I don't know that Deep Run "struggled" against Benedictine. For one thing, Benedictine is perennially among the best private school teams you'll find. They certainly have their share of talent this year. For another, Deep Run used a LOT of players in that game, guys who might not play in regular season, and still won.
Generally I though they looked average in the field, average at the plate, but extremely deep in pitching. No one pitcher made headlines but the fact that they have so many gives them a big edge.
quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
I don't know that Deep Run "struggled" against Benedictine. For one thing, Benedictine is perennially among the best private school teams you'll find. They certainly have their share of talent this year. For another, Deep Run used a LOT of players in that game, guys who might not play in regular season, and still won.
Generally I though they looked average in the field, average at the plate, but extremely deep in pitching. No one pitcher made headlines but the fact that they have so many gives them a big edge.
Agree with Midlo--- Benedictine may very well be defending their State championship in mid-May. Who did BHS use on the mound? Z. Joseph (All-Metro 2010) and A. Wood (headed to VMI) are as good a 1-2 on the mound as any one--public or private. So if Deep Run "won"- I say they did OK.
Compared to last years Benedictine team, that won private league states. And Deep Run's very average team last year. Deep Run won something like 17-4 against the state champs. So for a BHS team that isnt as strong as last year, and a Deep Run team that is suppose to be way better according to you people. I would say that is struggling.
quote:Originally posted by BaseabllIsLife5:
Compared to last years Benedictine team, that won private league states. And Deep Run's very average team last year. Deep Run won something like 17-4 against the state champs. So for a BHS team that isnt as strong as last year, and a Deep Run team that is suppose to be way better according to you people. I would say that is struggling.
Comparing one game last year to one game this year--well, not going to argue with you. Did not see the scrimmage, so no idea who pitched, played, etc.
BHS lost some games to publics last year because they played 3-4 games a week and went deeper into pitching staff, but made them better at end end. But also, they beat Atlee 17-0 in Henrico Spring Break Tourney that I would not say was an accurate account of Atlee.
If you were there, and think Deep Run struggled, I
respect your opinion. But again, first scrimmages, they won 7-5 and Benedictine is good (especially with either Woods or Joseph on the mound), so DR's "struggles" are relative.
And, BTW, from what I've seen on other posts, Dinwiddie supposed to be one of best in Central Region this year--so 7-2 scrimmage "win" is impressive there also- depending on pitching line-ups etc.
you are correct, Im not trying to down DR, I feel like they struggled against BHS, but then it sounds like the played strong and well against Dinwiddie who is usually a good squad. Like others have said, scrimmages are irrelevant to the season, as coaches mess with pitching, and line ups, and batting order.
Can't wait for the season to start this coming week.
Can't wait for the season to start this coming week.