Opening Thoughts - A promising start fizzled into a frustrating weekend for our Bearcats. For the series, Northwest's pitching allowed 7 home runs, Northwest's defense committed 10 errors, which resulted in 7 unearned runs in games where the Cats lost by 3 runs in game 2 and 4 runs in game 3. Northwest's offense scored enough runs in every game to win but defensive laps and poor pitch location cost the Cats as their overall record fell to 1-7 on the year. The good news is, when the Bearcats focus on their defense they win the game. The bad news is, when the Bearcats do not focus on their defense, the pitching gets infected and the Bearcats offense cannot score enough runs to keep up. While you can't expect an offense to hit more then 4 home runs in a game, you can expect a defense to focus and not commit 3 errors in 3 straight games. I'll tell everybody until I am blue in the face that the Bearcats have the talent to be MIAA Conference Champions but I want to see better focus on the field. I want to see faces getting in front of the batted balls and either getting bloody, bruised, or field the ball cleanly. Knocking the ball down with your body is as much a badge of honor as getting hit by a pitch in the batter's box. Period. Conference Season starts this weekend in Hays, Kansas. Anything is possible if you believe. I believe that we will win. Go Cats!!
In Game 1 versus Northeastern State of Oklahoma, the Bearcats won 12-6 in a 9-inning game that took 2:58 minutes to complete. The announced attendance was 50 and the weather was cool and breezy. Chris Green moved his record to 1-0 on the year and worked 4.0 innings, allowed 3 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), 4 walks, 4 strike-outs, 1 wild pitch, and hit 1 batter. Nick Caldrone had a fine relief outing and worked 2.0 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 0 strike-outs. Nathaniel Horton came in relief of Caldrone and pitched 1.2 innings, allowed 1 hit, 2 runs (both earned), 3 walks, and 1 strike-out. Josh Parrish closed out the game and pitched 1.1 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, and 0 strike-outs. Defensively, the Bearcats were charged with one error by Chris Green. Offensively, the Bearcats were paced by Cameron Bedard and his 2 for 4 performance with 2 walks and 2 RBIs, Ryan Abernathy and his 3 for 4 performance, 1 RBI, 3 runs scored, and 2 walks, and Charlie Krueger's 3 for 3 performance with 2 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, and 2 walks. In addition, Jon Pomatto had a stellar offensive day with his 2 for 4 performance, 1 RBI, 3 runs scored, 1 walk, 1 stolen base, and 1 strike-out. Tyler Durant went 1 for 5 with 1 RBI, and 1 run scored. Jake Kretzer got hit by a pitch and had 1 walk in the game. In total, the Bearcats scored 12 runs off of 11 hits, 8 RBIs, 9 walks, 4 strike-outs, and left 9 runners on base.
In Game 2, the Bearcats lost 5-8 to the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys on Saturday, February 25, 2012, in a game that lasted 2:54, the weather was mild and clear, and the announced attendance was 50. Jace Anderson fell to 0-2 on the year and worked 6.0 innings, allowed 12 hits, 7 runs (6 earned), 2 walks, 5 strike-outs, 3 wild pitches, and hit 1 batter. Pat Brady made his 2012 (and I believe his Bearcat) debut and pitched 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 0 runs, walked 1 batter, and struck-out 2 batters. Charlie Krueger came in to relieve Brady and pitched 0.2 innings, allowed 3 hits, 1 earned run, 0 walks, and 0 strike-outs in the game. Nick Caldrone finished out the game and pitched 0.1 inning, and earned 1 strike-out with out a hit or run. Defensively, the Bearcats were charged with 3 errors in the game. Offensively, there were 6 major contributors in the game including Ryan Abernathy's 2 for 4 performance with 1 stolen base and 1 walk, Cameron Bedard's 3 for 4 with 1 run scored and 1 walk, Eric Swain's 2 for 4 performance with 1 run scored, Eric McGlauflin's 3 for 5 performance, Luke Lawyer's 2 for 4 performance, and Jon Pomatto's 2 for 4 performance with 1 run scored, 2 stolen bases, and 1 walk.
In Game 3, the Bearcats lost 9-13 to Northeastern State of Oklahoma in a game that lasted 2:57 and was sunny, mild, and breezy. The announced attendance was 75 fans. Marcus Garrett fell to 0-1 on the year (not 1-1 as indicated in the official statistics) and pitched 5.1 innings, allowed 5 hits, 8 runs, 7 earned, 5 walks, 5 strike-outs, and hit 1 batter. Nick Caldrone came in to relieve Garrett and pitched 1.0 inning, allowed 0 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 strike-out. Carson Smith came in to close the game out and pitched 1.2 innings, allowed 5 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 1 strike-out. Defensively, the Bearcats played their 2nd straight sloppy game and were charged with 3 errors. Offensively, the Bearcats were led by Eric Swain's 2 for 5 performance with 1 run scored and 2 RBIs, Eric McGlauflin's 2 for 4 performance with 2 RBIs, first home run of the year, 1 run scored, 1 walk, and 1 strike-out, and Jake Kretzer's 2 for 4 performance with 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored, first home run of the year, got hit by a pitch, and 1 strike-out. Also of note, Ryan Abernathy went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 walk, got hit by a pitch, and 2 strike-outs, and Landinn Eckhardt's 1 for 3 performance with 2 RBIs.
In Game 4, Northwest lost to Arkansas Tech 7-14 in a game that lasted 2:46 with windy and cool weather conditions. The announced attendance was 50 fans. Chase Anderson fell to 0-2 on the year and pitched 3.1 innings, allowed 5 hits, 6 runs (all earned), 3 walks, 3 strike-outs, and 2 wild pitches. Josh Parrish came in to relieve Chase and pitched 2.2 innings, allowed 4 hits, and 5 runs (only 2 earned). Tyler Barth made his Bearcat debut and pitched 0.1 inning, allowed 2 hits, 1 earned run, and had 1 balk. Nick Caldrone came in to relieve Barth and pitched 0.2 innings, allowed 0 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, and 1 wild pitch. Pat Brady closed out the game and pitched 2.0 innings, allowed 4 hits and 2 earned runs. In total, the pitching allowed 4 home runs in the game. Defensively, the Bearcats had their 3rd straight sloppy game and were charged with 3 errors. Offensively, the Bearcats were paced by Ryan Abernathy's 4 for 5 performance with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored, Nathaniel Horton's 3 for 4 performance with 1 run scored, and 1 walk, and Travis Green's 3 for 4 performance (2 doubles and 1 triple, too) with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Also of note for Northwest's bats, Eric Swain went 1 for 5 with 1 RBI, Eric McGlauflin went 1 for 4 with 1 walk, Geno DeAngelis went 1 for 3 witn 1 run scored, Jake Kretzer went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, and Jon Pomatto went 1 for 3 with a run scored and a walk.
Go Cats!!!
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