Quote from: ecfaninri on May 10, 2009, 06:23:39 AM
I think that if WPI gets in, teams may want to re-think there position about playing in the ECAC tourney for no other reason than to add possible in -region wins for the committee to look at. But also if a team loses a couple it could hurt them.

I agree that it could hurt them if a team loses, but if your on the bubble already wouldn't you take the chance to try and get some in regions wins to help yourself. Take a team like Wheaton they probably had nothing to lose playing the ECAC. If they win it, it might help. They could have gotten a win over WPI that could have helped. In my opinion I thought they should have played in it to try and help themselves. Now it doesn't seem to matter, they are likely done. But crazier things have happened with the selections.

I follow Wheaton, and they are on serious life support right now. Like the players have said lately, "We didn't take care of buisness when we could have so it's on us". If they don't get in we'll have to give our support to the NEWMAC rep. in the regional.

Hey moc323, when I first read mans007 post I took it as if he was saying except for playing Babson, Trinity plays a weak schedule. I guess you could take it either way. I will say it doesn't look like Babson is trying to duck anyone and the NEWMAC seems to be getting stronger as a conferance with the success of Babson as of late. WPI is strong and hopefully can stay that way after they lose Fahey. MIT seems to play teams tough. Wheaton (except for their latest free fall) is usually a strong team.
Good luck to Babson in the regoinals.

Quote from: d3spectator on May 06, 2009, 01:37:36 PM
Hey guys,

I'm a new member of D3 baseball I haven't seen many games, but have followed every now and again over the years, and figure what the hell why not join if I think i can contribute a little.  I've been posting more recently on the general New England boards and whatnot talking about Wheaton/Curry/WPI's chances at large-bid attempts.

However, I recently put together some stats regarding Babson and their pitching and what kind of pitching their offense faced throughout the year.  I came across Fahey from WPI, who is having/had a spectacular year, as a legitimate All-American candidate.  I also saw they faced Gingras from Wheaton, who was an All-American in his junior campaign, but does not seem to be having quite the season he had last year.  Was wondering if anybody knows/knew about any injuries he may have had, or battling currently, or if its just a case of the pieces not falling in the right spots at the right time? Seems like the numbers hes putting up this year don't reflect the type of pitcher he really is. Just a curious question before selection Sunday, the LEC conference, and regionals kick off. (Am I bored over here? Sure. But everybody loves a little baseball )

Also, congrats to Babson on a well played tourney this year over the heavily favored Lyons.  This regional is going to be a great spectacle to watch with the teams that may be there this year.  Also good luck to Wheaton and WPI as they attempt to secure at large bids and see Babson over in the regionals (Babson would love to see that ) Thanks. Have a good day.

Spec

d3spectator,
I think it was more of the pieces not falling into place. His two losses he gave up 12 runs but only 4 were earned. Having talked to him he will be the first to tell you that no matter what happens behind him he has to make pitches to get the team off the field. His ERA got inflated after the RIC game only because the home plate ump was not giving either team calls on the corners. All pitchers that day were painting the corners and getting no calls forcing them to throw it down the middle. That's probably why they ended up with a 19-13 final score.

moc323,
Here are the standings for the NEWMAC. You said in an earlier post Wheaton was listed over WPI. Maybe if you weren't blinded by your rage over Wheaton you would see WPI on top.

                 Conf.     Over-All 
WPI           9-3-0     26-11-0 
Wheaton     9-3-0    30-12-0 
MIT            7-5-0    24-14-0 
Babson        6-6-0    22-18-0 
Springfield    5-7-0    9-26-0 
Clark           4-8-0    14-21-0 
Coast Guard 2-10-0  7-23-0 

Wheaton is 4-1. They beat TCNJ twice in two days. Good wins against a good team. There only loss so far is to St. Johns 11-12 in ten innings. Were down 10-2 going into the seventh, took the lead in the eigth but couldn't hold on. Not a bad start so far. It is nice to see Louie B. back and throwing well.

Thanks guys for the insight.

May have just answered my own question. I just noticed the Teamline link on the home page for the Az. Invitational. Is that going to be for all games or just certain schools?

Thanks ECSUalum. I've looked at some of the stats from those schools, but sometimes they can be a little decieving. Just thought I could get a little more insight.
Was looking at the schedule for the Russmatt Baseball 2009
Greater Phoenix Invitational and seems to be attracting more and more good teams. There should be some great games. Unfortunately I can't get to Az.
Does anyone know if there is going to be anyway to track the games as far as score updates or do we have to wait till there over and check the schools web site?

Thanks KSCfan. I knew about TCNJ and Hopkins as far as how good the games could be. I should have put in my post I was talking more about the teams in bold lettering. Sorry I didn't clarify that
Thanks again.

First off let me say TheGNAC your write ups are great! It looks like the best teams around here are playing some tough early sason games. Good way to see what you have. I follow Wheaton(MA) and was just wondering if any body knows anything about the other teams on there Az. trip as far as good competition goes.
7-Mar Sat RIT (NY)
8-Mar Sun Saint John's (MN)
9-Mar Mon The College of New Jersey
10-Mar Tue The College of New Jersey
10-Mar Tue Rockford (IL)
12-Mar Thu Saint Cloud State (MN)
13-Mar Fri Johns Hopkins (MD)
14-Mar Sat Western New England
15-Mar Sun William Paterson (NJ)
15-Mar Sun Roger Williams

Thanks in advance for any insight I can get.

Infielddad - I went to the Lansing Lugnuts website and clicked on league transactions. Looked through the different months and found that on Sept. 4 it says Dougher was removed from roster. Don't know if he was demoted or let go out right.

You are right Red Blow. They did face each other last year in Arizona. Both struggled a bit and got no decision for the game. Chad Kasik picked up the win for Wheaton.

SCOUT66 - You said you are a rep for the N.E. region. Are there any other conferences - teams - players from the New England region on your radar?

I believe the pitcher that got hit with the line drive back at him from the Red Sox was Bryce Florie. Was watching that game and woke my wife up to tell her. She saw the replays and it didn't make her feel to good considering our son is a pitcher.