Hello CollegeBaseball360 fans,
This is Pete LaFleur and I will be joining Sean Stires in providing CB360 blog posts throughout the weekend, as we place particular focus on the BIG EAST/Big Ten Challenge.
I'm settling in to recap some of the action from earlier in the day, so stay tuned ...
Friday, February 20, 2009
Michigan State Edges UConn in BE/Big 10 Opener
(Clearwater, FL) Michigan State gave first-year head coach Jake Boss, Jr. his first win as the Spartans beat Connecticut 4-2 in the Big East/Big Ten Baseball Challenge opener at Jack Russell Stadium.
Nolan Moody (1-0) gave MSU seven solid innings on the mound to earn the win. Moody gave-up just two earned runs on seven hits.
Centerfielder Brandon Eckerle was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Michigan State, while UConn's Matt Burnett was 4 for 4 in the loss.
Michigan State faces Seton Hall Saturday afternoon at 4pm at McKechnie Field in Brandenton. UConn plays Ohio State at 4pm Saturday at Jack Russell Stadium.
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Nolan Moody (1-0) gave MSU seven solid innings on the mound to earn the win. Moody gave-up just two earned runs on seven hits.
Centerfielder Brandon Eckerle was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Michigan State, while UConn's Matt Burnett was 4 for 4 in the loss.
Michigan State faces Seton Hall Saturday afternoon at 4pm at McKechnie Field in Brandenton. UConn plays Ohio State at 4pm Saturday at Jack Russell Stadium.
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I Stand Corrected...
There was a game that started before this morning's UConn-Michigan State match-up at the Big East/Big Ten Challenge. Florida Gulf Coast beat Central Michigan 4-3 in a game that started just after midnight this morning in Ft. Myers, FL in the FGCU Invitational.
That makes FGCU pitcher Patrick Nathanson the first winning pitcher of 2009. Central Michigan's Steve Teno struckout 10 in 7.0 IP, but he suffered the loss.
The two teams will play again tonight at 8pm.
That makes FGCU pitcher Patrick Nathanson the first winning pitcher of 2009. Central Michigan's Steve Teno struckout 10 in 7.0 IP, but he suffered the loss.
The two teams will play again tonight at 8pm.
Opening Day Is Here!
(Clearwater, FL) When I woke-up this morning the sun was shining, and it's still shining. In fact, the local forecast says it's supposed to shine all day. That's good news, because it was overcast almost all day yesterday in the Tampa Bay area, and we had an afternoon downpour that lasted a good 45 minutes or so.
Nine games are on tap in this area today with the inaugural Big East/Big Ten Challenge. Meanwhile, with the college baseball season starting across the nation today. Louisville at Florida is the only game in the nation that involves two ranked teams. That's saying something, considering how many national polls there are. (It's also somewhat ironic that Louisville is one of four Big East teams that will not be participating in the Challenge this weekend.)
In any case, let the record show that UConn vs. Michigan State will likely be the first college baseball game played in 2009. (If you know of a game that starts before 10am Eastern Time let us know.)
My CB360 partner, Pete, and I will be blogging throughout the weekend.
Play ball!
Nine games are on tap in this area today with the inaugural Big East/Big Ten Challenge. Meanwhile, with the college baseball season starting across the nation today. Louisville at Florida is the only game in the nation that involves two ranked teams. That's saying something, considering how many national polls there are. (It's also somewhat ironic that Louisville is one of four Big East teams that will not be participating in the Challenge this weekend.)
In any case, let the record show that UConn vs. Michigan State will likely be the first college baseball game played in 2009. (If you know of a game that starts before 10am Eastern Time let us know.)
My CB360 partner, Pete, and I will be blogging throughout the weekend.
Play ball!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Kent State Picked To Repeat In MAC
(Cleveland, OH) Defending regular season champion Kent State has been picked by league head coaches to repeat as MAC champion in 2009. MAC coaches tabbed the Golden Flashes to win the conference's East Division, while Western Michigan is the preseason favorite to win the West Division.
2009 MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll
East Division
1. Kent State
2. Ohio
3. Bowling Green
4. Miami
5. Akron
6. Buffalo
West Division
1. Western Michigan
2. Ball State
3. Central Michigan
4. Northern Illinois
5. Eastern Michigan
6. Toledo
2009 MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll
East Division
1. Kent State
2. Ohio
3. Bowling Green
4. Miami
5. Akron
6. Buffalo
West Division
1. Western Michigan
2. Ball State
3. Central Michigan
4. Northern Illinois
5. Eastern Michigan
6. Toledo
On The Ground In Florida
I made it to Florida last night. The trip was pretty uneventful. Flew out of Chicago, where it was snowing, and made it to Clearwater, FL late last night.
The weather here is not great right now (although it's much better than in the midwest). It's overcast today, and only in the low 60s. It's supposed to be the same for most of the weekend.
I'll be at the Yankees' spring training facility this afternoon where Notre Dame is practicing. I'll be blogging as much as possible while we're here for the weekend.
The weather here is not great right now (although it's much better than in the midwest). It's overcast today, and only in the low 60s. It's supposed to be the same for most of the weekend.
I'll be at the Yankees' spring training facility this afternoon where Notre Dame is practicing. I'll be blogging as much as possible while we're here for the weekend.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Army Picked For Patriot Title
(Center Valley, PA) Army has been selected as the favorite to claim the 2009 Patriot League Baseball title. Voting was done by a panel of league head coaches and sports information directors.
The defending conference champion Black Knights claim the top spot with eight first-place votes and 48 total points. Navy is second with two first-place votes and 37 total points.
CLICK HERE to see other preseason conference polls. To see the CB360 Wall to Wall Aggregate Poll Click Here.
2009 Patriot League Preseason Poll
(First-Place Votes) Total Points
1. Army (8) 48
2. Navy (2) 37
3. Holy Cross (1) 30
4. Bucknell 24
4. Lafayette (1) 24
6. Lehigh 17
The defending conference champion Black Knights claim the top spot with eight first-place votes and 48 total points. Navy is second with two first-place votes and 37 total points.
CLICK HERE to see other preseason conference polls. To see the CB360 Wall to Wall Aggregate Poll Click Here.
2009 Patriot League Preseason Poll
(First-Place Votes) Total Points
1. Army (8) 48
2. Navy (2) 37
3. Holy Cross (1) 30
4. Bucknell 24
4. Lafayette (1) 24
6. Lehigh 17
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