2013 West Regional - Austin Tx

[Go the Distance]

On Wednesday vs. Cal Lu,  Trinity will have 6 seniors in the lineup and senior Lucero (28-3 lifetime) on the mound, all with prior NCAA starting experience. Those 7 starters have now been to 4 straight NCAA West Regionals with records of 2010 0-2, 2011 1-2, 2012 3-2---NCAA improvement each year as well as improvement each year in overall # season wins 2010-32, 2011-34, 2012-37, 2013-36 (currently as of 5/14). Trinity is the only returning team from the 2012 West Regional. These 7 seniors (along with 4 additional senior pitchers) are seasoned and very tourney experienced in double elimination formats (SCAC tourney champs 2010, 2011, and 2013 --2012 were beaten by Birmingham Southern (led by Bruce Maxwell 2nd round MLB draft). No substitute for experience in close games (just ask Centenary in this year's SCAC semifinal game). Prediction is that this Trinity group finds way to get 4  2013 Regional wins and finally get Coach Tim Scannell to Appleton. Should be a very competitive Regional.

[Just_Some_Guy]

Linfield has already run into two of its potential regional opponents this season: Concordia and Pomona-Pitzer. The Wildcats defeated the then 16th-ranked Tornados 8-1 at the Arizona Desert Classic back in February, and took three games (6-2, 9-3 and 15-4) from the then 22nd-ranked Sagehens during a mid-April trip to California.

http://www.linfield.edu/sports/release.php?id=4993

I don't think Concordia is in the West regional this year Mr. Linfield SID.

[Ron Boerger]

The forecast rain rolled through Austin earlier this morning - for the rest of the day there is only a 20-30% chance of scattered showers.

[Ralph Turner]

Ron, I have suggested that you to play the National Anthem on your horn at Trinity game today.   

[BamColt]

Concordia had a decent squad this year. I think an 8-1 win over them in AZ is a quality win in my book. Better than a Idaho Weslayan Baptist Tech beat down that does nothing for you to start the year.

[CrashDavisD3]

Cal Lu has the team that scored the most runs and is the best hitting team in the West Regional

Trinity-Texas has the team with the most playoff experience and with the best team ERA.

Linfield is a team that has made it to Appleton the most.

Texas-Tyler has the best fielding team in the tournament

[Ron Boerger]

Ron, I have suggested that you to play the National Anthem on your horn at Trinity game today.   

Since I just got out of the hospital after dealing with antibiotic-resistant e coli running loose in the bloodstream, that's probably not in the cards, but your thoughtfulness is appreciated.   

[108 Stitches]

How about a little David Allen Coe and some Jerry Jeff Walker music.

David Allan Coe; You Never Even Called Me By My Name  The perfect country and western song!

Jerry Jeff Walker; Desperados waiting for a train

The story behind Ray Wylie Hubbard; Redneck Mother

Redneck Mother

Gary P Nunn; London Homesick Blues

Some Austin City Limits.

Best Idea yet!

Ron Boerger to play the National Anthem  on his horn!

I think that would be great but how bout Austin's ghost of Stevie Ray Vaughan.  I hope at least the boys at Concordia have some of his music cued up.

One trip this week will be to his statue for some pics!

[Ralph Turner]

Stevie Ray Vaughan was a "Grove Rat" from the Pleasant Grove section of Dallas!   

[Ralph Turner]

Ron, I have suggested that you to play the National Anthem on your horn at Trinity game today.   

Since I just got out of the hospital after dealing with antibiotic-resistant e coli running loose in the bloodstream, that's probably not in the cards, but your thoughtfulness is appreciated.   

I have heard Pat Coleman sing the National Anthem. I thought this could be the D3sports.com cameo!

[Just_Some_Guy]

A BIT surprised, Brosius wheeled out Haddeland against TLU. I somewhat suspected he'd go with Brandon and try to save his big guns for later match-ups. Albeit, I'm a proponent of not saving your starters and Linfield has as much depth on the bump as anyone in the rest regional.

[Westside]

Yes you gotta win the first one. Can't overlook anyone. And Haddeland is the only starter that can bounce back on short rest (he will probably start their 4th game).

[BamColt]

No way, you throw your best right out of the gates. 2-0 win is closer than alot anticipated.

[Teddy_Ballgame]

Linfield wins game one, with a fantastic performance from Haddeland who gets the complete game shutout and strikes out 9. Spillane goes all 8 for TLU only giving up 2 runs on 7 hits. Both teams were errorless.

Both squads were able to completely rest their bullpens.

[BamColt]

Not to bad for TLU who many said should have not been in this tournament. Good showing against the top overall seed.