[GK3]

Stanford wins again. 4-3.  First ever winning series in Tucson

Stanford finished in 4th place 11-13 record one game ahead of Oregon and 36-19 overall

What a fantastic result to win this series, more than make up for the home series loss to the Ducks,
and finish the regular season through the last game to secure the 4th place finish. Hopefully,
when the committee analyzes our resume, they see a resume better than #32 in the field (i.e. assignment
to Oklahoma's regional). When we play our best softball, with series wins against ASU, UCLA etc., we can contend
with just about anyone.

I don't follow the game outside of Stanford and a little viewing of other Pac XII games.  It seems like the difference between 4 and say the top 3 isn't a big leap, but I have no idea what it might take for Stanford to move up next year.  Is it better pitching, more hitting or what?  Vaughter didn't seem she had her best stuff but we left her in when bases were loaded and AZ only 3 behind.  I think she gave up something like 13 hits, maybe when considering the weather, that is what you are going to get. Thoughts from people who really understand the sport would be appreciated.

[GK3]

Stanford wins again. 4-3.  First ever winning series in Tucson

Stanford finished in 4th place 11-13 record one game ahead of Oregon and 36-19 overall

What a fantastic result to win this series, more than make up for the home series loss to the Ducks,
and finish the regular season through the last game to secure the 4th place finish. Hopefully,
when the committee analyzes our resume, they see a resume better than #32 in the field (i.e. assignment
to Oklahoma's regional). When we play our best softball, with series wins against ASU, UCLA etc., we can contend
with just about anyone.

I don't follow the game outside of Stanford and a little viewing of other Pac XII games.  It seems like the difference between 4 and say the top 3 isn't a big leap, but I have no idea what it might take for Stanford to move up next year.  Is it better pitching, more hitting or what?  Vaughter didn't seem she had her best stuff but we left her in when bases were loaded and AZ only 3 behind.  I think she gave up something like 13 hits, maybe when considering the weather, that is what you are going to get. Thoughts from people who really understand the sport would be appreciated.