Softball postseason thoughts?
As a long time softball fan going back almost to Hutchs beginnings, Michigan softball postseason as always been one of my favorite times of the year. We have a elite program here that is a consistent big time winner.
We have a GREAT chance to get back to the championship game more than likely against Florida and win this time.
Couple of weeks ago I posted that there were two teams Id like to avoid before the WCWS. Ky and UCLA..Ky with its dominant pitching and UCLA with its dominant power. Im thinking Super Regional opponent here. At that time Ky looked out of the picture as they were ranked RPI wise at #10 thus not playing us, and UCLA was 15 which is who we will prob face.
Well that totally reversed..KY dropped to #16 while UCLA rose to 14..Right now it probably comes down to these possible super regional opponent,. #13 Baylor, #14 UCLA #15 LSU and #16 KY..one of these teams is our probable opponents.....Ill be watching as many games as I can this weekend..I get BIG, SEC.PAC12 networks and the BIG 12 Fox network so I will get to watch alot of these teams...Im hoping for Baylor as our best path to the WCWS..
Thoughts?
Let the Post Season Begin!
The World Series name is a little misleading. Making the WCWS is the equivalent of making the Elite Eight.
WCWS is a bit complicated, but essentially there are two four team double elimination brackets and then the winner of each plays each other in a best 2 out of 3 series for the championship.
I believe that they changed the strike zone this year (lowering it at least) and Megan's strength was her rise ball. I think it might have thrown off her game and it took her a much of the early part of the season to be able to throw something else.
that's a big advantage for Sara since she lives and dies on her drop ball.