District12AA

[Rawlings1208]

I like spring hill they are 4 deep in pitching, king is the ace, but they have three very good arms behind him. At some point pitching depth becomes a factor. You are right Marshall is a very tough place to win, they defend their home turf we'll. should be some very good games, but we know there is usually one big moment in every game whether it is an at bat or a defensive play or one big pitch, that decides the outcome. Can't wait to see these tournament games should be some very good baseball. Good luck to everyone.

[ecu]

5 (Cascade) and 6 (Page) pull opening round upsets. Two of best pitchers in district square off in Spring Hill with King and Gardner. Should be a great game.

[Ra8erFan]

It took 9 innings for Spring Hill to put Cascade down in the first matchup between these two pitchers.  The Raiders came back the next day and toasted Casecade 12-0.  It all comes down to the umpires.  If the Bule forces these two guygs to throw it down the middle in order to call a strike, look for another close ball game.  The difference in the first meeting Zach King had 12 K's and Gardener had 7.  The Raiders generated 2 more hits than Cascade in that meeting and did not bat in the bottom of the 7th.  Another difference in the two meetings was the weather.  The first meeting was cold and wet. Tonight should be perfect.  In games where the weather has not been a factor, the Spring Hill bats have come alive.  I look for the Raider batting order to lock in on Gardener early and give their ace a lead to pitch with.  Spring Hill has been here many times before and this team goes about their business as well as any team Paul Lamm has had to this point.

[Rawlings1208]

Tough loss last night for spring hill 3-2 in 9 innings at home vs cascade. One of the best pitched games I've seen Ina long time, hats off to Gardner and king on both sides, couldn't ask any more of either pitcher. This puts sh in a must win game Monday at home 430 Marshall co to advance.

[ecu]

Tough loss last night for spring hill 3-2 in 9 innings at home vs cascade. One of the best pitched games I've seen Ina long time, hats off to Gardner and king on both sides, couldn't ask any more of either pitcher. This puts sh in a must win game Monday at home 430 Marshall co to advance.

How many K's did each one have?

[Rawlings1208]

King had 13 not sure about Gardner.

[ecu]

King had 13 not sure about Gardner.

Columbia paper has Gardner with 4 and reliever with another 2. Should be a great game between SH and Marshall. Marshall saved their ace.

[Rawlings1208]

Not the best decision by Marshall to save your ace and go into the losers bracket .

[ecu]

Not the best decision by Marshall to save your ace and go into the losers bracket .

At least they have their ace in an elimination game. It is all about taking the risk of winning the second game against SH. It worked for Cascade because of the upset win.

[Rawlings1208]

Definitely worked for cascade, just a big gamble, hard not to throw your best available. Should be another good game tomorrow at sh, they have a very good arm on the mound, sophomore Gillian.

[ecu]

CPA and Cascade in championship tonight. Marshall gets outstanding pitching against SH and wins 3-1 putting SH out. Marshall gets another outstanding performance in second game but loses 1-0 to Cascade. CPA wins 6-0 over Giles setting up championship at CPA.

[Ra8erFan]

And so the Region 6 Tournament will move forward without Spring Hill for the first time in 5 years.  But don't get used to it.  The Raiders will return 7 starters from their 8-2 District 12 AA Regular Season Championship Team, as well as their top 3 pitchers.  Add to that group a talented soon to be sophomore class, and you can't help but think even with all of the past success, The Raiders best days are ahead. 

 

Note to the "majority" of coaches within the district:  Set your tournament bracket before the season starts so as to not look quite so manipulative in your process.

 

The Raiders have made it look easy over the past few years. But next year, they will have a chip on their shoulder the size of a 2 by 4.  While the powers that be in Distrcit 12AA accomplished their short term goal this season, what they have really done is awakened a sleeping giant. Motivation is a powerful tool.  With 5 of the 7 All District players, Pitcher of the Year & Coach of the Year named from Spring Hill last night returning next season, my first impression is that it's gonna be fun!