[d4cohn]

11-7 Bruins win. The Pac-12 was effectively lost after last week's sweep loss, but this weekend was a critical series win for our top 8 seed hopes. Stanford benefitted from Georgia and LSU both dropping home series this weekend. Surely, the Cardinal will get a top 8 seed, with 6 Pac-12 series wins, over SEC schools that are .500 in conference play and continue to drop series. Also, Stanford has H2H over Georgia.

How much weight does the tournament committee give to RPI? Stanford is 5th in the current RPI ranking.

A lot actually. Until our snub last year, all top 4 RPI teams in the Super Regional era received a top 8 seed. Inching up to 5th is a good development, on top of the quality road series win.

[d4cohn]

11-7 Bruins win. The Pac-12 was effectively lost after last week's sweep loss, but this weekend was a critical series win for our top 8 seed hopes. Stanford benefitted from Georgia and LSU both dropping home series this weekend. Surely, the Cardinal will get a top 8 seed, with 6 Pac-12 series wins, over SEC schools that are .500 in conference play and continue to drop series. Also, Stanford has H2H over Georgia.

How much weight does the tournament committee give to RPI? Stanford is 5th in the current RPI ranking.

A lot actually. Until our snub last year, all top 4 RPI teams in the Super Regional era received a top 8 seed. Inching up to 5th is a good development, on top of the quality road series win.

[d4cohn]

Stanford gets past a tough Seattle team to finish up the Washington road trip 3-1. Regan Krause with a solid start, nearly going the distance and only giving up 3 runs. Cardinal win 5-3.

[d4cohn]

Stanford gets past a tough Seattle team to finish up the Washington road trip 3-1. Regan Krause with a solid start, nearly going the distance and only giving up 3 runs. Cardinal win 5-3.

[BobK]

2-2 going into the 7th Stanford scores 3 and Seattle 1.

[BobK]

2-2 going into the 7th Stanford scores 3 and Seattle 1.

[CTcard]

How much weight does the tournament committee give to RPI? Stanford is 5th in the current RPI ranking.

Far too much. It's a terrible rating system, but the softball committee has a history of adhering to it fairly closely. (Baseball somewhat less so. Basketball developed NET after finally realizing how bad rpi is).

But, as of this moment Stanford is up to #4 in rpi. Have wins against rpi #1, #6, #8, #19x3, #21x2, #23x2
[Among the ridiculous rpi results is LSU #3]
DI Softball Rankings - NCAA Women's Softball RPI | NCAA.com

[CTcard]

How much weight does the tournament committee give to RPI? Stanford is 5th in the current RPI ranking.

Far too much. It's a terrible rating system, but the softball committee has a history of adhering to it fairly closely. (Baseball somewhat less so. Basketball developed NET after finally realizing how bad rpi is).

But, as of this moment Stanford is up to #4 in rpi. Have wins against rpi #1, #6, #8, #19x3, #21x2, #23x2
[Among the ridiculous rpi results is LSU #3]
DI Softball Rankings - NCAA Women's Softball RPI | NCAA.com

[d4cohn]

Stanford eases past Oregon 7-3 by scoring 7 unanswered runs to pull away. Aly Kaneshiro, Jade Berry and Taryn Kern all hit home runs to power the Cardinal offense. Regan Krause with a fantastic relief appearance, posting a shutout in 5 innings of work.

[d4cohn]

Stanford eases past Oregon 7-3 by scoring 7 unanswered runs to pull away. Aly Kaneshiro, Jade Berry and Taryn Kern all hit home runs to power the Cardinal offense. Regan Krause with a fantastic relief appearance, posting a shutout in 5 innings of work.

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

[d4cohn]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

[d4cohn]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

[BobK]

Plus Tara threw out the first pitch. A strike.
Kern’s HR was massive

[BobK]

Plus Tara threw out the first pitch. A strike.
Kern’s HR was massive

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

But canady came in to close!

[Jamesy]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

But canady came in to close!

[d4cohn]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

But canady came in to close!

A surprise, but Stanford was able to get NiJaree even more rest while still picking up the W. A critical win (and series win) that keeps Stanford in the hunt for a top 8 seed. Oklahoma State has picked up a stunning series win in Norman against 3 time defending national champion Oklahoma, and Florida has won its series against Texas A&M, so they have emerged as even more competition for a top seed for Stanford. Cardinal's slim hopes of a Pac-12 regular season title still alive, though UCLA would have to lose twice to last place Arizona State to even give Stanford a chance at winning the crown.

[d4cohn]

I didn't watch the broadcast so might have missed it but why didn't canady start today?

Managing her innings ahead of the Pac-12 tournament and the postseason. She will probably start tomorrow.

Chung starting today

But canady came in to close!

A surprise, but Stanford was able to get NiJaree even more rest while still picking up the W. A critical win (and series win) that keeps Stanford in the hunt for a top 8 seed. Oklahoma State has picked up a stunning series win in Norman against 3 time defending national champion Oklahoma, and Florida has won its series against Texas A&M, so they have emerged as even more competition for a top seed for Stanford. Cardinal's slim hopes of a Pac-12 regular season title still alive, though UCLA would have to lose twice to last place Arizona State to even give Stanford a chance at winning the crown.

[BobK]

Lost yesterday but on to the pac 12 or 9 tournament at Stanford. Play in game weds then Thursday 4 games with Stanford Cal at 12:30

[BobK]

Lost yesterday but on to the pac 12 or 9 tournament at Stanford. Play in game weds then Thursday 4 games with Stanford Cal at 12:30

[Spiny_Norman]

Full bracket here - https://pac-12.com/article/2024/05/05/br...tournament

[Spiny_Norman]

Full bracket here - https://pac-12.com/article/2024/05/05/br...tournament

[d4cohn]

Full bracket here - https://pac-12.com/article/2024/05/05/br...tournament

Stanford will play Cal in the quarterfinals, followed by a potential matchup against either Oregon or Utah in the semis if the Cardinal can win at home. By losing yesterday, I actually think Stanford has a more favorable path to the Pac-12 Tourney Championship (though I would argue winning Sunday would have still been better from a top 8 seed perspective, aside from the obvious motivation to aspire to strive for winning every time out). If Stanford had won (and by extension Oregon had lost), Stanford and Washington would be on the same side of the bracket. Now, UCLA gets the winner of Washington and Arizona.

[d4cohn]

Full bracket here - https://pac-12.com/article/2024/05/05/br...tournament

Stanford will play Cal in the quarterfinals, followed by a potential matchup against either Oregon or Utah in the semis if the Cardinal can win at home. By losing yesterday, I actually think Stanford has a more favorable path to the Pac-12 Tourney Championship (though I would argue winning Sunday would have still been better from a top 8 seed perspective, aside from the obvious motivation to aspire to strive for winning every time out). If Stanford had won (and by extension Oregon had lost), Stanford and Washington would be on the same side of the bracket. Now, UCLA gets the winner of Washington and Arizona.

[d4cohn]

Stanford wins its quarterfinal matchup on the Farm 4-2. Stanford takes advantage of 2 costly Cal errors to score 4 unearned runs. NiJaree Canady had to deal with another tight strike zone, giving up an uncharacteristic 6 walks, but she also had 10 strikeouts, and only gave up 2 unearned runs. Stanford once again fell for a 1st and 3rd double steal (they lost to Oregon on that same play 1-0 on Sunday). 

Stanford will face Utah in the semifinals as the Utes upset Oregon with a game deciding HR in the 7th inning.

[d4cohn]

Stanford wins its quarterfinal matchup on the Farm 4-2. Stanford takes advantage of 2 costly Cal errors to score 4 unearned runs. NiJaree Canady had to deal with another tight strike zone, giving up an uncharacteristic 6 walks, but she also had 10 strikeouts, and only gave up 2 unearned runs. Stanford once again fell for a 1st and 3rd double steal (they lost to Oregon on that same play 1-0 on Sunday). 

Stanford will face Utah in the semifinals as the Utes upset Oregon with a game deciding HR in the 7th inning.

[Spike]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

[Spike]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

[d4cohn]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

I did watch the game today. The Pac-12 broadcasters, who are generally loath to criticize the conference umpiring, were commenting how tight the zone was. But if others felt differently, I totally understand that perspective too. I actually thought Aly Kaneshiro, the catcher, did not have her best game. There were multiple passed balls in the game (one led to the first run), and then Stanford gives up the double steal for the second (and the run that scored on the double steal only scored because of the second passed ball).

[d4cohn]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

I did watch the game today. The Pac-12 broadcasters, who are generally loath to criticize the conference umpiring, were commenting how tight the zone was. But if others felt differently, I totally understand that perspective too. I actually thought Aly Kaneshiro, the catcher, did not have her best game. There were multiple passed balls in the game (one led to the first run), and then Stanford gives up the double steal for the second (and the run that scored on the double steal only scored because of the second passed ball).

[old spanish trail]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

Just watched recording and I'd say both.

[old spanish trail]

Im always hesitant to post anything that might be construed as NEGATIVE. 
Did anyone watching the game today think that Níjaree’s problem today was a tight strike 
zone?
Or an unusual lack of command?

Just watched recording and I'd say both.

[BobK]

I was at the game. The strike zone seemed wide away from left handed hitters. Sadly Canady was unusually wild.
Fortunately Canady was tough when she had to be. I sit behind home plate

big time clutch 2 run single by Kern
Stanford plays Utah tomorrow

[BobK]

I was at the game. The strike zone seemed wide away from left handed hitters. Sadly Canady was unusually wild.
Fortunately Canady was tough when she had to be. I sit behind home plate

big time clutch 2 run single by Kern
Stanford plays Utah tomorrow

[GK3]

I was at the game.  The strike zone seemed wide away  from left handed hitters.  Sadly Canady was  unusually wild.
Fortunately Canady was tough when she had to be.    I sit behind home plate

big time clutch 2 run single by Kern
Stanford plays Utah tomorrow

Who is starting tomorrow?  I presume Regan will start, but just wondering.  Watched Utah/Oregon game and we can't take them lightly.  We can't continue giving up runs we shouldn't.

[GK3]

I was at the game.  The strike zone seemed wide away  from left handed hitters.  Sadly Canady was  unusually wild.
Fortunately Canady was tough when she had to be.    I sit behind home plate

big time clutch 2 run single by Kern
Stanford plays Utah tomorrow

Who is starting tomorrow?  I presume Regan will start, but just wondering.  Watched Utah/Oregon game and we can't take them lightly.  We can't continue giving up runs we shouldn't.