BB: LL: Liberty League

[magicman]

Skidmore pitcher Jordan Keysor had a nice outing the other day but the Thoroughbreds couldn't close the deal as the bullpen gave up 4 runs in the 8th inning. Skidmore lost the game 5-4 to Drew University. Keysor had 10 strikeouts as he went 6 innings and only gave up 4 hits and 1 earned run. He left with a 2-1 lead and Skidmore increased their advantage to 4-1 when they tacked on 2 more in the top of the 8th. Drew got it going in the bottom half of the 8th when a single, an error, and another single scored a run with 1 out. Skidmore went to the pen again and Drew got 4 straight singles off the new pitcher to plate 3 more runs and the Rangers held on for the 1 run win.   

[BBFan62]

Cortland vs. Rochester postponed. Think we will all get to open this week, or will the weather prevent everyone, or anyone? I know Rochester is supposed to get snow today and tomorrow. Saturday is scheduled to be 37 degrees with 30% chance of snow, while Sunday looks to be 37 with a 20% chance of the white stuff. Shall we play with orange baseballs? 

[airball55]

global warming my %$^... that new turf facility will help a ton though..good to see

[BBFan62]

global warming my %$^... that new turf facility will help a ton though..good to see

Airball55,
My feelings exactly! Turf will only help if you can see it! I wonder what the minimum temperature would be in order to play. Saturday is iffy, but, despite the cold there may be a possibility of playing Sunday and Monday. Of course that would mean a short day of classes, or no class at all!

[airball55]

I remember playing in snow spitting and as low as 30 degrees!!  it depends upon what the coaches think the guys can handle and keep it safe.  A teammate of mine broke an aluminum bat, the old gold Easton!!  It was about freezin, single up the middle and the handle in hand running down the line.

[BBFan62]

I remember playing in snow spitting and as low as 30 degrees!!  it depends upon what the coaches think the guys can handle and keep it safe.  A teammate of mine broke an aluminum bat, the old gold Easton!!  It was about freezin, single up the middle and the handle in hand running down the line.

Yesterday Coach mentioned they will play, regardless of how cold it is, if the snow accumulation allows them! We were at a game in April last year when it started to snow during the game. Since I am driving 11 hours to see them play, I do hope we play!
We usually fly in for the conference games, but I decided the opening weekend is too iffy to fly. Two years ago opening weekend was canceled, which cost us the airfare penalty. Last year opening games were changed to Sunday & Monday, so we only got to see the Sunday games.
Yes, the turf field will allow UR to play in rain, but snow is a different story! Mother Nature is obviously NOT a baseball fan!

[BBFan62]

PAINFUL!
ALL LL games canceled this weekend. RPI/UR will attempt to play a doubleheader on Tuesday, as will some others. This will mess up the weekend rotation for the 29th/30th!
So much for the new UR turf field! We got around Mother Nature and her rains of the last 2 years, so she dumps us all with snow!

[BBFan62]

Pitching was highlighted today as UR and RPI split as they opened LL play. RPI took the first game 2-0, as both Mike Campisi (RPI) and Corey King (UR) tangled in a gem. Campisi came out on top with a 1 hitter (should have been a no hitter). King suffered the loss, having yielded only 1 earned run.
In game 2 Jon Menke tossed a 4 hitter, with 0 walks and 7 K's, surrendering 1 unearned run. Both teams are 1-1 in LL play.

[BBFan62]

Vassar & Rochester split, Rochester taking game one 4-3 in 13 innings, Vassar grabbing the nightcap 2-0, with Vassar throwing a 1 hitter at UR, the second 1 hit, 2-0 loss for the Yellowjackets. UR is now 2-2 in LL play, Vassar 1-1.

[airball55]

Clarkson split with Skidmore.  Cruised in game one, and had a 7-1 lead in game two and the Breds' come from behind to get one.  St. Lawrence sweeps RIT.  RPI and Union with no report on either website of a delay or cancellation or a game score.  The league is tight top to bottom, if there is a bottom. 

[BBFan62]

After the first two weeks,  the LL is shaping up to be the dogfight everyone thought it would be. St. Lawrence is 2-0, RIT 0-2, with the second DH postponed. Union is 3-1 after defeating RPI 3 of 4. Rochester is 3-3, Everyone else 2-2,  and RPI 1-3 heading into week 3. So far UR has had outstanding pitching, but weak hitting, having suffered (2) 1 hit losses, both 2-0. Pitching on 3 days rest. Corey King, who deserves to be 4-0 improved to 2-2 after tossing a 4 hit cg shutout. In both his losses, UR was shutout. Menke also went on 3 days rest, tossing 6 shutout innings before surrendering 2 runs in the 7th. UR lost 3-2, with Menke getting a ND.

[airball55]

RPI dropping 3 of 4 to Union!!  Wow, how times have changed.  I still can't imagine that, although, it certainly isn't the same RPI of the 90's and 2000's. 

[LLObserver]

Or maybe it is a case of this isn't the same Union of the 90's and 2000's.

[airball55]

That may be true as well.  The whole league looks to be really balanced.  Not sure if there is a team that can challenge in the regional...but it is very competitive.

[LLObserver]

Waiting to hear what BBF thinks since his team played Union this weekend.