BB: LL: Liberty League

[John McGraw]

They were up pretty early this morning, like around 11 or so.

I have no problem with the choices. The conference-only stats for Zongol-McEneaney and Carroll-Vanderstyne are pretty much dead even. I have no problem with the choices that were made. It could have just as easily been Carroll and McEneaney taking home the awards. Though, Zongol was a five-time Pitcher of the Week so one would have to think the prevailing wind would be in his favor.

Come tomorrow afternoon, you can throw these out the window anyways. And just thinking as I type, has it really been four years since RPI won the Liberty League tournament?

[BoomerIL]

John.....

It could be 5, couldn't it?

[BaseB13]

I dont have a problem them the awards.  I guess I just have the utmost respect for a player if they can be an effective hitter and pitcher in college.  We see it everyday in  high school but the college game is totally different.  On top of that put up the numbers Carroll put up offensively and on the mound is pretty impressive.  That being said, nothing against Vanderstyne, he clearly hit the heck out of the ball.  Was just an observation really.  RPI has not won the LL Championship since 2004.

2003 RPI (Believe this was when Clarkson got screwed)
2004 RPI
2005 Skidmore
2006 St Lawrence
2007 Skidmore
2008

Prior to the conference tournament determining the conference champion (before 2003) RPI had won the conference championship every year except for 1999 when Skidmore and RPI were co-champions. 

[BoomerIL]

To the Yellowjackets baseball team, University of Rochester.........

Since I don't have access to any of your e-mails, I just want to say that it has been fun and a privilege for me to watch you play this season when I could attend games.  Stay focused, hit and make the plays at your positions.

Please pass this message along to the team.  Good Luck this weekend!!!

Your Fan,

BoomerIL

GO JACKETS!!!   

[BaseB13]

Boomer will you be making the trip?? I'd be shocked if you didn't.. LL wknd is one fun weekend, especially when your team is hosting..

[BoomerIL]

BaseB13.....

Unfortunately not.  I had to make some decisions a few weeks ago when I was at RPI.  I'm playing the odds when I say that my decision will have me sacrificing the LL tournament (its really hard for me to stay away, I know) for the chance at Rochester playing in Auburn the following week.  If they get in, I'll be there for that.  If they don't, well like they say here in Chicago about the Cubs, "there's always next year!"

I'm praying that they get in, mistakes or otherwise, they have played really well and have had the best record since Coach Reina has been at UR.

[Bob Maxwell]

I'm sure you all know this... but it looks like the RPI radio station is broadcasting the tournament games.

http://www.wrpi.org/listen.php

It must be between games right now as it is just music...

[John McGraw]

I'm sure you all know this... but it looks like the RPI radio station is broadcasting the tournament games.

http://www.wrpi.org/listen.php

It must be between games right now as it is just music...

According to the RPI web site, WRPI is just covering RPI's games, not the other ones. Game one could already be in the books or they're having technical difficulties.

[John McGraw]

RPI 6 St. Lawrence 1

-RPI moves on to the winners bracket final at 4:00 PM against UR/Clarkson
-St. Lawrence will play the loser of the UR/Clarkson game tomorrow
**corrected

Advantage, RPI. They'll get to rest and eat lunch while Rochester and Clarkson play to see who will play again today. Though, one could argue it'll be tougher for RPI to flip the switch on so early this morning then break and then have to flip it on again for a second game at 4.

[BaseB13]

Preferred the old format 2 games fri, 3 sat, 2 sun.. but whatever.. wonder whos winning the game right now.. wish they atleast had live stats

[shoeless]

Boomer,

Hate to say i told you so, but defense won it again today. 



First let me say Mcenary and Broch thru great today as did zongol.  Frankly we were relieved when Brock got pulled. 

1.  The CF came in on a line drive and the ball went over his head, it doesn't show up as an erorr.  But that cost you guys the game.  Brock pitched a gem.
2.  The other little thing you dind't do was bunt well.  In the 4 or 5th you put runners on first and second no out and failed to bunt them. two batters attempted to bunt but didn't.  We got out of the inning without you scoring a run.
3.  POTY looked bad at the plate, i heard he was a hit by a pitch in the first game, was surprised coach left him in, he was visible slow with the bat.  My opinion, he should have been pinch hit for in the 7th and 9th, he was hurting. 
4.  You also didn't pinch run for your catcher in the 7th inning.  had you pinch ran i think you would have got a run that inning.
5.  In the eight inning, 2 out runner on on first.  You guys bunted kahovec who like hit two home runs off us last time we played and also had a HR earlier in the day.  That was shocking!!!!!

None the less, you played better than us but we won.  Baseball is funny like that.

Good Luck tomorrow, hope to see you sunday.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS. 

[John McGraw]

RPI 6 St. Lawrence 1

-RPI moves on to the winners bracket final at 4:00 PM against UR/Clarkson
-St. Lawrence will play the loser of the UR/Clarkson game tomorrow
**corrected

Advantage, RPI. They'll get to rest and eat lunch while Rochester and Clarkson play to see who will play again today. Though, one could argue it'll be tougher for RPI to flip the switch on so early this morning then break and then have to flip it on again for a second game at 4.

Rochester 3 Clarkson 0
RPI 5 Rochester 3

Saturday....
Clarkson vs. St. Lawrence, 11:00 am, Elimination Game - Much more fun when it's hockey with these two
Winner CU/SLU vs. Rochester, 2:30 pm, Losers Bracket Final

Sunday...
RPI vs. TBA, Liberty League championship round...RPI needs one win to advance to the NCAA tournament, whoever plays them will need two wins

[John McGraw]

St. Lawrence 4 Clarkson 1

Brock McBride led St. Lawrence with two goals and an assist. Mike McKenzie and Kevin DeVirgilio scored one goal each. Alex Petizian made 25 saves.

Oh wait, wrong sport

St. Lawrence and Rochester meet at 2:30 to see who plays RPI tomorrow.

[shoeless]

Boomer,

Rochester loses in extra innings.

I had to say it, i saw your boys today.  Again your defense cost you.  RF, CF, SS (2), P (2).   You can't do it and expect to win in a playoff series.  I said it all year.

The question you guys need to ask is ..50 to .100 points in batting averages worth not playing better defensive players if you have them.  You all had some massive  offense but if you can't make the plays it doesn't do much good.  We got the same problem in my opinion our defense is shaky at times, but not as bad.  hopefully our boys settle down for playoffs.

Hopefully, god willing ,we take care of st lawrence tomorrow and auburn here we come.

[BoomerIL]

shoeless.....

Have I ever disagreed with your opinion about defense winning a championship, no.  Didn't I, in past posts here, say that at times UR needed to tighten-up their defense, yes.  UR didn't play well today from information given to me by phone conversations I had with some of our parents.  Did they hit like they could have, maybe not.  Plays are made on the field, not between you and me.  The better team won today, period.  That's baseball!  I can't and won't dis these kids.  They had a very good year and with the talent they have, they will just "reload" that lineup for next year.  Coach Reina and his staff did a great job in getting these kids together this year. 

I know that you are pretty proud of your RPI kids, and if they win it all tomorrow, congratulations.  But if they don't, then how will you respond?  If UR and RPI were to play 10 games, or 15 games in a season, I would think that they would all be great games to watch!!

Does Rochester deserve a spot in the regional, yes!  They deserve a chance to compete on that stage.