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Originally posted by baseball1227:
Good luck to St. John'a and DeMatha
Having said that and with all due respect, dblemup -5 errors in one game does not constitute below average defense for a season. Cheap shot - how many GZ games did you see this season? I've seen many a teams in VA, MD, and DC have too many errors in an inning and a game - it happens, and it has happened to some of the best defensive teams in the area. I'd like to give the kids the benefit of the doubt. But what bothers me is you lost the game, made excuses and lodged criticisms at players that played their hearts out all season...including an off the mark comment about someone on your own team. Let the players enjoy the win.
To clarify your statement about me --I never made an excuse for any loss, runs, etc... No excuses. Moreover, I never claimed they were "all-world" so let's tone done the rhetoric please. I've said they have played solid and reliable defense -which they did for the most part. They split the wins with St.J, OC, beat GC (twice) and PVI 3 out of the 4 times they played each other (that includes the rain game of 4 1/2 innings.)
Again, and to set the record straight I never made any comparisons between Dematha and Gonzaga's pitchers- I said Gonzaga's pitchers did the job against PVI! Pat Lynn gave up one run I believe in two innings and Joe Harrington came in for the save - no runs. They did it with the help of their teammates!
It has been a great season and we've had some wonderful times watching the boys play. Hope the boys still playing finish strong - wish we were there!
2 HRs total
Williams - 1 HR
Davis 1 HR
I'll address your issues in order...even though it won't satisfy your need to only hear kudos for GZ.
Cheap shot? I gave my opinion, not only about GZ's defensive prowess, but also PVI's, and DM's. I base this opinion on seeing all these teams multiple times over the past 3+ WCAC seasons, seeing many of these same players during summer and fall games and I look at their individual "actions" (how they approach the position/ball, arm and foot actions, etc.). Plus, I didn't, and wouldn't, single out any individual player on their shortcomings. While I am a parent, I have played at a reasonble high level and have coached baseball for 12+ years and continue to do so. Not claiming to be an expert, but I know more about technique, approach and skill level than most (and admitting I am big dummy in alot of other areas). Again, I stated my opinion. Disagree if you'd like. I stand by it.
I gave GZ all the credit for the win, complimented their hitting, said there were alot of good kids on the team and even said I was hoping they'd get past DM to get the the C-ship round. GZ and PVI had equal amount of hits, close in the error category and both got hurt by bad calls...GZ ended the game with 1 more run and the win.
I didn't lodge critisms at a PVI player. I pointed out that he didn't have his best outing, which is exactly what he told me after the game, as did a couple others. That young man is one of my favorite kids on the planet. He knows me and he knows what I think about him as a player and an individual. He also knows I will give my honest assessment and not blow smoke up your skirt. Every pitcher on PVI got touched up abit that day. They know it. No need to baby them.
The GZ and DM pitcing comparison was made by me, after all the talk about GZ's pitching, by another poster. I was merely pointing out that DM has vastly more depth in that area.
Exactly what excuses did I make? I merely pointed to another poster's talk of unearned runs by PVI...GZ had their share of unearned runs as well. That is a fact. On that day, both defenses were not good and it lead to 12-11 game. Had it been well played, the score should have been in the 7-6ish range, with GZ probably still ending out on top.
GZ beat PVI 2 of 3 games, not 3 of 4.
Additionally, throughout my posts on this subject I gave GZ compliments and wished them well. I know several personally and have told them that. Clearly not to your satifaction, but I did none the less. While you have maintained tunnel vision on GZ only. While far from perfect, the PVI boys played hard and hit it well too.
