SB takes one on the chin vs #9 Oregon

Submitted by MGoSoftball on

The SB team had a bad day today against #9 Oregon.  Oregon mercied us 13-4 in 6 innings.  This is the first mercy-rule loss for us since May, 2007 in the Super Regional against Baylor.

Oregon had 18 hits and every starter gathered at least one hit. We could only muster 4 hits off Star Oregon Pitcher Jessica Moore.  Sara took the loss as she gave up 6 runs (4 ER) in 3.2 innings.  Stephanie and Alice each got into the game.

We committed 4 errors which is very unlike them.  We have Freshmen playing in the middle infield so we must give them a "free pass" as they learn to play at the highest level.

Overall, this weeked was a push.  We defeated top 10 Texas A & M but lost to LSU and Oregon.  These losses were to great teams so we have to consider them "good loses" (if there is such a thing).

Now I am off to Crisler to watch the boys crush lil bro and my prediction is 72-65.  Izzo gets T'ed up when his face turns red.

 

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Wolverine Devotee

March 3rd, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^

Michigan doesn't have many losing records against conferences, but I think their 47-52-1 record against the Pac-12 is one the most respectable of all teams given that leagues dominance of the sport.

Also, to not be run-ruled since May 2007 speaks volumes about the program. They've played some damn good teams since then and have been in almost all of the games. 

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MGoBrewMom

March 3rd, 2013 at 1:53 PM ^

To see UCLA play last night, and they are so ridiculously good, and they've got swagger. Now this was against a solid team, but a MUCH smaller program (University of San Diego). I've also followed M Softball since...forever. But I don't get to see them play too much, due to my being on the west coast. The biggest difference from some of the Pac10 schools that i see is that swagger/confidence that they are THE team. UCLA has that. Arizona has that. I hope we can get that same confidence. Regardless, the program is one we can all be so proud of. These early games will allow them to find their personality as a team, and hopefully build that momentum as the season progresses. I'm super excited to get to see them play out in So Cal in two weeks. More great competition!

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RakeFight

March 3rd, 2013 at 2:16 PM ^

No offense, but I wonder if you might include last names for those of us who are interested, but not familiar enough with the team to be on a first name basis? Thanks.

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