BB: CCC: The Commonwealth Coast Conference

[GBearsAlum15]

The preseason poll just came out and it has Curry slotted as the favorite, with WNEC projected to finish second. The voting was close, however I feel that WNEC deserved more first place votes. Coming into this season, they are the two-time defending TCCC champs. WNEC seems to lose some games in conference that they should win, which is why they have finished 2nd and 3rd the past two years in the regular season. I guess you cannot put much into the preseason polls because they usually don't end up how it's predicted anyway. I can very well see a Curry-WNEC final again this year as both teams return a handful of solid players. Curry and WNEC only lost 4 seniors apiece, so both teams again look to make a strong run at the title. WNEC returns all-american second basemen Andrew Fatse and all-new england third basemen Tony Trubia, along with a few other very experienced/successful players in Justin Walz, Joe Griglun, and Steve Kearney. The pitching staff looks strong as well with mainstays Matt Rogers and Evan Michaud, along with Mark DiTommaso and Mike Lawlor, who had very successful freshmen campaigns. Curry returns most of their lineup, including TCCC player of the year Rick Vail, Jesse Bruinsma, Tim Sweeney, Tony Luciani, among others. Their trio of top pitchers returns in Collins, Page, and Moore. Roger Williams has been very competitive the past few years and looks to challenge for the title. Two sleeper teams could potentially be Endicott and Nichols. Endicott finished last season very strong and returns most of their core. Nichols always seemed to play teams tight. Should be a fun year.

GO BEARS!!!

[Hobbesy]

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[RSSmith]

What's up with Curry?  Did they graduate all their horses, or are they just off to a slow start?

[GBearsAlum15]

RSSmith--

If you read my post above, Curry has most of their core players back from a 34-7 team, including TCCC Player of the Year Rick Vail. They are just off to a slow start. Expect them to be right in the thick of things with WNEC at the end of the season.

[KSCfan]

I got lost and somehow ended up on TCCC board.  I listened to the Keene WNEC game the other day and I dont know that much about the CCC but i feel that WNEC has a very good team and should be a contender in the league.  I know that Curry and WNEC have seemed to battle it ouf the last couple of years but i was def impressed with WNEC's offense the other day as they put up some runs on some good pitching from Keene St.  How good is the WNEC pitching and is it good enough to send them back to the regionals?

[Hobbesy]

Curry sweeps Gordon to start 2-0 in conference play while Eastern Nazarene and Anna Maria split.


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[straightHeat3]

Hey guys, new to the board, figured I'd throw in my two cents.

The date that everyone has had circled since early January is finally upon us. Curry hosting WNEC tomorrow for a CCC Slugfest.

Easy to note that these are the two best teams in the CCC; with offenses that can compete with any team in the country, both teams averaging over 7 runs/game.

No doubt about it that these two games are going to come down to who's starter can go deeper into the game and keep the bullpen...well in the bullpen. Not sure who is lined up for these games but WNEC starters seem to be well rested after having a rain out earlier in the week and what looked like a staff day in a easy win over MCLA yesterday. Curry on the other hand had their hands full in a 16-15 win over Eastern Naz (with Costa giving up 12ER in 5inn?! ... that's gotta sting the era.) but Curry also had a short week with a rainout Tuesday and with not playing the second game of DH against ENaz because of darkness. So I would expect 1 and 2's going for both teams? 


38 degrees and sunny in Milton on Saturday, sounds like Northeast baseball to me...

[GBearsAlum15]

straightHeat3--

Both teams should have their number 1 and 2 ready to go. WNEC is going with DiTommaso and Jefferis I believe, which is kind of a surprise to me. DiTommaso has been a little shaky thus far and Jefferis is a freshmen (although pitching very well). Curry should have their top two pitchers going as far as I know. It should be a highly competitive two games, as both of these teams don't like each other very much. Curry looks to avenge a 10-2 loss to WNEC at their place in last year's conference championship game. I know Curry will be ready to go, and WNEC is always ready to go against good competition. Wish I could be there!

[Hobbesy]

I will be there with a live-blog and a post game interviews!

Michaud a top guy for WNEC or is that just in my head?

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[GBearsAlum15]

Hobbesy--

Yes, Michaud is a top pitcher for WNEC, but I guess he is not pitching against Curry for whatever reason. I talked to one of the players and he told me DiTommaso and Jefferis are the starters for tomorrow. I find it weird that Michaud and Rogers are not pitching against Curry, given their past success against them. Looks like Michaud and Rogers will go on Sunday against Nichols. Enjoy the games!

[straightHeat3]

I guess there is a limit to Northeast baseball... WNEC vs. Curry is pushed to Monday because of weather.
May change that rotation, as both teams have double headers on Sunday.

[Hobbesy]

Curry-WNEC doubleheader pushed back until Monday and WPI-Babson games moved to Babson so that means I will be there tomorrow!!!

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Hopefully I will be able to get back to Curry on Monday...no classes so that is a good possibility. 

[wordsmith]

Doubt if we see any games today given the forecast. Now the Curry/WNEC doubleheader moves yet again.

[straightHeat3]

Well i think its safe to say that WNEC and Curry will finally get to play today...

WNEC coming off a split of Eastern Naz, and Curry a non-conference win over J&W

We should see both number 1's for the first game. Michaud for WNEC and C. Moore for Curry.
Game 2 i would think WNEC would go with freshman Jefferis since Rogers threw yesterday. Not sure for Curry.

Should be two good great games. Any Predictions?
Game 1: 5-2 Curry
Game 2: 7-5 WNEC 

[Hobbesy]

part of me says WNEC will sweep but that is something they have shown they cant do consistently yet this year. 

A split hurts the Bears in alot of ways and I think thats what will happen today.

WNEC 8 Curry 6 game 1

Curry 7 WNEC 5 game 2