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[BBFan62]

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

Gents, can't say what I'd like too!
But, I did say awhile ago Vassar (and now Union) would be a dark horse! Both teams are good. They've played together since Freshmen and are now gaining the fruits of their experience. My hats off to both teams.

I was not at the game; watching "live stats' was a treat because they had them all messed up, particularly Sunday when they showed Rochester as Union and vice versa.

All I know is Menke pitched well enough to win, having given up only 4 hits and 1 earned run. But, like the rest of the games, defense was wobbly and hitting non existent. The Jackets were held to 3 hits and 1 run, which is becoming too common.
This is what happens, I guess, when you play your Freshmen. We have 4 -5 Freshmen starters, depending upon how coach structures the team. It's not too late, but these guys have to start hitting college pitching or they'll be watching the LL playoffs instead of attending.

Up to this weekend, our pitching has been solid. King deserved to be 4-0, not 2-2, as in both of his first 2 losses the Jackets were shutout, including a 2-0 1 hitter. Cool had 3 great outings under his belt before yesterday and Sullivan, our closer had been going great. Menke has 2 ND to go with his 1 loss. In his last ND he gave up 2 runs but was down 2-0 when he left. He was pitching on 3 days rest. The Jackets, up to that point (6.1 innings) had been held to 2 hits. Same thing in his first ND, gave up 2 runs and left tied 2-2. Diller had 6 outstanding innings in relief. So, who knows what happened?

But, still several weeks to go; so we'll see how it all shakes out! The Jackets can still be there if the hitting comes around.

What do the rest of you think? Man, the board is normally alive with chatter! It's been very quiet!.

[reddragon00]

 

[reddragon00]

Had a chance to watch the Union Rochester games a little in Amsterdam this weekend...(Couldn't watch my Cortland Team play...Had a rough weekend).  My first impression of Game 1 arm Menke on Sat was a solid pitcher but against a good hitting team, he struggled to locate.  Should have won the game though.  First basemen dropped a throw that cost the winning run.  Union 1-3 hitters as good.  Esposito is a tough out and hassled them all day.  UR is young!  Could help but notice all players were freshman and sophomores that played.  Union can swing it and play solid D.  Game 2 Union arm was solid.  UR arm was shaky.  UR D was awful and they payed for it.  Sunday saw more of the same.  Union jumped out as UR arm, King (?) was average but I liked the second arm they brought in.  Not sure why he wasn't starting.  Union guys just pounded the zone and made plays.  They got some key hits and deserved the W's.
Union will be in the playoffs barring a collapse.  They need a better place to play.  Shuttlesworth Park is a dump and is not a college field. UR could be a solid team but agree, they need to hit!  the top 3 guys can set the table but need guys to knock them in.  If the weekend guys can bounce back after this weekend, they should be able to get in the LL tourney. 

[airball55]

It is good to see some activity on here.  Good to see the Dragon chiming in.  One question though for the Dragon...Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam, if it is the one the Mohawks play in is a nice park hosting summer ball at a much higher level for close to a decade now.  Maybe it just opened and it hasn't been worked on but that place is pretty nice, particularly compared to Central Park where Union plays.  Do I have the same Shuttleworth??

[djm222ball]

You have the correct Shutleworth Park, Union is using the same Park the Mohawks play on part time at this point

[airball55]

I can't imagine it's dump then.  But, if it hasn't been worked on because it does not get used this time of year, that certainly wouldn't help the surface.  Anyway, Union should always play there, they are 9-1 in conference!!  Good to see someone else up there...good luck the rest of the way.

[LLObserver]

From what I hear, Shuttleworth Park is only an alternate home site for Union and they are still playing most of their home games at Central Park.  They have only played the Rochester series at Shuttleworth. 

[John McGraw]

Shuttleworth is much, much nicer in the summer when all the bells and whistles are installed. It looks a lot different when it's plastered with outfield signs and advertisements as opposed to the generic chain link fence in the outfield.

[AlleyCat]

Looks like Union will be hosting this year. any ideas on where they will host? Shuttleworth or central Park?

[AlleyCat]

2 Liberty League teams in the first Regional ranking

Union 3rd

RPI 5th

Hopefully those 2 teams keep winning

[BBFan62]

Looks like Union will be hosting this year. any ideas on where they will host? Shuttleworth or central Park?

While I tend to agree that it looks like Union will host, RPI is only 2 games back with 8 to play. All I can say is the tournament will be in the Albany area, just can't say for sure where. This is a BIG weekend in the LL!

[AlleyCat]

Looks like Union will be hosting after another great weekend. RPI has secured its spot, but 3rd and 4th place are still up for grabs. This could be a real interesting weekend. I believe that RIT is the only team that has been eliminated. St Lawrence can secure 3rd with a split.

[AlleyCat]

Congrats to Vassar on their first LL playoff bid. The beat the #1 team twice to get in, Very impressive.  Word on the street is that the tourney will be played at Siena College.

#1 Union
#2 RPI
#3 St Lawrence
#4 Vassar

Weather looks horrible for the Thursday to Sunday like usual

[LLbaseball]

Very interesting pairings for the tournament.  It's completely up for grabs.  Vassar is a scary team and a good change of pace for the tournament.  That program has come a long way.

I hope the weather holds up.  Hopefully the facility at Siena is a good one. 

Exciting time of year for the league!

[LLbaseball]

Also, what happened to UR at the end of the year?  Yikes!