BB: E8: Empire 8

[airball55]

Agree Cards.  I took a look at their stats, not an earned run for a starter yet.  Those fields in FLA. are usually fast and the fences a bit closer.  Wins over Aurora (traditional power), Gwenned Mercy (who split at Kean), Trine (average program) and now Rose Hulman who is just a year removed from an NCAA appearance in 2012 make Fisher fans optimistic.  I took a good look at the series last year at Ithaca.  Each of those games could have gone either way.  I know Cortland is the traditional power in New York, but, the world series birth has to go through these two programs.  Ithaca gets going with their traditional run through California, and, you always have to take those results with a grain of salt because those teams have more field time under their belt.  Even last year, the Bomb squad went 4-4 on that trip and had to win the last 4 to break even.  Empire 5 looks good at the top.

[sjfcards]

Agree Cards.  I took a look at their stats, not an earned run for a starter yet.  Those fields in FLA. are usually fast and the fences a bit closer.  Wins over Aurora (traditional power), Gwenned Mercy (who split at Kean), Trine (average program) and now Rose Hulman who is just a year removed from an NCAA appearance in 2012 make Fisher fans optimistic.  I took a good look at the series last year at Ithaca.  Each of those games could have gone either way.  I know Cortland is the traditional power in New York, but, the world series birth has to go through these two programs.  Ithaca gets going with their traditional run through California, and, you always have to take those results with a grain of salt because those teams have more field time under their belt.  Even last year, the Bomb squad went 4-4 on that trip and had to win the last 4 to break even.  Empire 5 looks good at the top.

If the current score line holds for Fisher (up 12-4 in the bottom of the 8th), they will go 6-1 in Florida, and have outscored opponents 67-15. Not a bad way to start the season. Now hopefully the weather can start to turn, and Fisher can get some more games in before the conference season gets going.

Either way, a really nice trip for Fisher. Getting a lot of good pitching and solid hitting has me optimistic.

[airball55]

Yes, they played well.  Too bad they didn't get to play Coe who is decent.  Ithaca wins in two low scoring games against winless Old Westbury 1-0 and 2-0.  If I read the boxscore right, neither team eclipsed the two hit mark in either game.  If it was cold, they got out in a hurry!

[AlleyCat]

I thought Jasper Adams had another year of eligibility? Not on the roster. That would be a huge loss for the Bombers.

[airball55]

I think the Bombers will replace him just fine.  Looking at his numbers...he had a good season but strikeouts were low and hits were high.  Losing Lacastro really hurts, the kid was outstanding.  Ithaca will need to score some more this year.  Wagner although he got hit hard yesterday, looks like the logical choice, but, the Bomb squad usually has some arms. 

[John McGraw]

I thought Jasper Adams had another year of eligibility? Not on the roster. That would be a huge loss for the Bombers.

As far as I know, he had a fifth year of eligibility remaining. If not, he would not have been allowed to play summer ball last year. Not sure what happened there.

[Bombers798891]

I think the Bombers will replace him just fine.  Looking at his numbers...he had a good season but strikeouts were low and hits were high.  Losing Lacastro really hurts, the kid was outstanding.  Ithaca will need to score some more this year.  Wagner although he got hit hard yesterday, looks like the logical choice, but, the Bomb squad usually has some arms.

Do not sleep on the loss of Adams. He was a much better pitcher than people realize (Including me, at first). Remember, he missed all of 2012, so his early numbers were his first starts back from rehab.

In his final five starts of the year, which included games against Fisher, Amherst, and Kean, Adams pitched 36 innings, and allowed just 7 ER and 30 H. He allowed just 2 XBH in this stretch, after allowing 11 in his first 26 innings.

Yes, it's a small sample size, but it's the more relevant data given his injury. Had he returned, the Bombers' staff would be a much tougher out than it is now.

Ultimately, unless guys are hurt, Ithaca's early-season California performance is meaningless. Last year's team went 4-4 out there, and this year's team made the trip having played zero games, and given the weather in this god-forsaken city, probably rarely saw a full diamond

[AlleyCat]

Did he just decide not to come back?

[Big Louie]

Adams not being there is a big loss. The kid can pitch and would of been a guy you know you can give the ball to in big games.

Ithaca had played 2 games already before heading to Cali and lets face it no one that doesn't play in the south or west region has probably been outside on diamond. The games in Cali this year have a little more meaning than in the past as they now count towards primary selection criteria. This hasn't been the case up until this year. It'll be interesting to see how this effects the Bombers.

[Bombers798891]

Adams not being there is a big loss. The kid can pitch and would of been a guy you know you can give the ball to in big games.

Ithaca had played 2 games already before heading to Cali and lets face it no one that doesn't play in the south or west region has probably been outside on diamond. The games in Cali this year have a little more meaning than in the past as they now count towards primary selection criteria. This hasn't been the case up until this year. It'll be interesting to see how this effects the Bombers.

What games? Exhibitions, I'm guessing? Scrimmages?

On edit: I see that I'm a moron, and missed the first two games. Apologies.

However, I think my point stands. The Bombers have traditionally struggled out West and performed much better upon returning. I'm not going to read too much into it

[airball55]

I agree with the west coast games, but, I hope the scores get a bit closer.  Saw Adams this summer in Elmira about three times, like going to games in summer.  He looked like he got hurt in the one game, hit a bunch of guys, velo. was way down.  Wonder if he is hurt.

[airball55]

The Cards keep it rolling winning at Franklin and Marshall 2-1.  Although the score may not inspire Cards fans, Fisher threw a freshman (a good one) against the diplomat ace and the game was played in tough conditions (wind a huge factor).  Anyway, the Cards keep it rolling, move to 9-1 and have a tough DH tomorrow at Haverford.  However, with the three games left on the weekend, D'Amato, Rynerson and Badger are all in line to throw.

[sjfcards]

The Cards keep it rolling winning at Franklin and Marshall 2-1.  Although the score may not inspire Cards fans, Fisher threw a freshman (a good one) against the diplomat ace and the game was played in tough conditions (wind a huge factor).  Anyway, the Cards keep it rolling, move to 9-1 and have a tough DH tomorrow at Haverford.  However, with the three games left on the weekend, D'Amato, Rynerson and Badger are all in line to throw.

Fisher added 3 more winsafter this game on Friady, and now stand at 12-1. I expected Fisher to be able to hit, but the pitching has been very good for them as well. Fisher couldn't have asked for a better start to the season. In the past we always talk about that 30 win mark to get in, and with 12 out of the first 13 games that looks attainable.

[airball55]

The lineup balance is impressive and the pitching depth is going to help them.  They made some errors today looking at the box score and left some runners on against a good Widener team that just came off of a sweep of Arcadia who is traditionally a good team.  I have to think that they get into the top 25 this week.  good weekend.

[airball55]

OK, here we go with some conference games this weekend.  Fisher and Stevens to play Sun. and Mon. now because of weather.  Ithaca 2-0 with sweep of Houghton and play the other two games tomorrow.  Stevens had a nice out of conference win versus William Paterson yesterday.   If Stevens wants to be a top two in the league, they better get two of these...I don't see it happening.  I think Fisher gets three maybe all four.  Ithaca should get the other two versus Houghton.