BB: Regionals (West) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

[utilitycat17]

Not to harp on the travel comment, but the only people I recall mentioning the travel as an issue were Texans.  I couldn't find one person from California complaining that the travel was an issue at all. 

[BigPoppa]

Was travel an issue when the rest of the region had to travel to Chaopman's home field 3 or 4 straight years?

[gatekeper43]

If I read one more person even MENTION that the CALI teams have traveled, and are at a "disadvantage" because of it, I am going to throw up on my keyboard.  If you cant step up and play somewhere other than your backyard then its going to be a long hard road in life.  These kids are >22, lets give them some credit.  And by the way, the drive from DFW to Abilene is not 4 and a half hours.  Lets let the guys show what they can do without us old guys giving them excuses.

yea, itsd3 they do have medicine for that, and no one is trying to give the kids an excuse for anything, whether your 21 or 22 these kids are resilent and will do just fine, I do think that they came to play and the only team that had prblems yesterday with the first day jitters was the Host team!!! I have a feeling they will come out and fair a little better today but to get by that high powered offense that Chapman has will be interesting. could it be 2 and barbque for the hosts we will see?

[itsd3baseball]

My bad for the sarcasm last night guys- i had a few beers in me:-\.  As an ex collegiate baseball player I just remember that traveling for the Regionals and World Series was nothing because you realize how BIG it is.  And yes MCM, the host has succumb being the home team and that is my point.  Didnt mean to rile (sp) everyone up-ill try to steer clear of the board on drinky night next time.

[gatekeper43]

My bad for the sarcasm last night guys- i had a few beers in me:-\.  As an ex collegiate baseball player I just remember that traveling for the Regionals and World Series was nothing because you realize how BIG it is.  And yes MCM, the host has succumb being the home team and that is my point.  Didnt mean to rile (sp) everyone up-ill try to steer clear of the board on drinky night next time.

No big Itsd3 hope that you had a good time last night to go along with the beers, personally I think today's games will be quite a bit different for all teams involved now that the adreneline had calmed down a little. Opening day jitters you know. I expect some good baseball today, I know I do!!

[Just_Some_Guy]

George Fox is out to a 4-0 lead over La Verne. (Now 4-3 after 3 full)
-- that changes the tone of this post --

I think it's time to make a move if you're the Leos and go to Wilfong or Wheatley.

I know that Browneagle completely disagrees, but I still can't help but wonder if the Redlands or Pomona (prior to Colvin's arm injury) would've been more prepared for this tournament. Not to diminish the season La Verne has had (and are still having - I'm certainly not counting them out), but both of those other teams collapsed down the stretch to help open the door for the Leos.

Do you look at it and say that Nolan Nicholson and  McCarthy are a better #1 and #2 up front and therefore could help the Bulldogs win one out of the gate?

I mean La Verne's strength seems to be Wilfong and Wheatley out of the pen, but you have to get to the pen in a situation you're prepared to win.

Maybe Pomona is a mute point at this point -- a case of a team peaking during the wrong time of the year.

In any event, I'm just trying to incite a little chatter.

JSG

[Just_Some_Guy]

La Verne 9 - George Fox 4

Wilfong has yet to give up a hit in 2.1

GFU has made 4 errors that contributed to 4 ER.

[Ralph Turner]

No malice assumed.

Two and barbecue is dreaded...

Maybe we can break this regional wide open with a win over Chapman. 

[baseballroxmysox]

looking at the "sidearm stats" it seems like the LA Verne and GF game is getting exciting -
top of 8th LV 9 and GF 6.   

[Ralph Turner]

Final -- ULV 11, GFU 6.  ULV plays in Game #8, the second scheduled game for Friday.

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity preview of the CS East Bay game is up.

Interesting tidbit:  Tiger starter Brian Oates has a 1-0 record against East Bay, defeating them 9-3 in a 2004 playoff game on the West Coast.   

[Ralph Turner]

Trinity preview of the CS East Bay game is up.

Interesting tidbit:  Tiger starter Brian Oates has a 1-0 record against East Bay, defeating them 9-3 in a 2004 playoff game on the West Coast.   

More evidence that red-shirting is rampant in the Trinity athletic department!   

[Ralph Turner]

I got the answer to the question in the back of my mind...

Livestats shows that  McMurry will start the MVP of the ASC tourney...Dakota Smith.

[Just_Some_Guy]

More evidence that red-shirting is rampant in the Trinity athletic department!   

Oates was 7-0 in 2004 as a freshman.  2.62 ERA, 70Ks in 55 IP, .187 avg against.

He struggled with an injured riddled season in 2005. Show signs of brilliance in 2006 before another injury that he tried to fight back from for the regionals. He gave up 2 ER on 3 H to TLU, which upped his ERA to 1.93, and avg against to .157 -- They were even prettier prior to his efforts to fight back. Then he was injured and took a medical in 2007.

I would've loved to see his collegiate career without all the injuries.

In that particular East Bay game that Trinity one he did have 7 BB in 5.1, but only 4 H to give up 2 ER. Command was the issue, and it will be the issue tonight. If he's in control of the strike zone and limits the WP with runners on, he'll be in good shape.

The thing about this TU team is that they're not even close to living up to their potential on the mound:

In 2005, Bignall was key cog on the bump for Trinity.
In 2006, Bronson was still an after though in the bullpen.  Bignall was 7-2 as a starter w/ a 4.02 ERA, .236 avg against. Horn was 4-1, 1.74 ERA, .240 avg against.
Then in 2007, as Poffenroth started to come into his own, Bignall and Horn's careers started to decline. Imagine this Tiger team with those two guys pitching to what was obviously their potential. And that's before you get me started on Michael Hunter.

JSG

[BigPoppa]

More evidence that red-shirting is rampant in the Trinity athletic department!   

Oates was 7-0 in 2004 as a freshman.  2.62 ERA, 70Ks in 55 IP, .187 avg against.

He struggled with an injured riddled season in 2005. Show signs of brilliance in 2006 before another injury that he tried to fight back from for the regionals. He gave up 2 ER on 3 H to TLU, which upped his ERA to 1.93, and avg against to .157 -- They were even prettier prior to his efforts to fight back. Then he was injured and took a medical in 2007.

I would've loved to see his collegiate career without all the injuries.

In that particular East Bay game that Trinity one he did have 7 BB in 5.1, but only 4 H to give up 2 ER. Command was the issue, and it will be the issue tonight. If he's in control of the strike zone and limits the WP with runners on, he'll be in good shape.

The thing about this TU team is that they're not even close to living up to their potential on the mound:

In 2005, Bignall was key cog on the bump for Trinity.
In 2006, Bronson was still an after though in the bullpen.  Bignall was 7-2 as a starter w/ a 4.02 ERA, .236 avg against. Horn was 4-1, 1.74 ERA, .240 avg against.
Then in 2007, as Poffenroth started to come into his own, Bignall and Horn's careers started to decline. Imagine this Tiger team with those two guys pitching to what was obviously their potential. And that's before you get me started on Michael Hunter.

JSG

Once again, your research and knowledge astounds me!