BB: Midwest Region

[Just Bill]

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[biggio34]

Tommies vs Saints thoughts.

This was/is a very even matchup.  Both of these teams are solid.  The first game especially was a thrill to watch. A well played game with good back and forth action.

Saints...
They are going to match up well against anyone both defensively and offensively but it looks like the pitching is suspect.  They probably should have won the first game but their staff couldn't hold the lead.  Schuld is Schuld, fun to watch, and he overmatched CSS in the second game.  The freshman (forget the name) who tossed game 2 for CSS had a nice mix.  I was impressed by the shortstop in the field.  This is a good team that has a chance to be alot better if their pitching can figure it out.

Tommies...
They are who they always are.  They take advantage of mistakes, are fundamentally tough, and the most mentally prepared team who always finds a way.  The lineup is not overwhelminly good, but collectively they get it done, are relaxed, and they have a good approaches at the plate.  Schuld is Schuld, fun to watch.  Anyone know how many pitches he threw?  This team has room to get better and sharpen up a bit, but it was an impressive start to their season.

Metrodome...
Turn the lights on please.  You really can't see the ball in the roof at all when there are only 10 lights on in the whole place. 

[Bronko7]

Pretty good assessment Biggo34, but I think the pitching needs time. They'll rely on the offense to get them though a lot games after the first 3-4.
And yes, when the Gopher game ended yesterday and they turned off the other banks it was like they shut the lights out completely.  For as much as they charge to be in there you'd think they could leave those on.

[BaseballFan]

Tommies vs Saints thoughts.

This was/is a very even matchup.  Both of these teams are solid.  The first game especially was a thrill to watch. A well played game with good back and forth action.

Saints...
They are going to match up well against anyone both defensively and offensively but it looks like the pitching is suspect.  They probably should have won the first game but their staff couldn't hold the lead.  Schuld is Schuld, fun to watch, and he overmatched CSS in the second game.  The freshman (forget the name) who tossed game 2 for CSS had a nice mix.  I was impressed by the shortstop in the field.  This is a good team that has a chance to be alot better if their pitching can figure it out.

Tommies...
They are who they always are.  They take advantage of mistakes, are fundamentally tough, and the most mentally prepared team who always finds a way.  The lineup is not overwhelminly good, but collectively they get it done, are relaxed, and they have a good approaches at the plate.  Schuld is Schuld, fun to watch.  Anyone know how many pitches he threw?  This team has room to get better and sharpen up a bit, but it was an impressive start to their season.

Metrodome...
Turn the lights on please.  You really can't see the ball in the roof at all when there are only 10 lights on in the whole place. 

The Saints will have a lot of guys get a lot of work this year which I think will benefit them. In years past they have had 2 top notch pitchers who would carry the load, but think they will spread the innings around this. Its too bad that Hawkins kid had to leave the game, would of been interesting to see how the first game ends if any different. Nice day for Saints freshman pitcher and the kid who hit the bomb.

Thomas is Thomas, nothing new to report there they will be keep their usual reservation in the regional playoffs.

[BaseballFan]

On a side note, I looked up the kid who hit the bomb and see he is from Wisconsin. how did he escape the WIAC

[OshDude]

On a side note, I looked up the kid who hit the bomb and see he is from Wisconsin. how did he escape the WIAC

He played baseball for two junior colleges and turned down a D-II baseball scholarship in order to play football and baseball at CSS, according to a bio I read.

[BaseballFan]

On a side note, I looked up the kid who hit the bomb and see he is from Wisconsin. how did he escape the WIAC

He played baseball for two junior colleges and turned down a D-II baseball scholarship in order to play football and baseball at CSS, according to a bio I read.

Gotcha, misread that he was a junior

[pickleshiner]

Is Jeremy Reubens actually going to play for Oshkosh this year I noticed he's on the roster?  Did he get Tommy John surgery and was it successful?  When he's healthy I wouldn't mind him transferring to Point. 

[OshDude]

If you're interested, Live stats Hamline vs. UW-Whitewater DH (started @ 2 p.m.).

[biggio34]

If you're interested, Live stats Hamline vs. UW-Whitewater DH (started @ 2 p.m.).

Every time the page refreshes WW has more runs.

[pickleshiner]

WW is going to average about 15 runs or more per game this year.  They are stacked and have 3-4 potential all americans in their lineup.  I can't see anyone beating them when Hooper and Leitner are on the mound.  I give them a little edge over Point offensively.

[OshDude]

WW is going to average about 15 runs or more per game this year.  They are stacked and have 3-4 potential all americans in their lineup.  I can't see anyone beating them when Hooper and Leitner are on the mound.  I give them a little edge over Point offensively.

Hyperbole or are you serious? I'm gullible or taking bait, I guess, but something tells me you're serious.

[RSSmith]

WW is going to average about 15 runs or more per game this year.  They are stacked and have 3-4 potential all americans in their lineup.  I can't see anyone beating them when Hooper and Leitner are on the mound.  I give them a little edge over Point offensively.

Hyperbole or are you serious? I'm gullible or taking bait, I guess, but something tells me you're serious.

Pickle must be getting after you, Dude.  Last year, Whitewater averaged 6 runs a game, and that wasn't too shabby a season.

[Just Bill]

Pickleshiner (or Shine Time) has a habit of gross overreaction both positively and negatively. Take everything he says and cut it in half.

[Just Bill]

For all you night owls, Edgewood and Concordia Moorhead are playing a DH tonight. Live stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/edgewood/baseball/index.htm