Son hit his first college home run today in a conference victory. Unfortuneately, I didnt get to see it. I have had bad luck in watching his games this year. I can only make a few of his home games, and none of his road games. He has started every game except three this year, and I went to all of the ones he didnt start in.
Congratulations! Sorry you missed it, but at least you get to talk about it! 
My school's team is finally enjoying our first day off from practice or games in almost a month, since we arrived home from Florida. As some may recall, we finished our Florida trip at a very shaky 4-6 overall. Despite the fact that we were playing good teams, we knew we were better than that. Upon arriving back up north, we caught fire. We are now 15-7 and went on a streak of 11 consecutive wins before bowing out yesterday afternoon in a conference game. We sit comfortably in second place in the conference currently at 8-1. Our entire pitching staff has been outstanding thus far...there was a span of three consecutive complete game shutouts out of our starters and four consecutive outings with 0 earned runs. We have 3 starters with an ERA below 2.00 and a team ERA of 2.68 through 22 games.
We play an away game again tomorrow and an away DH Wednesday.
We play an away game again tomorrow and an away DH Wednesday.
quote:We have 3 starters with an ERA below 2.00 and a team ERA of 2.61 through 22 games.
No one ever believes me, but I insist you can win a championship with that kind of pitching
Get every guy on that team believing/sacrificing for the group, and magical things can happen.
CD- We read an article that Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz used to compete in everything they did when they pitched together in Atlanta (things supposedly got heated on the golf course). We have a predominant four man rotation and decided we should have the same kind of friendly competition amongst our starters to see who can have the better numbers for the season. Its made everyone try to one-up one another, and it's been fun.
Pitcher #1: 5 apps, 4 starts, 4-0 W-L, 1.17 ERA, 38 1/3 IP, 34 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 29 K, 2 CG
Pitcher #2: 4 apps, 4 starts, 3-0 W-L, 1.80 ERA, 25 IP, 13 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, 1 CG
Pitcher #3: 5 apps, 5 starts, 3-1 W-L, 1.82 ERA, 29 2/3 IP, 16 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 12 BB, 29 K, 0 CG
Pitcher #4: 5 apps, 5 starts, 2-1 W-L, 2.70 ERA, 30 IP, 29 H, 15 R, 9 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, 1 CG
Pitcher #1: 5 apps, 4 starts, 4-0 W-L, 1.17 ERA, 38 1/3 IP, 34 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 29 K, 2 CG
Pitcher #2: 4 apps, 4 starts, 3-0 W-L, 1.80 ERA, 25 IP, 13 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, 1 CG
Pitcher #3: 5 apps, 5 starts, 3-1 W-L, 1.82 ERA, 29 2/3 IP, 16 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 12 BB, 29 K, 0 CG
Pitcher #4: 5 apps, 5 starts, 2-1 W-L, 2.70 ERA, 30 IP, 29 H, 15 R, 9 ER, 9 BB, 23 K, 1 CG
How do you like these numbers ?
0.25 ERA 4-0 W/L 19-1 0 0/1 2 36.1 IP 24 4 1 12 27 2 0 0 130 .185 OBA
0.25 ERA 4-0 W/L 19-1 0 0/1 2 36.1 IP 24 4 1 12 27 2 0 0 130 .185 OBA
What an incredible team of pitchers!
And just in case anybody is curious...I checked. J H is Pitcher #1!
And just in case anybody is curious...I checked. J H is Pitcher #1!
Bad news from the Merc family as Mike broke his jaw in 2 places on Sunday. In the top of the 7th with 2 out, Mike went to backhand a low linedrive that took a bad hop and hit him in the side of his face. He had surgery on Monday and his mouth is wired shut for 4-6 weeks. Its been a hell of a week.
Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this. Sounds horrible.
I hope he recovers fully without too much heartache and pain.
Please keep us posted on his progress. We'll keep you all in our prayers.
I hope he recovers fully without too much heartache and pain.
Please keep us posted on his progress. We'll keep you all in our prayers.
Wow Coach! So sorry to hear that...Heres to a speedy recovery for Mike!
Thank goodness it did not hit him in his temple area.
Thank goodness it did not hit him in his temple area.
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Also praying for a complete and speedy recovery for your son.
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Also praying for a complete and speedy recovery for your son.
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Prayers going out for Mike Coach.
I'm sorry to hear that Coach, that certainly does make it a tough week...I hope he has a speedy recovery.
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UGH...thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery..
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UGH...thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery..
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Ahh jeez, that's horrible! My thoughts go out to him, Coach Merc. He's a helluva player. The good news is he has already announced himself in college baseball. He'll miss the rest of this college season, play most of the summer, and he'll be back next year to pick up where he left off.
Wow, sorry to hear that.Praying for a full recovery.
Sorry to hear the news Coach. Praying for him to bounce back quickly.
quote:Originally posted by Coach Merc:
Bad news from the Merc family as Mike broke his jaw in 2 places on Sunday. In the top of the 7th with 2 out, Mike went to backhand a low linedrive that took a bad hop and hit him in the side of his face. He had surgery on Monday and his mouth is wired shut for 4-6 weeks. Its been a hell of a week.
Ugh, always something, hope he's feeling better.
So sorry to hear about this Joe. Hoping for a full recovery.
coach merc---give mike my best