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Title: BB: Regionals (Central) Rock Island '08, '10, Moline '09, Bloomington IL '11
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 11, 2008, 11:52:17 PM
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Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Just Bill on May 12, 2008, 09:33:12 AM
Kudos to the committee for swapping UW-Stevens Point with Carthage so that we don't have regionals with three CCIW teams or three WIAC teams.

I like seeing as many conferences represented at a regional as possible.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: WLCALUM83 on May 13, 2008, 06:49:24 PM
Seeing as IL Wes has always had NAthCon's number, that's who I'm pulling for in this regional.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 13, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
I hate to say it (I hope coach Augie Schmidt forgives me), but go IWU. It will be nice to see a CCIW team in Appleton. Hopefully, Carthage can join them there. I cannot even imagine what will happen if they actually meet in the first round.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 13, 2008, 07:19:14 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 13, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
I hate to say it (I hope coach Augie Schmidt forgives me), but go IWU. It will be nice to see a CCIW team in Appleton. Hopefully, Carthage can join them there. I cannot even imagine what will happen if they actually meet in the first round.

A holiday at both schools? :D
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie_superfan on May 13, 2008, 10:14:22 PM
Just a little preview of the Central Regional teams

Seed        Team                Record       AVG      OBP      SLG      ERA    OAVG   Run Diff/Game

  1     Illinois Wesleyan         33-9        .335     .411     .491      4.46     .263        +2.1 
  2     UW-Stevens Point      28-14      .331     .433     .544       4.11     .263        +2.7
  3     Augustana                32-11      .352     .434     .545       4.84     .284        +1.4
  4     Wartburg                  26-13      .310                            4.09     .250        +2.2
  5     Linfield                     30-10      .307      .396     .464      2.93    .230        +2.5
  6     Webster                   28-13      .347     .441     .543       4.69     .265        +2.1

Note: Wartburg's stats had no OBP or SLG but they had a normal amount of walks and hit for little power.

Top Pitchers (no order)

Kulavic (IWU)            6-0  1.63 ERA  55.1 IP   56/9  K/BB
Aronson (IWU)          7-0  3.38 ERA  72.0 IP  68/16  K/BB
Thrun (UWSP)           5-3  2.96 ERA  67.0 IP  45/16  K/BB
Nix (UWSP)               8-3  4.97 ERA  58.0 IP  45/29  K/BB
Pagano (Augie)         4-1  3.59 ERA  62.2 IP  53/20  K/BB
Saeugling(W'burg)     5-0  1.83 ERA  44.1 IP  32/12  K/BB
Linfield Top 4 (Clark, McCulley, Dorn, Larson)  28-8  2.59-3.38 ERAs
Hilliard(Webster)       5-1  2.91 ERA  46.1 IP  40/12  K/BB
Meuller(Webster)      8-0  3.36 ERA  59.0 IP  38/27  K/BB

Top Hitters (no order)

Angel (IWU)             .356/.459/.644   11 HR  66 RBI
Ladd (IWU)              .393/.447/.518     1 HR  41 RBI   
Coe (UWSP)             .421/.534/.814   15 HR  56 RBI
Wagle (Augie)          .426/.485/.739   10 HR  59 RBI
Blakeley (Augie)       .390/.452/.554   25 SB  35 RBI
Saeugling(W'burg)    .366                    3 HR  31 RBI
Martijn(W'burg)        .395                    6 HR  26 RBI
Van Cleave(Linfield)  .367/.438/.594     4 HR  38 RBI
Fuiten(Webster)       .451/.564/.782   12 HR  52 RBI
Raetzloff(Webster)   .390/.495/.786   11 HR  42 RBI


To me, this seems to be a very competitive regional.  I think any of the top 5 can win it but I definitely wouldn't put it past Webster to pull an upset or two.  IWU has a great pitching duo that could put them in a great position after two games.  What really stands out to me were the stats on the top 4 Linfield starting pitchers.  Without knowing the strengths of all the schedules it's hard to completely compare these numbers but I just though they'd be interesting to look at and give us all a few names to keep an eye on while following the games.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: kritterhawk on May 13, 2008, 10:56:37 PM
Great post with some good info augie_superfan.

I will predict that Augustana's bats will return to HOT as they were before the CCIW tournament.  I will also say that there will be atleast two Augustana Pitchers (that are not on the list you provided) that will have a impact on what happens in the next several days...Erickson & Engle. 

LET THE GAMES BEGIN BOYS!  Let's get it on.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2008, 10:40:37 AM
Linfield is coached by former Yankee 3rd baseman Scott Brosius.

I think the biggest problem with this team doing anything is that their hitters haven't faced real game situations since April 28th.  They've been off for just over two weeks.  It's kind of tough to play 2 and 3 times a week and then take a break like that and have to bring your "A" game right away.

I do like their pitching staff though.  They could surprise.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2008, 01:39:06 PM
no live stats for this regional?
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: knarocky22 on May 14, 2008, 02:08:26 PM
I've been looking for awhile and can't find any either.  I really thought Augustana would have them.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2008, 02:19:16 PM
Someone needs to get a hold of Dave Wrath (sp?) and get him on board here!

OR


We need an on-site poster with internet access to give us some scoring updates!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: hh131 on May 14, 2008, 02:50:11 PM
This just sucks!  How can a school be awarded a regional tournament and have no live stats???  From what I can tell, this is the only D3 regional without live updates.  Shame on Augustana for not providing the service, and shame on the NCAA for not requiring this from the host school.  If the link is out there, please someone let us know (and then I'll apologize to Augustana for ripping on them).
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 14, 2008, 03:09:21 PM
I agree with everyone else, I really thought Augie would come through with some sort of a feed (if nothing more than score updates through D3baseball.com). 

They have the capabilities to do it on-site and should have even resorted to "renting" IWU's system if they had no other options.

It is going to be a long night tonight if I have to wait until the game is over around 10:30 to get the first update!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: knarocky22 on May 14, 2008, 03:18:05 PM
augie28,

Shouldn't you be working right now anyways?
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2008, 03:29:47 PM
Quote from: Titan Q on May 14, 2008, 01:50:53 PM
I can't find any...that is very disappointing.
While it is disappointing, I think embarassing would be an even better choice of words......   >:(
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: RichK on May 14, 2008, 03:38:17 PM
The Augustana web site says Webster beat IWU 7-0. 
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2008, 03:44:12 PM
Quote from: RichK on May 14, 2008, 03:38:17 PM
The Augustana web site says Webster beat IWU 7-0. 
If that is indeed correct, all I can really say is WOW!!!! :o
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2008, 03:48:48 PM
And so 'The Pantagraph' jinx begins.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 14, 2008, 03:49:38 PM
Knarocky-

When there is baseball to keep track of, I become an awfully good multi-tasker.  

Since you are still in school, and all you have is free time on your hands, why dont you make the short little drive out to Rock Island and keep us updated!

Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: fourtimeallcciw on May 14, 2008, 04:00:21 PM
A triple play to end the game???

Illinois Wesleyan 9th - McIntosh walked. Goshorn singled to center
field; McIntosh advanced to second. Huppert pinch ran for Goshorn. Garvey lined
into triple play 2b to ss to 1b; Huppert out on the play; McIntosh out on the
play. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: knarocky22 on May 14, 2008, 04:03:00 PM
I actually had a final this morning and am in the process of finishing up (or doing most of) a project that is due at 6, and have a final at 6.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Just Bill on May 14, 2008, 05:17:46 PM
Linfield is broadcasting the UWSP/Linfield game (and I would assume all other Linfield games):

http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?user=lin&o=cal_stamp&sd=1154415600

UWSP leads 1-0 in the 4th on a Brad Frank HR.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie_superfan on May 14, 2008, 10:53:26 PM
Augustana beats Wartburg, 6-5
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: knarocky22 on May 15, 2008, 12:04:22 AM
I hate to say this, but this is becoming an embarassment for Augustana.  Apparently their game with Wartburg has been over for quite awhile, and still not even a score posted on the website.  I hope they pick up the slack tomorrow with the live stats or at least updates.  I know Augie has a beautiful facility, but this is still an embarassment, especially because they have the capability to do live stats...........
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: kritterhawk on May 15, 2008, 12:40:12 AM
Quote from: knarocky22 on May 15, 2008, 12:04:22 AM
I hate to say this, but this is becoming an embarassment for Augustana.  Apparently their game with Wartburg has been over for quite awhile, and still not even a score posted on the website.  I hope they pick up the slack tomorrow with the live stats or at least updates.  I know Augie has a beautiful facility, but this is still an embarassment, especially because they have the capability to do live stats...........

I have been following Augustana for 5 years now and have been frustrated almost every game day as the stats/game summary are never posted.  I usually find the game results from the opposing teams website way before it is even posted on the Augustana site.  Exactly, NO excuse for this in today's world. 

I think they must like to group 2 or 3 games into one posting on the website.  The made some changes this year to their website and it runs very slow which is also very frustrating at times.  OH WELL!  Life goes on and so does this years Augie Baseball Team!  Great come from behind win tonight!  Going to get exciting there tomorrow night.  GO VIKINGS! ;)
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: CAT BAT 22 on May 15, 2008, 12:44:15 AM
not sure who was announcing the Linfield / SP game... it was painful to listen to... aside from the Cats leaving the bases loaded in the 8th (1-1 tie with no outs), and then popping up to 3rd in the 9th on the suicide sqeeze (inning ending double play)... the announcer covering the game sounded like he had never seen a baseball game in his life

"tagged out at home base"  ....   "the batter gets a hold of that one ... and the second baseman picks it up and throws to first for the out"...  He may have even been a Linfield guy... but anyone that heard the broadcast has to back me up on this...

Go Cats
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: knarocky22 on May 15, 2008, 10:07:03 AM
Well I found out why Augie is not doing live stats or posting updates.  Apparently they have been trying to get cable internet installed at the field for the last two months.  Every time they make an appointment, Mediacom (the cable provider out there) cancels.  Needless to say, it didn't get done.  Dave Wrath is having to go all the way back to campus between games to post the box scores.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 10:22:05 AM
MOBILE BROADBAND CARD.  Done deal.

I feel for them, when things don't get installed when you expect them, but that's why you make Plan B's.  They've known they were hosting for two months.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mwunder on May 15, 2008, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: knarocky22 on May 15, 2008, 10:07:03 AM
Well I found out why Augie is not doing live stats or posting updates.  Apparently they have been trying to get cable internet installed at the field for the last two months.  Every time they make an appointment, Mediacom (the cable provider out there) cancels.  Needless to say, it didn't get done.  Dave Wrath is having to go all the way back to campus between games to post the box scores.

This is the response I got from the Augustana's webmaster:

Our sports information team has posted the results on the tournament website (http://www.augustana.edu/x8780.xml) immediately following each game and we regret that they may have been missed by some.

In order to make these results easier for our site visitors to find, we have added links to the tournament results page from our athletics home page and our baseball home page. We hope this will help visitors find this information in a more timely manner.

Thank you for your feedback and please let me know if there is anything else that I can do for you.

Bxxx Nxxxxx
Web Manager
Augustana College
www.augustana.edu
xxx.xxx.xxxx
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Linfield 5, IWU 4.  Top seed in the Central is 2-and-out.  Stunner!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 15, 2008, 03:52:45 PM
Quote from: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Linfield 5, IWU 4.  Top seed in the Central is 2-and-out.  Stunner!
Here's the boxscore from the Linfield website:

http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm (http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm)
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 15, 2008, 03:55:37 PM
Quote from: mr_b on May 15, 2008, 03:52:45 PM
Quote from: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Linfield 5, IWU 4.  Top seed in the Central is 2-and-out.  Stunner!
Here's the boxscore from the Linfield website:

http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm (http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm)
Can we spell "p-a-r-i-t-y"?  ;)
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 15, 2008, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Linfield 5, IWU 4.  Top seed in the Central is 2-and-out.  Stunner!

WOW! I am shocked! I did not see this coming.

I have to turn my attention to Augustana in the Central. Go Vikes!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 15, 2008, 04:42:30 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on May 15, 2008, 03:55:37 PM
Quote from: mr_b on May 15, 2008, 03:52:45 PM
Quote from: Just Bill on May 15, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Linfield 5, IWU 4.  Top seed in the Central is 2-and-out.  Stunner!
Here's the boxscore from the Linfield website:

http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm (http://www.linfield.edu/sports/stats/bb/iwu0515.htm)
Can we spell "p-a-r-i-t-y"?  ;)

Last year, despite going an unprecedented 20-1 in the CCIW and hosting the regional, IWU also went 2-and-out (including a first-round upset by Webster).  I'm afraid the Titans' postseasons are starting to be spelled "p-a-r-o-d-y". :(
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 15, 2008, 07:30:23 PM
UW-Whitewater 14, Carthage 0 in the 5th.  The Warhawks put 8 across in the third and 6 in the 4th, while Carthage has only 2 hits through five.  The Redmen have also committed four errors.  Ouch.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: wildcat11 on May 15, 2008, 07:35:00 PM
Quote from: CAT BAT 22 on May 15, 2008, 12:44:15 AM
not sure who was announcing the Linfield / SP game... it was painful to listen to... aside from the Cats leaving the bases loaded in the 8th (1-1 tie with no outs), and then popping up to 3rd in the 9th on the suicide sqeeze (inning ending double play)... the announcer covering the game sounded like he had never seen a baseball game in his life

"tagged out at home base"  ....   "the batter gets a hold of that one ... and the second baseman picks it up and throws to first for the out"...  He may have even been a Linfield guy... but anyone that heard the broadcast has to back me up on this...

Go Cats

Cat Bat 22,

Our (Linfield) SID is doing the play-by-play.  I'm thankful that he's doing it instead of just hanging out and putting together a game story and making us wait for the score after the fact.  

The guy is a first rate SID and while doing play-by-play may not be his best skill at least he's trying to give us 'Cats fan something we can hear live.  Try to be thankful for the guys effort.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 15, 2008, 10:46:17 PM
Augie 4- Stevens Point 3

No matter how good or bad he may be, at least Linfield can follow all of their games! 
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 15, 2008, 10:57:19 PM
that sets this up for the rest of the weekend

Friday:

12:00 - Webster (1-1) vs. UWSP (1-1)
3:30 - Linfield (1-1) vs. Wartburg (1-1)
7:00 - Winner of Web/UWSP (2-1) vs. Augie (2-0)

and saturday will look like this

If Augie Wins on Friday:

12:00 - Augie vs. winner of Lin/Wart
3:30 - If neccesary

If Augie Loses on Friday:

12:00 - Augie vs. winner of Lin/Wart
3:30 - Winner of 12:00 game vs. Winner of Web/UWSP game
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 15, 2008, 11:24:29 PM
Just a little more on the augie game now that the box score is out...

Soph Matt Erickson threw 8 innings giving up 1 ER.  Erickson started the year in the rotation but did not pitch much in-conference all season.  He picked the right time to have a huge game.

UWSP scored 1 in the top of the 1st.
Augie came back with single runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th to go up 3-1.
UWSP scored 2 in the top of the 9th to tie it...all with two outs.
Augie led off the 9th with a walk and then it looks like Blakeley scored him from 1st with two outs.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: CAT BAT 22 on May 15, 2008, 11:45:38 PM
Quote from: wildcat11 on May 15, 2008, 07:35:00 PM
Quote from: CAT BAT 22 on May 15, 2008, 12:44:15 AM
not sure who was announcing the Linfield / SP game... it was painful to listen to... aside from the Cats leaving the bases loaded in the 8th (1-1 tie with no outs), and then popping up to 3rd in the 9th on the suicide sqeeze (inning ending double play)... the announcer covering the game sounded like he had never seen a baseball game in his life

"tagged out at home base"  ....   "the batter gets a hold of that one ... and the second baseman picks it up and throws to first for the out"...  He may have even been a Linfield guy... but anyone that heard the broadcast has to back me up on this...

Go Cats

I didn't know it was Kelly until today's broadcast.  I apologize for what i said earlier ... i agree with your post.  My bad..... but Kelly... c'mon man... "home base" LOL.... 

Cat Bat 22,

Our (Linfield) SID is doing the play-by-play.  I'm thankful that he's doing it instead of just hanging out and putting together a game story and making us wait for the score after the fact.  

The guy is a first rate SID and while doing play-by-play may not be his best skill at least he's trying to give us 'Cats fan something we can hear live.  Try to be thankful for the guys effort.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: kritterhawk on May 16, 2008, 12:34:52 PM
Quote from: kritterhawk on May 13, 2008, 10:56:37 PM
Great post with some good info augie_superfan.

I will predict that Augustana's bats will return to HOT as they were before the CCIW tournament.  I will also say that there will be atleast two Augustana Pitchers (that are not on the list you provided) that will have a impact on what happens in the next several days...Erickson & Engle. 

LET THE GAMES BEGIN BOYS!  Let's get it on.


I'm on the money so far.  Erickson pitched a tremendous game last night vs W-SP and Engle takes the mound tonight.  It's time for Augustana to leave no doubt.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 01:47:24 PM
How is it that every other regional has either live stats or audio, but the only team at the Augustana regional that I can keep up with is Linfield? Somebody should be in BIG trouble for this. Augustana will be hard pressed to host another regionals anytime soon!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 16, 2008, 05:26:45 PM
Webster 9 - UWSP 7

That leaves Webster (2-1) vs. Augie (2-0) tonight at 7:00.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 07:46:03 PM
Anyone know how to get information on the Augustana/Webster game without having to wait until 11PM when they finally post, 1 hour after the final out?

Got to hear parts of the Linfield/Wartburg game (I thought the announcer was fine!) Found the Webster/UWSP results on their site way before Augustana posted them.

I hope Augustana plays Linfield tomorrow, if only so that I can listen!

Dang Augie!
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 09:25:48 PM
From Webster Website, as of 8:25 PM CST, they show 6-0. No inning mentioned. I can only assume that means Webster 6, Augie 0. Anyone else hear anything?
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 09:30:33 PM
Now (8:29 PM CST) Webster site says- 5/16/2008  7:00 p.m. Augustana  Moline, Ill. In Progress: 9-3 
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 09:53:57 PM
The same Webster site now shows the score as 9-6.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 10:12:43 PM
The Webster site now shows the score as 13-6... no other details available.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 16, 2008, 10:23:28 PM
The only details I have heard from the game are that Webster scored 5 in the 2nd inning.  Then it was 9-6 in the bottom of the 6th. 

Hear the ball is really carrying, but 13-6 is a pretty deep hole to crawl out of in less than 3 innings.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 10:33:31 PM
9:33 CST In Progress: 14-8
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 10:55:34 PM
Any idea who is pitching for Augie? Engel?
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 10:56:56 PM
The Webster site posts the final as Gorloks 14, Augie 13.  The Vikings apparently missed the extra point attempt.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 11:06:22 PM
So now what? Three 2-1 teams, right?
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 11:13:13 PM
Quote from: Buster on May 16, 2008, 11:06:22 PM
So now what? Three 2-1 teams, right?
Yes, Linfield, Augie, and Webster.  Neither D3Baseball.com nor the Augie regional site has Saturday's matchups yet, just the start times (noon and 3.30).  I imagine Webster will meet Linfield and the winner will play Augie (the highest remaining seed).
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 11:18:12 PM
Quote from: Buster on May 16, 2008, 10:55:34 PM
Any idea who is pitching for Augie? Engel?
Augie finally got the box score posted: http://www.augustana.edu/athletics/baseball/stats/2008ncaabase/08ncaa09.htm (http://www.augustana.edu/athletics/baseball/stats/2008ncaabase/08ncaa09.htm)

Engle started and worked only 1.1 innings.  He was relieved by Carlson, Dencker, Pankau, Knott, and Kulig.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Buster on May 16, 2008, 11:48:22 PM
My mistake- Webster is 3-1.

Augie site shows-
5.17.2008 Game 10: Augustana (H) vs. Linfield (V) Swanson/Brunner 12:00 p.m.
5.17.2008 Game 11: Webster vs. Winner Game 10 Swanson/Brunner 3:30 p.m.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 16, 2008, 11:49:58 PM
Quote from: Buster on May 16, 2008, 11:48:22 PM
My mistake- Webster is 3-1.

Augie site shows-
5.17.2008 Game 10: Augustana (H) vs. Linfield (V) Swanson/Brunner 12:00 p.m.
5.17.2008 Game 11: Webster vs. Winner Game 10 Swanson/Brunner 3:30 p.m.

Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: augie28 on May 17, 2008, 08:54:41 AM
Tough loss for Augie.  As I thought, their bats would play the part, but the pitching just couldn't get it done.  An impressive 5-run 9th fell just short with Blakeley stranded on 3rd.

Today will be a tough match-up for the Vikings now as they have used most of their pitching.  I would expect freshman Adam Doyle to get the start.  Doyle has had a few really good outings this year mixed into a few average ones.  Depending on how their arms recover, Mike Pagano and Eric Knott might be options after their relatively short Wednesday outings.  For Linfield, however, it looks like they have a 4th regular starter which should give them a slight advantage in that regard.

Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 17, 2008, 04:00:16 PM
The Vikings fall 10-1 to Linfield.  Pagano got the start and lasted 3.2 innings. Augie was outhit 15-5.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 17, 2008, 07:15:29 PM
Linfield from the West Region comes in a steals a Regional.

Final Linfield 4, Webster 3, 10 innings.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 17, 2008, 08:07:05 PM
That must have been a real nail-biter.  Great season by Webster to come back from an 0-7 start to go extra innings in the regional final.
Title: Re: BB: Rock Island IL Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 17, 2008, 08:28:54 PM
Quote from: mr_b on May 17, 2008, 08:07:05 PM
That must have been a real nail-biter.  Great season by Webster to come back from an 0-7 start to go extra innings in the regional final.

Not to mention beating the #1, #2, and #3 seeds en route to the final!
Title: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: REDMENFAN on May 11, 2009, 10:54:01 AM
Regional pairings are out. Carthage is the 1 seed in their regional at Moline, Il., which is Augustana's home facility.  Very nice field.  It is a six team regional, with Millsaps as the 2 seed and Whitewater the 3.  Concordia River Forest also made the tournament, and is in the regional in Michigan.  Former Carthage 3rd base coach of 8 years Adam Smith is in his first season as the head assistant at CURF
Title: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: frank_ezelle on May 12, 2009, 02:32:35 PM
An FYI:  Millsaps will webcast all of their games at the regionals and they will have a Coach's show this evening at 6 Central.  More information at:  http://www.gomajors.com/news/2009/5/12/BB_0512090021.aspx
Title: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 12, 2009, 02:39:26 PM
Quote from: frank_ezelle on May 12, 2009, 02:32:35 PM
An FYI:  Millsaps will webcast all of their games at the regionals and they will have a Coach's show this evening at 6 Central.  More information at:  http://www.gomajors.com/news/2009/5/12/BB_0512090021.aspx

That is great news, Frank.
Title: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: voice on May 12, 2009, 05:35:44 PM
All games involving UW-Whitewater in the Augustana Regional will be broadcast LIVE on KOOL 106.5.
The games will be streamed at:  http://www.uwwsports.com/sports/gen/2007/followthewarhawks_09202007.asp

The broadcast begins 15 minutes prior to game-time
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 13, 2009, 12:38:31 PM
You can also join us on the Daily Dose for discussion of all eight regionals. Follow along with us or contribute items from games you're following.

http://www.d3sports.com/dailydose/2009/05/13/regionals-underway/

Not to squelch discussion here at all, please continue! Just hoping to get occasional contributions from those following the games.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: theoneandonly on May 13, 2009, 02:32:02 PM
story of my life (as a midwesterner)... Rain Delay!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 13, 2009, 02:38:36 PM
Quote from: theoneandonly on May 13, 2009, 02:32:02 PM
story of my life (as a midwesterner)... Rain Delay!

Time to start the card games.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: mr_b on May 13, 2009, 03:37:23 PM
The Carthage-Fontbonne game has been officially rained out, according to the Carthage website. (http://www.carthage.edu/athletics/mens/baseball/?page=325)
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Just Bill on May 13, 2009, 04:51:42 PM
The whole day is rained out.  They'll try again tomorrow with the same schedule, just pushed back 1 day.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: warrior35 on May 14, 2009, 02:22:26 PM
Ok, so I know Carthage has pretty good team speed, but is Fontbonne's catcher and pitchers just terrible or what?  Carthage is running all over them...
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 02:28:37 PM
Carthage is up 8-2 in the 5th.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 02:40:20 PM
Redmen are currently 8-11 with 2 outs and 5-9 with runners in scoring position... compared to 0-4 with RISP for Fontbonne.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2009, 03:21:01 PM
What's the deal with "Live" stats????  Once again, they are only updating at the end of every half inning...that's not 'LIVE"!!!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 03:24:34 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 14, 2009, 03:21:01 PM
What's the deal with "Live" stats????  Once again, they are only updating at the end of every half inning...that's not 'LIVE"!!!!

It is down right now... Carthage up 8-4 in bottom of 8th.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: mwunder on May 14, 2009, 03:36:17 PM
Carthage wins 8-7 after Fontbonne puts up 3 in the top of the ninth.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: warrior35 on May 14, 2009, 03:36:50 PM
Well, Carthage tried to give Fontbonne a chance... final 8-7 Carthage.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: MyArmHurts on May 14, 2009, 04:57:49 PM
Fontbonne outhit Carthage 14 11. But they couldn't get hit #15 that would have tied the game.

Millsaps gets 3 in the first for a 3 0 lead after 2. Millsaps third basemen scored from first on a single to left center. The wartburg outfielders and catcher expected him to stop at third but he never even hesitated. 
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 14, 2009, 09:47:32 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 14, 2009, 03:21:01 PM
What's the deal with "Live" stats????  Once again, they are only updating at the end of every half inning...that's not 'LIVE"!!!!

How difficult could be to make it "LIVE?"  Good that UWW is streaming the audio or it would really be disappointing.  ;)

Wash U leads UWW 2-0 in the 7th.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Barber Greene on May 14, 2009, 10:33:44 PM
Hawks win 3-2!!! Another one to file under "Stranger things have happened"....Wash U gets sloppy with handling the ball, commits three errors to lose the game
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 14, 2009, 10:38:16 PM
Quote from: Barber Greene on May 14, 2009, 10:33:44 PM
Hawks win 3-2!!! Another one to file under "Stranger things have happened" ....Wash U gets sloppy with handling the ball, commits three errors to lose the game

Isn't that the truth, Barber!!   ;)

P.S. I like how the radio guys used the Chuck music to make the into's!! Bring back Chuck NBC!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Barber Greene on May 14, 2009, 10:47:45 PM
The win guarantees the Warhawks will be playing on Saturday...and I will be there for it...even though I hate to miss seeing the Preakness live
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: badgerwarhawk on May 15, 2009, 12:18:13 PM
Unbelievable melt down by Wash U.  I've been watching WARHAWK baseball for 41 years and this was one of the strangest endings I've ever seen.  It was so bizarre I had to check play by play to remember how it happened. 

Carthage was cruising and then changed pitchers.  Fontbonne nearly pulled it out.

Millsaps looks pretty good.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: dansand on May 15, 2009, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: badgerwarhawk on May 15, 2009, 12:18:13 PM
Unbelievable melt down by Wash U.  I've been watching WARHAWK baseball for 41 years and this was one of the strangest endings I've ever seen.  It was so bizarre I had to check play by play to remember how it happened. 

Wisconsin-Whitewater 9th - 
Wong reached on an error by ss.
Millar out at first 1b to 2b, SAC, bunt; Wong advanced to second.
Trepanier singled. Leavitt pinch ran for Trepanier.
Wessels fouled out to 1b.
Wong advanced to third on an error by c, scored, unearned.
Rechlitz reached on an error by cf;
Leavitt scored, unearned. 2 runs, 1 hit, 3 errors, 1 LOB.

...and remember, the play-by-play doesn't include the fact that Trepanier's hit should have been caught (miscommunication bewteen CF and 2B) and there was also a foul pop-up that, although it was scored a no-play, should have been caught also.

That one of the toughest-luck losses I've ever seen for the Wash U. kid. He was outstanding.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Barber Greene on May 15, 2009, 02:10:01 PM
Today's games are postponed...play resumes tomorrow with potentially four games played

http://www.augustana.edu/x12950.xml
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: frank_ezelle on May 16, 2009, 02:24:48 PM
Wartburg won today to stay alive.  It looks like they won't play again today so I expect them to bring back Jerrold Martijn Sunday morning and that's going to be a tough matchup for someone.

Carthage and Washington are playing now with Carthage up 3-1 and Washington batting in the bottom of the 2nd.  Live Stats can be like watching paint dry when they are keeping up from batter to batter.  This deal about posting after a half inning is complete is unbearable.  I don't recall ever seeing it done that way in the past so it must be done this way by choice--a poor choice if you ask me.

It sure has been a long time since they have posted a half inning.  Has Washington retaken the lead?  Did we have a bases loaded, two out situation?  It really takes out the drama when you can't follow the play by play.  At least that won't be a problem in the 4:00 game with both teams providing coverage. 

Ahh, Washington scored one to cut the lead to 3-2.  I think I'll go out for a walk.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 16, 2009, 04:06:43 PM
Wash U's comeback fizzled - Carthage up 20 to 2 in the 8th! :o
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: warrior35 on May 16, 2009, 04:42:06 PM
Impressive showing by Carthage today.  21-3 final score.  Carthage had 21 runs on 21 hits, Wash U. only had one error and Carthage only had 1 HR.  Now THAT is getting it done offensively.  Carthage had 14 different guys get ABs.  Perez must have had a heck of a game too with a low pitch count as he pitched a complete game, while the offense was having long innings almost every inning. 
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 06:52:14 PM
Watching the Millsaps video and listening to the UWW audio - audio is a little ahead of the video, but not a bad deal.  Millsaps 5 UWW 4 in the bottom of 5.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 16, 2009, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 06:52:14 PM
Watching the Millsaps video and listening to the UWW audio - audio is a little ahead of the video, but not a bad deal.  Millsaps 5 UWW 4 in the bottom of 5.
Millsaps has broadcast all of their games this year.

Kinda spoils us, doesn't it!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 08:09:08 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on May 16, 2009, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 06:52:14 PM
Watching the Millsaps video and listening to the UWW audio - audio is a little ahead of the video, but not a bad deal.  Millsaps 5 UWW 4 in the bottom of 5.
Millsaps has A all of their games this year.

Kinda spoils us, doesn't it!

That's sweet...Millsaps 12 UWW 4 final  (isn't so sweet  :'( )

Millsaps/Carthage coming up in 45 minutes.  Warhawks and Wartburg tomorrow at 10am.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 16, 2009, 11:03:12 PM
9:50 pm CDT and 156 fans are watching the video-stream of the Millsaps-Carthage game!

It has been a great game!

http://208.101.39.74/millsaps

Carthage has scored 3 in the bottom of the 8th to go ahead 6-5.



Millsaps had an uncharacteristic meltdown.

They gave up 8 runs on 5 hits and 3 errors.  There was one man LOB in Carthage bottom of the 8th.

Going to the 9th, Carthage leads 12-5.  (Six runs are unearned.)

Millsaps fails to score in the 9th.

Final -- Carthage 12, Millsaps 5.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2009, 11:04:08 PM
Frank- I am surprised more teams do not use the video feed from games. This is the perfect Saturday night... a few drinks and a Carthage/Millsaps game on the laptop... and a little Men at Work as buffer music. Perfect night.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 11:15:43 PM
Millsaps meltdown in progress in the bottom of the 8th...Carthage is hitting very well!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2009, 11:16:40 PM
10-5 Carthage in the 8th... 17 hits for the Redmen.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 11:18:55 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2009, 11:16:40 PM
10-5 Carthage in the 8th... 17 hits for the Redmen.

8 run 8th for Carthage!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2009, 11:21:14 PM
Millsaps has committed three errors in the 8th inning (five overall) and Carthage has made them pay. Currently 12-5 Carthage... still batting.

If Carthage can hang on, they will be tough to beat tomorrow.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 16, 2009, 11:32:05 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2009, 11:21:14 PM
If Carthage can hang on, they will be tough to beat tomorrow.

They did and they will!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: frank_ezelle on May 16, 2009, 11:44:24 PM
It's my guess that Millsaps will have Drew Maddox and Tait Hendrix as the starters tomorrow.  Don't count them out on getting to Monday and in a one game situation anything can happen.

One has to wonder if things would have been different if Millsaps had played at 1 and gotten extra rest.  Maybe that had nothing to do with the meltdown at the end or maybe it was the deciding factor, especially with Aaron and Boomer coming back in to pitch after splitting the duties of the 4 o'clock game.  However, if it made a difference, it was extra rest earned by Carthage during the season as they played well enough all year to be a #1 seed. 

While this now puts Millsaps on a more difficult path to the World Series, they still are capable of coming all the way back and winning three straight.  For now, they just need to win tomorrow at 1.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 17, 2009, 04:27:20 AM
Quote from: frank_ezelle on May 16, 2009, 11:44:24 PM
It's my guess that Millsaps will have Drew Maddox and Tait Hendrix as the starters tomorrow.  Don't count them out on getting to Monday and in a one game situation anything can happen.

One has to wonder if things would have been different if Millsaps had played at 1 and gotten extra rest.  Maybe that had nothing to do with the meltdown at the end or maybe it was the deciding factor, especially with Aaron and Boomer coming back in to pitch after splitting the duties of the 4 o'clock game.  However, if it made a difference, it was extra rest earned by Carthage during the season as they played well enough all year to be a #1 seed. 

While this now puts Millsaps on a more difficult path to the World Series, they still are capable of coming all the way back and winning three straight.  For now, they just need to win tomorrow at 1.

The winner of the first game (UWW vs Wartburg) has to win 3 on Sunday just to make it to a final game on Monday, winner getting their ticket punched to Grand Chute.  What could be more difficult than that?  :-\  Playing without a shortstop? or the centerfielder?
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: frank_ezelle on May 17, 2009, 06:50:58 AM
On the Millsaps webcast last night they mentioned the schedule and how it conflicted with the rulebook for an NCAA Regionals.  It was just a brief mention so this might not be exactly right, but they said a team can't be made to play 3 games in one day.  The impression I received was that if the winner of the 10 o'clock game won at 1, then they could choose to play a DH for the championship on Monday instead of having to play a third game of the day on Sunday.

I don't know the specifics on this and it wasn't discussed in great detail.  It what they said and what I think I heard are accurate, then Carthage may not play today unless it is Millsaps that they are playing at 4.  If the rule does say that a team has such an option, it would be stunning if a team would elect to play 3 on Sunday while knowing that to win the regional they would still have to play on Monday.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: Just Bill on May 17, 2009, 09:03:24 AM
Usually, the NCAA prohibits teams from playing three times in one day in the NCAA Tournament.  Has the committee lifted that restriction to account for the weather delays?
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: RichK on May 17, 2009, 10:41:05 AM
From Augustana web site:

NCAA rules do not allow a team to play three games in one day during the NCAA Baseball Tournament. If the winner of Game 8 between Wartburg and Wisconsin-Whitewater should beat Millsaps on Sunday afternoon, the Game 10 matchup with Carthage will be pushed back to 11 a.m. Monday morning, with Game 11, if necessary, to follow at 2 p.m. If Millsaps wins Game 9, it will face Carthage as scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: badgerwarhawk on May 17, 2009, 07:10:07 PM
WARHAWKS take down Millsaps 10-4.   Matchup with Carthage tomorrow.  The two teams split a pair earlier in the season while in Florida.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: GBMAN on May 18, 2009, 07:39:16 AM
I imagine uw-w will pitch Dott in the first game.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 08:07:09 AM
Quote from: GBMAN on May 18, 2009, 07:39:16 AM
I imagine uw-w will pitch Dott in the first game.

I gotta believe Carthage is looking for a little payback from that 3 TD pasting it took at the hands of the Warhawks last May 15th!!   ;)
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: REDMENFAN on May 18, 2009, 08:56:56 AM
Here's 2 articles from the paper. The first is about Carthage's 2 victories Saturday, and the 2nd a preview for Today's matchup with UWW.  Augie mentions in the first article that there was a lot of talk that Millsaps was much better than them, and he's happy that Carthage proved they can play with them...Word has it Whitewater is going with the same pitcher that stuck to Carthage in Florida back in March in game 1 today.

http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/red_men_bats_boom_4964122.html

http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/red_men_play_for_regional_title_today_4968495.html
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 09:29:37 AM
Quote from: REDMENFAN on May 18, 2009, 08:56:56 AM
Word has it Whitewater is going with the same pitcher that stuck to Carthage in Florida back in March in game 1 today.

That would be Aaron Dott, who GBMAN speculated on earlier.   ;)  He shutout Carthage 9-0 on 4 hits back in March.  I believe Carthage also had something like 11 errors in the two games these two teams split in Florida...

Regardless who the pitcher is for UWW, he's going to have to do a yeoman's job as Carthage is really swinging some hot lumber!! 
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: REDMENFAN on May 18, 2009, 10:10:04 AM
Thanks for the info.  If WW wins the first game, it'll be interesting to see who Carthage throws the second game.  Jordan threw 6 innings Thursday, so I'd assume he could be ready today on 3 days rest.  Who knows though, the top 3 have gotten a week off between starts the past 2 months.  I'd have to guess that's who they'd go with.  I believe the plan is to start freshman pitcher Rohe in game 1.  Now that its 9 and both teams are probably at the ball park already, it should be fine to share this information  :P
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: cubs on May 18, 2009, 02:14:29 PM
Well Whitewater leads 4-2 as they head to the bottom of the 8th inning.  I will say that if Whitewater can hold on, I am not surprised that Dott was able to beat Carthage.  However I can't see Whitewater winning Game #2.  Carthage will be able to come back with one of their studs on the mound, while Whitewater will be short-handed.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 02:21:02 PM
Whitewater wins 4-2 to force game 2 today. 
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 02:23:31 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 18, 2009, 02:14:29 PM
However I can't see Whitewater winning Game #2. 

cubs is usually wrong 50% of the time - so I like the warhawks chances!!  ;)
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: BigPoppa on May 18, 2009, 02:38:56 PM
This scenario has been my fear since I realized they would not play yesterday. Can Carthage rebound form the loss and make a run into Appleton? They should have their #1 or #2 ready to go for the game and I have no idea who UWW will run out there.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: REDMENFAN on May 18, 2009, 02:48:29 PM
Man, I was really hoping they'd pull out the first game.  I gotta teach the last 2 periods then coach baseball, I'm going to be a nervous wreck the next 3 hours!!
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: badgerwarhawk on May 18, 2009, 02:54:13 PM
WW could go with Williams Lovera (3-1, 4.23 ERA).   Hooper may be able to give them a few innings also.   It's likely to be pitching by committee.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: cubs on May 18, 2009, 03:05:09 PM
Quote from: BoBo on May 18, 2009, 02:23:31 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 18, 2009, 02:14:29 PM
However I can't see Whitewater winning Game #2. 
cubs is usually wrong 50% of the time - so I like the warhawks chances!!  ;)
Lately it's probably been closer to 75%!!!!  :-\
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: cubs on May 18, 2009, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: badgerwarhawk on May 18, 2009, 02:54:13 PM
WW could go with Williams Lovera (3-1, 4.23 ERA).   Hooper may be able to give them a few innings also.   It's likely to be pitching by committee.
Good Call BW!!!!

Lovera should be fresh since he hasn't thrown in over a week, so maybe he could give Whitewater a solid start.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: irish21 on May 18, 2009, 04:19:22 PM
Redmen up 3-0 in the fifth of game 2
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: irish21 on May 18, 2009, 04:30:07 PM
3-1 heading into bottom of the 6th
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: theoneandonly on May 18, 2009, 04:43:34 PM
2 run homer by  Carthage's Shannon put them up 5-1 going into the 7th.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: augiefan on May 18, 2009, 05:04:41 PM
Carthage is now up 6-2 and still batting in the bottom of the 7th. Live stats are available on the Augie website and no doubt Carthage's as well.
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: irish21 on May 18, 2009, 05:10:32 PM
6-3 bottom of 8th
Title: Re: BB: 2009 Regionals at Moline
Post by: REDMENFAN on May 19, 2009, 09:33:22 AM
Congrats Carthage! Here's the article from today's paper

http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/red_men_regional_champs_4974639.html
Title: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Ralph Turner on April 23, 2010, 01:39:39 AM
Swanson Stadium / Brunner Field (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.augustana.edu/Images/Virtual%2520Tours/Swanson-Stadium.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.augustana.edu/x16721.xml&usg=__rJr1NPERoHEOBniHXKZS-gmvBBc=&h=292&w=400&sz=47&hl=en&start=4&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=g_zYgbJ07XkFcM:&tbnh=91&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAugustana%2BCollege%2Bat%2BBrunner%2BField%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rlz%3D1T4ADFA_enUS362US362%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1) is the site of the 2010 Regional sponsored by Augustana College.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 19, 2010, 01:05:01 PM
Kind of quiet. Little bump to get this up to the top.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 01:25:09 PM
1-1 in the first with BV and IWU.

Can Pankau shut down the BV bats today? If IWU can steal a win today, I like their chances the rest of the way.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 01:41:37 PM
Middle of the 4th - still 1-1.

Titans have only 2 hits, but one was a HR by McIntosh.

Pankau has held BV to 3 hits thru the first 3 innings.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 01:49:21 PM
Another 1,2,3 inning for Pankau in the 4th.

I like what I'm 'seeing' so far - Pankau yielded 2 hits and a run in the first, 1 hit in the second, has retired everyone since then.

Now if the Titan bats can wake up!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 01:51:56 PM
"Ask and ye shall receive!"

Titans get a run in the top of the 5th - on ONE single.  (single, sac. bunt, BV error)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 02:28:09 PM
At the end of 8, still 2-1 for IWU.

Pankau has not yielded a hit since the second inning!  C'mon, just three outs to go!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Titan Q on May 19, 2010, 02:33:46 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 02:28:09 PM
At the end of 8, still 2-1 for IWU.

Pankau has not yielded a hit since the second inning!  C'mon, just three outs to go!

BV has 2/3/4 coming to the plate...
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Titan Q on May 19, 2010, 02:42:04 PM
Final:

IWU 2
Buena Vista 1

Time of game = 1:37 (wow)


A big-time performance by IWU ace Jason Pankau - 9 IP, 1 ER (4 hits, 0 BB).  That makes 3 complete games in a row for IWU pitchers (Kabbes, Sweeney, now Pankau).

Great win for the Titans.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 19, 2010, 02:42:57 PM
The Titans win game 1 2-1 behind a tremendous outting by Pankau.  He has been great all year and continues to be great going 9 innings allowing 4 hits, only 1 after the 3rd inning, striking out 6, and leaving the tying run on third base in the 9th.  

IWU, with a deep rotation, puts themselves in a good spot for the rest of this regional.  Another note, with Pankau only allowing 4 hits and 0 bb, I would assume his pitch count remained low and should be able to come back later in the week if they would need him.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigG296 on May 19, 2010, 02:43:22 PM
Great start for the CCIW-been a few years since IWU won a playoff game.....maybe being a 6 seed really took the pressure off of them and let them play relaxed.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 02:46:08 PM
Titans will play the loser of tonight's game (Ripon vs. Webster) at 3:30 tomorrow.

Considering the circumstances, that has got to be Pankau's best game ever - ONE hit after the second inning!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 03:03:25 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 02:46:08 PM
Titans will play the loser of tonight's game (Ripon vs. Webster) at 3:30 tomorrow.

Considering the circumstances, that has got to be Pankau's best game ever - ONE hit after the second inning!

Titans are staring down the barrel of a 2-0 start in the regional. I'd take them over either team tomorrow.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: theoneandonly on May 19, 2010, 03:24:51 PM
BigPoppa... I bet webster does work.. I know there are all of you SLIAC haters out there.. But that just helps build the fire for those in the SLIAC and past players.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: theoneandonly on May 19, 2010, 03:24:51 PM
BigPoppa... I bet webster does work.. I know there are all of you SLIAC haters out there.. But that just helps build the fire for those in the SLIAC and past players.

I am not a SLIAC hater. I am a realist and IWU is really playing well right now. They just knocked off the #1 seed... why wouldn't I take them to beat the #3/4 seed tomorrow?

Just because I do not stroke the ego of the SLIAC does not mean I am a hater. I am a CCIW guy, plain and simple. In fact, read my Central Region preview and you will see that I listed Webster as the Conderella of the Central Regional.
http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2010/05/18/2010-central-regional-preview.html (http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2010/05/18/2010-central-regional-preview.html)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 19, 2010, 03:33:21 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: theoneandonly on May 19, 2010, 03:24:51 PM
BigPoppa... I bet webster does work.. I know there are all of you SLIAC haters out there.. But that just helps build the fire for those in the SLIAC and past players.

I am not a SLIAC hater. I am a realist and IWU is really playing well right now. They just knocked off the #1 seed... why wouldn't I take them to beat the #3/4 seed tomorrow?

Just because I do not stroke the ego of the SLIAC does not mean I am a hater. I am a CCIW guy, plain and simple. In fact, read my Central Region preview and you will see that I listed Webster as the Conderella of the Central Regional.
http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2010/05/18/2010-central-regional-preview.html (http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2010/05/18/2010-central-regional-preview.html)

BP, you also listed IWU as the team most likely to disappoint ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 03:35:58 PM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 19, 2010, 03:33:21 PM


BP, you also listed IWU as the team most likely to disappoint ;D

True. But I am very happy to be wrong. Pankau stepped up today. IWU needs to get the bats going if they want to stick around until the weekend.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 03:41:08 PM
Here is what I said about IWU:

Most likely to disappoint:: Illinois Wesleyan. How is it possible for a No. 6 seed to disappoint? Then Titans have underachieved all season long and appear to have finally put things together. They have very good pitching, but have been hamstrung by the CCIW's worst batting average (.285). IWU has had a bad habit of wasting great pitching performances by scoring very few runs for their pitchers.[/b]

IWU got a great pitching performance and scored few(2) runs. IWU did what I said they would and almost wasted Pankau's gem.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigToughGuy on May 19, 2010, 04:36:29 PM
Big Poppa...your preview also said that Webster was one of the few teams in this regional that played in the post-season last year.  Webster did not play in the post season last year.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 05:21:59 PM
RHIT got three runs in the 2nd; leads NCC 3-0, with NCC batting in the bottom of the 4th. 
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 07:50:02 PM
RHIT wins 5-4 in 11 innings.

So far the regional is going as predicted - #6 over #1 and #5 over #2! ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2010, 10:43:35 PM
Webster is taking care of business tonight! Ladies and gentlemen... We may have a changing of the guard in the Central Region.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 11:41:26 PM
By somewhere around 2 tomorrow, the game intended to kiss goodbye to the 5th or 6th seed will mark the end for either the #1 or #2 seed.

Crazy tourney, yet most posters (unlike the NCAA) foresaw IWU and RHIT going deep.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2010, 08:19:49 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 11:41:26 PM
By somewhere around 2 tomorrow, the game intended to kiss goodbye to the 5th or 6th seed will mark the end for either the #1 or #2 seed.

Crazy tourney, yet most posters (unlike the NCAA) foresaw IWU and RHIT going deep.

I really like Rose-Hulman and I think if IWU can get by Webster today, they are in great shape. The Webster/IWU winner has a really nice chance to make the long run.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: theoneandonly on May 20, 2010, 09:37:26 AM
Just wanted to post some players stats from yesterdays Webster vs. Ripon game.
Webster:
Will Savage: 9.0IP  4H  0R  0ER  3BB  6K - Pretty good day for him. He now posts a 9-0 record.

Victor Valdez 2-5 3rbis
Zach Little  2-2 2runs scored
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2010, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2010, 08:19:49 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 11:41:26 PM
By somewhere around 2 tomorrow, the game intended to kiss goodbye to the 5th or 6th seed will mark the end for either the #1 or #2 seed.

Crazy tourney, yet most posters (unlike the NCAA) foresaw IWU and RHIT going deep.

I really like Rose-Hulman and I think if IWU can get by Webster today, they are in great shape. The Webster/IWU winner has a really nice chance to make the long run.

I believe IWU plays Ripon, with Webster matching up with Rose Hulman, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2010, 10:16:25 AM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2010, 10:11:01 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2010, 08:19:49 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2010, 11:41:26 PM
By somewhere around 2 tomorrow, the game intended to kiss goodbye to the 5th or 6th seed will mark the end for either the #1 or #2 seed.

Crazy tourney, yet most posters (unlike the NCAA) foresaw IWU and RHIT going deep.

I really like Rose-Hulman and I think if IWU can get by Webster today, they are in great shape. The Webster/IWU winner has a really nice chance to make the long run.

I believe IWU plays Ripon, with Webster matching up with Rose Hulman, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

You are right, IWU/Ripon today. My bad.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: JohnnyU on May 20, 2010, 11:38:23 AM
I'll take BV, IWU, and Webster today. Goodbye Ripon and NCC. I bet all teams that lost in the midwest wish they were in this bracket. Actually, they're probably more focused on surviving the day.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2010, 04:07:43 PM
According to the tourney website, the IWU/Ripon game is currently on hold due to rain.  Anyone know more about the weather there?

According to Yahoo Weather, things don't look real promising for resuming today, though rain should end by tomorrow afternoon.  If the tourney gets pushed back a day, the players are in for a shock on Sunday - sunny and 93!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: dansand on May 20, 2010, 07:24:54 PM
Games postponed until noon on Friday. IWU-Ripon first up, followed by Webster-Rose-Hulman.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2010, 08:23:43 PM
If I'm interpreting (and correctly predicting the make-up schedule) correctly, looks like, win or lose, IWU has a day-night DH tomorrow (game 5, then game 7).  If so, I sure hope game 7 is the 'winners showdown' to be in the driver's seat! ;)

I assume they will just go for games 5, 6, and 7 tomorrow, or will they try to get in four games to begin catching up?
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Just Bill on May 20, 2010, 08:30:44 PM
If they are starting at noon, there's no way they can get four games in. I'd guess just 5, 6 and 7 tomorrow.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: dansand on May 20, 2010, 08:35:53 PM
The plan right now is three games on Friday, starting at noon, and four on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: augie_superfan on May 20, 2010, 10:09:11 PM
I hope the NCAA realizes that they can't possibly cram the rest of the tourney into 2 days.  As the schedule reads now, if IWU wins tomorrow to eliminate Ripon, then the BV or the Webster/RHIT loser would have to win 4 games on Saturday to advance to the World Series.  That is completely unfair when there is a built-in rain day for these tournaments.  I can't think of any reason to at least delay the "rematch, if necessary" game till Sunday.....well, I guess except the hotel rooms for the two teams so that must be the reason.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: dansand on May 20, 2010, 11:46:49 PM
Quote from: augie_superfan on May 20, 2010, 10:09:11 PM
I hope the NCAA realizes that they can't possibly cram the rest of the tourney into 2 days.  As the schedule reads now, if IWU wins tomorrow to eliminate Ripon, then the BV or the Webster/RHIT loser would have to win 4 games on Saturday to advance to the World Series.  That is completely unfair when there is a built-in rain day for these tournaments.  I can't think of any reason to at least delay the "rematch, if necessary" game till Sunday.....well, I guess except the hotel rooms for the two teams so that must be the reason.

Sunday's looking pretty likely, because I believe the NCAA doesn't allow a team to play more than twice in a day. Not positive, but I think that's the rule.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 21, 2010, 07:49:25 AM
Two games is the max in a day. The same thing happened last year in the Central Region and games were pushed into the following day.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigToughGuy on May 21, 2010, 11:00:24 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 21, 2010, 07:49:25 AM
Two games is the max in a day. The same thing happened last year in the Central Region and games were pushed into the following day.

Looks like the regional website is mistaken.  According to that schedule, a team could possibly play 4 consecutive games tomorrow at 10:00, 1:30, 5:00, & 8:00.  I thought that sounded absurd.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 12:57:02 PM
They've started play earlier than listed.  Ripon leads 1-0 going to the bottom of the first.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 01:17:33 PM
OUCH!  IWU has reverted to the sloppy team of most of the season instead of the dangerous team of late.

Ripon scored four unearned runs in the top of the second on two walks, two errors, and ONE hit - a 3-run HR. :(

Now 5-0 going to the bottom of the second.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 01:23:15 PM
Titans get one back in the bottom of the 2nd on a double and two singles; now 5-1.

I've unfortunately got to go out for a while; hope to make it back for the final innings (and hope to see a better situation by then!).
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 21, 2010, 02:11:03 PM
The Titans score 4 in the bottom of the 4th to take a 6-5 lead.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
I'm back, and like what I'm seeing!  After 5, IWU up 6-5.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 21, 2010, 02:18:52 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
I'm back, and like what I'm seeing!  After 5, IWU up 6-5.

You might need to leave again, Mr. Ypsi.  The Titans need some more runs  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 02:36:00 PM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 21, 2010, 02:18:52 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
I'm back, and like what I'm seeing!  After 5, IWU up 6-5.

You might need to leave again, Mr. Ypsi.  The Titans need some more runs  ;D ;D ;D

So much for your "Mr. Ypsi is a jinx" theory!  My first inning back the Titans tack on 5 more; now lead 11-5 after 6. ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 02:47:50 PM
Joe Froelich may be running out of gas.  In his first four innings, he yielded two hits, no runs.  In the 7th, he yielded two singles and a 3-run HR.

Lead down to 11-8, going to the bottom of the 7th.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 03:22:39 PM
Lead back to 6; 14-8 with three outs to go.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 03:25:44 PM
I guess the seventh was a false alarm.  Froelich gave up a two out single in the 8th, got 'em 1,2,3 in the 9th.

Titans win, 14-8.  They'll play the winner of Webster/RHIT at 7 this evening - the winner of that game will be the only remaining undefeated team, and clearly in the driver's seat.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: DirtyJersey on May 21, 2010, 03:27:02 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 03:22:39 PM
Lead back to 6; 14-8 with three outs to go.


IWU WINS AGAIN! With plenty of arms available and hot bats, you have got to love the Titans chances.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 21, 2010, 03:33:45 PM
The perfect situation seems to be happening for the Titans. They have used only 3 pitchers through two games, and with yesterdays rain day, that may open the door for Pankau to throw on Sunday as he only threw 100 pitches on Wednesday.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: dansand on May 21, 2010, 03:52:05 PM
OK. Pending weather (which should be all right now, if you trust the forecast), the times for the rest of the tournament will be:

Game 6 (Webster vs. Rose-Hulman) 3:30 today

Tomorrow's Games:
11:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Sunday:
11:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. (if needed)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 04:49:36 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 03:25:44 PM
I guess the seventh was a false alarm.  Froelich gave up a two out single in the 8th, got 'em 1,2,3 in the 9th.

Titans win, 14-8.  They'll play the winner of Webster/RHIT at 7 this evening - the winner of that game will be the only remaining undefeated team, and clearly in the driver's seat.

The tourney site has been updated.  The schedule dansand posted is correct - IWU vs. the Webster/RHIT winner is tomorrow at 11, not tonite at 7 as earlier listed.  This makes more sense - what used to be Friday is now Saturday, and Saturday has been moved to Sunday.  (While us retired guys could care less, I bet many of you wish Mondays could so easily be moved! ;D)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 05:01:06 PM
Webster off to a good start.  A solo HR in the first, and three straight 2-out singles in the second have them up 2-0 after 2.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 05:23:01 PM
What's with the vaunted RHIT offense?  Thru four innings, David Mueller has held them to one single!

Webster up 2-0, middle of the 4th.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: RSSmith on May 21, 2010, 05:53:06 PM
4-0 Webster, bottom 6.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 06:24:29 PM
David Mueller has been masterful - 3 hits in 8 innings.  RHIT got a run in the 7th on a double, ground out, and wild pitch, but in the bottom of the 8th it's Webster 4, RHIT 1.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 06:39:22 PM
Webster's Victor Valdez is having the game of a lifetime.  A solo shot in the first, and now a 3-run tater in the 8th!  Webster now up 7-1 with just the ninth to go.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigToughGuy on May 21, 2010, 06:43:48 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 06:39:22 PM
Webster's Victor Valdez is having the game of a lifetime.  A solo shot in the first, and now a 3-run tater in the 8th!  Webster now up 7-1 with just the ninth to go.

"Game of a lifetime" may be a little of an overstatement.  If he had 1 or 2 HR's on the seaon, it would be a little more surprising.  Valdez had 14 HR's coming into today's game.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Pat Coleman on May 21, 2010, 06:51:37 PM
Not quite the same as two homers in a postseason game.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 06:57:37 PM
Webster wins, 7-1.

Webster and IWU face off tomorrow at 11 for the 'driver's seat' (last remaining undefeated team, needing only one win on Sunday to head to Appleton, while everyone else needs three wins).
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: JohnnyU on May 21, 2010, 09:36:25 PM
Picks for tomorrow..

Game 1- Webster (This really goes against all my common sense (IWU is much deeper in pitching) but I picked Webster to the win the tournament and they really need this win if they want to win the whole thing.)
Game 2- Buena Vista
Game 3- BV over IWU (Again this goes against common sense, but I picked BV to finish 2nd.)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 21, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
Two things:

1. Webster is for real. My Cinderella is still dancing.

2. What the hell IS a Gorlok? It sounds like something you might face while in a haunted swamp.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 10:17:42 PM
I have no idea who Webster's #3 is, but I'd bet the ranch that he ain't equal to Kulavic.

I am NOT taking the game for granted (even the best pitchers get 'lit up' now and then), but I like our chances.

Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: mr_b on May 21, 2010, 10:27:12 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 21, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
2. What the hell IS a Gorlok? It sounds like something you might face while in a haunted swamp.
Here is the explanation of the mascot name Gorlok. (http://www.webster.edu/southcarolina/gorlok.htm)   It's the combination of two streets that intersect on campus -- Gore and Lockwood.

I wonder what North Park's mascot would be if we used the same logic (Foster & Kimball Avenues) -- the Foskims?  The Fosballs?  I'll stick with "Vikings," thank you very much.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Titan Q on May 21, 2010, 11:33:47 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2010, 10:17:42 PM
I have no idea who Webster's #3 is, but I'd bet the ranch that he ain't equal to Kulavic.

* John DuHadaway (Webster #3) - 4-1 (8 starts), 6.16 ERA, 38 IP/36K, .270 BAA

* Brent Kulavic (IWU #3) - 4-2 (10 starts), 5.37 ERA, 68 IP/73K, .330 BAA

(Both are seniors.)

http://www.websterathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=666&path=baseball

http://www.iwusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1172&path=baseball


Webster is coming off 2 complete game pitching performances.  Their entire bullpen is fresh, including their best reliever, Bryan Stanley.  He has great numbers:

8-2 (0 starts), 2.08 ERA, 43 IP/52 K, .192 BAA


DuHadaway does not pitch deep into games at all.  It's probably safe to say the Titans will see a lot of Stanley.  On paper, I really don't see a pitching advantage for IWU (Kulavic pre-Tommy John surgery, absolutely).  Seems like the starters are pretty even, but Stanley could be the X factor for Webster.  I'd bet IWU has more bullpen depth, but Stanley might be the best bullpen arm of the two teams.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Titan Q on May 21, 2010, 11:34:21 PM
Good luck tomorrow, Titans!  What a run...keep it rolling.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: theoneandonly on May 22, 2010, 12:55:49 AM
Bigpoppa good to see you FINALLY cheering for a SLIAC team.. You cant honestly say they were your cinderella.. Espically with a CCIW team still in it. and Ypsi, I would take Kulavic pre tommy john. POST TJ will hands down go to DuHadaway.. I will tell you right now he will not throw websters 3rd complete game, but count on stanley to come in and slam the door shut.  I would also like to say, I called Webster destroying the competition in this tourney.. COUNT on them making their first appearance in appleton.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 22, 2010, 10:40:39 AM
Quote from: theoneandonly on May 22, 2010, 12:55:49 AM
Bigpoppa good to see you FINALLY cheering for a SLIAC team.. You cant honestly say they were your cinderella.. Espically with a CCIW team still in it. and Ypsi, I would take Kulavic pre tommy john. POST TJ will hands down go to DuHadaway.. I will tell you right now he will not throw websters 3rd complete game, but count on stanley to come in and slam the door shut.  I would also like to say, I called Webster destroying the competition in this tourney.. COUNT on them making their first appearance in appleton.

We should probably just give them the National Championship too.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: theoneandonly on May 22, 2010, 11:54:33 AM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 22, 2010, 10:40:39 AM
Quote from: theoneandonly on May 22, 2010, 12:55:49 AM
Bigpoppa good to see you FINALLY cheering for a SLIAC team.. You cant honestly say they were your cinderella.. Espically with a CCIW team still in it. and Ypsi, I would take Kulavic pre tommy john. POST TJ will hands down go to DuHadaway.. I will tell you right now he will not throw websters 3rd complete game, but count on stanley to come in and slam the door shut.  I would also like to say, I called Webster destroying the competition in this tourney.. COUNT on them making their first appearance in appleton.

We should probably just give them the National Championship too.

is it against the rules to cheer for a team you like on these boards? Why dont you just give them the national championship too? Well that would be great but there will be some good competition at the world series.. sorry that webster is doing work in the region and all the cciw teams have CHOKED except IWU... get over it.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 12:02:11 PM
And they're underway in Moline.  Kulavic went 1,2,3 in the top of the first (well, he walked the lead-off man, but he was promptly erased trying to steal second).
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigPoppa on May 22, 2010, 12:54:12 PM
I wouldn't say the CCIW teams choked. Carthage was beaten twice by the defending national champ and NCC just ran out of gas three weeks ago.

As for the cinderella of mine being Webster, if you'd read the Central region previe, I picked Webster to be the Cnderella (and also IWU to disappoint).

Webster is playing like they have all season and IWU is FINALLY playing to its potential.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 12:54:50 PM
Webster draws first blood in what is looking like a pitchers' duel.  4 singles in the top of the 4th (after only a lonely single in the first 3) produced 2 runs.  IWU has but three singles in the first 3 innings.

Going to the bottom of the 4th, Webster 2, IWU 0.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 01:10:49 PM
DuHadway's day is finished; a single, walk, two fielder's choices, and another single have produced one run and men on first and second with two outs.  As predicted, Stanley is the reliever.

Webster still ahead, 2-1.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 01:12:52 PM
And Zack Scott gives him a rude greeting - a three-run tater!  IWU takes the lead, 4-2.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 01:31:54 PM
Despite the rude greeting by Zach Scott, it looks like Stanley is as advertised.  Titans go 1,2,3 in the 5th.  After 5, IWU 4, Webster 2.

If Scott keeps it going, the Titans need some 2008-vintage Kulavic!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 01:37:44 PM
Valdez led off the 6th with a double (Webster's first extra-base hit), went to third on an infield out, and scored on another infield out.  IWU still ahead, 4-3, going to the bottom of the 6th.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: #1PantherFan on May 22, 2010, 01:39:23 PM
I noticed Biagini left the game after being hit by a pitch and being thrown out stealing. Anyone know how serious his injury may be?
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 01:54:22 PM
I'm just going off livestats, so don't know.

In the bottom of the 6th, Titans add one on two walks and a single; now 5-3.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 02:02:30 PM
Kulavic is adding more drama than my heart really needs, but he's getting the job done!  Webster's 7th consisted of K, double, K, long fly out.  Still 5-3.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 02:10:10 PM
After seven, still 5-3.

Joe Sweeney is in to pitch for Kulavic.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 02:14:40 PM
Way to begin, Joe!  Gorloks go 1,2,3 in the 8th.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 02:33:33 PM
Aaahhh - breathing room!

Stanley finally escapes the bottom of the 8th, but a single, walk, double, single, and SF make it 8-3, with just three outs to go!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 02:43:48 PM
TITANS WIN!!!  Final is 8-3, but without that 8th inning cushion, I would've been VERY nervous.  After getting the first two batters easily, Sweeney yielded two singles and a walk to load the bases, before striking out the final batter.  Can't the Titans ever do things the easy way?!

Now to sit back and rest while BV, RHIT, and Webster eliminate each other.  Does anyone know if Pankau will be available tomorrow?
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 04:35:53 PM
After four innings, RHIT on top of BV, 5-2.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 04:51:09 PM
BV with a big top of the 5th.  6 singles lead to a 6-5 lead and a pitching change - still only one out and runners a 1st and 2nd.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 04:56:06 PM
New RHIT pitcher is Jim Bob Schuler (gotta love the name!).  He strikes out the first batter, but yields a 2-run double to the second.  As we head to the bottom of the fifth, BV now leads 8-5.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 05:48:50 PM
After 8, BV 9, RHIT 6.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigG296 on May 22, 2010, 06:10:14 PM
Mr. YPSI....I'd be willing to bet that Pankau will be on the bump tomorrow for the Titans.  He'd be working on 3 days rest and he only threw 100 pitches on Wednesday.....he'll be out there.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 06:18:50 PM
BV gets two insurance runs in the top of the ninth, wins 11-6.

Next up (about 40 minutes away): Webster vs. BV.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 06:21:55 PM
Quote from: BigG296 on May 22, 2010, 06:10:14 PM
Mr. YPSI....I'd be willing to bet that Pankau will be on the bump tomorrow for the Titans.  He'd be working on 3 days rest and he only threw 100 pitches on Wednesday.....he'll be out there.

Thanks.

Where are you finding the pitch counts - I can't seem to locate that info?
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 07:27:21 PM
With two out in the bottom of the first, BV has already knocked out Webster's starter!  Five runs in, and a man on third.

There may have been a reason BV was the top seed! ;)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 07:28:42 PM
New Webster pitcher Gebhardt quickly douses the fire, but 5-0 after one.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
The rout may be on?

A walk, an error, a single, two wild pitches, and a ground out gives BV three more runs, with one out in the bottom of the second.  Kind of looks like Webster may have run out of pitching.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 09:49:54 PM
Webster came back from down 11-1 after 4 to get to 11-8 in the middle of the 7th, but BV answered with 2 more.  Now 13-8 entering the 8th.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 09:52:17 PM
Webster went 1,2,3 in the top of the 8th.

Tomorrow's match-up may be a rerun of Wednesday's pitching duel.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 10:02:03 PM
BV wins, 13-8.

Tomorrow at 11, IWU vs. BV.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: BigG296 on May 22, 2010, 11:12:01 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 06:21:55 PM
Where are you finding the pitch counts - I can't seem to locate that info?

I was just basing that off of what CCIWFan6 had said about Pankau's pitch count....he had something about him throwing about 100 pitches.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:06:42 AM
Quote from: BigG296 on May 22, 2010, 11:12:01 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 22, 2010, 06:21:55 PM
Where are you finding the pitch counts - I can't seem to locate that info?

I was just basing that off of what CCIWFan6 had said about Pankau's pitch count....he had something about him throwing about 100 pitches.

OK, thought maybe you had some insider knowledge, or a source I hadn't found.

I'm guessing game 10 will be a rerun of the pitchers' duel from Wednesday - Pankau vs. Probasco.  Hopefully there will be no game 11! ;)
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Titan Q on May 23, 2010, 08:54:00 AM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:06:42 AM
I'm guessing game 10 will be a rerun of the pitchers' duel from Wednesday - Pankau vs. Probasco.  Hopefully there will be no game 11! ;)

IWU will send senior Paul Kabbes (2-4, 4.22 earned run average) to the mound today with ace Jason Pankau ready for relief or a possible second game. IWU and Pankau beat Buena Vista, 2-1, in a first-round game on Wednesday.

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/article_24c57656-6616-11df-83ed-001cc4c03286.html
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:05:38 PM
They're underway in Moline, and Kabbes shuts them down in the first.  Let's see if the Titans can solve Probasco, now that they already saw him on Wednesday.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:17:42 PM
IWU missed out on a HUGE first.  A single, walk, and two more singles produced a run and the bases still loaded with no outs.  But Hopp hit into a DP, then Grodecki popped out.

Still, they got as many runs in the first as they got the whole game on Wednesday!

IWU 2, BV 0, end of one.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:47:18 PM
A walk and four singles in the bottom of the third, and IWU takes a 5-0 lead.

Kabbes has only yielded one hit (a single in the first) in three innings.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:54:01 PM
Kabbes mostly escaped his first jam.  A walk and a single put runners at the corners with no outs.  An infield pop-up followed by two flies, got one run in, but that's all.

5-1 going to the bottom of the 4th, and Probasco has been chased - what a differnce from Wednesday!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 12:59:03 PM
Johnston didn't get started much better than Probasco, yielding a double and an RBI single to the first two batters he faced, but then BV got the DP.

6-1 after four.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 01:08:50 PM
Gotta love the Titan pitching depth.  Kabbes is only the #4 or #5 starter, yet has so far held BV, who scored 24 runs in two games yesterday, to two singles thru five innings!
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 01:11:34 PM
Titans lead off their 5th with a double and an RBI single, and another BV pitcher bites the dust.  Kock in for Johnston.  7-1, man on first, no outs.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 01:24:39 PM
Kock may not have been the answer, either, but when Titan batters get on a roll, maybe there is no answer.

10-1 after 5.
Title: Re: BB: 2010 Rock Island IL (Central) Regional
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 23, 2010, 02:12:22 PM
IWU coasts to a 10-3 win - we're going to Appleton! ;D
Title: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Ralph Turner on April 24, 2011, 06:43:59 PM
Message board for the Central Regionals which will be held at Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington, IL.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on April 24, 2011, 07:04:57 PM
Cool.  I hadn't even noticed yet that they were at IWU this year.  With H-to-H tie-breaks against 3 of the other 4 contenders (haven't played the 4th yet), I'm hoping IWU will also host the conference tourney.

Not that that helped much in 2007! :(  [For those for whom that was too obscure (or in case I got the year wrong! :P), IWU went an all-time conference best 20-1, hosted both the conference and regional tourneys, and went 0-2 in each! :o  Last year they barely made the conference tourney, and won the CWS.  I'm having serious doubts as to the importance of the regular season (as long as you get a chance to MAKE the postseason).
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 16, 2011, 11:19:31 AM
Central Regional in Bloomington, Ill.
1. Coe  (32-10)
2. Carthage  (29-10)
3. Thomas More  (28-7)
4. Illinois Wesleyan  (26-16)
5. Buena Vista  (28-15)
6. Ripon  (20-18)
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: cubs on May 16, 2011, 12:47:24 PM
So if you are IWU, do you try and beat Thomas More with your #2, and save Pankau for Game #2 against Carthage/Buena Vista?
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:28:44 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 16, 2011, 12:47:24 PM
So if you are IWU, do you try and beat Thomas More with your #2, and save Pankau for Game #2 against Carthage/Buena Vista?

No way... throw him Wednesday and hope to bring him back on Saturday in the title game.

Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:32:51 PM
Looking it over:

Thomas More is loaded with bats. .351 avg, 38 HR, a guy with 17 HRs. They look like they can hit with the best of them.

Coe has 90 SBs to this point. WOW!

IWU's Jason Pankau has two losses (how?) with his 1.48 ERA.


Here are my players to watch:

Buena Vista:            Brad Blum (.378, 18 SBs)
      Michael Hoffman (..327, 16 2B, 44 RBI)

Carthage:    Will Hodges (.399, 14 2B, 8 HR)
      Danny Dahm (4-0, 3.36 ERA)
      Joey Aiello (.357, 35 runs)

Coe:       Nick Stein (386, 8 HRs, 15 2B, 23/24 SBs)
                                Wade Morris (10-2, 2.47 ERA).   

Illinois Wesleyan:    Kevin Callahan (.405, 14 HR, 49 RBI)
      Jason Pankau (7-2, 1.48 ERA, 82 K)

Ripon:                   Nick Beaman (.407, 12 2B, 44 RBI)

Thomas More:         David Kennett (.435, 7HR),
                               Sam Schmeltzer (.422, 49 RBI)
                               Andrew Thole (.401, 17 HR, .918 slugging, 52 RBI).
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 16, 2011, 01:44:25 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 16, 2011, 12:47:24 PM
So if you are IWU, do you try and beat Thomas More with your #2, and save Pankau for Game #2 against Carthage/Buena Vista?

Coach Martel has done this in the past and it has back fired big time.  I do not see him making that mistake again.  

In 2007 as the #1 seed, he started Jesse Foster instead of All American Matt Aronson and they lost 11-7 to # 6 seed Webster.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Hound Dog on May 16, 2011, 01:45:36 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 16, 2011, 12:47:24 PM
So if you are IWU, do you try and beat Thomas More with your #2, and save Pankau for Game #2 against Carthage/Buena Vista?

Is this a joke?  See 2007 Regional at Bloomington, IL.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
To be fair, Webster has always been seeded lower than than should be.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 16, 2011, 01:47:15 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
To be fair, Webster has always been seeded lower than than should be.

Agreed, but I do not see him taking a lower seed lightly like he did in 2007.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:50:08 PM
The problem with not using your best arm in round one is this: Many lower seeded teams are average at best but only get in invite because they have one stud arm that rarely loses(which makes them an above average team when he throws). The top seeds generally run into that stud arm in round one and need to bring their best right back at them. Now... in rounds two and three, this may be a different story.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: cubs on May 16, 2011, 01:51:23 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:28:44 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 16, 2011, 12:47:24 PM
So if you are IWU, do you try and beat Thomas More with your #2, and save Pankau for Game #2 against Carthage/Buena Vista?
No way... throw him Wednesday and hope to bring him back on Saturday in the title game.
Good call, that totally slipped my mind.  Guess I'm still stuck on the Conference Tournament set-up and not the Regionals.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Coe can stick it with the best of them.  Nick Stein will be one of the top 3 players at this tournament, covers ground in CF with a plus arm, has great speed on the bases, and hits with great pop.  Coe will struggle because their pitching is very average.  Morris is by no means a shut down pitcher, Baranowski is a thumber, and Raisch struggles to throw strikes at times.

I love Coe, but don't think they will be able to get through a regional field due to a lack of arms.

Buena Vista is as cold as any team in this.  They lossed to Wartburg (with Watson), snuck by Luther, and lossed to an average Simpson pitching staff.

As ridiculous as this might sound Buena Vista is a very dangerous team.  They have got to be feeling lucky to even be invited, but are capable of throwing a lot of good arms on the hill.  Their lineup is top to bottom respectable (besides Case in the 9-hole) but lacks the star player.  Kloewer is very good, as is Blum, but Hoffman and the rest of the squad did not surprise me too much.

Good luck to the Central Region teams.  I'll be pulling for the IIAC, but wouldn't mind seeing another central team take it.  Rooting against the non-central squad from Thomas More.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Coe can stick it with the best of them.  Nick Stein will be one of the top 3 players at this tournament, covers ground in CF with a plus arm, has great speed on the bases, and hits with great pop.  Coe will struggle because their pitching is very average.  Morris is by no means a shut down pitcher, Baranowski is a thumber, and Raisch struggles to throw strikes at times.

I love Coe, but don't think they will be able to get through a regional field due to a lack of arms.

Buena Vista is as cold as any team in this.  They lossed to Wartburg (with Watson), snuck by Luther, and lossed to an average Simpson pitching staff.

As ridiculous as this might sound Buena Vista is a very dangerous team.  They have got to be feeling lucky to even be invited, but are capable of throwing a lot of good arms on the hill.  Their lineup is top to bottom respectable (besides Case in the 9-hole) but lacks the star player.  Kloewer is very good, as is Blum, but Hoffman and the rest of the squad did not surprise me too much.

Good luck to the Central Region teams.  I'll be pulling for the IIAC, but wouldn't mind seeing another central team take it.  Rooting against the non-central squad from Thomas More.

Ironically, quite similar to my regional preview set to hit later today/tomorrow. I see Coe struggling, even if they win their first game. And BV is a SCARY team if they ever put it together. Carthage bullpen has been inconsistent and IWU has a stud arm, and a few others a bit above avg one. I think Ripon will be overmatched from the start and  Thomas More is scary-good at the plate.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 03:13:51 PM
There are two reasons why Buena Vista is scary.

First, they play well in the field.  While their fielding percentage may not suggest it, they are solid all around, with players capable at every position.  Their biggest hole in the field is on the mound, with some poorly fielding pitchers (11 errors from pitchers)

Secondly, they can run a lot of different arms to the mound.  They had 9 pitchers throw at least 20 innings, almost all capable.  It should be mentioned that the injury to Wuebker hurts their chances of winning the region. (no pun intended)
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 16, 2011, 04:48:36 PM
Looking forward to the Thomas More vs. IWU game in round one.  Classic case of good vs. evil (and by that I mean hitting vs. pitching).  I have to agree with the above that there's no way Pankau doesn't pitch game 1.

If More can get past Pankau, who will stop them??  Don't know a lot about them, but any team that's hitting .350 as a unit has to be taken seriously.  They didn't really play anyone all season so that might come back to haunt them in this regional.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 16, 2011, 08:44:15 PM
I am sure a fan of every team might say this, but I think IWU has 0% chance to win the regional if they are unable to win the first game against Thomas Moore.  This is a team that has very little pitching depth after Pankau.  Sweeney is a good #2 option, but after that, it is a severe drop off.  Again, I am sure a lot of teams could say that, but this Titans team is not a team that has typically put up a lot of runs.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 16, 2011, 09:03:23 PM
While I largely agree with your post, I think you are being a bit overly harsh - ZERO %! :o  Joe Sweeney was NATIONAL pitcher of the week two weeks ago; Nick Mehn is 6-2 with an era under 4, and even Eric McCollough is 3-0 despite an era over 6 (which kinda negates your 'problems scoring' point).  NCC was in first place in the conference when IWU swept them by a combined 31-2 - good pitching AND good scoring. :D

They're in deep doo-doo if they drop the opening game (as would be anyone ;)), but they would not be utterly hopeless.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 12:02:10 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Coe can stick it with the best of them.  Nick Stein will be one of the top 3 players at this tournament, covers ground in CF with a plus arm, has great speed on the bases, and hits with great pop.  Coe will struggle because their pitching is very average.  Morris is by no means a shut down pitcher, Baranowski is a thumber, and Raisch struggles to throw strikes at times.

I love Coe, but don't think they will be able to get through a regional field due to a lack of arms.

Ironically, quite similar to my regional preview set to hit later today/tomorrow. I see Coe struggling, even if they win their first game. And BV is a SCARY team if they ever put it together. Carthage bullpen has been inconsistent and IWU has a stud arm, and a few others a bit above avg one. I think Ripon will be overmatched from the start and  Thomas More is scary-good at the plate.

BigPoppa:  First, a slight correction.  This is not Coe's first trip to the NCAA playoffs.  They went previously in 2006 as the AQ from the IIAC.  They went to the Regional and beat St. Thomas, before falling to the eventual D3 runner up Stevens Point. 

One thing I will say about Coe that most people probably don't know.  They have and OUTSTANDING record against teams that were ranked in region throughout the season.  They went 3-0 vs BV, 4-0 vs Simpson, 2-0 vs Bethany Luthern, 1-1 vs Wash U, 1-1 vs Aurora for an 11-2 record against ranked teams (which is one of the secondary criteria for Pool C discussions and probably a final nail in the discussion for the regions #1 seed).  Throw in going 5-0 against a very good Wartburg team this season and Coe is as prepared as anyone for being here.  They have three very good starters and one of the best closers in the country.  We'll see if that is enough.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Kohawk Krazy on May 17, 2011, 12:09:58 PM
Quote from: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 12:02:10 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Coe can stick it with the best of them.  Nick Stein will be one of the top 3 players at this tournament, covers ground in CF with a plus arm, has great speed on the bases, and hits with great pop.  Coe will struggle because their pitching is very average.  Morris is by no means a shut down pitcher, Baranowski is a thumber, and Raisch struggles to throw strikes at times.

I love Coe, but don't think they will be able to get through a regional field due to a lack of arms.

Ironically, quite similar to my regional preview set to hit later today/tomorrow. I see Coe struggling, even if they win their first game. And BV is a SCARY team if they ever put it together. Carthage bullpen has been inconsistent and IWU has a stud arm, and a few others a bit above avg one. I think Ripon will be overmatched from the start and  Thomas More is scary-good at the plate.

BigPoppa:  First, a slight correction.  This is not Coe's first trip to the NCAA playoffs.  They went previously in 2006 as the AQ from the IIAC.  They went to the Regional and beat St. Thomas, before falling to the eventual D3 runner up Stevens Point. 

One thing I will say about Coe that most people probably don't know.  They have and OUTSTANDING record against teams that were ranked in region throughout the season.  They went 3-0 vs BV, 4-0 vs Simpson, 2-0 vs Bethany Luthern, 1-1 vs Wash U, 1-1 vs Aurora for an 11-2 record against ranked teams (which is one of the secondary criteria for Pool C discussions and probably a final nail in the discussion for the regions #1 seed).  Throw in going 5-0 against a very good Wartburg team this season and Coe is as prepared as anyone for being here.  They have three very good starters and one of the best closers in the country.  We'll see if that is enough.

It doesn't help the cause that in the previews on the front page they write so much about it being Coe's first appearance in the NCAA's when it's really their fourth.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 17, 2011, 01:05:27 PM
Quote from: Kohawk Krazy on May 17, 2011, 12:09:58 PM
Quote from: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 12:02:10 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: TheSportsFan on May 16, 2011, 02:25:27 PM
Coe can stick it with the best of them.  Nick Stein will be one of the top 3 players at this tournament, covers ground in CF with a plus arm, has great speed on the bases, and hits with great pop.  Coe will struggle because their pitching is very average.  Morris is by no means a shut down pitcher, Baranowski is a thumber, and Raisch struggles to throw strikes at times.

I love Coe, but don't think they will be able to get through a regional field due to a lack of arms.

Ironically, quite similar to my regional preview set to hit later today/tomorrow. I see Coe struggling, even if they win their first game. And BV is a SCARY team if they ever put it together. Carthage bullpen has been inconsistent and IWU has a stud arm, and a few others a bit above avg one. I think Ripon will be overmatched from the start and  Thomas More is scary-good at the plate.

BigPoppa:  First, a slight correction.  This is not Coe's first trip to the NCAA playoffs.  They went previously in 2006 as the AQ from the IIAC.  They went to the Regional and beat St. Thomas, before falling to the eventual D3 runner up Stevens Point. 

One thing I will say about Coe that most people probably don't know.  They have and OUTSTANDING record against teams that were ranked in region throughout the season.  They went 3-0 vs BV, 4-0 vs Simpson, 2-0 vs Bethany Luthern, 1-1 vs Wash U, 1-1 vs Aurora for an 11-2 record against ranked teams (which is one of the secondary criteria for Pool C discussions and probably a final nail in the discussion for the regions #1 seed).  Throw in going 5-0 against a very good Wartburg team this season and Coe is as prepared as anyone for being here.  They have three very good starters and one of the best closers in the country.  We'll see if that is enough.

It doesn't help the cause that in the previews on the front page they write so much about it being Coe's first appearance in the NCAA's when it's really their fourth.

First or fourth... it still has to be proved and won on the field.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 02:06:03 PM
I wasn't trying to be inflamatory with my post, I just figured it was an oversight. 

Either way, the main point for me, that while not having a stable of flame-throwing arms, Coe has a good enough staff to have an .846 winning percentage against the kinds of teams they are going to face in this regional. 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 17, 2011, 02:18:35 PM
Quote from: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 02:06:03 PM
I wasn't trying to be inflamatory with my post, I just figured it was an oversight. 

Either way, the main point for me, that while not having a stable of flame-throwing arms, Coe has a good enough staff to have an .846 winning percentage against the kinds of teams they are going to face in this regional. 

At this point, if you are left standing, you have a pretty solid pitching staff. It is hard to make it through the season without it. Many of the regionals come down to who has the best 3/4 starter to get them back to their #1 on Saturday.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 17, 2011, 02:36:59 PM
Predictions for Wednesday's games:

#1 Coe vs #6 Ripon- Noon (Coe wins it 6-2... Coe runs wilds on Ripon)
#2 Carthage vs #5 Buena Vista- 3:30 (Carthage wins 9-3... Redmen bats are rolling right now)
#3 Thomas More vs #4 Illinois Wesleyan- 7:00 (IWU wins it 4-2... One word, Pankau)


Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 17, 2011, 04:04:02 PM
Quote from: youcantseemestill on May 17, 2011, 02:06:03 PM
I wasn't trying to be inflamatory with my post, I just figured it was an oversight. 

Either way, the main point for me, that while not having a stable of flame-throwing arms, Coe has a good enough staff to have an .846 winning percentage against the kinds of teams they are going to face in this regional. 

There are a couple of problems with having pitchers that pitch to contact and do not strike a lot of guys out. One is that it puts a significant amount of pressure on your defense, often in high pressure situations. Two is that there is a large element of luck that can go in your favor or against (ground balls that find holes). 

All teams need to play exceptional baseball to win a regional, but eliminating those things I mentioned can only help your chances.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 18, 2011, 01:49:14 PM
Ripon has a 2-0 going into the 5th inning over Coe.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: cubs on May 18, 2011, 02:47:43 PM
Ripon still leads 3-2 heading to the 9th....

Question for Coe followers, is Baranowski their ace, or did they throw off?
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 18, 2011, 02:56:50 PM
Its Final: Ripon 3-2 winner over Coe.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: upandin on May 18, 2011, 04:21:55 PM
I think Baranowski was the #1 going into the season, but Wade Morris has been their best most of the season.  Wonder if they wanted a Sr. on the mound in game 1?  Judging by the box score it would have been fine if the Kohawks could have put more then 2 on the board.  Loosing 3-2 is not a pitching and D  problem, the Ripon pitcher just must have been better because he shut Coe down. 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Kohawk Krazy on May 18, 2011, 04:22:55 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 18, 2011, 02:47:43 PM
Ripon still leads 3-2 heading to the 9th....

Question for Coe followers, is Baranowski their ace, or did they throw off?

Coe doesn't have an ace.  Baranowski, Morris and Raisch are all pretty equal.  None of them are dominate enough to be called an "ace"
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: TheSportsFan on May 18, 2011, 04:32:21 PM
Kohawk is right.  Coe does not have an ace, with that being said, they threw Baranowski in round one of the IIAC tournament as well I believe.  I would have been surprised if anyone other than Baranowski threw round one

Answer: No, Coe did not throw off.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 05:52:28 PM
BV leads Carthage, 2-1, after 5.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mr_b on May 18, 2011, 05:54:47 PM
BV now leads 4-1.  Carthage has made four errors.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 06:54:34 PM
Carthage falls to BV, 8-1. 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
Early on, IWU/TM is a real pitchers' duel.  After 2.5 innings, each team has 1 hit, no runs.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 09:02:31 PM
Still scoreless after 5; each team has 2 hits.

The bottom of the 5th was scary.  Pankau finally gave up his second hit, he was bunted to 2nd, a passed ball got him to third with only 1 out.  Jason walked the next batter, and got the following batter to hit into a double play! ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: forheavendial4999 on May 18, 2011, 09:06:07 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 16, 2011, 01:50:08 PM
The problem with not using your best arm in round one is this: Many lower seeded teams are average at best but only get in invite because they have one stud arm that rarely loses(which makes them an above average team when he throws). The top seeds generally run into that stud arm in round one and need to bring their best right back at them. Now... in rounds two and three, this may be a different story.

Bridgewater State in New England. Their ace had the best numbers of anyone in the tournament coming in, and shut out Tufts.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 09:12:35 PM
The Titans finally broke through in the top of the 6th.  Aaron Carmack got the first two batters, but Kevin Callahan went long!  Czarnowski followed with a single, went to second on a wild pitch, then scored on McDermott's single.  Titans up 2-0.

If Pankau can keep it going, that may be all they need (not that I would object to a bigger cushion)! ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 09:22:59 PM
Dang - TM comes right back in the bottom of the inning.  A single, double, single results in two runs.  Another single led to the man on second getting greedy and being thrown out at the plate for the third out.

At the end of six it's a new game - 2-2.

We'll see if the sixth was a blip and we go back to a pitchers' duel, or if the floodgates have opened.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 09:38:30 PM
For now, back to the pitching duel - Carmack yielded two walks, but no hits or runs; Pankau gave up a single, but he died on second.

Still 2-2 after 7.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 10:05:27 PM
Carmack left after 7, but Etscheid is continuing the magic - yielded a walk and a HBP, but no hits or runs.  Pankau allowed singles to the first two batters, but nothing further.  Still 2-2 after 8.

I'm getting nervous, though - for the first 5 innings, Pankau yielded 2 hits; the next 3 he's yielded 7 (and his pitch count must be getting way up there).
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 10:20:49 PM
Bad news: Etscheid goes another hitless inning.

Good news: a walk, another walk, a throwing error, a passed ball, and an intentional walk to Callahan, yields a run anyway (and leaves the bases loaded)!

Going to the bottom of the ninth, IWU up 3-2.  Pankau still in - hold 'em, Jason!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 18, 2011, 10:21:26 PM
I love that IWU scored it's ninth inning run, in part, by using the SAC bunt!!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 18, 2011, 10:27:08 PM
IWU WINS!!

That got scary: after getting the #7 hitter to ground out, Pankau yielded a single to #8 and hit #9 (you do NOT hit the #9 batter in the bottom of the ninth in a one-run ballgame!), but he then got the lead-off man to hit into a game-ending DP! ;D

IWU completes the day's sweep by lower-seeded teams.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: iwumichigander on May 18, 2011, 10:30:41 PM
YES! Go Titans! 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 12:20:54 AM
Tomorrow is IIAC/CCIW showdown day, as Carthage and Coe meet in an elimination game at noon (CDT) and BV and IWU meet in a winners' bracket game at 7.  No offense to IIAC fans, but you know who I'll be rooting for! :D
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 19, 2011, 09:51:28 AM
I am sure Buena Vista is very excited to matchup with the Titans in order to get some revenge for last year.  IWU was able to defeat Buena Vista twice in the regional in 2010.  I hope Sweeney is up to the task today.

Worth noting, BV did face Sweeney for a couple of innings in the Regional Championship game last year.  I would assume it will be Sweeney on the bump for tonight's game.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 09:57:04 AM
Carthage's loss last night was painful to "watch." Terrible defense, lack of hitting and Perez did not bring his best stuff to the mound.

I'd guess that Carthage turns to Danny Dahm today, who, to me, looks like their #1. Perez has thrown all of the big game series openers, but I think Dahm has been much more effective on the season. With their backs against the wall right now, Carthage needs to come out with an attitude right from the start.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 02:03:18 PM
Carthage up 2-0 in 4th on Coe. Soderlund doubled in a pair of runs in the bottom of the 4th with two outs.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 02:21:48 PM
Carthage now opening it up a bit... up 5-0 in the bottom of the 5th.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 19, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What happened on this play??

Herrin, B out at first p to 2b to 1b.


That's an odd one...
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 02:37:46 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 19, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What happened on this play??

Herrin, B out at first p to 2b to 1b.


That's an odd one...

Generally that means the pitcher got a piece of it on the way by and deflected it to second baseman who made the throw to 1B.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mr_b on May 19, 2011, 02:38:30 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 19, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What happened on this play??

Herrin, B out at first p to 2b to 1b.


That's an odd one...
Not really.  Maybe a grounder off the pitcher's glove that the second baseman picked up and threw to first.  The pitcher gets credit for an assist on the play.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 19, 2011, 02:39:28 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 02:37:46 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 19, 2011, 02:30:24 PM
What happened on this play??

Herrin, B out at first p to 2b to 1b.


That's an odd one...

Generally that means the pitcher got a piece of it on the way by and deflected it to second baseman who made the throw to 1B.


ahhhh, didn't even think of that.  Thank you and mr_b
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2011, 03:07:39 PM
Carthage wins it 5-3 but another 4 errors :'( I am not sure thery can continue to play poor defense and win another game in this regional.

Coe is the first #1 seed eliminated.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 08:20:13 PM
BV draws first blood - up 1-0 after 1.5 innings.

It always feels weird to see your team as the visitors on their home field! :P
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 09:15:07 PM
BV up 4-1 after 5.  Joe Sweeney doing his job, but sloppy defense has led to 2 unearned runs.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 09:30:37 PM
Looking grim - after 7.5, BV still up 4-1.  They have 9 outs to work with; we've only got 6.

Time for a patented IWU BIG inning! ;)
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 09:48:12 PM
Barring a HUGE 9th by IWU, BV will be the only remaining undefeated team.  In the bottom of the 8th, they got double, single, single, SF - two runs in (man on third, two outs).  They're up 7-1.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 19, 2011, 10:17:13 PM
No miracle comeback this time - BV wins 7-1.

Tomorrow:

10am (CDT): Ripon vs. IWU [elimination game]

1:30: Carthage vs. Thomas More [elimination game]

5: BV vs. Ripon/IWU winner

We plan to see you tomorrow evening, BV!  Revenge is sweet! ;D

[And go Carthage - Saturday revenge would also be sweet! ;)]

[I'm actually quaking in my boots (and should go change my shorts), but I like to talk a good game! ;D  An all-CCIW final sounds good to me!]

Oh, and congratulations Carthage - at least we don't have to fear an all IIAC final! :D
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 12:24:11 PM
IWU is about to to blow this game open... Bases loaded with no out in 7th. Up 2-0 on Ripon.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: cubs on May 20, 2011, 12:31:42 PM
Looks like a snowball fight broke out in Bloomington, as Ripon has given up a pair of runs on two seperate throwing errors, and IWU now leads 6-0.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 01:44:53 PM
Titans win it, 7-1.

They'll have a rematch with BV in the last game today (5 CDT).
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 01:47:24 PM
With IWU forcing the rematch against BV, I would assume McCullough will get the nod.  He is 3-0 on the season with a 6.07 era in 29 innings. 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 01:44:53 PM
Titans win it, 7-1.

They'll have a rematch with BV in the last game today (5 CDT).

Can't believe I am about to say this... "Go Titans" (I expect to burn in hell for that)
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 01:49:43 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 01:47:59 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 01:44:53 PM
Titans win it, 7-1.

They'll have a rematch with BV in the last game today (5 CDT).

Can't believe I am about to say this... "Go Titans" (I expect to burn in hell for that)

I'll return the sentiment - Go RedMen.  Let's have an all-CCIW final!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 01:53:48 PM
Ypsi- I guess since the "world is ending tomorrow" it is just another sign of the end of times ;D
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 02:35:51 PM
Carthage scores a run in the top of the 1st on Hodges single.

1-0 RedMen
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mr_b on May 20, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
Any thoughts on why Thomas More started Etscheid?  He's thrown relief in the last two regional games.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 02:44:27 PM
Quote from: mr_b on May 20, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
Any thoughts on why Thomas More started Etscheid?  He's thrown relief in the last two regional games.

Very thin on arms at this point? Maybe rolling the dice to see if they can win and bring back their #1 tomorrow.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 02:44:27 PM
Quote from: mr_b on May 20, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
Any thoughts on why Thomas More started Etscheid?  He's thrown relief in the last two regional games.

Very thin on arms at this point? Maybe rolling the dice to see if they can win and bring back their #1 tomorrow.

I was thinking the same thing...he's thrown 3 days in a row now.  Hopefully Carthage continues to get to him.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 02:53:31 PM
Regardless of the winner in the current game, if IWU wins later tonight and you have 3 teams with 1 loss, what will the schedule be for tomorrow? Who essentially would get a bye to the championship game?
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 03:02:04 PM
6-1...keep piling it on!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 03:11:36 PM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 02:53:31 PM
Regardless of the winner in the current game, if IWU wins later tonight and you have 3 teams with 1 loss, what will the schedule be for tomorrow? Who essentially would get a bye to the championship game?

The winner of that game would move to game #11 which is the Championship game.  The winner of game 8 (Carthage v Thomas More) would play the loser of game 9, which under your scenario would be Buena Vista.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 02:53:31 PM
Regardless of the winner in the current game, if IWU wins later tonight and you have 3 teams with 1 loss, what will the schedule be for tomorrow? Who essentially would get a bye to the championship game?

BV by virtue of being the last unbeaten.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 03:31:57 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 02:53:31 PM
Regardless of the winner in the current game, if IWU wins later tonight and you have 3 teams with 1 loss, what will the schedule be for tomorrow? Who essentially would get a bye to the championship game?

BV by virtue of being the last unbeaten.

From the manual:

If five teams remain after Game 6, the following procedure will be observed:
Game 7—Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6
Game 8—Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5   (Carthage v Thomas More)
Game 9—Winner Game 6 vs. Winner Game 7   (IWU v BV)
If two teams remain after Game 9, the following procedure will be observed:
Game 10—Winner Game 8 vs. Winner Game 9
Game 11—If necessary, same teams as in Game 10
If three teams remain after Game 9, the following procedure will be observed:
Game 10—Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Game 9
Game 11—Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 03:42:21 PM
Carthage up 7-2 after 4.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 05:19:36 PM
Carthage moves on to the final day of the regional with a 10-4  win over Thomas More.

Rohe went 8, giving up 10 hits, 3 ER, and striking out 9
Hodges and Soderlund both went 4-5.  Hodges had 3 RBIs.


Two wins to get to Appleton for the 3 teams remaining in the region.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: CCIWFAN6 on May 20, 2011, 06:17:15 PM
Very surprised to see Martel go with Kerber to start this game.

Freshman with only 4 appearances and 10 innings is not normally his style.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
Kerber looks up to it so far.  He gave up two singles in the first, but no runs; he went 1,2,3 in the 2nd.

Going to the bottom of the 2nd, still scoreless.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 06:36:58 PM
Titans draw first blood, lead 1-0 at the end of two. :)
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 07:22:31 PM
Titans scored again in the third, but BV got 4 in the 4th (knocking out both Kerber and Hayn - Frueh is now pitching).  BV up 4-2 after 4.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 07:49:23 PM
It's looking grim in B'town. :(  Frueh got roughed up in the 6th (Kopp now pitching).  BV up 6-2 at the end of 6.  Titans still have only 4 hits - bad time for the bats to go cold.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 08:01:59 PM
After 7, still 6-2.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mr_b on May 20, 2011, 08:46:00 PM
Final from Bloomington: BVU 7, IWU 6

The Titans rallied for 4 in the bottom of the 8th to tie it, but the Beavers scored one in the ninth and held on for the victory.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 08:59:40 PM
Alas, the season ends. :(  Anthony Kopp deserved better - he was the most effective of the Titan pitchers today, but he takes the loss.

BV is now 3-0, with all three wins against the CCIW. :o  Revenge is sweet, Carthage - go get 'em twice!

I confess that I underestimated BV (like the selection committee ;)); I am having trouble registering that we lost to them twice. :(
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mr_b on May 20, 2011, 10:12:59 PM
I'm baffled by the choices of some starting pitchers.  Thomas More started their best reliever after he'd pitched 1+ innings in the previous two games.  IWU started a pitcher with 10 innings of work (instead of McCullough, who had several starts during the season).  Of course, I don't know all the thinking that went into these moves -- match-ups, injuries, hunches, gambles, saving your ace for the next game, etc.  But it would seem that you'd go with proven starters at this point of the season.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 20, 2011, 10:21:03 PM
IWU used 4 pitchers, none of them McCullough.  I don't know, but I'd guess he must be hurt.  IF they had prevailed today, I assume Pankau would have returned tomorrow.

Kerber looked like a good choice for the first three innings.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 20, 2011, 10:30:57 PM
Nice season by the Wesleyan 9.  Too bad they couldn't pull it out today.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 12:36:16 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 20, 2011, 01:53:48 PM
Ypsi- I guess since the "world is ending tomorrow" it is just another sign of the end of times ;D

If the world ends, does the regional winner still get to go to Appleton? ;D

(Alas, the question is irrelevant for my team. :()
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 01:49:40 PM
With no outs in the bottom of the third, BV takes a 4-3 lead with two singles and a HR.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 02:05:41 PM
No further damage by BV in the third; in the top of the fourth, Carthage ties it at four, but squandered a golden opportunity: with the bases loaded and 1 out, Joey Aiello hit into a DP. :(

A good omen for Carthage?  After four innings in the field, BV has 3 errors; after 3, Carthage has none.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 02:53:49 PM
Middle of the 7th, now 7-7.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
It's the top of the 8th, and BV just brought in their third pitcher of the half-inning!  BB, HBP, BB, and fielder's choice, means a run in, men on first and third, and only 1 out (notice NO hits required!).

BV's 4th error of the day brings in another run, still 1 out, men at first and third (STILL no hits!).

WOW!  BV's 5th error brings in two more runs (and STILL not hits; 4 runs!).

OMG, after 3 days of near perfect baseball, BV has completed imploded!  Their SIXTH error (3 on consecutive plays), brings in yet another run - now 12-7!

After all that, BV gets a DP to end the carnage.  How often have you seen 5 runs on no hits?! :o

We'll see if Luke Watson can make the lead stand up.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 21, 2011, 03:24:43 PM
The agony of defeat!  Those guys will remember the inning from Hell for the rest of their lives!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 21, 2011, 03:34:04 PM
1 more Red Men....1 more W to get to Appleton!
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Let's play two!!

Luke Watson finishes off an heroic performance - he pitched the last four innings, yielding two hits and two (unearned) runs.

The final is 12-7.

I'll be missing the final game (alas) due to a prior commitment.  Since BV was the home team for the first game, will Carthage be home for the final, or do they flip a coin?
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 21, 2011, 04:04:34 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 21, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
I'll be missing the final game (alas) due to a prior commitment.  Since BV was the home team for the first game, will Carthage be home for the final, or do they flip a coin?


Coin flip...team who was home team prior calls it.
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: mwunder on May 21, 2011, 04:35:46 PM
Carthage puts up 5 runs in the top of the first on 3 hits.  BV started a sophomore, but after a couple of hits and a couple of walks, they went back to Probasco who held Carthage to one run in game 2 of the regional.

Freshman Sam Wilhelms on the bump for Carthage. 
Title: Re: BB: 2011 Central Regionals (Bloomington, IL)
Post by: BigPoppa on May 23, 2011, 01:22:58 PM
2011 ALL-CENTRAL REGIONAL TEAM
Jason Handley, 2b, Thomas More
Jason Pankau, p, Illinois Wesleyan
Danny Dahm, p, Carthage
Josh Albers, 3b, Carthage
Matt Soderlund, c, Carthage
Will Hodges, cf, Carthage
Brad Blum, shortstop, Buena Vista
Kevin Kloewver, catcher, Buena Vista
Brock Yossi, 3b, Buena Vista
Tyler Case, cf, Buena Vista
Luke Probasco, p, Buena Vista
Most Outstanding Player – Luke Probasco, Buena Vista