BB: Midwest Region

biggio34 · April 29, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Quote from: MNbaseball on April 29, 2011, 11:57:51 AM
Olaf can still get in, but being 3 games back with 6 to play doesnt give them great odds. In their favor-they play St. Thomas tomorrow and a sweep there only puts them a game out. St. Johns also has a tough end to the season playing MAC and Concordia so a few losses there would make things interesting. Bottom line is Olaf needs to win out to give themselves a realistic shot- I can't see the teams ahead of them losing 4 or 5 of their last 6. If they don't make the MIAC tournament there is precedent for making the region as I believe Conc. Chicago did that last year, but they would have to sweep BLC on tuesday in Mankato in a non-conference DH for quality in region wins

Olaf is already a bubble team in the rankings, I think missing the tournament would be the end of the road for them.

It will be interesting to see how things shake out as they play a DH today (rescheduled a few times this week) and another DH tomorrow against the Tommies.

I don't think Olaf can afford to gamble on saving pitching for BLC next Tuesday, so it will be a good chance for Bethany to pick up some quality in region wins as they won't have to throw anyone over the weekend to beat Crown.

biggio34 · April 29, 2011, 12:24:51 PM

I just noticed Bethany is playing Gustavus on Sunday as well in a DH. So they have 2 today, one Saturday, 2 Sunday, 2 Tuesday. That will stretch their staff and should be a good test for them.

I have to imagine that they were not very far from the top 6 in the regional rankings. A good performance will probably have them in.

BaseballFan · April 29, 2011, 03:47:55 PM

Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 12:14:00 PM
Quote from: MNbaseball on April 29, 2011, 11:57:51 AM
Olaf can still get in, but being 3 games back with 6 to play doesnt give them great odds. In their favor-they play St. Thomas tomorrow and a sweep there only puts them a game out. St. Johns also has a tough end to the season playing MAC and Concordia so a few losses there would make things interesting. Bottom line is Olaf needs to win out to give themselves a realistic shot- I can't see the teams ahead of them losing 4 or 5 of their last 6. If they don't make the MIAC tournament there is precedent for making the region as I believe Conc. Chicago did that last year, but they would have to sweep BLC on tuesday in Mankato in a non-conference DH for quality in region wins

Olaf is already a bubble team in the rankings, I think missing the tournament would be the end of the road for them.

It will be interesting to see how things shake out as they play a DH today (rescheduled a few times this week) and another DH tomorrow against the Tommies.

I don't think Olaf can afford to gamble on saving pitching for BLC next Tuesday, so it will be a good chance for Bethany to pick up some quality in region wins as they won't have to throw anyone over the weekend to beat Crown.

True, can throw the bottom of their staff against Crown but still have Gustavus on Sunday so 4 games against them and the Oles in 3 days. If they can pull of 3 of 4 and the 3 wins against Crown they could bump up in the top 6, but not sure if they have the depth to take 3 of 4

scrapper · April 29, 2011, 04:21:34 PM

Bethany should have the depth in their staff. It will come down to how well there defense plays. That has been their downfall this year.

BaseballFan · April 29, 2011, 04:42:27 PM

Quote from: scrapper on April 29, 2011, 04:21:34 PM
Bethany should have the depth in their staff. It will come down to how well there defense plays. That has been their downfall this year.

I personally like seeing teams with 7-8 guys with innings.

Bethany has 5 guys for 4 games and thats if they dont really throw any vs crown. Hallahan looking shaky in 2 of his last 3 outings and Hendley only throwing 2 innings in the last 17 days.

MIACLUV · April 29, 2011, 04:54:12 PM

That should be real positive for the Bethany SOS, look for them to maybe get into those ranking next weekend if they can pull a split. I believe they will see the back end of that Olaf staff, so a split is very possible

scrapper · April 29, 2011, 05:08:52 PM

Hendley has had a hamstring issue. Looks OK now. Kohls and him will probably throw today. Both should be ready if needed Tuesday against St Olaf. Probably won"t waste one of their top 5 tomorrow against Crown. We shall see.

scrapper · April 29, 2011, 05:12:44 PM

Bethany will probably see whoever St Olaf pitches today. Will give them 3 days rest for Tuesdays game.

biggio34 · April 29, 2011, 05:19:06 PM

Quote from: scrapper on April 29, 2011, 05:12:44 PM
Bethany will probably see whoever St Olaf pitches today. Will give them 3 days rest for Tuesdays game.

I doubt it, they play Lacrosse the day after Bethany, so I'm guessing they will give guys a full 4 days at least. Olaf is deep enough to have some pretty good arms starting all these games, I think they will make sure they have their top arms rested and ready for the conference games they have left.

BaseballFan · April 29, 2011, 05:29:26 PM

Quote from: biggio34 on April 29, 2011, 05:19:06 PM
Quote from: scrapper on April 29, 2011, 05:12:44 PM
Bethany will probably see whoever St Olaf pitches today. Will give them 3 days rest for Tuesdays game.

I doubt it, they play Lacrosse the day after Bethany, so I'm guessing they will give guys a full 4 days at least. Olaf is deep enough to have some pretty good arms starting all these games, I think they will make sure they have their top arms rested and ready for the conference games they have left.

Agreed

scrapper · April 29, 2011, 07:15:35 PM

Didn't realize they played LaCrosse Wenesday so I have to agree with you on the pitching rotation.

username · April 30, 2011, 10:09:07 AM

You guys are a ridiculous in your thoughs on coach Verdugo. First off you should probably leave his family out of posts on this board, that's just not a good thing to get into. Secondly, just take a look at HU before his arrival and tell me how much success they've had. Few coaches have done what he has in the amount of time he has been a school.

I've also heard him speak at clinics, and I've found what he has to say to be very interesting. He seems like he has a great mind for managing a team, his players always respond and play hard for him.

I'm also a fan of coach Mac at St. Olaf, he's pretty good. Again I think UST is really going to miss coach Denning. It can't be that hard to write out a lineup card with the amount of talent that team has, but coach Denning was able to control those egos and get those kids to play prideful baseball. I've seen UST this year a few times and I can tell you they are a different team this year resembling just a little of the leadership they had with coach Denning. It goes without saying that Bucky is and has been a great coach too. The MIAC is blessed with some pretty good coaches.

Just Bill · April 30, 2011, 02:33:55 PM

username, why have you been going back and deleting your posts? What's up with that?

BaseballFan · April 30, 2011, 03:07:28 PM

CSS's game against St. Johns has been cancelled tomorrow due St. Johns DH with doubleheader being pushed back from today to tomorrow. Unfortunate for CSS that this keeps happening, may cause them to lose out on a 1-2 seed.

CSS will get their game in against Morris today.

BaseballFan · April 30, 2011, 05:45:51 PM

Quote from: BaseballFan on April 30, 2011, 03:07:28 PM
CSS's game against St. Johns has been cancelled tomorrow due St. Johns DH with doubleheader being pushed back from today to tomorrow. Unfortunate for CSS that this keeps happening, may cause them to lose out on a 1-2 seed.

CSS will get their game in against Morris today.

CSS wins 16-1 in 7 innings over Morris, but in bigger news looks like CSS will make the short jog over from Morris to Mankato to play Bethany Lutheran tomorrow.

This was able to happen because St. Johns and Gustavus had to postpone their DH until tomorrow so left CSS and BLC looking for a game