Southeastern District Playoffs: May 14-23 (Weeks 9 & 10)

IR and GB look to have the hardest road to the 2nd spot here.

They play each other then the winner of WB/NR and will get one of those or Hickory in the final. They will need a three game sweep to get there and that looks pretty steep.

Hickory should get past GF and it will be interesting to see if they save Blake for the loser of NR/WB.

Should be another great week of games.

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Originally posted by luv baseball:
Hickory should get past GF and it will be interesting to see if they save Blake for the loser of NR/WB.

Be careful. If I remember correctly, Hickory had to score runs in the 7th to tie Grassfield in their most recent meeting and beat them by (only) 2 in 8 innings. Wasn't the first game also close, at least for a bit?

The weather forecast shows a lot of thunderstorms. I hope that doesn't wreck havoc with the schedule.

Yup, Hickory had to come back against Grassfield both times. Tough games with some luck involved.

True but with the stuff happening there I am not sure GF is the same team it was earlier in the season. Just past the half way mark of the season they were 6-6 in the district and finished 7-11. Maybe they pull it together for a big effort. I still think Hickory finds a way and of all the games that will be played at the tournament this might be the only game with a true favorite.

Nansemond River and Western Branch postponed until tomorrow.

The Western Branch / Nansemond River game has been moved to Great Bridge High School tonight.

WB,
Is the change in locations strictly due to DC's field being too wet?

Yes. No Tarp and to much rain.

Game time is moved to 6:30.

Postponed. Try it again tomorrow.

Per the Western Branch Baseball website, the Nansemond River / Western Branch game to determine the Eastern Regional automatic berth will be played tonight at Great Bridge High School at 6:30.

That information is correct. 6:30 at GB

Any news on the game?

n/river 7-3 western branch played very sloppy

Thanks Cards,
I expected a better game than that. It seems though, that Nansemond is getting better as the season goes on. They'll be tough to beat.

Uncharacteristically sloppy moments for both teams in the game. Of the 10 runs scored I believe 2 or 3 were earned. Difference was NR's ability to capitalize on WB's mistakes with key hits, while WB left 5 runners in scoring position.

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Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
Uncharacteristically sloppy moments for both teams in the game. Of the 10 runs scored I believe 2 or 3 were earned. Difference was NR's ability to capitalize on WB's mistakes with key hits, while WB left 5 runners in scoring position.

Both clubs' intensity level was there, but it never fails...you get postponed twice, and have to practice indoors, then come out and play in windy, wet, and overcast conditions. I don't know why, but it happens all the time. I noticed some of the same sentiment in the James River/Cosby thread.

I agree with go dawgs and diamond stalker. Defensively both teams had errors, but we did just have 3 days of rain. Timely hitting and the ability to cash in on W. Branchs mistakes was the game breaker. I do think that the pitchers for both teams did well

Awful game, NR did what they had to do when they got runners in scoring position. WB left 5 on in key situations when a hit was needed. Defensive side of the ball was ugly for both teams. Just happened to sink WB and I believe it all happened with 2 outs. No matter who your pulling for you got to give credit where it is due. When NR got hits, they destroyed the baseball. Say their is no collapse in the 5th the outcome may have gone either way by a run or so. On to the tourney we go!!!! Lots of baseball left to be played.

So now that NR is in who gets the 2nd spot? WB and Hickory have been solid all year. GB is capable but inconsistent. IR has been getting better all year while GF faded at the end. I think if Hickory gets past GF then it will be the winner of the WB v Hickory contest. If Hickory loses then WB has the best shot outright.

GB is capable with Troy Jones and Conner Jones!wether they win or not i dont know!Nasemond River also has a good 1 and 2 combo with Zack Rice and Tyler Brown!Never count Indian River out with there Hitting!It's Tournament time so u never know Grassfield was leading Hickory both times!The Indian River vs. Great Bridge Game was 2-1 last time!Personally i think Nansemond River and Western Branch are the best teams but u never know!

Any news on the Hickory / Grassfield game?

Hickory 6 Grassfoeld 1

Yup. Just heard from my son. Connor Eason pitched the first 4, then Spenser Carter came in for the remainder. Looks like they'll have Ryan Blake for next game.

GB 1 IR 0

Charlie Cody with a solo HR

is this a final?

Yep

IR vs. GB

IR 0R, 3H, 1E
GB 1R, 3H, 0E

Pitching Lines:
IR
R.White 6IP, 3H, 3BB, 4K, 1R

GB
Con.Jones 7IP, 3H, 1BB, 1HBP, 10K, 0R

Hitting Lines
IR:
#7 1-3
R.White 1-3
#26 1-2

GB:
C.Cody, 1-3, HR
B.Beard 1-2, BB
K.Mathews 1-2, 2B

IR had all 5 of their runners on base in the first 3 innings but some strikeouts and a double play prevented any runs from scoring. R.White held GB to one hit through 5 innings by mixing a nice fastball and curveball. White faced the minimum 9 batters through innings 3-5. In the 6th inning, GB socred their lone run on a one out solo HR by C.Cody. Connor Jones retired the last 13 batters in route to the win.

Defensive play of the game was on the first batter of the game. The ball was hit hard down the line by the IR leadoff hitter. C.Cody dove towards the line at 3rd, knocked the ball down and from behind the bag, threw the runner out from his knees.

Very clean defensive game on a windy cold night including 5 put-outs by the IR short stop.

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Tuesday, May 22

#1 Nansemond River v #4 Great Bridge 5:30 pm
#2 Western Branch v #3 Hickory 8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 23
Championship Game

Go Dawgs, Can you confirm if the schedule above is correct?

Weather Looking to wreak havoc on the schedule this week, hopefully they can get the games in.

Have to think that GB benefits most by games getting pushed back a day or two if weather is a problem. If that happens they can then bring back a fully rested Connor Jones who is looking like he is in a groove.

Say it does rain all week. Will they even think about pushing the Regional Tourney back or will they make the teams play Saturday and Sunday?

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Originally posted by nrbb07:
Say it does rain all week. Will they even think about pushing the Regional Tourney back or will they make the teams play Saturday and Sunday?

VHSL publishes must be completed by dates. It has been my understanding from past years that it is basically tough luck if rain doesn't allow you to complete your district (or regional) tournament and that if the games cannot be played, some other method of determining the second entry in the regional tournament (including coin toss as one method or seeding as another) will be resorted to.

To clarify my immediately preceding post (in other words, I looked up the dates), the VHSL Handbook and Policy Manual 2011-2012 provides deadlines by which districts, regionals, quarterfinals, semis and finals must be completed for a myriad of sports. For AAA baseball, districts must be completed by May 26, regionals by June 2 and state quarterfinals by June 5.

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Originally posted by nrbb07:
Say it does rain all week. Will they even think about pushing the Regional Tourney back or will they make the teams play Saturday and Sunday?

I am pretty sure that VHSL does not allow competition on Sundays.

Luv, I think you are on the mark. Wondered if Great Bridge would throw their ace against Indian River or save him for the semifinals. Guess the gamble worked, and, now, GB has a chance to use him again if it rains today. Anyone well connected to mother nature, and can tell us the weather forecast at Nansemond River? Will it rain and cancel the games?

Also wondered if Hickory would save their ace for the semifinals. They did, and their gamble paid off.

NR put their tarp on the field last night. Wonder if they took it off before this rain moved in.

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Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
NR put their tarp on the field last night. Wonder if they took it off before this rain moved in.

Updates appreciated its a bit of a drive and don't want to if its called.

THANKS!

Skies clearing...game should start about 6PM

its still raining here!but of course i herd last night suffolk had lightning and thunder and we had only 5 min shower!