6A East Conference Baseball 2010

[ricepig]

The ASU beat writer for the Sun was doing one of our baseball games during the XI and he said that 76% of walks issued to the first batter in an inning in high school baseball score. I noticed that after he said that the % was closer to 100% for the games I watched. Zero walks and zero errors will keep you in most every game.

[fastdrop]

Walks kill you...no doubt about that. Another thing that will kill you is when the pitcher is pitching a good game and there is an error made that should of been an out. That always comes back to bite you in the tail too.

[thegotoguy_bomberman]

Another big one is team unity. If you Have a team who is all friends and can play together you've got something special right there. 

[fastdrop]

very well said...HUGE FACTOR

[ricepig]

Jonesboro sweeps Hall 26-0 and 13-0.

[Pitch DR]

Searcy sweeps Parkview 10-0 and 19-7.  I heard Jax swept Marion, but I didn't get scores.  Anything from MH/WM?

[ricepig]

I heard Jax/Marion scores were 5-4 and like 11-1?  Where was MH/WM played? I'm guessing WM, and they're on their way home. WM only likes to post football and basketball scores.

[Otis]

Jax 5 Marion 4

Jax 11 Marion 1

[ricepig]

MT. Home sweeps WM 11-0 and 1-0.
                 
Conference Standings as of 4/7/10

JAX                                  6-0
JONESBORO                       6-0
MT. HOME                         6-0
SEARCY                            6-0
HALL                                0-6
MARION                            0-6
PARKVIEW                        0-6
WEST MEMPHIS                 0-6

Looks like next week, WM travels to Jonesboro, Marion goes to Searcy, Hall travels to MH, and Parkview host Jax. One more week before the fireworks?

[Pitch DR]

Looks like a couple games got a little close last night.  Not so sure we'll be all 8-0 or 0-8 after next week, but possibly so.  I know that's never happened before.  Then, yes, things will get fun the last three weeks of conference.  Can't wait to see how this shakes out. 

[ricepig]

I agree, you best not take anyone lightly, or you will find yourself with a loss. It is weird how the schedule has worked out so far.

[Ballard is #1]

Mtn. Home could not find any holes at all in the second game against WM and they lacked a lot of intensity. Lucky to come out with 2 wins. On the bright side, their defense was good and both pitchers threw well. The radar gun on the scoreboard had Trey Killian throwing in the low 90s topping out at 93, and Cody Woodhouse was throwing 86-88. If their hitting comes through for them, it WILL be a great year.

[thegotoguy_bomberman]

Not sure if the radar gun was correct... But, I think it was close. And you are right. The bombers intensity as well as their hitting was lost in that second game. Good thing it still turned out as a W.. These next few weeks are the ones I've been waiting for.. Going to be some exciting baseball!!

[ricepig]

We always thought the gun was 3-5 mph off.

[thegotoguy_bomberman]

Same here we figured it was about 3mph off.

[Otis]

That gun was probably picking up the wind speed. It blew hard all nite at Marion.

[thegotoguy_bomberman]

Uhm... I don't think the wind was blowing 93mph...

[jaxdevil10]

That was sarcasm..

[keepyourfocus]

Jax 7  LR Catholic 1

[Pitch DR]

Searcy 12-3 over Sylvan Hills

[ATT]

All due respect to Jax in their 7-1 win over Catholic but Catholic only played 4 of their starters and threw several sophomore pitchers.

In fairness to Jax they may have done something similar as I am unfamiliar with their personnel.

[devilsman]

Jacksonville's starter pitcher made his first varsity start at pitching. He had only come in relief this season otherwise.

[ricepig]

Who was that?

[Otis]

Nick Rodriguez and he had been pitchin jv before that game..

[ricepig]

Ok, I was thinking conference games, and you were talking about the Catholic game.

[fastdrop]

WM 12 -3
WM 10 -0

Takes 2 from Jonesboro ...... =)

[ricepig]

WM 12 -3
WM 10 -0

Takes 2 from Jonesboro ...... =)

You making predictions, or suffering from a bad case of jet lag from China? You know, some people will see it and believe it. I believe anything can happen, I expect to get WM's best shot Tuesday.

[fastdrop]

WM 12 -3
WM 10 -0

Takes 2 from Jonesboro ...... =)

You making predictions, or suffering from a bad case of jet lag from China? You know, some people will see it and believe it. I believe anything can happen, I expect to get WM's best shot Tuesday.

They were both Mercy rules...LOL

Actually, I figure the scores might be correct if you know what I mean.

[ricepig]

WM 12 -3
WM 10 -0

Takes 2 from Jonesboro ...... =)

You making predictions, or suffering from a bad case of jet lag from China? You know, some people will see it and believe it. I believe anything can happen, I expect to get WM's best shot Tuesday.

They were both Mercy rules...LOL

Actually, I figure the scores might be correct if you know what I mean.

Well, I've seen all of our games, and if we are not mentally ready to play, then anything can happen. We are young, as far as conference experience goes, with this bunch.

[devilsman]

I just got a call saying that Marion swept Searcy

[ricepig]

I just got a call saying that Marion swept Searcy

Say what? I'd have to have more proof.

[jaxdevil10]

its true, i was at the games and goes to show anybody can beat anybody..
the scores were 7-6 and 4-2..marion won both. thats how crazy the game of baseball is!

[Ballard is #1]

Looks like Mtn. Home, Jonesboro, and Jacksonville are fighting for first now.

[thegotoguy_bomberman]

Wow... Never woulda guessed that would happen.. Just goes to show you how unpredictable baseball can be! Did searcy have an off night or did Marion just do that good?

[ricepig]

Wow, I agree, I thought Marion hit the ball very well in their games against Jonesboro. I look forward to see what happens tomorrow and the weeks to come.

[jaxdevil10]

i think searcy just an off night like any other team will have.. but i tip my hat off to marion, they beat a good searcy baseball team..

[Pitch DR]

Call it an off night if you like, but the bottom line is that Marion did a better job than we did tonight executing in key situations.  We didn't make all the necessary adjustments, and we paid dearly for it.  Props to Coach Hurley and his players. 

Now while that may leave three unbeatens momentarily, I don't think I'd count Searcy out of the fight for first just yet.  I have a feeling this is the start of a very wild month in the 6A East. 

[Otis]

<br />Call it an off night if you like, but the bottom line is that Marion did a better job than we did tonight executing in key situations.  We didn't make all the necessary adjustments, and we paid dearly for it.  Props to Coach Hurley and his players.  <br /><br />Now while that may leave three unbeatens momentarily, I don't think I'd count Searcy out of the fight for first just yet.  I have a feeling this is the start of a very wild month in the 6A East.  <br />

Marion is a very scrappy team and they get better each week. I agree Searcy is still very much in the fight. The Lion may have been woke up tonight.

[fastdrop]

Marion sweeps Searcy............now that is what I am talking about.

Now the season is getting interesting...

This sweep puts the pressure on Searcy for sure if they want to win the east and the rest of the teams that have not won any games that want to go to the play-offs.

[ricepig]

Jonesboro sweeps WM 15-5 and 18-4.

[fastdrop]

You post things like that ricepig and people might believe it...

[ricepig]

The first game was closer than the score, if you can believe that,the second game wasn't.

[fastdrop]

When does Jonesbor play MH, Searcy, Jax? I would figure that ya'll get to see what you are made of in the next few weeks.

[jaxdevil10]

Jax sweeps parkview 12-0 and 17-2

[ricepig]

When does Jonesbor play MH, Searcy, Jax? I would figure that ya'll get to see what you are made of in the next few weeks.

Jonesboro is at Jax next Monday,  at Searcy on the 27th, and hosts MH on Wed. the 5th of May.

[ricepig]

Standings as of 4/14/10

Jacksonville             8-0
Jonesboro               8-0
Mt. Home                8-0
Searcy                   6-2
Marion                   2-6
Hall                       0-8
Parkview                0-8
West Memphis         0-8

Schedule for next week
4/19
Jonesboro @ Jax
Hall @ Marion
WM @ Parkview
4/21
MH @ Searcy     

[silvers]

Standings as of 4/14/10

Jacksonville             8-0
Jonesboro               8-0
Mt. Home                8-0
Searcy                   6-2
Marion                   2-6
Hall                       0-8
Parkview                0-8
West Memphis         0-8 

Is this a case of your have's and your have not's?

[ricepig]

Standings as of 4/14/10

Jacksonville             8-0
Jonesboro               8-0
Mt. Home                8-0
Searcy                   6-2
Marion                   2-6
Hall                       0-8
Parkview                0-8
West Memphis         0-8 

Is this a case of your have's and your have not's?

Well, there are a couple of teams that are struggling, but I suspect in three weeks the standings will show a few more losses for some teams. If the schedule had been different, it might look a whole lot different.

[fastdrop]

Standings as of 4/14/10

Jacksonville             8-0
Jonesboro               8-0
Mt. Home                8-0
Searcy                   6-2
Marion                   2-6
Hall                       0-8
Parkview                0-8
West Memphis         0-8 

Is this a case of your have's and your have not's?

Well, there are a couple of teams that are struggling, but I suspect in three weeks the standings will show a few more losses for some teams. If the schedule had been different, it might look a whole lot different.

I always thought a couple meant 2....The jury is still out on Marion.

[ricepig]

I knew I should have put a couple or three, I think Marion will be fine. In fact, I expect them to finish 8-6.