McKinney North vs. Highland Park.....WOW!!

Everyone is talking Kershaw, which they should, but MN has some pretty good pitchers of their own do they not? In a one game series I'd have to give the edge to Kershaw and HP but in a 3 game series I think I'd give the edge to MN.

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Originally posted by Dtiger:
Everyone is talking Kershaw, which they should, but MN has some pretty good pitchers of their own do they not? In a one game series I'd have to give the edge to Kershaw and HP but in a 3 game series I think I'd give the edge to MN.

They do have Bolsinger and Appleby they can put on the mound.

Series is 2 out of 3....confirmed by a MN asst. coach. They are looking for sites to play right now. I think this will help North's chances just a little.

FO ~ Fun, ain't it!

With the HP injuries, I think McN is favored in a 3 game series.

MN is a good team, but I think it's a shame that if they beat HP, HP wont be at their full strength. It comes down to, do you want to win anyway you can, yes. But you also wanna beat the best.

Any update on where & when the games will be played?

Heard the first game is at Rough Riders on Wednesday, not sure of the additional two.

Just got this info from Coach Milam:

Game 1 : Wednesday Night--Rough Rider Stadium (Dr. Pepper/ 7 Up Ball Park in Frisco) 7:00pm start time.
Game 2 : Thursday Night--Allen HS, 7:30 start time.
Game 3 : Friday Night--Allen HS, 7:30 start time.

Allen High School -- next best thing to a pro field.

"Robin Hood was a communist!"

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Allen High School -- next best thing to a pro field.

BJ Dixon does an incredible job taking care of all the Allen ISD fields.

Highland Park beat McKinney North tonight 13-1. Kershaw pitched a CG for HP while Brian Kinnard started for North and was relieved by Michael Flatt.

You can listen to the rest of the series via the internet at www.sportsoundsradio.com.

Just got home from the game. Here are my observations/opinions: McKinney North gamble on pitching went south in the first inning. Gave up too many runs. North batters showed no fear against Kershaw. Ump was inconsistent at the plate for both teams. It was tough on hitters. North may be a stronger hitting lineup than HP.

Game 2/3 should be good ones. Come out and enjoy.

Looks like Coach Milam is taking the same stance as Swing Doc took in the play-offs. Get into first one and take your chances against the other guys stud. Then come back at him with your #1 in game two. North's got a pretty good 1-2 punch while H.P. has tradition, a good coach and the 1 game to none lead. The Ballpark in Allen should be packed tomorrow night. Get there early as parking near the field is tough come by. I'd be there, but the Vegas and Black are in action.

Reckon BJ could put out some folding chairs and get a valet parking crew?

We tried to keep it away from 'em and run out the clock, but it didn't work.

Maybe we'll run it right at 'em tomorrow night.

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Ump was inconsistent at the plate for both teams.

And, the second base guy wasn't even inconsistent. Maybe they can put him in LF tomorrow night.

During the National Anthem, I noticed the second base ump had shown up with his zebra shirt on.

I was a little worried, until I saw our strategy.....and then I thought he could help us for awhile, but I was wrong.

Was priviledged to be formally introduced to the doctor of swing after the game. After we restated our revised positions on bad high school coaches, bad baseball parents, and umps that wear the wrong shirt to the game, we hit it off pretty good.

I was happy to see we're in the same weight division. On the umpires ~ I guess when you don't have a dog in the fight you see things differently ~ My observations ~ 1b blew two calls, one each way, 2b blew one call, plate was called the same both ways. Thats while watching the game with 5 former HS buddies and yapping the whole time. Like I said - If I had been on the bucket, I might have felt differently. Good to finally meet you F.O.

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My observations ~ 1b blew two calls, one each way, 2b blew one call, plate was called the same both ways.

We observed the same thing, swingdoc.

First time I have got to see MN play and was impressed with their team speed. Nico Taylor looks like a senior in college instead of a soph in high school. Tonight will be a dogfight ~ no pun intended. Old Pitcher ~ where were you last night?

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Originally posted by swingdoctor14:
First time I have got to see MN play and was impressed with their team speed. Nico Taylor looks like a senior in college instead of a soph in high school. Tonight will be a dogfight ~ no pun intended. Old Pitcher ~ where were you last night?

Had to hold down the fort at Frozen Ropes!! I hated to miss an opportunity to see Kershaw and North! Can't be there tonight either!

Tomorrow night is graduation for my daughter, so I'm out for all 3. I'd love to see the Dawgs pull it off and I predict they will win the next 2 and head to Round Rock next week.

You're comments about Nico Taylor are right on! This kid is a monster. I was talking to his dad on the phone all night getting updates. Nico's talent is way beyond his years. Has been since he was 12 years old. Another one of the 08 class that will have a tough decision to make after his senior year.

Tell FO hello for me if you're over there tonight.

Nico Taylor sure passes the eye ball test as far as potential goes. He's got a nice swing, power big body and some speed. He 's gonna be a good one. He just missed a couple of Kershaws Hammers.

This was the first time I saw Kershaw and I liked what I saw, not just the FB but the way he handled himself on the mound. He has a lot of composure for a kid, That was nice to see.

Let's face it North pooped on themselves by walking 5 guy's in the first two innings. I dont know any team that can win by doing that.

As far as Norths choice for a starter in game one I'm a firm believer of riding the horse that brought you.

yeah it was a huge loss but lets just say that we got the "job done" and some may know what i mean and others wont but it will be Bolsinger throwin tonight and hopefully trent tomorrow...

If I'm wearing the Orange and Blue, I play em the same way Milam is playing em. He knows his kids and he's seen Kershaw. Question is after 3, why not pull Kershaw and have him for some innings on Friday if needed? Those 3 he had thrown would amount to an extended bullpen session. 2nd guessing ~ No way ~ Just throwing out the hulled corn. Lets hear it from some of the gurus.

Exactly swingdoc ----- in 2003 (I know, no one wants to hear about it!) --- we were run-ruled by Lufkin in game 1. They had a kid that is in pro-ball now -- Roger Whitaker -- threw 96-97 in HS. The Lufkin coach could have pulled Whitaker after 2-3, rather than throw him 5. We swept the next day. He came back in game 3 but was ineffective.

The HP coach could have pulled Kershaw after 2 or 3 and had a little in the tank for game 3, if needed.

Oh well....that's why they pay us the big bucks to coach from here!

So, a Dodger scout is "chasing" a HS sophomore? Ummm....why?

I'm with the Dr. on this one. Milam played it the way I would have done it as well.

However, I'd venture to say getting beat 13-1 is not exactly getting the "job done." (Yeah, CTR, I think we can read between the lines and know what you mean. ) Getting the job done would have meant taking CK 7 innings, and not risking the possibility of seeing him again late in game three or, heaven forbid, starter for game three if rains hits. Playing a solid defensive game might have been more in line with getting the job done, as well. But we know what you mean.

Which leads me to this: Anybody know what happens if either of the games gets rained out? That is, do they have to get the games in by a certain date? Could they play two on Friday if tonight's get rained out? Is it a matter of another coin flip. I mean, that could spell D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R for Milam' strategy.

If it rains everything out till midnight Saturday then it becomes a 1 gamer but I'm sure both coaches agreed to (find a dry field) no matter what the travel. That has to be done during the negotiations. Usually comes with a limit on miles driven ie: 200, 300 miles.

Good info, Doc. My money (figuratively, of course) remains on North. I think they win the next two handily. Alright, let me have it.

JABO

North 17
HP 1

Bolsinger WP

Game 3 tomorrow night in Allen.

The Dawgs really got it going good tonight...17-1 WOW looks like it might be over at the end of 4?.. Funny game aint it.

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Originally posted by BB2005:
Any idea what Kershaw's pitch count was Wednesday night? If real low, a possibility of an appearance on Friday night?

I don't have an exact pitch count but I believe it was around 90-100. With the draft next week... I seriously doubt if he will or should take the mound again this week.

Congrats MN on a big win and good luck tomorrow!!!!!

Second base ump, still wearing his zebra shirt, and the rest of them with traffic cop hats and whistles, looked like the were directing traffic at a four way red light near the mall on a Foley's Red Apple Day sale.

McKinney North 17
HP 0
Umps 1

Umps will wear their Village People uniforms Friday night and perform 'Macho Man' between inning with 10 warmumps.

Read it and weep Schaumberg, you rascal.

Swingdoc, you like the Village People, don't you?

I was in the Village People

Well, would you wear your motorcycle cop uniform tonight.

That'll amuse some and confuse the rest.

Be careful with your coffee PDiddy.

I was the Indian and I will be there tonight but from a high cliff looking down or on a ladder in left field. Pool has a box thats available and I bet I can get approval to use it if the All Texas Forum Team wants to assemble and be introduced before the game.

Will the game be on the radio, we have a league game tonight and would like to listen.

Darn, got a league game tonight and will have to miss the final battle ...

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the final battle ...

Maybe we could flip for 3 out of 5.

A battle is likely.

F.O.
I'm headed down to Huntsvegas to watch The Woodlands and Klein Collins play tonight. Might use you as a ref. if I apply for the Sam Houston job. Just kidding. Tell everyone in Allen hey and good luck to both clubs. Gonna pack the head-dress right now along with the tamborine.

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A battle is likely.

It's funny how a 3 games series turns into a 1 game series afterall!! Good luck to the Dawgs. There hasn't been a McKinney team in the final 4 since 81. I would love to see another one make it down there.