BB: Top Teams in West Region

[BigPoppa]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

[108 Stitches]

Careful you are starting to sound like Heaven...

Thanks JohnnyU and ElHormbre.

[Ron Boerger]

Trinity gets a solid 13-5 win over Texas Lutheran (21-10).  Tanner Barron would have gotten the win but was chased after 4.2 innings.  Michael Bentz went 3.1 in relief to get his third win of the season.

[108 Stitches]

Chased is probably not the right term, I think he gave up 2 hits, he did himself in with 3 walks. Still solid outing.

[CrashDavisD3]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

9 of their 17 losses by 1 run. Bad defense, Relief pitchers not holding leads, wild pitches, passed balls, lack of timely hitting, bad base running has all contributed to a nightmare season for the Panthers. They have to win 6 consecutive games just to get .500. Painful to watch. 4 with Linfield coming up.

Last time Chapman had a losing record for the season was 1995. Last time they missed the playoffs was 2002.Both of these happen under the prior Head Coach Rex Peters.
http://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/bsb/archives/BB_All-Time_Results.pdf

[108 Stitches]

Crash your points are noteworthy. I find Chapman a very interesting story this year that just shows how special and maddening the game of baseball can be. When I saw them play Trinity they were up for the series, they were solid, played very well and frankly looked like a team that could play with anyone. They lost one game because of a ball in the sun, the game that Rau pitched could have easily gone either way, but it didn't. 

I thought their bullpen was a little suspect, hitting was not what it used to be, but when they did not commit errors they were a solid team. To me it just shows how important defense can be in the new bat era. A bad play here or there can take a team from a top 10 to one that won't make the playoffs. Were not talking about a lot of runs, but those few runs make a huge of the difference.

[Ralph Turner]

Trinity gets a solid 13-5 win over Texas Lutheran (21-10).  Tanner Barron would have gotten the win but was chased after 4.2 innings.  Michael Bentz went 3.1 in relief to get his third win of the season.

Nice win by Trinity over TLU. TLU started their #4 starter Aaron Aleman, who got this 3rd start of the season.

I saw that Lucero got an inning in relief for mid-week work.

[Ralph Turner]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

9 of their 17 losses by 1 run. Bad defense, Relief pitchers not holding leads, wild pitches, passed balls, lack of timely hitting, bad base running has all contributed to a nightmare season for the Panthers. They have to win 6 consecutive games just to get .500. Painful to watch. 4 with Linfield coming up.

Last time Chapman had a losing record for the season was 1995. Last time they missed the playoffs was 2002.Both of these happen under the prior Head Coach Rex Peters.
http://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/bsb/archives/BB_All-Time_Results.pdf

That is eliminating a whole decade of favorable breaks in which you capitalize on the other team's mistakes.

[CrashDavisD3]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

9 of their 17 losses by 1 run. Bad defense, Relief pitchers not holding leads, wild pitches, passed balls, lack of timely hitting, bad base running has all contributed to a nightmare season for the Panthers. They have to win 6 consecutive games just to get .500. Painful to watch. 4 with Linfield coming up.

Last time Chapman had a losing record for the season was 1995. Last time they missed the playoffs was 2002.Both of these happen under the prior Head Coach Rex Peters.
http://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/bsb/archives/BB_All-Time_Results.pdf

That is eliminating a whole decade of favorable breaks in which you capitalize on the other team's mistakes.

Going from #2 in the country in 2011 to #8 in overall record in the SCIAC conference is quite a fall off the cliff. I guess all the good karma the past 10 years was used up and none available in 2012.

I do see a Texas making to Appleton in 2012. Just not sure who. NWC/SCIAC may have a tough time in the regionals in 2012. When is last time either a ASC or SCAC in the West made it the Championship round?

[108 Stitches]

I watched part of the game and thought that Barron had good stuff. He had 6ks' in 4 innings. He got a bit wild in the 4th with some wild pitches and a couple of walks and the game still close so Scannell pulled him. It drives me nuts to see a pitcher in control and then suddenly they start trying to get too fine and blow a good start. Scannell has a thing with pitching to contact and walks this year and if a pitcher is not staying in the zone he will be gone.

It seems like he is zeroing in on a lineup also. The good news for TU is that some of their bats that went quiet mid season seem to be coming back alive. It will be interesting to see who he gives the third game to this weekend. Could be Fink, Barron, or Bentz. I am guessing he will not give the ball to the freshmen Speer. If Bentz is used as a closer then he will likely go with one of the other two and if not I would guess Bentz. The other thing that has not been talked about too much on this team is their OF play, they tracked down a lot of balls in the gap last night.

[Ralph Turner]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

9 of their 17 losses by 1 run. Bad defense, Relief pitchers not holding leads, wild pitches, passed balls, lack of timely hitting, bad base running has all contributed to a nightmare season for the Panthers. They have to win 6 consecutive games just to get .500. Painful to watch. 4 with Linfield coming up.

Last time Chapman had a losing record for the season was 1995. Last time they missed the playoffs was 2002.Both of these happen under the prior Head Coach Rex Peters.
http://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/bsb/archives/BB_All-Time_Results.pdf

That is eliminating a whole decade of favorable breaks in which you capitalize on the other team's mistakes.

Going from #2 in the country in 2011 to #8 in overall record in the SCIAC conference is quite a fall off the cliff. I guess all the good karma the past 10 years was used up and none available in 2012.

I do see a Texas making to Appleton in 2012. Just not sure who. NWC/SCIAC may have a tough time in the regionals in 2012. When is last time either a ASC or SCAC in the West made it the Championship round?

Concordia-Texas in 2002.

I believe that they lost a 1-run heart-breaker in the first round to eventual champion ECSU and then another close game  on Day 2.

I have will have to check those facts.

[tigerfan_2001]

One could argue that Chapman's only facing opponents with a .642 winning percentage because they, themselves, cannot seem to beat anybody:)

9 of their 17 losses by 1 run. Bad defense, Relief pitchers not holding leads, wild pitches, passed balls, lack of timely hitting, bad base running has all contributed to a nightmare season for the Panthers. They have to win 6 consecutive games just to get .500. Painful to watch. 4 with Linfield coming up.

Last time Chapman had a losing record for the season was 1995. Last time they missed the playoffs was 2002.Both of these happen under the prior Head Coach Rex Peters.
http://www.chapmanathletics.com/sports/bsb/archives/BB_All-Time_Results.pdf

That is eliminating a whole decade of favorable breaks in which you capitalize on the other team's mistakes.

Going from #2 in the country in 2011 to #8 in overall record in the SCIAC conference is quite a fall off the cliff. I guess all the good karma the past 10 years was used up and none available in 2012.

I do see a Texas making to Appleton in 2012. Just not sure who. NWC/SCIAC may have a tough time in the regionals in 2012. When is last time either a ASC or SCAC in the West made it the Championship round?

Concordia-Texas in 2002.

I believe that they lost a 1-run heart-breaker in the first round to eventual champion ECSU and then another close game  on Day 2.

I have will have to check those facts.

If you meant championship game of a regional....TU played Chapman on Sunday of the 08 regional.

[BamColt]

Yes one run extra inning loss to Eastern Conn State in game 1 of the 2002 World Series. ECSU went on to win the College World Series after that game. One thing that does stand out is the Coach for ECSU was so excited about evening the score in the bottom of the 8th that he actually dislocated his hip and there was a 30 minute delay to the game to haul him to the ER.

The next game was I believe a 3-1 loss the local Lakeland College in a nightcap that was played in freezing rain.

Appleton is a beautiful city and playing in that tournament was an an incredible experience. 

[CrashDavisD3]

Yes one run extra inning loss to Eastern Conn State in game 1 of the 2002 World Series. ECSU went on to win the College World Series after that game. One thing that does stand out is the Coach for ECSU was so excited about evening the score in the bottom of the 8th that he actually dislocated his hip and there was a 30 minute delay to the game to haul him to the ER.

The next game was I believe a 3-1 loss the local Lakeland College in a nightcap that was played in freezing rain.

Appleton is a beautiful city and playing in that tournament was an an incredible experience. 

Been to Appleton 4 times in past 5 years. Everything is first class. Hotels, dinners, stadium, people from Wisconsin. Night life at all the bars is incredible. Priceless times. Lifetime memories.

[BamColt]

Were do you stay? They put us in the Marriott I believe, could be wrong. I just remember they had a sports bar and Vince Lambarde Steakhouse that was incredible inside the lobby area. Also had pool tables gaming area that we could interact and socialize with the other players from different teams which was a good time. I remember talking to the Desalvo kid who played for Marrieta who eventually made the rotation for the Yankees.