BB: Regional (Mid-East) Terre Haute '08, Adrian '09, Marietta '10, '11

[HeyScots]

The NCAA committee didnt really think this through at all it seems like.  How could they possibly allow a team to only win 3 games to win the regional...just doesnt make any sense

[old scot]

It seems like everything is stacked in favor of the Berg. I just don't see it since Woo beat the them. On the other hand, the Scots would have helped themselves toward a No.1 seed by beating the Fish and JCU, out of the OAC.
Certainly, the pitching match-ups favor the Student Princes but, you have to win it on the field. I think the Scots can suck it up and get the job done!!!!! I think their pitching depth is better than anyone else in the Mid-East. Hopefully, the offense will show up and support them.

[Dr. Acula]

A question for the Wooster gents (and ladies)...do you stick with your normal rotation or do you hold McDowell back for the potential match up with Etta in the 2nd game?  I think with Uhl pitching for TMC that Etta has no choice but to throw Blaski against them.  My personal opinion is to stick with the rotation, but I was curious what everyone else thinks.

[mideastfan2]

A question for the Wooster gents (and ladies)...do you stick with your normal rotation or do you hold McDowell back for the potential match up with Etta in the 2nd game?  I think with Uhl pitching for TMC that Etta has no choice but to throw Blaski against them.  My personal opinion is to stick with the rotation, but I was curious what everyone else thinks.

good question...I've seen it done both ways, and I've seen it work & not work.  Personally, I'd play for the "big picture" and use McDowell on day one, with the idea that you'll use him AGAIN on Saturday.  If you hold him for Thurs, then he won't be available for the rest of the tournament.

My theory is always throw your top guy in a tournament....unless he can't come back on short rest; then you could think about using someone with a better recovery time as long as your confident that you can win with that pitcher.

[HeyScots]

Obviously Mcdowell has been named the Ace ever since midway through last year, but Barnes is 100% equally as good and has actually been pitching slightly better then Mcdowell down the stretch.  This isnt that big of question since both of these guys can easily be the #1 guy.  Im sure McDowell will throw game 1 but then another #1 guy in Barnes will go in game 2

[mideastfan2]

I think Wooster obviously has the pitching depth at the top of the rotation.....my only question with them (and the reason I think HEID wil have a great shot to make it to Appleton), is whether or not they will be able to wipe the cobwebs off early enough in the tournament.  It's been a long time since they've been in an important game, while the others were all playing in Conference title games this past Saturday/Sunday (except Adrian....which I see in the same situation).

[HeyScots]

 I agree with that mideastfan...Knowing coach p tho, wooster wont have any trouble getting up for these games and I kow they have been keeping sharp over the past couple weeks.  I agree with them not having played a meaningful game in awhile but when its game time, no doubt they will be ready to go.

[countyroad]

Wooster has been scrimmaging themselves the past couple weeks.  While that's not the same as playing in a real game, it's some pretty good competition in facing themselves.

It's gonna be fun to see who steps up, from ALL the teams in this regional.  There should be some pretty good baseball being played.  Maybe I can talk the wife in to heading down Saturday or Sunday.

[Dr. Acula]

Wooster has been scrimmaging themselves the past couple weeks.  While that's not the same as playing in a real game, it's some pretty good competition in facing themselves.

It's gonna be fun to see who steps up, from ALL the teams in this regional.  There should be some pretty good baseball being played.  Maybe I can talk the wife in to heading down Saturday or Sunday.

Better make it Saturday...no games Sunday unless it rains.  Just a heads up.  I figured the better half wouldn't be pleased if she agreed to go Sunday and you got there and there were no games!     Or maybe she actually WOULD be pleased...

[Dr. Acula]

Wooster has been scrimmaging themselves the past couple weeks.  While that's not the same as playing in a real game, it's some pretty good competition in facing themselves.

It's gonna be fun to see who steps up, from ALL the teams in this regional.  There should be some pretty good baseball being played.  Maybe I can talk the wife in to heading down Saturday or Sunday.

I'm interested to see what the "other" teams do.  I think we are all in agreement that the OAC/NCAC teams should do well, but I have no idea what to expect from teams like TMC, PSB, etc.  It looks like TMC has a really good pitcher (statistically at least).

[Gramps]

I just love this time of the season, tournament time.  It brings out the best in the home team fan. They have the best advice for the coaches, they can replay past game situations; they can see the best scenarios; but it'll  still come down to actual play on the field. It is who is playing the best at that particular moment. I'm sure that we have all seen struggling pitchers that come up and pitch the game of their life. This is what crunch time is all about, and this is what the players and the fans are looking for,  the very best that these young men can and will put out for their respective teams. It is now enough speculation and Wed. morning at 9:30AM the games will began and Sat. at approx. 2:30-3:00PM, the MID-EAST REGION CHAMPION FOR 2010 will be crowned and will be our representative for THE WORLD SERIES.  And we'll back them, cause that's how the game is played.

SO, CHEER FOR YOUR TEAM, HAVE FUN, AND WE'LL SEE YOU IN MARIETTA.

[macdade77]

Wooster has four top line starters with little discernible difference except for .5% in ERA! Stidham has been outstanding as the 5th starter as has White. Hall and Johnson can also be good coming out of the pen. My concern is how the lay off will affect Woo's offense which was downright scary the last month or so. McDowell has pitched well in more big games than anybody in America in the last year. This team is on a mission after coming so close in Appleton last May. They are my pick to win it all notwithstanding the NCAA's efforts to make it easy for Heidelberg. Woo had to win 4 last year to capture a 6 team Regional even had they stayed undefeated. Now, HC can win it all in a 7 team field by going 3-0!!!!!! Something wrong with this picture? I'm not whining but this would seem unfair to an impartial observer.

[CrashDavisD3]

So Marietta has a preview of the first day of the tournament atleast and it says heidelberg will play the winner of the 4/5 game at 8pm on wednesday night.  So i guess that counts as a bye but will still have to use their #1 on the first day

http://www.ncaa.com/graphics/D3Baseball/Marietta.pdf

[Dr. Acula]

There will be a Mideast regional live chat from 8-10 pm tonight at BuckeyeStateBaseball.com.  The first hour will be the BSB guys with D3baseball.com contributor Dave Kisor joining in at 9pm to bring his insight.  Stop by if you have a minute.

BuckeyeStateBaseball.com

p.s. Sorry for the late notice!

[ScotsFan]

Is there a delay to the start of Game 1?  Or is the livestats just not working...  

EDIT:

Nevermind, the livestats are up and running now.