BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[colinsteinke]

Well, whatever hosting issues Whitewater had this weekend have been solved.

Oshkosh at Whitewater coming up next Friday and Saturday

Of course, because as a regular opponent, UWO already knows no metal cleats on the mound at Whitewater..

Have we confirmed that's what it is? How dumb.

[Pat Coleman]

Well, whatever hosting issues Whitewater had this weekend have been solved.

Oshkosh at Whitewater coming up next Friday and Saturday

Of course, because as a regular opponent, UWO already knows no metal cleats on the mound at Whitewater..

Have we confirmed that's what it is? How dumb.

I'm late to this conversation but that is indeed what I heard as a fallout from the regionals this weekend.

[cubs]

Well, whatever hosting issues Whitewater had this weekend have been solved.

Oshkosh at Whitewater coming up next Friday and Saturday

Of course, because as a regular opponent, UWO already knows no metal cleats on the mound at Whitewater..

Have we confirmed that's what it is? How dumb.

I don't think the issue was the "No Metal Cleats" on the mound at Whitewater...

The problem was the lack of communication (whether intentionally or accidentally) to the other teams at the 2024 Regional who were left scrambling trying to find footwear for their pitchers while being hundreds (or thousands in the case of Cal Lutheran) from home.

Based on the awarding of the 2025 Regional to Adrian, it's not too difficult to see how the NCAA viewed things...

[colinsteinke]

Well, whatever hosting issues Whitewater had this weekend have been solved.

Oshkosh at Whitewater coming up next Friday and Saturday

Of course, because as a regular opponent, UWO already knows no metal cleats on the mound at Whitewater..

Have we confirmed that's what it is? How dumb.

I don't think the issue was the "No Metal Cleats" on the mound at Whitewater...

The problem was the lack of communication (whether intentionally or accidentally) to the other teams at the 2024 Regional who were left scrambling trying to find footwear for their pitchers while being hundreds (or thousands in the case of Cal Lutheran) from home.

Based on the awarding of the 2025 Regional to Adrian, it's not too difficult to see how the NCAA viewed things...

That makes a bit more sense. Thanks for shedding some light on it. Less dumb. I assume this year will serve as enough punishment for that issue. Given Whitewater's location, I can see how that would be less than fun to try and come up with cleats this late in the season easily.

[badgerwarhawk]

I can confirm that our mounds inability to allow metal spikes was the reason that we were unable to host the regional.  That comes directly from the university's athletic director.  The problem is being remedied by installing a new mound, which can accommodate metal spikes, for the super regional. Mystery solved

[cubs]

Whitewater with an early 5-1 lead over UWO after just two innings of play...  Cootway with a "bat flip warning" after hitting a two out 3-run HR in the second inning.

[Ralph Turner]

Whitewater with an early 5-1 lead over UWO after just two innings of play...  Cootway with a "bat flip warning" after hitting a two out 3-run HR in the second inning.

Why do you need to flip a bat? The slow jog around the bases is enough to rub it in.
Just a thought, what if you sprinted around the basepaths and slid into home plate?
Would that get warning?

[cubs]

Whitewater with an early 5-1 lead over UWO after just two innings of play...  Cootway with a "bat flip warning" after hitting a two out 3-run HR in the second inning.

Whitewater chases Brinkman two batters into the 5th inning and has opened up an 11-1 lead...

UWO on their way to falling to 1-6 on the season against Whitewater.

[cubs]

Whitewater with an early 5-1 lead over UWO after just two innings of play...  Cootway with a "bat flip warning" after hitting a two out 3-run HR in the second inning.

Whitewater chases Brinkman two batters into the 5th inning and has opened up an 11-1 lead...

UWO on their way to falling to 1-6 on the season against Whitewater.

Whitewater takes Game #1 14-1...

Hansen with a 103 Pitch CG, retiring each of the last 12 UWO hitters.

[badgerwarhawk]

After really not hitting the ball that well in Adrian the WARHAWKS bats came alive today. 18 hits in 8 at bats. Holland and Cootway with 5 RBI apiece. We generally don't hit Brinkman that hard. Hansen was sharp.  I think that was the first 9 inning complete game by one of our pitchers this season. It was Hansen's third. Defense was spot on with several nice plays from Jackson and Thies.

Though I like our odds tomorrow baseball is weird game and anything can happen.  I expect we'll throw Huseboe.

GO HAWKS

[cubs]

UWO three outs away from forcing the "if necessary" game as they lead Whitewater 4-2 in the Bottom of the 8th inning....

[cubs]

UWO three outs away from forcing the "if necessary" game as they lead Whitewater 4-2 in the Bottom of the 8th inning....

UWO tacks on another run in the 8th inning and defeats Whitewater 5-2.

One game, "winner take all," for a trip to the World Series.

[cubs]

Whitewater starting to run away from UWO just like they did yesterday in Game #1... Warhawks with a 7-0 lead after five innings of play.

[BDB]

cubs, I appreciate your posts. I stop by often to see what you have to say, especially on game days.

You obviously know the sport and love the game of baseball. Thanks for the updates.

[cubs]

Whitewater starting to run away from UWO just like they did yesterday in Game #1... Warhawks with a 7-0 lead after five innings of play.

Whitewater three outs away from a shutout victory and a World Series berth as they lead UWO 9-0 after 8 innings.