THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jun 1, 2012 10:57pm
Wins 7-6 over Kentucky in 21 innings. Yes, 21 innings.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 1, 2012 11:24pm
They get the winner of Purdue vs. Valparaiso.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jun 1, 2012 11:28pm
These games were supposed to be played at Purdue's home stadium except it isn't finished yet so they are playing in Gary, Indiana.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 2, 2012 7:14am
Kentucky had the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 20th and couldn't convert.
Kentucky used every single position player they had, and now have an elimination game this afternoon.
The game last 6 hours and 37 minutes.
Purdue/Valpo had to wait around until the game ended to start theirs.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 2, 2012 7:30am
M.A.C.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Jun 2, 2012 8:44am
Wow.....Sawyer 1-8. LOL at those box scores.
Way to ge Kent State!!
Way to ge Kent State!!
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 2, 2012 12:08pm
That game was like a normal baseball game, except longer and more boring.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jun 2, 2012 11:37pm
KSU beats Purdue tonight and moves on.
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Steel Valley Football
Posts: 4,548
Jun 3, 2012 12:02am
Kent grad here. Go Flashes.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 3, 2012 12:04am
Kent State coach Scott Stricklin played against me in high school. My sophomore year I threw a 5-hitter at Athens....damn Stricklin was 3-3.
He is the only catcher from minor league through fall ball in college to throw me out stealing a base....and it wasn't close....stupid coach made me!
He is the only catcher from minor league through fall ball in college to throw me out stealing a base....and it wasn't close....stupid coach made me!
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 3, 2012 1:36am
Yeah I listened to the last 12 innings or so on the radio. It was brutal. UK should have won literally 4 times. In the bottom of the 20th, I was convinced. Bases loaded, full count, 1-2-3 double play...
UK's 5th pitcher of the game is their long reliever, also the starting 1B and he went 9 innings in relief. Unfortunately, he got the loss and went 1 for 9 at the plate...
Kentucky should beat Purdue though and will get a shot to avenge their loss to Kent State (I hope).
UK's 5th pitcher of the game is their long reliever, also the starting 1B and he went 9 innings in relief. Unfortunately, he got the loss and went 1 for 9 at the plate...
Kentucky should beat Purdue though and will get a shot to avenge their loss to Kent State (I hope).
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 3, 2012 2:24am
Ah man that blows. I never got thrown out because I wouldn't run if the catcher was good enough to get meIronman92;1187435 wrote: He is the only catcher to throw me out stealing a base.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 3, 2012 8:19pm
BTN had taken out the timeslot to carry tonight's regional final, but since Purdue choked and it's now an SEC vs. MAC regional they're showing the 1998 Alamo Bowl instead.
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 3, 2012 9:11pm
Makes sense. nobody wants to watch baseball because it's fucking boring.ts1227;1187719 wrote:BTN had taken out the timeslot to carry tonight's regional final, but since Purdue choked and it's now an SEC vs. MAC regional they're showing the 1998 Alamo Bowl instead.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 3, 2012 9:56pm
Purdue didn't really choke. They didn't deserve a #1 seed in the first place...their fans didn't even show up to the regional. Kent and UK had more fans this weekend...
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 3, 2012 10:01pm
lhslep134;1187451 wrote:Ah man that blows. I never got thrown out because I wouldn't run if the catcher was good enough to get me
I was a sophomore and we were losing 1-0 in the bottom of the 7th. I was only the 3rd baserunner all game (reached twice)....coach gave me the steal sign (#2/#3 hitters had struck out each time) I shook him off....he gave it again and I was the first out of the 7th by about 10 feet.
That coach was put into the HOF this past spring.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 3, 2012 10:12pm
3-2 Kent heading into the 9th
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 3, 2012 10:17pm
Kent advancing to the Super Regionals. Knocked UK off twice. Impressive.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 3, 2012 10:41pm
The radio voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton, has been watching his son who plays 3rd base for Kent. He's from Avon Lake and is a very nice young man. I wish him well. This run must be a thrill for them both.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jun 3, 2012 10:47pm
Its been a good year for the MAC in the big 3 sports. The conference won the Bowl challenge or whatever it was, had a team make a run in March Madness, and now having a team make a run in the baseball tournament.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
Jun 4, 2012 1:05am
Kent St will take on Oregon in Eugene for a trip to the College World Series.
Oregon is making their first trip to the Super Regionals since the baseball program was reinstated in 2009. They did make the CWS in 1954. Kent St is making their first trip to Super Regional. Who ever wins will be a fan favorite in Omaha.
Oregon is making their first trip to the Super Regionals since the baseball program was reinstated in 2009. They did make the CWS in 1954. Kent St is making their first trip to Super Regional. Who ever wins will be a fan favorite in Omaha.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jun 4, 2012 8:28pm
MAC's first trip to a Super Regional in general (which were started in 1999). Last MAC CWS team was Eastern Michigan in 1976.Tiger2003;1188149 wrote:Kent St will take on Oregon in Eugene for a trip to the College World Series.
Oregon is making their first trip to the Super Regionals since the baseball program was reinstated in 2009. They did make the CWS in 1954. Kent St is making their first trip to Super Regional. Who ever wins will be a fan favorite in Omaha.
Overall the MAC has had a damn good year fo0r a mid-major, given their general shittiness in the recent past
Football - Bowl Challenge Cup co-champion (4-1 bowl record, tied with CUSA)
Basketball - Ohio went to Sweet 16
Baseball - Kent State to at least the Super Regional
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 4, 2012 9:25pm
I agreets1227;1188559 wrote:Overall the MAC has been mediocre for a long time, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jun 6, 2012 4:36pm
The Indians just drafted his son.Con_Alma;1187880 wrote:The radio voice of the Cleveland Indians, Tom Hamilton, has been watching his son who plays 3rd base for Kent. He's from Avon Lake and is a very nice young man. I wish him well. This run must be a thrill for them both.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 6, 2012 4:39pm
Pick6;1190937 wrote:The Indians just drafted his son.
Courtesy?
Orioles just took Ryan Ripken in the 20th