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#1
Craddock is out as the College of Wooster head coach.  Story here.  https://www.woosterathletics.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/releases/20230531sit64v

They do not give a reason.  Wooster was only 3 runs short from going back to the College World Series in 2022, losing to the eventual runner up Salisbury.  Definitely think this year was a blip.  Pretty sure there were some injuries to key players as well. 
#2
It is so awesome that Ohio has 2 teams in the World Series.  It shows the quality of baseball in this state.  Would have had 3 if Wooster had any pitching left in the 3rd game.  Nationally, I think everyone is looking to see a Eastern Conn vs. Marietta final, but I think BW has the lineup to pull off the upset.  Looking forward to see what plays out.
#3
I agree, the Scots are tough to figure out.  They have some dynamic players on offense and can put up a lot of runs.  It's the pitching that has been the question all year.  A couple of them stepped up in their four game win streak in regionals.  Hope that they can get good pitching against Salisbury and give themselves a shot at going back to the World Series.
#4
All four Ohio teams (2 OAC and 2 NCAC) are still alive as of Monday morning.  Congrats to Marietta and BW for making the Super-Regionals.  Denison needs 1 more win over a tough Salisbury team and Wooster needs to win 2 over Bethel today.  Would be awesome to see all 4 continue!
#5
To borrow the golf terminology, Wednesday could be "moving day" in the conference standings:

Denison 12-2
Wittenberg 11-3
Kenyon 10-4
Wooster 9-5
Allegheny 8-6
Depauw 8-6

Denison has Oberlin tomorrow so they should sweep and stay atop the standings, and play Wabash this weekend.  It s a good bet that they stay the #1 seed for the tournament.  The next four teams, play each other.  Wooster travels to Witt and Kenyon travels to Allegheny.   All four of these teams are in control of their own destiny.  Depauw plays rival Wabash and cannot afford another loss or they may be out of contention. 
#6
Wooster prevailed in the matchup with CWRU, winning 8-6 in a back and forth contest.  For those interested, Faxon did not start, but pitched one inning in relief, in what looked like a planned bullpen game.
#7
Big Northeast Ohio matchup today with CWRU playing Wooster.  Based on when he last pitched, it appears that Former Fighting Scot Evan Faxon will be on the hill today against his alma mater.  It is always an interesting matchup but that should put a little extra spark into the game.  The win would look good on either team's resume.  CWRU (15-13) has played the most difficult schedule in the country, but a .500 record may not be enough to get into the postseason.  Wooster (13-8) has stubbed their toe a couple of times and need to get on some sort of winning streak if they don't want to put all of their post-season hopes on winning the NCAC tournament. 
#8
The NCAC is starting off in a good way this year.  So far the teams are 22-11.  Hope it will continue for the conference's sake, will help with strength of schedule.  Denison and OWU both 3-0, Wittenberg 2-0, and Wabash 3-1 to lead the league.  Looking forward to see if anyone will challenge Denison and Wooster at the top of the conference.
#9
Two walkoff wins in the first 2 games of the conference tournament is awesome! Denison won the first won and Wooster won the nightcap.  Both in extra innings. Fun day for baseball.  Today should be another barnburner.
#10
I am not a fan of the single game elimination style tournament when the NCAA has had a double elimination bracket for as long as I can remember.  Both Mount and Marietta proved that they were the best two teams in the league this year and they made the finals so it worked out.  In a single game, one pitcher can get hot and dominate a better team.  The double elimination format forces a team to have the depth that the postseason regularly requires.  I understand this year is different and am glad the OAC included 6 teams, just wish I liked the format better.  Definitely happy that the championship is best of 3.
#11
Mideast Region / Re: Rank the Mideast Region
May 10, 2021, 09:35:20 AM
C'mon, Doc.  Can't let math and logic get in the way of rankings!!! LOL.
#12
Mideast Region / Re: Rank the Mideast Region
May 07, 2021, 12:28:39 PM
Marietta's ranking probably has something to do with them having a strength of schedule of 346 out of 369 D3 teams that have played games this year.  I probably would have put them 4th, ahead of Mount (339 SOS) and Transylvania (264 SOS), as it is really hard to win 21 of 24 games against any D3 opponent.  On the other hand, Denison's SOS is currently 34, and Adrian is at 120, as of today, which is probably why they are ranked higher. 
#13
The OAC is always a meat grinder, although Marietta seems to be navigating it pretty well.   Was Mount expected to be near the top of the OAC this year?  Lots of seniors at the top of the stat sheets, so this seems like the year for them.  With their last 8 games against BW and Marietta, Mount should have the opportunity to earn their spot.  Those will be interesting series to watch.
#14
The Podcast about D3 baseball previews the Mid East region.  If you have never listened to these guys, who also run CespedesBBQ on twitter and have worked for MLB.com, you should give this a listen.  One of them attended Wooster and one of them pitched for Wash U.  They do a great job with the previews and giving attention to D3 Baseball.  They preview every conference and highlight some players as well.

https://d3baseballpodcast.libsyn.com/website
#15
Oberlin is not listed.   Their website shows that they have suspended their season due to COVID-19. Unfortunate situation for the players, especially since restrictions are gradually being lifted in Ohio and baseball is an outdoor sport.  Oberlin does have students residing on campus.  They have instituted some very rigorous guidelines for living on campus, but dorm life would seem to be a greater hazard than playing a sport outdoors.  Especially since baseball is also a sport where players are spaced apart from each other for 95% of the time.  Oberlin has some really smart people there, I am sure they could have come up with a way to navigate this situation, if they truly wanted to.