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RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BostonCard - 03-05-2023

(03-05-2023, 01:57 PM)BobK Wrote:  Another shit out by Vawter

Oh dear.  Paging CowboyIndian.

BC


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - d4cohn - 03-05-2023

Funny how the day after I say we need to draw more walks we draw 4 in a 10 run mercy rule win. In all seriousness, glad to see a more patient approach at the plate led to a lot of runs, hits and baserunners. Win streak now at 16 in a row.


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BobK - 03-05-2023

I posted while babysitting my almost 5 year old granddaughter. Yes she can spell better than grandpa
Shut out


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Maple Leaf - 03-05-2023

(03-05-2023, 03:23 PM)BobK Wrote:  I posted while babysitting my almost 5 year old granddaughter.  Yes she can spell better than grandpa
Shut out

The OLD FOGGIE babysitting excuse, works all the time if you granddaughter, harder with grandsons.


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Softball Fan - 03-05-2023

Stanford wins today's second game 8-0.


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BobK - 03-05-2023

Stanford is now 19-2. Team Batting average is 311. Fielding average an outstanding 989. Team ERA is 1.27.
Only down side is just 8 team HRs

Now off to Kansas for a tournament playing 5 games


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BobK - 03-06-2023

D 1 Softball ranks Stanford at # 5!!!!


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Softball Fan - 03-06-2023

The team deserves that ranking.  I can't wait for conference play to start.


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - d4cohn - 03-06-2023

How about some even better news in terms of the most important ranking re the postseason (RPI): Stanford is ranked 3rd in RPI!!

As amazing as it may seem, Stanford is in prime contention for a top 8 seed, and with it, a top contender to win a national championship.

DI Softball Rankings - NCAA Women's Softball RPI | NCAA.com


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Softball Fan - 03-06-2023

Next game is Thursday 1:00 pm Pacific at Wichita State televised on ESPN+.   Wichita is 16-3 and ranked.  An interesting pitcher's duel would be Canady, PAC-12 pitcher of the week, against Lauren Howell, AAC pitcher of the week.

https://twitter.com/StanfordSball/status/1632881038488903680/photo/1

https://goshockers.com/news/2023/3/6/softball-american-selects-howell-for-pitcher-of-the-week.aspx


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Jamesy - 03-06-2023

I'm generally bullish on softball and it's clear we're trending in the right direction. The wis against Georgia were great. However, we got blown out by Oklahoma and have struggled against the top teams in the pac-12 even in recent years. The big question is if we can start winning two out of three in those series and take the next steps into the top echelon of teams. We haven't had a winning record in conference in over ten years...


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - d4cohn - 03-06-2023

(03-06-2023, 09:16 PM)Jamesy Wrote:  I'm generally bullish on softball and it's clear we're trending in the right direction. The wis against Georgia were great. However, we got blown out by Oklahoma and have struggled against the top teams in the pac-12 even in recent years. The big question is if we can start winning two out of three in those series and take the next steps into the top echelon of teams. We haven't had a winning record in conference in over ten years...

I understand your points, and I have been a fan of the team since 2011, so I know the lean years well. As far as the OU game, we threw pitchers who have been our 3rd, 4th and 5th best pitchers (Canady or Vawter didn't throw a pitch). And especially with the pitching oriented team like we are (and the strength of our team heavily skewed toward pitching and defense over offense), the decision to not throw Canady nor Vawter I think gave the appearance of a (far) less competitive game than it could have been. 

OU is the two-time defending champ, and until someone beats them, they are certainly the favorite (maybe big favorites). But the NCAA tournament is double elimination. So the best team, particularly during a 55+ game regular season, doesn't always win.

My opinion is you make the WCWS, you have a chance at the title (now, those chances may not be equal among WCWS participants, but no team goes to OKC without a chance to hoist the trophy).


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Jamesy - 03-06-2023

(03-06-2023, 09:34 PM)d4cohn Wrote:  
(03-06-2023, 09:16 PM)Jamesy Wrote:  I'm generally bullish on softball and it's clear we're trending in the right direction. The wis against Georgia were great. However, we got blown out by Oklahoma and have struggled against the top teams in the pac-12 even in recent years. The big question is if we can start winning two out of three in those series and take the next steps into the top echelon of teams. We haven't had a winning record in conference in over ten years...

I understand your points, and I have been a fan of the team since 2011, so I know the lean years well. As far as the OU game, we threw pitchers who have been our 3rd, 4th and 5th best pitchers (Canady or Vawter didn't throw a pitch). And especially with the pitching oriented team like we are (and the strength of our team heavily skewed toward pitching and defense over offense), the decision to not throw Canady nor Vawter I think gave the appearance of a (far) less competitive game than it could have been. 

OU is the two-time defending champ, and until someone beats them, they are certainly the favorite (maybe big favorites). But the NCAA tournament is double elimination. So the best team, particularly during a 55+ game regular season, doesn't always win.

My opinion is you make the WCWS, you have a chance at the title (now, those chances may not be equal among WCWS participants, but no team goes to OKC without a chance to hoist the trophy).

I agree wholeheartedly at the potential randomness once you make the WCWS. My post was more directed towards our lofty rankings. If we're still #3/5 after finishing conference play, I'll be ecstatic!


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BobK - 03-07-2023

The Pac 12 has been the best conference by far for years. Not making excuses just facts. Ironically the league may be a bit down from the top of the top.
A fan since Day 1. And I’m excited


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - d4cohn - 03-07-2023

This week's road trip to Kansas is going to be a lot more difficult than maybe may seem at first glance.

Card first have a road game at Wichita State, who are known for their prolific, HR hitting offenses.

Card then play at Kansas twice, and two neutral site games against Central Arkansas in Lawrence, who are ranked
#32 in RPI and just upset top 10 team Arkansas in Fayetteville (who btw eliminated us in the NCAAs in 2021).


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BigEasyCard - 03-09-2023

(03-07-2023, 07:59 PM)d4cohn Wrote:  This week's road trip to Kansas is going to be a lot more difficult than maybe may seem at first glance.

Card first have a road game at Wichita State, who are known for their prolific, HR hitting offenses.

Card then play at Kansas twice, and two neutral site games against Central Arkansas in Lawrence, who are ranked
#32 in RPI and just upset top 10 team Arkansas in Fayetteville (who btw eliminated us in the NCAAs in 2021).

Cardinal up 6-0 in Top of 2nd inning.

STAN 6, WSU 0 - T2nd (statbroadcast.com)

Geaux Cardinal!


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BobK - 03-09-2023

I m watching on espn +. Cold fans in parkas. Looks like rain could come sure hope not.
6-0 top of 3


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Softball Fan - 03-09-2023

Top of 7th inning.  Stanford up 9-0.  Stanford's #9 batter goes 3-4 with 2 RBIs.   This is against Wichita State's best pitcher on their home field.

Middle of inning 7; Stanford with 11 runs on 13 hits.


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - BostonCard - 03-09-2023

Given that this was a post before the game:

Quote:Card first have a road game at Wichita State, who are known for their prolific, HR hitting offenses.

The shutout might be as or more impressive than putting up 11 runs and chasing Lauren Howell, AAC pitcher of the week (I'm guessing she was out long before we put up the 11 runs).

Women's softball is the feel good story of the Stanford year, so far.

BC


RE: Stanford Softball 2022-2023 - Softball Fan - 03-09-2023

Final 11-0.