What do Oregon State, Indiana, and Iowa State Have in Common?
They're the only three major conference schools without a verbal commitment.
It's refreshing to see the sense of urgency on the recruiting trail.
/sarc
Baseball: Oregon @ Oregon State
Something tells me more Beaver fans will be interested in this weekend's games. ;)
Projected match ups:
- Friday: Wetzler (6-2, 3.30) vs Keudell (10-3, 1.80) 5:35 pm
- Saturday: Fry (5-3, 2.47) vs. Reed (6-3, 3.06) 1:05 pm
- Sunday: Child (6-3, 2.80) vs. Gold (8-3, 3.26) 1:05 pm
Saturday's game will be on Root.
The Ducks have won 9 straight, and their pitching has dominated during that stretch. Their team ERA is 2.89 (3.00 in Pac-12 play). That's about 3/4 of a run better than the Beavers. However, the Beavers score about a run more than the Ducks per game. Ducks have a stronger SOS, but since the Ducks resurrected baseball, the Beavers are 6-1 versus them at home. The adage says pitching beats hitting, so Oregon has a small advantage. I don't see either team sweeping, and I expect close games. Because the Beavers still have the better national reputation and the pride that comes with that, I think they'll play their best baseball this weekend and gut out 2 of 3.
Players Leaving the Program
Rivals is confirming a rumor that's been floating around that "several" 3 deep players will be leaving the football program next week. Apparently nobody from the 2 deep, though that isn't confirmed. The reasons for the partings vary from mutual breakups to the coaches' leveling with these guys. A few might be academic casualties as well.
The good:
- Riley finally acknowledges he lays ostrich sized eggs in recruiting.
- This frees up scholarships for more talented players.
The bad:
- The staff wasted time and effort–they should have recognized P-12 talent earlier.
- The program and university invested resources (money, food, equipment, etc) with no return.
- Roster just got younger and less experienced, which could provide excuses down the line.
I'm a big believer in trimming fat, but I'd like to see an official list of names before deciding. Some young guys on the three deep were solid prospects who I wouldn't want to see leave (e.g. Trosin, who I fear is one of them).
Oregon State @ Washington State
Match ups and game times:
- Friday: Wetzler (4-1, 2.98) vs Chleborad (4-2, 3.57) 5:30pm
- Saturday: Fry (5-2, 2.19) vs Leckenby (4-6, 4.37) 4:30pm
- Sunday: Child ( 5-3, 2.55) vs Swannack (3-4, 5.65) 12pm
Go Beavs.
Baseball: Portland @ Oregon State
5:35 start time.
Go Beavs