The season goes on!  I remember how tough it was in 2009 and 2010 that very good, 30 win PLU teams were (31 and 30 respectively) left off the invite list for the regionals. In 2009, PLU tied George Fox for the title, and lost a one game playoff (soundly) at George Fox. The next year, the lost at Linfield to end the seasons. Both really tough ways to end the season, even at the hands of talented teams.  The door is open...Never know how  seeding and locations will make a difference.  I say...enjoy the ride.  It isn't often, and all these teams are very good!   Should be a great West Regional.

For PLU, there are some very good teams playing in Georgia as well.  The baseball field and Piedmont College looks amazing.  If I were going, I would be very interested in checking out the Johnny Mize displays on campus.  The Chicago style Pizza place in town has great reviews.  Bring your camera, take some time to see a new part of the country.  It looks to be warm on the 13th, and good to have an earlier game on the schedule.  Like I say, enjoy the ride!

The season goes on!  I remember how tough it was in 2009 and 2010 that very good, 30 win PLU teams were (31 and 30 respectively) left off the invite list for the regionals. In 2009, PLU tied George Fox for the title, and lost a one game playoff (soundly) at George Fox. The next year, the lost at Linfield to end the seasons. Both really tough ways to end the season, even at the hands of talented teams.  The door is open...Never know how  seeding and locations will make a difference.  I say...enjoy the ride.  It isn't often, and all these teams are very good!   Should be a great West Regional.

For PLU, there are some very good teams playing in Georgia as well.  The baseball field and Piedmont College looks amazing.  If I were going, I would be very interested in checking out the Johnny Mize displays on campus.  The Chicago style Pizza place in town has great reviews.  Bring your camera, take some time to see a new part of the country.  It looks to be warm on the 13th, and good to have an earlier game on the schedule.  Like I say, enjoy the ride!

It would be tough to hang PLU on the few recent losses.  Two were against Whitworth in the league tournament, who pitched amazingly that weekend...including a no-hitter vs. Linfield). One was against cross town rivals, UPS.  PLU beat them 5 out of 6 times, and were coming of a second walk off win against Linfield (whom they went 4-1 against this year).... Not to take anything away from the UPS win, as the Loggers  played well, and the starting pitcher went the distance (157 pitches).  In 2009, they tied for the conference championship, lost a one game playoff to George Fox, and were left behind.  Linfield has also had a strong season, including  strong non-conference schedule.  Both PLU and Linfield have wins against La Verne.  Be interesting to see what happens.