BB: LL: Liberty League

[airball55]

All it may take this year is two hot weeks, say a 7-1 run to get right back into this.  That is the beauty of the 24 game league schedule and with the league a bit upside down early, there is no reason to think you can't get into the tournament this season.  In Rochester's case, those young kids need to get to the tourny as soon as possible in their college career's to experience the one weekend double elim.  Personally, I think the regular season champ is a much better representation of who the best team is, but, the tourny atmosphere better simulates what the regional would be like.  Hang in their Jacket fans, your game scores are close, the bats need to come around.

[Pitchersmom]

Go easy RPI mom.  Having followed RPI over the past 10 years or so, it was practically an easy conclusion that you could write the Redhawks in for the tournament.  They were easily mentioned with Cortland in terms of their own league dominance.  However, the past 5-6 years, times have changed.  They even missed the conference tournament not too long ago!!  Remember, I picked them this season, thinking they may recall some of that past season's dominance.  All I am saying is, they have come back to the pack.  Not too long ago, this was a preseason top 25 program automatically.  Now, with Skidmore and Clarkson and even St. Lawrence getting tournament bids, as frequent and more frequent then the Hawks, the times have changed.  Don't be alarmed, they are off to a good start, but, both of those series' were at home.

hey airball, your observation had truth in it, that's why it smarted! The RPI fans were a bit shell shocked after Florida, the boys were struggling. I think everyone breathed a little sigh of relief that things started out well in the league. There has been parity in the LL and this year probably will bring more of the same.

[airball55]

Don't forget, I picked your RPI guys on top.

[BBFan62]

As I stated.  No one has implied the season is over.  There were some surprises in the first weekend.  Just some innocent discussion.  Chill out man, we are all fans of d3baseball here in this room.  The Rochester boys get testy every now and then, just kidding!!

IF the UR bats wake up we'll be okay.

Well, what happened to the warm weather?? UR had one St. Lawrence game rained out, then missed on on Tuesday & Wednesday this week due to bad weather. Now this weekend's series vs. Clarkson has been moved to Friday/Saturday. It might be rough going after the long bus ride; we'll see. The bats woke up for 1 game last week, can our guys do it for a few games this weekend??

[scscoach]

Week 4 picks.
RPI 3  St. Lawrence 1
Vassar 2  Union 2
Skidmore 4  RIT 0
Clarkson 4  Rochester 0

[BBFan62]

Week 4 picks.
RPI 3  St. Lawrence 1
Vassar 2  Union 2
Skidmore 4  RIT 0
Clarkson 4  Rochester 0

I think you're incorrect with UR/Clarkson. UR won game one 7-0. Unfortunately, no live stats

[baseballguy101]

As a guy who's been following the LL for over 20 years, I'm stuck on trying to pick a Gold Glove team over the past few years. Who are the defensive players that have stood out to all of you in the LL in recent memory?

[BBFan62]

Week 4 picks.
RPI 3  St. Lawrence 1
Vassar 2  Union 2
Skidmore 4  RIT 0
Clarkson 4  Rochester 0

I think you're incorrect with UR/Clarkson. UR won game one 7-0. Unfortunately, no live stats

Also, make it St. Lawrence 2 games, RPI none. It could change tomorrow, who knows. That's why they're called "predictions".

[BBFan62]

Week 4 picks.
RPI 3  St. Lawrence 1
Vassar 2  Union 2
Skidmore 4  RIT 0
Clarkson 4  Rochester 0

I think you're incorrect with UR/Clarkson. UR won game one 7-0. Unfortunately, no live stats

Also, make it St. Lawrence 2 games, RPI none. It could change tomorrow, who knows. That's why they're called "predictions".

Crazy weekend.....fasten the ol' seat belts, it's going to be a wild finish the next 3 weeks.
St. Lawrence takes 3, Union takes 3. Skidmore takes 3, UR-Clarkson split. Slots 3-& 4 could be up for grabs.

[baseballislife]

Nice road win by UR today in Ithaca against a team some have said might be the best in the NY region this year.

[scscoach]

I feel bad for UR. Before today, there have been 10 conference games cancelled in last two seasons and UR was involved in 9 of them.

[BBFan62]

I feel bad for UR. Before today, there have been 10 conference games cancelled in last two seasons and UR was involved in 9 of them.

scscoach-
It hurt UR last year and makes it difficult this year. The next 2 weeks will prove exciting. Next week Skidmore/RPI battle it out, Clarkson/Vassar and Union/Rochester battle each other and RIT has St. Lawrence. It appears to be a 3 team race for the top 3 slots (assuming St. Lawrence can get back on track), while the bottom 5 teams all have a shot at the final spot. This is where the weather once again has the possibility of hitting UR where it hurts.

[scscoach]

I agree.

Did Vassar refuse to stay in town and play Saturdays games on Sunday, like Clarkson was willing to do for RIT?

St. Lawrence had planned on staying at Skidmore if Saturdays games were rained out but they ended up playing in the rain Saturday instead.

[BBFan62]

I agree.

Did Vassar refuse to stay in town and play Saturdays games on Sunday, like Clarkson was willing to do for RIT?

St. Lawrence had planned on staying at Skidmore if Saturdays games were rained out but they ended up playing in the rain Saturday instead.

I believe that was the case. I think it had to do with the cost of a third night in a hotel, since they did arrive Thursday night. Heck, I would have donated 2 rooms by giving up some of my hotel points!

[AlleyCat]

Is RIT the only team out of contention for a playoff spot with one weekend to go?