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

[Ralph Turner]

Never would have thought this would be the outcome.

Berg still battling at the plate. Three hits and two runs so far

The thing which will be interesting to see is how does berg respond to this.

I expect them to put a beating on someone tonite. 

I also would expect a few eyebrows raised around the d3 world when they see this score later.

That is why I came to this message board!

Who recorded the safety for Marietta?  

[mideastfan2]

GAME 10

final
#6 CWRU - 10
#4 Franklin - 4

things are looking good for Ohio teams...they will be the last 3 standing.

Case will play Heidelberg in the loser's bracket final tomorrow morning.

[mideastfan2]

5/21/2011 - CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY!!!

GAME 11 - #6 Case Western Reserve (3-1) vs. #2 Heidelberg (2-1) - 12:00pm
GAME 12 - #1 Marietta (3-0) vs. Winner of Game 11 - 3:30 p.m.

if Marietta falls in GAME 12, there will be a repeat matchup for the Regional Title on Sunday.

[forheavendial4999]

Never would have thought this would be the outcome.

Berg still battling at the plate. Three hits and two runs so far

The thing which will be interesting to see is how does berg respond to this.

I expect them to put a beating on someone tonite. 

I also would expect a few eyebrows raised around the d3 world when they see this score later.

That is why I came to this message board!

Who recorded the safety for Marietta?  

Joke doesn't work. No one would think Marietta's football team scored 23 points.

[ettanut4life]

OAC tourny was a two team tournament and mideast regional lookin the same way. Etta n Berg most likely for ticket to Appleton

[EttaFan1]

What a game between marietta and 'berg.

Defense and picking ruled the afternoon.

Berg got two bases loaded double plays to end innings. Marietta got one double play to end a serious threat. Lizcano made a diving catch to prevent an extra base hit which ended up saving a run. Willie brechun was stellar at third making two great stops. The biggest play defensively was made by marietta's Casey leavens as he made a diving stop of Willie brechuns laser beam ground ball with runners at first and second. That sealed the deal

Gasser and thomas were stellar on the hill. Thomas had marietta off balance all day. Gasser was just gasser. 

One if the highlights was a nose to nose argument between brewer and Matt palm. Palm was upset about a marietta player sliding into second to break up the double play causing gar keen to land awkwardly and be slow to get up. They jawed at each other pretty good for a minute or two.  Brewer took exception to palm yelling at the marietta player and thirdbase coach.  They were seperated and a few innings later seed to make nice.

Great game to watch and the stands were packed.

Love d3 college baseball.

[forheavendial4999]

Thanks for a really good summary! Great to post things that you can't pick out of a box score!

Sounds like a terrific game between two great teams. A shame they can't both go to Appleton.

[Gramps]

WHAT A GAME!!!! JUST WHAT A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SHOULD BE.

A tip of Gramps hat to the Marietta Pios on winning the trip to the WS.
It was a wonderful experience for us last year. Bring back the trophy to the OAC family.

We made great friends with some of the Pio family and fans over the years and I and my family wish them the best of luck.

[Gramps]

EttaFan1, Tried to find you, both during the game and after. Sorry I missed you. Wanted to congratulate you for both your team's win and your fine and fair blogging.
Best of Luck in Grand Chute. Bring back the Trophy.

[EttaFan1]

Thanks for the kind words. My father and I were talking during the game and were commenting on how well we "knew" the Heidelberg lineup--almost as well as our own.

I had a chance to speak to coach Palm this weekend. All I can say is that he is a class guy. He has done such a phenomenal job building that program. And if you talk to him for just a few seconds you can see why.  It is easy to see  why young men would what to play for him. 

And while the season didn't end as you may have wanted it to, the Berg family and coaches should be very proud of all hey have accomplished in the last few years.  Their season was outstanding. The career if the seniors was outstanding.  They have earned the respect of he Pioneers.

[macdade77]

Congratulations to the Marietta College Pioneers on their Mideast Regional Championship. I wouldn't bet against them to win it all next week in Appleton. Also, I want to offer my sincere Congrats to the Heidelberg Seniors for all of their accomplishments. Gramps, correct me if I'm wrong... At least 2 OAC championships, 1 regional title, 2 regional second place finishes and third at the D3 NCAA National Championships. Simply outstanding! It was a pleasure meeting you.... Good luck to you and your grandson!!

[Dr. Acula]

^^^ This season was the first that those seniors didn't win both the regular season and OAC tournament titles.  Their success has been remarkable.  Kids are told all over the place to come somewhere and help change the program.  Those kids actually did it. 

[mideastfan2]

  Kids are told all over the place to come somewhere and help change the program.  Those kids actually did it. 

very true!  I'm confident coach Palm will continue getting those recruits, and Heidelberg will continue to battle Marietta year after year for OAC dominance.....the question will be whether or not another team can step up to challenge the two of them?

[Dr. Acula]

Palm can recruit, there's no doubting that.

[ettanut4life]

going to be quite interesting to see how Heidelberg will do next year with the departure of 13 seniors. including 6 starting position players.

side note: any word on how Salisbury is? How do they matchup with The Etta?