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

[wildcat11]

http://www.sportsnation360.com/schools/webcast/Trinity-University

Link is of Trinity's Live Video Stream

Looks like they are getting the tarp off the mound again....

[dp643]

I think it is going to be a washout today and the extended forecast does not look good until Saturday when the probability of rain drops to only 30%.  With extended rain the issue will be how well the outfield drains. The infield will be covered and so it should be fine. But unless the field drains well the outfield could be a problem.  The forecast is down to 60% rain Thursday but back to 70% on Friday. No time for the field to dry.

Looks to me like the tournment will all have to played primarily on saturday and sunday if the field conditions allow.  They may extend if into monday if that is allowed by the NCAA.

Really irks me that we have known about this weather for a while and nothing was done to possibly change venues. I know a 2 week out forecast isnt that accurate, but still this is extremely unfortunate

I can tell you don't like it, but honestly, they weren't going to strip Linfield of hosting after awarding it to them.

I don't believe mandating a covered facility to play tournament games in the Pacific Northwest is a reasonable demand for the NCAA to make on any member school, especially one in Division III. You guys on the West Coast get screwed enough by the NCAA as it is come playoff time -- this would just be one more way to screw a part of the country that deserves its turn to host.

Two years in NWC country, two years in ASC/SCAC land and two years in SoCal seems like a reasonable rotation to me.

If you are responding to me, then why are you responding to a covered facility requirement? Are we on a 2 year rotation or are we on the best bid? You are now contradicting yourself.

My thinking is that if you have to pick a venue that has a turf infield because it rains too much, maybe they shouldnt host one of the most important tournaments of the year when you have other options...

[wildcat11]

My thinking is that if you have to pick a venue that has a turf infield because it rains too much, maybe they shouldnt host one of the most important tournaments of the year when you have other options...

Well...here's hoping Trinity only has to suffer only two games in some rain showers so they can head back to Texas. 

[dp643]

Real mature wildcat...

Let me make this public knowledge. I have no skin in this game this tournament. I am a UMHB fan...and could really care less who wins this tournament. I just think its unfortunate that all 6 of these teams are forced to play on wet turf in windy and cold conditions for a regional tournament.

I complained forever when the regional was in Cali every year. Now I know why it was, and why it should be.

[wildcat11]

Trinity puts one across in the top of the 5th to make the count 3-2 Chapman.

Loving the live video..the resolution holds up well in full screen mode.

[Pat Coleman]

Are we on a 2 year rotation or are we on the best bid?

Either one is far more within the spirit of Division III than the "All SoCal, All The Time" model.

[wildcat11]

Chapman hangs on to win the opening game with a 4-3 victory over Trinity.

[Patriot_Pride]

What a battle in McMinnville between No. 2 Linfield and No. 5 Mississippi College. A combined three hits between the two with the Choctaws clinging to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 7th thanks to a solo shot from Shane Bennett in the 2nd inning.

Two great games so far!!

Live stats:
http://webservices.georgefox.edu/athletics/livestats/baseball/xlive.htm

[Patriot_Pride]

Wildcats push across six in the bottom of the 7th to go ahead 6-1. Loaded the bases with no outs, scored a run thanks to an error on Dakota Bodree and then got a two-RBI single from leadoff hitter Tyson Smith.

Now still working with two outs and the bases loaded again. Linfield has gotten the benefit of three costly Seamen walks and two errors now off Bodree. For a guy who runs his mouth nonstop and curses like a sailor, Bodree was responsible for four runs in the inning. Oops.

After seven complete, Linfield 6...Miss. College 1.

[wildcat11]

Wildcats push across six in the bottom of the 7th to go ahead 6-1. Loaded the bases with no outs, scored a run thanks to an error on Dakota Bodree and then got a two-RBI single from leadoff hitter Tyson Smith.

Now still working with two outs and the bases loaded again. Linfield has gotten the benefit of three costly Seamen walks and two errors now off Bodree. For a guy who runs his mouth nonstop and curses like a sailor, Bodree was responsible for four runs in the inning. Oops.

After seven complete, Linfield 6...Miss. College 1.

Just made it home from work and it looks like I missed a great one!  Great job 'Cats!!!!!

[Patriot_Pride]

First two games from McMinnville now in the books with one to play.

Game 1 - Chapman 4, Trinity (Texas) 3
Game 2 - Linfield 6, Mississippi College 1

Game 3 - UT Tyler vs. Pomona-Pitzer.....first pitch 7 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. CST

Thursday's Format:
Trinity vs. Mississippi College at Noon
Chapman vs. UT Tyler/Pomona Loser at 3:30 p.m.
Linfield vs. UT Tyler/Pomona Winner at 7 p.m.

[Just_Some_Guy]

For a guy who runs his mouth nonstop and curses like a sailor, Bodree was responsible for four runs in the inning. Oops.

After seven complete, Linfield 6...Miss. College 1.

Funny how karma works isn't it?

Here were my comments after the ASC tournament:

MOST everyone exuded class save for one Miss SS.

JSG

[Patriot_Pride]

Funny how karma works isn't it?

I definitely learned some new words I've never heard before...

[golden_dome]

Gotta love the anonymity of a message board, classy comments. Ripping others behind a keyboard with a screenname is a lot lower on the totem pole than bad language IMO. And I've heard worse from good kids on the field, from all teams.

Hate how we lost today, six runs on two hits in the seventh. Seaman was great, he pitched good enough to get out of the only trouble he faced in the 7th. Worked a bases loaded groundball that would have kept the first run from scoring, and a double play ball up the middle. He dominated the game.

For ASC fans wondering about the California teams, I saw Chapman today and obviously Linfield. They are similar, I personally would compare them to TLU but a little more talent. Nobody jumps out at you but they play solid, fundamental baseball and make you beat them. Larson isn't overpowering, but he spots up three pitches and changes speeds. I didn't think he was very good early, and got away with some bad pitches, but he was outstanding from about the 4th inning on.

Also just FYI, Linfield's park is one of the shortest you'll find. It was 325 down the lines, 380 dead away, 365 to right-center and 355 to left-center. For comparison, I think TLU was 338 on the lines, 405 center and 380 in the alleys.

[Patriot_Pride]

Hate how we lost today, six runs on two hits in the seventh. Seaman was great, he pitched good enough to get out of the only trouble all game.

A great game indeed, up until that one inning. Seamen walked three batters at the wrong time and the two errors followed.

Sets up a great game tomorrow with MC and Trinity. Hopefully the Patriots can play well tonight, or both ASC teams will be facing elimination tomorrow. Again.