Ann Arbor Softball Regional (Friday)

Submitted by jonesie022 on
First game went down to the wire with Miami pulling the upset. Looked like ND got robbed...(never a bad thing). First pitch for blue vs Valpo in 10 minutes...

Jpnets54

May 20th, 2016 at 7:11 PM ^

Starters for Michigan
 

Lawrence CF
Romero 2B
Blanco 1B
Susalla RF
Falk C
Christner LF
Canfield DP
Monte 3B
Ramirez SS

Betsa in the circle




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Wolvie3758

May 20th, 2016 at 7:20 PM ^

3 up 3 strikeouts......ND losing is good..We want the path of least resistance to the WCWS and the draw broke our way and now ND loses...all good!

SJ Steve

May 20th, 2016 at 7:55 PM ^

Watching some of Michigan's games this year, I've noticed several players (particularly Betsa) smiling broadly when facing a pressure situation or before a big pitch. Does anyone know if they're coached to do this?

It feels like something they've been taught to do as a way to loosen up when the natural instinct is to tighten.

freelion

May 20th, 2016 at 9:46 PM ^

My daughter plays high school softball and this is pretty normal.  The girls are generally upbeat, laughing, and smiling alot as opposed to the boys baseball players who are so serious and fearful of making a mistake.  I think this culture has developed over the years and gets infusged at all levels.

SpikeFan2016

May 20th, 2016 at 7:58 PM ^

Betsa has struck out 7 of the 10 hitters she's faced (other three were one ground out, one foul pop out, and one walk). That's pretty incredible.