[TonyLima]

Anyone know why Quinn Mathews didn't get the start today?

Pitched 1/3 inning yesterday. Currently the closer. You may see him if Stanford has the lead after 6th (MOL).

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Anyone know why Quinn Mathews didn't get the start today?

Pitched 1/3 inning yesterday. Currently the closer. You may see him if Stanford has the lead after 6th (MOL).

So much for my forecasting skillz.

[TonyLima]

Anyone know why Quinn Mathews didn't get the start today?

Pitched 1/3 inning yesterday. Currently the closer. You may see him if Stanford has the lead after 6th (MOL).

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Anyone know why Quinn Mathews didn't get the start today?

Pitched 1/3 inning yesterday. Currently the closer. You may see him if Stanford has the lead after 6th (MOL).

So much for my forecasting skillz.

[Madera86]

Sweep! Stanford wins, 16-10. 22 hits. Great weekend for the offense, with power on display, especially today. Only 1 error for the three games, I think, so that's good, too. 

Next weekend we face a very good pitching staff in the Bruins. Fortunately their offense isn't on the same level.

[Madera86]

Sweep! Stanford wins, 16-10. 22 hits. Great weekend for the offense, with power on display, especially today. Only 1 error for the three games, I think, so that's good, too. 

Next weekend we face a very good pitching staff in the Bruins. Fortunately their offense isn't on the same level.

[BostonCard]

We picked a good time for our bats to come alive.

BC

[BostonCard]

We picked a good time for our bats to come alive.

BC

[Phogge]

We have bats in the late spring and early summer. Pretty impressive at false dawn outside our kitchen. Bat city for about 15 minutes.

[Phogge]

We have bats in the late spring and early summer. Pretty impressive at false dawn outside our kitchen. Bat city for about 15 minutes.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

[oldalum]

We have bats in the late spring and early summer. Pretty impressive at false dawn outside our kitchen. Bat city for about 15 minutes.

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

[oldalum]

We have bats in the late spring and early summer. Pretty impressive at false dawn outside our kitchen. Bat city for about 15 minutes.

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

[CowboyIndian]

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

[CowboyIndian]

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

[Madera86]

Hmm. The Dirty Brown Bears hit .258 as a team, good enough for 9th in the league. But they are THIRD in OBP at 0.393. The difference? They lead the league by far in HBP with 66 in 30 games. The next highest is Utah with 47. Stanford is last with 18.

Looks like they bunt a lot, so maybe not so dirty.

[Madera86]

Hmm. The Dirty Brown Bears hit .258 as a team, good enough for 9th in the league. But they are THIRD in OBP at 0.393. The difference? They lead the league by far in HBP with 66 in 30 games. The next highest is Utah with 47. Stanford is last with 18.

Looks like they bunt a lot, so maybe not so dirty.

[Sam Leopold]

Sigh. Our offense is sorely lacking the long ball this season. We are in the bottom third of the league in home runs, extra base hits, and slugging percentage.

Let's chalk it up to Stanford having an abnormally bad day, and also, for 5 innings of that game we were facing a pitcher that had thrown 8 IP on the season coming into the game without giving up any earned runs.  We scored his first earned run of the year in the 8th inning.  Sure, losing 8-1 is not an optimal look, but it has to be given its place in the bigger picture.  College baseball is a noisy, high-variance sport and ludicrous things happen around the country all year long.  Besides, St. Mary's was 17-11 coming into the game and their RPI will rise quite a bit from its 195-esque level should they maintain that pace.

The next day D1baseball came out with their midpoint projections, having Stanford just missing out on hosting a regional.  The team could have taken this as an act of clemency and show of confidence in them despite the previous night's bad home loss and 14-10 start to the season, and this weekend they responded.

[Sam Leopold]

Sigh. Our offense is sorely lacking the long ball this season. We are in the bottom third of the league in home runs, extra base hits, and slugging percentage.

Let's chalk it up to Stanford having an abnormally bad day, and also, for 5 innings of that game we were facing a pitcher that had thrown 8 IP on the season coming into the game without giving up any earned runs.  We scored his first earned run of the year in the 8th inning.  Sure, losing 8-1 is not an optimal look, but it has to be given its place in the bigger picture.  College baseball is a noisy, high-variance sport and ludicrous things happen around the country all year long.  Besides, St. Mary's was 17-11 coming into the game and their RPI will rise quite a bit from its 195-esque level should they maintain that pace.

The next day D1baseball came out with their midpoint projections, having Stanford just missing out on hosting a regional.  The team could have taken this as an act of clemency and show of confidence in them despite the previous night's bad home loss and 14-10 start to the season, and this weekend they responded.

[TonyLima]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

Announcers on the Sunday broadcast hinted that Martinez was hurt. Regardless, big welcome back!

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Hmm. The Dirty Brown Bears hit .258 as a team, good enough for 9th in the league. But they are THIRD in OBP at 0.393. The difference? They lead the league by far in HBP with 66 in 30 games. The next highest is Utah with 47. Stanford is last with 18.

Looks like they bunt a lot, so maybe not so dirty.

Really tough to coach for hbp.

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People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Or any cave anyhere.

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People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Or any cave anyhere.

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People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Also, that’s … different.

[TonyLima]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

Announcers on the Sunday broadcast hinted that Martinez was hurt. Regardless, big welcome back!

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Hmm. The Dirty Brown Bears hit .258 as a team, good enough for 9th in the league. But they are THIRD in OBP at 0.393. The difference? They lead the league by far in HBP with 66 in 30 games. The next highest is Utah with 47. Stanford is last with 18.

Looks like they bunt a lot, so maybe not so dirty.

Really tough to coach for hbp.

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People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Or any cave anyhere.

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People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Or any cave anyhere.

---

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

Also, that’s … different.

[Ballbuster]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

[Ballbuster]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

[Phogge]

Bobbbbbb would remember this: old commercial on UHF Channel 14 for nighttime Seals games in 1954. Rose Pest Co. "Bats in your belfry, mice in your rice, cockroaches in your kitchen, now none of that's nice, moths in your carpet, termites below whatever your problem let the Rose man know." And Roy Storey on the mic.

[Phogge]

Bobbbbbb would remember this: old commercial on UHF Channel 14 for nighttime Seals games in 1954. Rose Pest Co. "Bats in your belfry, mice in your rice, cockroaches in your kitchen, now none of that's nice, moths in your carpet, termites below whatever your problem let the Rose man know." And Roy Storey on the mic.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

[BobK]

I do remember that commercial Phogge.

[BobK]

I do remember that commercial Phogge.

[Madera86]

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

That reminds me: I know Meyer Library is long gone, but did the bats find a new winter hangout on campus?

[Madera86]

People have long told me I have bats in my belfry, but I've never seen 'em.

Head to Montana...in the shadow of the Beartooths:

The Belfry Bats

That reminds me: I know Meyer Library is long gone, but did the bats find a new winter hangout on campus?

[Ballbuster]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

[Ballbuster]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

[TonyLima]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

[TonyLima]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

I concur. I think our hitters - as a group - have a chance to be one of the most dangerous lineups in the country. Seven of the starters have big time power and can also hit for average. Our two line drive hitters are solid at that doing just that. The pitchers' upside doesn't strike me as nearly as high: we have two stud starters and a handful of solid pitchers behind them.

[Brickcity]

Does anyone know why Esquer has seemingly been so loath to play Vincent Martinez, this weekend's series notwithstanding? He was hitting north of .330 for much of last year (or was it actually close to .400?) and then completely disappeared from the lineup, even as a pinch hitter. This year, I believe he started game one and then disappeared again. When he was finally given an opportunity this weekend...well...one is quickly reminded of how sorely we've been missing him. Both from a contact hitter and (especially) power standpoint. I hope that even when Tommy Troy comes of his injury that it's Troy who is used as a pinch hitter. Martinez is leagues ahead of Troy as a hitter.

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

I concur. I think our hitters - as a group - have a chance to be one of the most dangerous lineups in the country. Seven of the starters have big time power and can also hit for average. Our two line drive hitters are solid at that doing just that. The pitchers' upside doesn't strike me as nearly as high: we have two stud starters and a handful of solid pitchers behind them.

[Madera86]

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

I concur. I think our hitters - as a group - have a chance to be one of the most dangerous lineups in the country. Seven of the starters have big time power and can also hit for average. Our two line drive hitters are solid at that doing just that. The pitchers' upside doesn't strike me as nearly as high: we have two stud starters and a handful of solid pitchers behind them.

Not so sure about the pitchers behind our two aces. They had their moments early in the season but since then, well ...

[Madera86]

He disappeared because he stopped hitting altogether!!! He had an opportunity earlier this season, and started on the same path.

Ok, got it. Well, I guess we can safely state one big variable that will determine if Stanford has a long post-season run or not: if we get "good" or "bad" Martinez.

yes, I just hope he can stay on this streak. Not sure why he just stops hitting like he does, but let's hope he stays on it as this lineup needs a boost like he had over the weekend!!!

Another good sign. Jones seems to be getting his stroke back. If he gets to 2/3 of last season, Martinez stays hot, and Montgomery keeps it up, my main concern is pitching.

I concur. I think our hitters - as a group - have a chance to be one of the most dangerous lineups in the country. Seven of the starters have big time power and can also hit for average. Our two line drive hitters are solid at that doing just that. The pitchers' upside doesn't strike me as nearly as high: we have two stud starters and a handful of solid pitchers behind them.

Not so sure about the pitchers behind our two aces. They had their moments early in the season but since then, well ...

[BostonCard]

We win the always dangerous mid-week game on a walk-off wild pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

BC

[BostonCard]

We win the always dangerous mid-week game on a walk-off wild pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

BC