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

[Just_Some_Guy]

Even worse for UTT, we'll have to play No. 1 seed Chapman tomorrow. Yay.

Now 10-3 Pomona...

Livestats hasn't worked for me since the top of the 3rd. Who's throwing for Tyler. If Schimpf doesn't toss today I think you have to start him tomorrow against Chapman who may try and get cute and save Sigman for a potential match-up with Linfield.

JSG

[Patriot_Pride]

Dustin Wyble throwing for UTT now. Live stats will be back up shortly.

[PP 4 MTaF]

I figured there's no better time for my first post than regional baseball.  Congrats to both Chapman and Linfield on their big wins today.

PP came out swinging hot bats tonight.  Top of the order got on early (few walks and a couple knocks), got a big 1 out double from Brunswick.  It's great to see that kind of production from the entire order.  Pomona quick 7-0 lead before UTT responded with 2 of their own.  Colvin seemed a little rushed for that inning but once he got back under control the junior flamethrower has looked good since.   PP has pushed some more across and are looking fresh.

[Patriot_Pride]

Patriots get two more back.....12-5 Pomona now Bot 6th.

[Just_Some_Guy]

Do the umpires have really tight zones or is the inclement weather adversely affecting the guys on the bump?

14 BBs in Game 1
Seamen had 4 BB in Game 2
Already 12 BBs in Game 3

JSG

[Patriot_Pride]

Do the umpires have really tight zones or is the inclement weather adversely affecting the guys on the bump?

I think honestly, it's just nerves and the unfamiliarity of playing out there with different conditions. This time of year in MS and TX its usually 90's and sunny. We get the crap weather in February. It's steady drizzle, but very light wind.

Bot 7th - Pomona 12, UT Tyler 6 (take away the first 2 innings its 6-5 UTT).

[PP 4 MTaF]

Patriot Pride, I agree with you that it's more these players settling in and getting comfortable than any tight zones or anything like that.  For the most part, the strike zone has looked pretty comparable to what I've seen all year.  And you are right, take away those first few innings and it's 6-5 UTT.  Of course, take away the 5th and 7th innings and it's 12-4 PP.  Colvin looked pretty good throughout.  While I've seen him throw better, at this point in the year there is one thing that matters:  getting a W.

[Patriot_Pride]

Patriots put runners and 2nd and 3rd with one out in the 8th and go down on strikes looking and swinging to end the inning. There was our chance to make some noise. Ahhh.

[Patriot_Pride]

Pomona wins it 12-6 to send UTT to an elimination game vs No. 1 seed Chapman tomorrow at 3:30 PDT.

I have to point out a gutsy performance by freshman Dustin Wyble for UT Tyler. The kid had thrown only 4.0 innings all year, and tossed the final 5 innings allowing no runs on just two hits. It reminds me of Shane Bennett for Miss. College throwing in the ASC Tournament after not throwing all year. Dang, these kids will surprise the heck out of you sometimes if you just give them the darn ball.

Good luck to ASC representatives UTT and Miss. College tomorrow.

[PP 4 MTaF]

Good win by the Sagehens.  Colvin goes 6 and gets the win and Rooke-Ley throws a nice 3.  Kind of a sloppy game with all the walks and errors on both sides, but at this point in the year it's about competing and finding a way to win.  Freshman Mike Moyer made a nice playoff debut getting two knocks, while Frederick picks up 3 hits, Brunswick knocks in 3, and Mr. Consistent James Kang goes 2-4 with 3 runs scored and 2 rbi to pace the Sagehens. 

Until tomorrow...

[Pat Coleman]

Welcome -- we get so utterly few Pomona-Pitzer fans in any sport that I hope you might find some interest in football or basketball and come join us on those boards as well!

[pomonaalum]

Who starts game 2 for Pomona - Brunswick or Rosetti?  This 2nd game is the one that PP has had trouble winning historically - don't remember them ever winning 2 in a row to start tourney play.

[Ralph Turner]

Welcome PP 4 MTaF.

Glad to have you posting.

[PP 4 MTaF]

Thanks Pat and Ralph, it's good to be on here supporting my Hens.  Pomona alum, you are right.  Last year PP dropped the second game to George Fox, and two years before they were also unable to win both of their first two.  I think we're looking at a different team this year though.  Look for the gritty senior James Brunswick on the mound.  I've seen him throw some gems this year, and I expect the same today. 

[BigPoppa]

Do the umpires have really tight zones or is the inclement weather adversely affecting the guys on the bump?

14 BBs in Game 1
Seamen had 4 BB in Game 2
Already 12 BBs in Game 3

JSG

Baseball is played outside for a reason. The weather is just part of the game. It may not be the best situation, but the games were all played yesterday. If it rains, deal with it. It is tourney time... no excuses.