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RE: Big Softball win - GK3 - 05-06-2021
(05-05-2021, 07:04 PM)d4cohn Wrote:(05-05-2021, 06:13 PM)BobK Wrote: Beat cal 3-1 today. A non league game
But importantly, we won the season series (all home games) against Cal. So the committee will treat it
as a series win, even if they were technically "non-league" games.
We moved up to #42 in RPI prior to today's game after OSU series.
Some of this depends on how our competition on the bubble plays, but I think we are in a good position.
Among our bubble competition, we have by far the most wins against RPI Top 100 competition, and best record
against Top 25 competition.
The only reason we are even this close to the bubble, as opposed to closer to Top 25 where our Massey rating is,
is because we have some sub 200 RPI losses that we probably wouldn't have if we weren't as limited in who we played
early in the season.
How well do we have to do in the next 8 games to make the NCAA? 8 games against two of the top 5 teams by most ratings. Will 2 - 6 do it or do we need more like 4 - 4?
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-06-2021
In all honestly 0-8 could do it. But sure hope we win some
RE: Big Softball win - d4cohn - 05-08-2021
(05-06-2021, 09:51 AM)BobK Wrote: In all honestly 0-8 could do it. But sure hope we win some
As this weekend's action is showing, picking at least a game or two off UW at home would be
easier than beating UCLA, and probably the greatest softball player in the world (professional
or amateur) right now.
Alana did go toe-to-toe with Rachel Garcia, but Garcia at the plate and in the circle just a little
too much.
We did get the benefit of some other bubble teams struggling this weekend (South Carolina
got swept, and now must win one in the SEC tournament to avoid losing record and
likely being out of consideration (though technically losing record teams would be considered this
year, however unlikely). Minnesota has also lost 3 in a row against Michigan, while
Kansas has lost 3 in a row against Iowa State.
Finally, Stanford benefitted from Oregon State notching a win against Arizona State, so all
three wins over the Beavs are RPI Top 50 wins (important criteria for at large selections).
We are still #42 in RPI after the midweek, and loss on Friday (will have to see positioning
after two losses to Bruins today).
I agree with Bob's take, picking one off UW, and getting that significant 30th win on the season,
would take some of the pressure off Selection Sunday.
RE: Big Softball win - Canalejas - 05-14-2021
Quote:Stanford falls to No. 5 Washington, 4-0
https://gostanford.com/news/2021/5/13/softball-card-comes-up-short.aspx
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
The past 5 games Stanford has faced pitchers that are now 40-1
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
A bigger win beat # 5 Washington 4-1
RE: Big Softball win - Spiny_Norman - 05-14-2021
Big win just now! Stanford beat UW 4-1 in game 1 of a DH. Vawter threw a 4 hitter. Spirakis (grad transfer from Santa Clara) provided very important insurance runs with a 2 run HR in the bottom of the 6th after UW had pulled within a run. It was great to hear so much noise and enthusiasm in the stadium.
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
Vawter 8 Ks Our Santa Clara grad transfer with a two run HR
RE: Big Softball win - d4cohn - 05-14-2021
Congratulations to Alana on her biggest victory to date in a season full of big wins. Stanford (without angering the woofing gods)
will be in the NCAA tourney after this win.
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
D I almost said that. But woof LOL
RE: Big Softball win - d4cohn - 05-14-2021
It gets even better in second half of doubleheader. Cardinal all over
UW 7-0 heading to T4. Stanford's pitching depth getting better of
UW's.
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
Mercy mercy mercy. Stanford run rules Washington 8-0
Dwyer with the shutout on Sr weekend
RE: Big Softball win - Spiny_Norman - 05-14-2021
SWEEP! Stanford run-rules UW 8-0 in game 2.
RE: Big Softball win - d4cohn - 05-14-2021
(05-14-2021, 08:43 PM)BobK Wrote: Mercy mercy mercy. Stanford run rules Washington 8-0
Dwyer with the shutout on Sr weekend
Well Bob, if there were any doubts about jinxing, surely
we won't jinx it now. Honestly, we are making the case for
a #2 regional seed, particularly if we could win the series
tomorrow.
At min, a split with the Dawgs is a fantastic result.
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-14-2021
Just an unbelievable day and night
Dwyer had her best game in 2 years
RE: Big Softball win - d4cohn - 05-14-2021
(05-14-2021, 08:47 PM)BobK Wrote: Just an unbelievable day and night
Dwyer had her best game in 2 years
She was crying on the telecast. Wonder if, sadly,
that means she won't be returning for a fifth year.
It would be great if she did.
RE: Big Softball win - BostonCard - 05-14-2021
A win tomorrow would bring us back to .500 in conference (a conference that includes the #2, #5, #8, #11, and #12 teams), and unfortunately, one of the few unranked teams we play against got cancelled.
BC
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-15-2021
The future Secretary of State, Her goal,
Is off to George Washington for her Masters
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-15-2021
Congrats to John Rittman as his Clemson team win the ACC in the program’s first full season
RE: Big Softball win - BobK - 05-16-2021
Yes. Stanford to the NCAAs.