SB takes one on the chin vs #9 Oregon
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.
Giggity.
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.
"A regulation eight-run-rule game shall be declared by the plate umpire if one team is ahead by eight or more runs after five or more equal innings."