Easy Rosy--
While I have seen this man in dozens of games, I actually think that he does a decent job, in fact, better than many.
However, knowing that he has limited skills, he probably should not be assigned such an important game. The kids, coaches and the game deserve better.
One thing about being a ump - at least 50% of the crowd is going to think you made a terrible call!
Yes, young & old alike have blown calls. What has always fascinated me is fans, sitting at least 100 feet away from a call, obscured by a cloud of dust, are certain the ump blew a call because a ball beats a runner to the bag. What they don't see is the possibility that the ump, 5 - 10 feet away, may have seen a right hand safely touch the outfield side of a base while the defender held the ball down waiting for the runner to slide into the tag. Just reference the Cubs - Giants game when the Cubs lost. If the ump makes the automatic call (out)just because the throw beat the Giants runner, he would have been wrong. Replays showed that, although the ball beat him, the runner had is arm outstretched and beat the upper body tag.
Yes, young & old alike have blown calls. What has always fascinated me is fans, sitting at least 100 feet away from a call, obscured by a cloud of dust, are certain the ump blew a call because a ball beats a runner to the bag. What they don't see is the possibility that the ump, 5 - 10 feet away, may have seen a right hand safely touch the outfield side of a base while the defender held the ball down waiting for the runner to slide into the tag. Just reference the Cubs - Giants game when the Cubs lost. If the ump makes the automatic call (out)just because the throw beat the Giants runner, he would have been wrong. Replays showed that, although the ball beat him, the runner had is arm outstretched and beat the upper body tag.
Does anyone have a link to the next round of games?
Ballyall, no problem here. Actually, I think you're probably right.
Ballyall, no problem here. Actually, I think you're probably right.
I don't see one yet. I do know HP plays at 2 pm Monday and 11 am Tuesday at North Central College in Naperville and at 10 am on Wednesday at Benedictine. I think HP plays Oak Forest in their opening game. This year the format is pool play, not double elimination. I don't know which teams are in any given pool.
Its all good rosy
Anyone seen a few of these final teams? Who looks strong?
Any predictions?
Any predictions?
Two of the regionals (St. Charles East & Lockport) will be decided tonight. It's Glenbard North vs. St. Charles East and Lockport vs. Sandburg.
The other finalists are Lake Zurich, Fenwick, Hinsdale South, Highland Park, Jacobs, and Oak Forest.
The other finalists are Lake Zurich, Fenwick, Hinsdale South, Highland Park, Jacobs, and Oak Forest.
Congrats to Jim Blaseck and Jacobs.
I myself don't want to make any predictions, just enjoy the ride no matter what happens. I do know HP has a very deep and talented pitching staff and a strong defense. We could not have predicted what happened in the regionals; all of our games went via the 5 inning mercy rule. We have 7 kids who could be a stopper on any given day, plus 4 more kids who could give quality innings. But, as everyone saw with the spring tournament, you just never know. All of the teams deserve a great "atta boy".
It's Glenbard North and Sandburg for the other two finalists. Now we just have to figure out the two pools. Congratulations to all.
Does anyone know the schedule and locations for Mondays tournament games?
The games are at North Central college in Naperville and Benedictine University. I don't know the schedule but I do believe the games start at 10 because HP plays at NC at 2 pm Monday, 11 am Tuesday and Wednesday our game is 10 am at Benedictine. As of now I don't know the pool teams.
According to the info given to us by our coach and bracketmaker.com, this should be the pools for the state finals:
Pool A
Fenwick
Carl Sandburg
Hinsdale South
Lake Zurich
Pool B
Oak Forest
Highland Park
Jacobs
Glenbard North
Pool A
Fenwick
Carl Sandburg
Hinsdale South
Lake Zurich
Pool B
Oak Forest
Highland Park
Jacobs
Glenbard North
This should be the tentative schedule for the IHSBCA State Finals:
Monday July 23rd
(at North Central College)
9:00 Fenwick* vs. Carl Sandburg
11:30 Hinsdale South* vs. Lake Zurich
2:00 Oak Forest* vs. Highland Park
4:30 Jacobs* vs. Glenbard North
Tuesday July 24th
(at Benedictine University)
10:00 Carl Sandburg* vs. Hinsdale South
12:30 Lake Zurich* vs. Fenwick
(at North Central College)
11:00 Highland Park* vs. Jacobs
1:30 Glenbard North* vs. Oak Forest
Wednesday July 25th
(at Benedictine University)
10:00 Glenbard North* vs. Highland Park
12:30 Oak Forest* vs. Jacobs
(at North Central College)
11:00 Fenwick* vs. Hinsdale South
1:30 Carl Sandburg* vs. Lake Zurich
Thursday July 26th
(at North Central College)
2:00 #1 Seed Pool A* vs. #2 Seed Pool B
5:00 #1 Seed Pool B* vs. #2 Seed Pool A
Friday July 27th
(at Benedictine University)
7:30 Winners of Thursday's Semifinal Games
im sure these games are subject to change, but should be accurate
*- denotes Home Team and first base dugout
Monday July 23rd
(at North Central College)
9:00 Fenwick* vs. Carl Sandburg
11:30 Hinsdale South* vs. Lake Zurich
2:00 Oak Forest* vs. Highland Park
4:30 Jacobs* vs. Glenbard North
Tuesday July 24th
(at Benedictine University)
10:00 Carl Sandburg* vs. Hinsdale South
12:30 Lake Zurich* vs. Fenwick
(at North Central College)
11:00 Highland Park* vs. Jacobs
1:30 Glenbard North* vs. Oak Forest
Wednesday July 25th
(at Benedictine University)
10:00 Glenbard North* vs. Highland Park
12:30 Oak Forest* vs. Jacobs
(at North Central College)
11:00 Fenwick* vs. Hinsdale South
1:30 Carl Sandburg* vs. Lake Zurich
Thursday July 26th
(at North Central College)
2:00 #1 Seed Pool A* vs. #2 Seed Pool B
5:00 #1 Seed Pool B* vs. #2 Seed Pool A
Friday July 27th
(at Benedictine University)
7:30 Winners of Thursday's Semifinal Games
im sure these games are subject to change, but should be accurate
*- denotes Home Team and first base dugout
Thanks LP
Whenever any scores from the IHSBCA State tournament are known, could someone please post them here?
ball...Link yourself to the IHSA baseball website...they post the scores there.
I like Sandburg to take it all - Surprised to see Fenwick take down LT? I picked that wrong!
ballyall,
go to www.illinoishighschoolbaseball.org. Click on the link on the left "summer league" and I hope they'll be posting the scores. This is the Illinois high school baseball coaches association site.
5:00PM -I don't know about anyone else, but I cannot find scores anywhere.
go to www.illinoishighschoolbaseball.org. Click on the link on the left "summer league" and I hope they'll be posting the scores. This is the Illinois high school baseball coaches association site.
5:00PM -I don't know about anyone else, but I cannot find scores anywhere.
I cant find any scores on the net--Did anyone go to the games that can provide an update?
Highland Park 4 Oak Forest 1. WP - Jim Risi
When I checked a few minutes ago they had the schedules but did not post scores. Our team stayed to watch Jacobs vs. Glenbard North, but I don't know yet how it turned out.
When I checked a few minutes ago they had the schedules but did not post scores. Our team stayed to watch Jacobs vs. Glenbard North, but I don't know yet how it turned out.
Nice win. Keep it going.
Jacobs 9, Glenbard North 3
Did Lesner from the Norwood Blues pitch for Jacobs?
Any other updates from the state tournament?
bballdad-
Lesner told me that he started over 10 games this yr, i dont kno how well he did
Lesner told me that he started over 10 games this yr, i dont kno how well he did
Lesner pitched today against Highland Park.
Hats off to him! We managed 7 hits but only 1 run as Jacobs defeated HP 6-1. Gordon took the loss for HP.
Hats off to him! We managed 7 hits but only 1 run as Jacobs defeated HP 6-1. Gordon took the loss for HP.
I have just seen Lesner with the Blues. He keeps the ball low and throws strikes. He has poise, and battles. A nice kid and a tough competitor.
Highland Park defeated Glenbard North 3-2 in 8 innings to advance to the semi-finals, most likely against a very tough Sandburg team.
Both pitchers today threw great games, with solid defense on both sides. Mirman for HP threw a 1 hitter, going 7 innings.Both teams scored in the 5th, making it 1-1 heading into the 8th. HP scored two in the top of the inning, with Kevin Sullivan, limited to a pinch hitting role today due to a sore leg getting the bases loaded hit to score 2. Mirman threw a 1 hitter for HP. After walking the leadoff batter in the 8th, Jimmy Risi came on to get the save for HP. Cocat for Glenbard was equally tough, keeping HP off balance until the 8th inning.
Both pitchers today threw great games, with solid defense on both sides. Mirman for HP threw a 1 hitter, going 7 innings.Both teams scored in the 5th, making it 1-1 heading into the 8th. HP scored two in the top of the inning, with Kevin Sullivan, limited to a pinch hitting role today due to a sore leg getting the bases loaded hit to score 2. Mirman threw a 1 hitter for HP. After walking the leadoff batter in the 8th, Jimmy Risi came on to get the save for HP. Cocat for Glenbard was equally tough, keeping HP off balance until the 8th inning.
Again congrats to Jim Blaseck and Jacobs as they advance to tomorrow's semis. This is a big boost for the program at Jacobs.
Sandburg defeated Lake Zurich today 7-6 in 8 innings. The next game is against Highland Park tomorrrow.
Today it was Sandburg over Highland Park 4-1. Sandburg moves on to the championship who is later to be named after the 5 o'clock game.
TP
You guys certainly seem like the team to beat--Good Luck!
You guys certainly seem like the team to beat--Good Luck!
Congrats to Sandburg and to the winner of the next game. Should be great championship.
Congratulations to the Highland Pk. Giants for a tremendous run in this tournament. A lot of different players stepped up and this experience should be a nice carry-over to next spring. Great job.
Congratulations to the Highland Pk. Giants for a tremendous run in this tournament. A lot of different players stepped up and this experience should be a nice carry-over to next spring. Great job.
Fenwick vs Sandburg
I'm stunned.
When is the game?
When is the game?
The catcher from Fenwick is someone to keep an eye on.
Game is tomorrow at 7:30 at Benedictine. Jarthur that catcher is definitely a good one. He nearly picked me off and I know he caught one of our guys at second. Definitely quick with a good arm.
Hey Playbaseball
Are you being Sarcastic in saying "I'm stuned"
Meaning that Fenwick should face Sandburg in the Championship game?
All of these teams have fought very "HARD" to get to the Summer playoffs. The GAMES have been very solid in Pool A and in Pool B.
Fenwick and Sandburg deserve to be in the Championship as they both played very well.
Our team will be there again. Our guys gave it all, with allot of heart and desire to play hard and make it happen to get to the Semi's
Currious what the enrollment is at Sandburg and Fenwick?
Are you being Sarcastic in saying "I'm stuned"
Meaning that Fenwick should face Sandburg in the Championship game?
All of these teams have fought very "HARD" to get to the Summer playoffs. The GAMES have been very solid in Pool A and in Pool B.
Fenwick and Sandburg deserve to be in the Championship as they both played very well.
Our team will be there again. Our guys gave it all, with allot of heart and desire to play hard and make it happen to get to the Semi's
Currious what the enrollment is at Sandburg and Fenwick?
Mike Falsetti is the catcher from fenwick, 2009. Mike plays summer ball with the berwyn bulldogs 16u and two other players from fenwick play with the bulldogs as well. Cam Verbeke, Mike Loni. This past weekend mike Falsetti hit a monster home run at the University of Illinois field. many D1 schools are showing interest. Cam verbeke has been very good for both teams this year as well in the of/p.
Another pitcher in state who is making some noise is LHP Ryan Crowley (morton 2009) also a berwyn bulldog. Ryan has hit 88mph this summer. a lot of D1 schools are showing interest.
Another pitcher in state who is making some noise is LHP Ryan Crowley (morton 2009) also a berwyn bulldog. Ryan has hit 88mph this summer. a lot of D1 schools are showing interest.