BB: Midwest Region

Bronko7 · March 24, 2009, 03:56:19 PM

If you're not on Whitewater's schedule don't expect to be ranked. VO wants to improve his own numbers. Take it from the MIAC teams that get hosed every year.

OshDude · March 25, 2009, 08:38:21 AM

Another blog feature added. See the page with in-region records for all Midwest teams (and perhaps all Central and some West teams as well, as explained on the page) on the top-right. I had been keeping track of them on Word, but I thought I'd share. Click the globe under Walter or click here.

So we now have standout stats, my personal weekly top 25 poll and in-region records. Baby steps ... the rest, like conference standings, game recaps and whatnot, you can easily find from the links on the right-side rail. Or by using D3baseball.com, of course. Anyway, it's getting better. Not great – better.

OshDude · March 25, 2009, 09:45:14 AM

Not that it matters in the grand scheme – probably just the national poll – but I thought it interesting that St. Thomas lost to DePauw, 10-8, yesterday.

While I'm here, I wonder if Schuld will make an appearance against Oshkosh on two days rest or whether he goes in the conference opener on normal rest. Or both, I guess.

BigPoppa · March 25, 2009, 10:39:36 AM

Quote from: OshDude on March 25, 2009, 09:45:14 AM
Not that it matters in the grand scheme – probably just the national poll – but I thought it interesting that St. Thomas lost to DePauw, 10-8, yesterday.

While I'm here, I wonder if Schuld will make an appearance against Oshkosh on two days rest or whether he goes in the conference opener on normal rest. Or both, I guess.

I think they rest him today. Already having two wins against Oshkosh this season gives them a leg up. I think he rests for the conference season unless he were to appear in a tight game lte as part of his normal throwing session between starts.

Dagger · March 25, 2009, 03:00:33 PM

I would have to agree, and would think that he would be saved for their conference opener. As nice as the in-region wins against a team like Oshkosh are I would certainly want to keep him for my conference opener instead of going after some other team. Plus as mentioned they already have 2 games on UWO so maybe they steal another one and go 3-1 against them, or they split with them...either way they aren't really going to get hurt by those outcomes. I would hate to blow the ace in a non-conference game and then lose to a team that had no reason competing with you should your number one have been out there. My opinion at least.

cubs · March 26, 2009, 02:26:36 PM

St. Thomas 12
Oshkosh 3

FINAL (7 Innings)

R. Demmin with the start for UWO, and gets hit hard, giving up 12 hits (2 HR's) in 6 IP.

Evan Mattson to get the start in Game #2.

Brewers20 · March 26, 2009, 04:04:42 PM

FYI the DH location between UWSP and St. Norberts has been changed to Stevens Point due to poor field conditions in De Pere. http://athletics.uwsp.edu/news/2009/3/26/BSB_0326091641.aspx?path=baseball

cubs · March 26, 2009, 06:06:51 PM

Oshkosh manages to win Game #2, 3-2.

Evan Mattson goes 5.2, and Rubens comes on and closes things out for the save.

ShineTime · March 26, 2009, 06:35:20 PM

I'm not at all shocked by Oshkosh's start as their playing great teams. If you look at UWSP the past few years they started out slow on their Florida trip even with Zimmerman and still made the world series. Oshkosh is still definitely a contender to win the WIAC and go to the Series. It's really still hard to tell how Point will do because they played no one in Florida and split with St. Olaf. If anything being a Pointer fan I would be a bit concerned especially with the uncertainty behind the plate and the lack of defense in the infield. Richter has been a pleasant surprise so far and it looks like Berry is throwing well but not getting much help behind him. IMO Point's season is riding on Nix and if he can throw to his ability 85-90% of the time they'll be in the top 3. I also have to believe that Joel Delorit is going to be a stud this year and have shutdown potential. I'm thinking Point will not play this weekend or Wed because the weather is supposed to get ugly over the next week. They really need those games to be prepared for Whitewater next weekend. To me Whitewater is doing great and has exceeded my expectation losing all the guys they did. They are going to be nearly impossible to beat with Dott on the mound. Is Rubens going to remain in a closer role for Oshkosh or is he going to go the distance a few games? Why did Derrick Leighton not join the team for Oshkosh this year? I realize Jirschele is a stud at short but Leighton was no slouch. I wish he was on Point's roster right now because I think Fritz would be better suited for 2B.

BigPoppa · March 27, 2009, 08:43:02 AM

I agree with Shinetime. I think it is way too early to count Oshkosh out of this. WIAC play has not even started yet, and in actuallity, that is all the really matters.

I am not sure I have ever seen as much balance in the WIAC's Big Three as we are seeing this year. Grab some popcorn and comfortable chair... you might have to stick around to the end to see how this plays out.

OshDude · March 27, 2009, 09:00:01 AM

Quote from: Dagger on March 25, 2009, 03:00:33 PM
I would have to agree, and would think that he would be saved for their conference opener. As nice as the in-region wins against a team like Oshkosh are I would certainly want to keep him for my conference opener instead of going after some other team. Plus as mentioned they already have 2 games on UWO so maybe they steal another one and go 3-1 against them, or they split with them...either way they aren't really going to get hurt by those outcomes. I would hate to blow the ace in a non-conference game and then lose to a team that had no reason competing with you should your number one have been out there. My opinion at least.

Schuld pitched in both games. MW Region have another Rubens?

cubs · March 27, 2009, 11:35:43 AM

Quote from: ShineTime on March 26, 2009, 06:35:20 PM
Why did Derrick Leighton not join the team for Oshkosh this year? I realize Jirschele is a stud at short but Leighton was no slouch. I wish he was on Point's roster right now because I think Fritz would be better suited for 2B.

Leighton was on the team at the beginning of the Fall Ball season, however he chose to quit before the fall was over. I'm not sure of the reasons, and I don't think it is fair to speculate.

What's ironic about your last statement, is that the two schools Leighton was contemplating about going to were Point and Oshkosh. Who knows how things would have played out had he chose Point..... $:-\$

cubs · March 27, 2009, 11:39:55 AM

Kyle Kannenberg with the start for UWO today on three days rest against St. Olaf.

I wouldn't be surprised if Rubens finished Game #1 if it's tight and then starts Game #2 for his lone start of the trip, as both are important "in-region" games.

Brewers20 · March 27, 2009, 11:41:49 AM

Quote from: ShineTime on March 26, 2009, 06:35:20 PM
I'm not at all shocked by Oshkosh's start as their playing great teams. If you look at UWSP the past few years they started out slow on their Florida trip even with Zimmerman and still made the world series. Oshkosh is still definitely a contender to win the WIAC and go to the Series.

UWSP, however, wasn't getting beat 15-8, 20-9, 12-3. I think Titan fans should be concerned with those type of performances.

cubs · March 27, 2009, 12:32:21 PM

Quote from: cubs on March 27, 2009, 11:39:55 AM
Kyle Kannenberg with the start for UWO today on three days rest against St. Olaf.

I wouldn't be surprised if Rubens finished Game #1 if it's tight and then starts Game #2 for his lone start of the trip, as both are important "in-region" games.

Well I was right about the first part....

Kannenberg goes 5.1 IP giving up one run and leaves with a 2-1 lead.

Rubens comes in and proceeds to give up 5 runs, only one or two of which were earned, and St. Olaf leads 6-2.

St Olaf 6
UWO 2

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