strasburg (6-1)  I did not see that one coming.

[narch]

au just intentionally walked such to get to lovett...who leads the monarchs in rbi's on the season and is tough to double up...maybe it works out for them...

[forheavendial4999]

I have to think Harvell feels CNU is already in the regionals and therefore would not take a chance with Chitzas or Goldsmith coming back on short rest no matter how many pitches they threw.  Agree with Narch on that.  That means Bierlien vs Claudio (I guess) in the game tonight. Let's hope the Captains bats continue to pound away.  They've looked pretty tough against a couple pretty good starters so far.

Any chance one of these two will get shipped to Marietta or Kean for regionals?  That is the rumor going around down in Burlington.

You mean as a 2 seed?

As a 2 seed...anything's possible I guess, though both regions have pretty strong 2 seeds as well. The South regional being at Rhodes makes for some unusual possibilities.

[narch]

mu wins 9-1...such and perry were HUGE...perry goes 7, giving up 1 er, 4 hits and striking out 7 while such goes yard twice and collects 3 rbi

bossman...you'll get a chance to get your wish, albeit a day later

[forheavendial4999]

surprised that ka didn't go with scallion to stop the bleeding in the 9th...i know he's a genius, but i would've used my bullpen ace in a one run game

Well Narch,
Since you're a "genius" looks like you shoulda been down there coaching SU....As SUball stated....Scallion logged a decent number of innings already this week...relax bud, we'll have fun knocking you guys out today. Hope you enjoy the "genius" ripping the monarchs all afternoon.

Scallion has thrown to 8 batters in the tournament, and 7 of them were them were against Greensboro. Hardly a lot of use. They were behind, so maybe that was the reason for not going to him but I think a lot of people would and give themselves the best chance to hold them and come from behind.

Narch: Any guesses who Methodist might start? Looks like they have Bially, Lee, Judge and White that would probably be available among guys you wouldn't mind seeing throw. Judge has the most starts but only made it 1 inning in his last one.

[narch]

Scallion has thrown to 8 batters in the tournament, and 7 of them were them were against Greensboro. Hardly a lot of use. They were behind, so maybe that was the reason for not going to him but I think a lot of people would and give themselves the best chance to hold them and come from behind.

Narch: Any guesses who Methodist might start? Looks like they have Bially, Lee, Judge and White that would probably be available among guys you wouldn't mind seeing throw. Judge has the most starts but only made it 1 inning in his last one.

i suspect it might be decarolis, but i wouldn't be surprised to see judge get the nod...i don't think anyone will pitch 7 innings as perry did tonight...i think you'll see a bunch of guys throw 2-3 innings

[forheavendial4999]

Scallion has thrown to 8 batters in the tournament, and 7 of them were them were against Greensboro. Hardly a lot of use. They were behind, so maybe that was the reason for not going to him but I think a lot of people would and give themselves the best chance to hold them and come from behind.

Narch: Any guesses who Methodist might start? Looks like they have Bially, Lee, Judge and White that would probably be available among guys you wouldn't mind seeing throw. Judge has the most starts but only made it 1 inning in his last one.

i suspect it might be decarolis, but i wouldn't be surprised to see judge get the nod...i don't think anyone will pitch 7 innings as perry did tonight...i think you'll see a bunch of guys throw 2-3 innings

That's what I was thinking...Judge until problems arise, then everyone for whatever they can give. Whether they can win the tournament or not, this would be a huge win for Methodist's Pool C hopes. Need to go all out for it.

[hokieone]

HS note for D-bat: Clarke actually has some talent, just hadn't played well. Smoot  isn't much of a stick but plays a college caliber defensive shortstop,and the Clarke  CF is excellent-he saved 3-4 runs  with some outstanding defensive play.   Strasburg's coaches had mentioned Clarke was better than their record; they beat Mason the night before.  (small roster:they suit up 11 players.)

Back to college: Go Captains!

[forheavendial4999]

Scallion has thrown to 8 batters in the tournament, and 7 of them were them were against Greensboro. Hardly a lot of use. They were behind, so maybe that was the reason for not going to him but I think a lot of people would and give themselves the best chance to hold them and come from behind.

Narch: Any guesses who Methodist might start? Looks like they have Bially, Lee, Judge and White that would probably be available among guys you wouldn't mind seeing throw. Judge has the most starts but only made it 1 inning in his last one.

i suspect it might be decarolis, but i wouldn't be surprised to see judge get the nod...i don't think anyone will pitch 7 innings as perry did tonight...i think you'll see a bunch of guys throw 2-3 innings

That's what I was thinking...Judge until problems arise, then everyone for whatever they can give. Whether they can win the tournament or not, this would be a huge win for Methodist's Pool C hopes. Need to go all out for it.

Apparently neither of us know anything. Britt gets the start.

[narch]

the monarchs need some 9th inning magic against scallion, down 10-7

[narch]

no magic left for mu...through 4, i thought the monarchs had a real shot at the upset...ultimately, the championship today will feature the two best teams in the conference/region...i just don't see su having enough pitching left to win 2 today...