Any word on who will be representing Norcal and Socal this year? I heard there will be 4 Cal teams since Utah is not coming.

NorCal won the Santa Rosa Section earlier today over the Oakland Oaks. Great game, 10 innings, 3-2, bottom of 10th win with a 2-out double. NorCal pitcher R.W. Smith went all 10 throwing only 110 pitches. Oaks pitcher went 8+ and did great too. Both teams advance. Also host Lafayette will be there. Don't now of any others.

See you there?

Just...we'll be there with the Nv team...looking forward to a great week of baseball. I'll look you up.

OK, we'll look for you.

BTW, NorthernCalif_Dad's son pitched a great game against the Oaks on Saturday. 3-1 win for NorCal as they had to come through the losers' bracket. NorthernCalif_Dad must have walked (paced) 5 miles behind the stands during the game!

Congratulations to NorCal - especially against those chirping Oaks...

Congrats also to NorthernCalif_Dad's son.. LOL-I can just see him pacing!!

Yes, it is my curse, my legs and feet were very sore the next day. Had a great conversation with JustBB on how difficult it is to be pitchers parent. Good thing some of the wineries in Sonoma were still open after the game
When we got home we asked our son if he was stressed during the game, he answered "Why should've I been?". Go figure, I guess my wife and I stress enough for him.

Very satisfying win considering all the chatter. Hope I can make it to watch E on the hill this week.

URKMB - How is American Legion going?

Here's the website for So Cal Connie Mack

South Coast Connie Mack

Although it was not without contraversy... As the Dawgs who were in the Championship game, were actually beat in the first round by ABD, but they protested the game over a player eligiblity issue, and won the protest.

SDBB...who's representing Socal-San Diego at St Mary's? Also, there appears to be another No Cal team replacing Utah...any ideas?

NorthernCalif_Dad - thanks for asking.
We're done as of Saturday - again did not make it out of Regionals. Worst part, unlike your guys, did not shut down the team that 'chirps' a lot... Oh well. My son is already hitting the gym hard and changing his focus to the next big challenge! Good luck to you all as you continue on.

BTW, I heard a rumor that you might have an 05 teammate joining your son next year??? True??? WOW!

Starzz - As I understand it, the Utah team dropped out so they took the 2nd place Northern California team. Thats the Oaks. I could have it wrong, but thats what I understood.

Does anyone on here play for that Lafeyette Generals team? Played against them a couple times this summer, great club.

Brice

URKMB -
ALL TRUE! Our son will be joining Matt at CalPoly for the 05 season. He committed this weekend and is one happy camper!

Edited: Oops, above should have said "06" baseball season, class of 05! Go Mustangs!

RHP05 -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I guess our sons ran into each other last night and compared notes . I'm thrilled for E - sounds like a great fit. A beautiful campus, a great field, (relatively)new head coach and an awesome pitching coach.... what could be better!
P.S. It's a great place for parents, too - wonderful town (my daughter went there, btw).

This is first I have heard of it and great news for Poly. Congrats and we look forward to giving Long Beach and Fullerton some serious competition. Looks like the Mustang coaches are serious about winning.
Still a long way until NLI day and the draft, but all I can say is WOW and 'stay in school'(please)

IMHO to much is made of non-sensical issues. "Chirping" and a player being declared "illegal" because a piece of paper is missing in his file are not what BB should be about.

This game is for the players, not parents, and certainly not bureaucrats.

Are you guys done out there? We played our first game tonight for CMWS regionals here at FAU.
RHP 05,
Congrats to your son!
Northern and JBB,
Is that why I am always in pain?

Not done yet. First game of regionals is tomorrow (Thursday). Championship on Sunday.

I believe I will be walking a few miles behind the stands tomorrow evening.

Justbb -
Do you have a game schedule link? What's the location/time of tomorrow's game?

I have a paper copy of the schedule. Here's tomorrow's schedule:

St. Mary's College:
1:00 Arizona winner versus LA County winner
5:00 Lafayette Generals versus Las Vegas, NV

Diablo Valley College:
1:00 Oakland Oaks versus So. Counties/San Diego winner
5:00 Seattle, Washington versus NorCal

On Friday, winners play at 10:00 and 2:00 at St. Mary's. Losers play at 10:00 at Campolindo and DVC. Winners bracket game at 5:30 at St. Mary's. Losers bracket games at 2:00 and 5:45 at DVC.

I'll bring an extra pair of shoes for you JustBB and maybe some TUMS.