Congratulations to the Marietta College Pioneers on their Mideast Regional Championship. I wouldn't bet against them to win it all next week in Appleton. Also, I want to offer my sincere Congrats to the Heidelberg Seniors for all of their accomplishments. Gramps, correct me if I'm wrong... At least 2 OAC championships, 1 regional title, 2 regional second place finishes and third at the D3 NCAA National Championships. Simply outstanding! It was a pleasure meeting you.... Good luck to you and your grandson!!

Wooster Booster,
I haven't been on here in some time but I'd like to respond to your comment s regarding Justin McDowell and the Denison game. I realize in advance the futility of trying to argue with someone whose knowledge of baseball is sorely lacking. If you were really watching the play in question, The 3b called for the bunt but couldn't get there. So JM tried to but couldn't make the play. Pettorini comes out on a dead sprint, unwilling to listen to JM's explanation and then makes the call to the bullpen. At this point, JM had surrendered only one earned run! The subsequent stream of relievers gave up 8 earned runs... Great call by Coach P. For four years, I watched as Pettorini swore at and embarrassed my son as well as other players. No one ever openly said a word in criticism. Well, by the Denison incident described above, I'd had enough! I reserve the right to say what I want to whoever I want unless/until  someone is man enough to shut me up! I don't know who you are but your cheap shot at my son and I in the anonymity of cyberspace, reveals your cowardice!! Coach P cost us several games this year with questionable substitutions and poor game management!

forheaven,
 It's a mystery why Pettorini pulled McDowell. He gave up a run in the 1st on a bloop single but got out of the inning with a double play. He walked the lead off man in the 2nd who advanced to 2b on a throwing error by the 3b. Pettorini came running out of the dugout and made the call. No effort to even talk to the kid. Several Wooster parents were very upset with the hook. It seemed like the coach was deliberately trying to embarrass his Senior pitcher. Anyone who knows Woo baseball  knows that Coach P's on field handling of players and situations leaves a lot to be desired. McDowell has always got stronger as the came goes on.He certainly deserved better than what he got from his coach on Friday. There is a growing feeling among the team that Coach P has thrown his upperclassmen under the bus in order to prepare for the future! 

The Scots grabbed a 6-5 victory Wed. at W & J. Once again, Woo let a large lead slip away due to shoddy defensive play. In fact, 4/5 of W & J's runs were unearned. The team is swinging the bats better while the pitching has been consistent. Woo could be a sleeper team come tourney time if they can shore up the defense. Woo travels to B-W on Friday then hosts Case for two on Sunday.

Go Scots!
Expect Victory!

Musky at Woo scheduled today for 4:00 has been postponed. No make-up date has been set . Woo is at B-W Thursday, at Allegheny for 2 on Saturday and then home Sunday for 2 against Hiram. I predict that the Scots will win 4 out of those 5 games. Any takers!!!!

It's finally here....... baby! The Wooster Scots open their season Sunday with a 12:00 contest against La Grange (Georgia). The Panthers are 10-4 but own an 8-1 home record. Should be a real good test for the Scots. Coach P will find out early if he can expect the much needed contributions from his heralded Freshman class.

Go Scots!
Expect victory!
PS Give em hell Justin!

Mano,
Good luck in your search process. Wherever your son ends up he will have the ride of a lifetime!!