BB: LL: Liberty League

[baseballislife]

Apparently there is some league rule that they can only play 2 and not 4 in this scenario.  I have no idea what the reasoning would be for that.  So UR loses 4 home dates.  Oh well, we'll miss you at the football, ERRRR, I mean baseball games tomorrow, BBfan62.

I did learn that they plan to reschedule the Fisher game at least.  So we got that going for us......which is nice.

[BBFan62]

Apparently there is some league rule that they can only play 2 and not 4 in this scenario.  I have no idea what the reasoning would be for that.  So UR loses 4 home dates.  Oh well, we'll miss you at the football, ERRRR, I mean baseball games tomorrow, BBfan62.

I did learn that they plan to reschedule the Fisher game at least.  So we got that going for us......which is nice.

Thanks! Keep me posted.......BTW, as far a colleges go....I graduated (with honors) from Psychotic State.......

[DefenseWins]

Where is Lowry for skidmore this year?

[ocho]

Lowry dislocated a finger near the end of the basketball season. Return unknown.

[BBFan62]

UR earned a split with Skidmore to commence league play. It was a good test for the YellowJackets because they were without 3 of their starters. One is lost for the year, a second will be back next game, while the third guy is iffy for another week or so.

Looking around the league, I think it will be a close battle all the way to the end, base on the results this first week.
Today's games have been postponed and the weather for the upcoming week is no more promising than the week just wrapping up.

Did someone tick off the baseball gods?

[baseballislife]

Some early LL thoughts and results...

Clarkson takes 3 of 4 from Vassar, although all 4 games are one run decisions. Some have been talking of Vassar as a sleeper.  They backed it up this weekend with 4 close games against a pre-season favorite in Clarkson.

RPI takes 3 of 4 from SLU.  Looked like a probable 4 game sweep until SLU put up 6 runs before RPI got an out in game 4.  Seems like RPI can put up a lot of runs, but have not had many close games to test their pressure handling abilities.  Several blow-outs for and against them so far.

UR happy to get a split after having to travel 4 hours last minute to play two "home" games.  The other two will not be made up.  UR needs to get healthy and play with their full deck.  All teams have to deal with injuries (so no excuses), but they are down to like 2-3 returning starters from last year due mostly to injuries.  Four pitching arms also unavailable due to injury.  The freshmen and transfers are getting valuable experience.  UR showed some late life in going for the 2 game sweep until Rudman slammed the door.

Union off and traveling home from Florida, where I am sure the weather was much nicer than NY last week!!

[airball55]

I still think RPI is still better than people think.  I can't see them duplicating last years disappointment.  Any time you get three of four of the road it is a good thing on the road and Clarkson did that.  Vassar is going to be a tough team for everyone at home.  Hard to tell as of now who is ahead of who in the LL. 

[BBFan62]

I still think RPI is still better than people think.  I can't see them duplicating last years disappointment.  Any time you get three of four of the road it is a good thing on the road and Clarkson did that.  Vassar is going to be a tough team for everyone at home.  Hard to tell as of now who is ahead of who in the LL. 

RPI and Clarkson out in front at 3-1 records. However, look at the overall record for each team. Only Skidmore, at 8-2 had a fast start. Overall Clarkson is 7-5, Rochester 5-7, etc.

[airball55]

SKidmore's record is a result a bit more of their southern schedule then the strength of team.  RPI, Clarkson and Rochester certainly challenged themselves more then Skidmore.  Not that Skidmore won't challenge but overall records certainly don't show strength of schedule.

[LLbaseball]

I agree that RPI will be tough this year.  They shouldn't be knocked out of the playoffs again.

UR seems like they have some healing to do, could be a long season for those guys.  I think Skidmore and Vassar are going to be pains in the you know what this year.  Vassar/Clarkson had 4 games all decided by 1 run. Clarkson only scored 2 more runs on the weekend than Vassar.

This is going to be exciting.... now for week 2!!

Predictions on week 2 anyone?

[DefenseWins]

I agree that RPI will be tough this year.  They shouldn't be knocked out of the playoffs again.

UR seems like they have some healing to do, could be a long season for those guys.  I think Skidmore and Vassar are going to be pains in the you know what this year.  Vassar/Clarkson had 4 games all decided by 1 run. Clarkson only scored 2 more runs on the weekend than Vassar.

This is going to be exciting.... now for week 2!!

Predictions on week 2 anyone?

Skidmore v Vassar- split
St Lawerence v Union- Split
Clarkson v UR- Split

Team ERA's are pretty high from what I have seen. Lack of pitching this year?? Or too early?

[BBFan62]

I agree that RPI will be tough this year.  They shouldn't be knocked out of the playoffs again.

UR seems like they have some healing to do, could be a long season for those guys.  I think Skidmore and Vassar are going to be pains in the you know what this year.  Vassar/Clarkson had 4 games all decided by 1 run. Clarkson only scored 2 more runs on the weekend than Vassar.

This is going to be exciting.... now for week 2!!

Predictions on week 2 anyone?

Skidmore v Vassar- split
St Lawerence v Union- Split
Clarkson v UR- Split

Team ERA's are pretty high from what I have seen. Lack of pitching this year?? Or too early?

Skidmore 3-1 vs. Vassar
St. Lawrence 3-1 vs. Union
Ma Nature 2 . UR, Skidmore 0
UR 1 Skidmore 1

[airball55]

Skidmore vs. Vassar 2-2 (was going to lean towards Skidmore here, but I have a hunch)
St. Law @ Union 2-2 (Not very adventurous here, St. Law. has the better arms)
Clarkson @ UR 3-1 (I know the Rochester boys will be upset here, tough place to play, but I am going with the Knights here)

Tough weekend to call.  Usually I would never go against UR in the regular season, but, maybe just maybe they reverse the trend a bit this year and do better in the post season??

[BBFan62]

Skidmore vs. Vassar 2-2 (was going to lean towards Skidmore here, but I have a hunch)
St. Law @ Union 2-2 (Not very adventurous here, St. Law. has the better arms)
Clarkson @ UR 3-1 (I know the Rochester boys will be upset here, tough place to play, but I am going with the Knights here)

Tough weekend to call.  Usually I would never go against UR in the regular season, but, maybe just maybe they reverse the trend a bit this year and do better in the post season??

Airball55, I tend to agree with you. However, I'm afraid that if the weather forecast for Rochester is correct we might not play at all this weekend. But, if we do get in all 4 it could go either way.
Yes, I believe Rochester will be better later in the season as the newbies gain experience, the bats wake up, and the injuries are overcome.
All in all, the guys did a nice job against Skidmore this weekend. Francis will be back but we don't know whether or not Menke will be available. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen either today or tomorrow to see if he can go. We have capable backups but we're a tad stronger with these two guys in there.

[scscoach]

I agree that RPI will be tough this year.  They shouldn't be knocked out of the playoffs again.

UR seems like they have some healing to do, could be a long season for those guys.  I think Skidmore and Vassar are going to be pains in the you know what this year.  Vassar/Clarkson had 4 games all decided by 1 run. Clarkson only scored 2 more runs on the weekend than Vassar.

This is going to be exciting.... now for week 2!!

Predictions on week 2 anyone?

Skidmore v Vassar- split
St Lawerence v Union- Split
Clarkson v UR- Split

Team ERA's are pretty high from what I have seen. Lack of pitching this year?? Or too early?

Skidmore 3-1 vs. Vassar
St. Lawrence 3-1 vs. Union
Ma Nature 2 . UR, Skidmore 0
UR 1 Skidmore 1

Skidmore 3-1 vs. Vassar
Union 3-1 vs. St. Lawrence
Rochester 3-1 vs. Clarkson