The Book 2007 Ragin' Cajun Baseball

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Eight runs in the first four innings almost wasn't enough, but UL's baseball team came up with some insurance in the ninth inning to insure itself of a season sweep over in-state rival La. Tech Wednesday night. The Ragin' Cajuns scored in each of the first four innings, and Scott Hawkins launched a pinch-hit two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to insure an 11-6 win over the Bulldogs at Tech's J. C. Love Field. UL (21-5), winners of six in a row heading into this weekend's Sun Belt Conference road series at Florida International, had taken a 5-1 pitcher's duel win over the Bulldogs back on Feb. 27 at Moore Field. This time, the Cajuns scored in each of the first four innings and led 8-0 before the Bulldogs (19-13) managed to score. But the host 'Dogs bit into the margin and got as close as 8-6 in the eighth inning before reliever Gregory Harmon worked out of a jam and retired the side in order in the ninth. "He came in and did an excellent job," said Cajun coach Tony Robichaux. "There was a lot of pressure on him in that situation and being on the road and he got it done. It was good for him and good for us because we're going to need him." The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[DestinCajun]

Da.mn, Louisiana holds on for an 11-6 victory! Lil Robe staked us to an 8-0 lead only to have an epic meltdown bring it to 8-6 in the top of 9th. Cajun bats bring it, scoring 3 more for the final!

Nice!

Z.

And then had time for cafes latte all around at the Spunky Monkey before heading out of Rustin.



Keepin' em separated.

[Zeebart21]

And then had time for cafes latte all around at the Spunky Monkey before heading out of Rustin.



Keepin' em separated.

the Frothy Monkey!!!!

LOL!

Z.

[CajunProud]

BOP is reporting that an FIU pitcher won the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week this past week. Assumably this is Corey Polizzano.

OK, here is the bottom line ...

Polizzano threw a fine game against a very good hitting Troy club. He went 8 innings, yielding six hits and one earned run. However, he did get outstanding run support early (it was 8-0 before Troy came to bat in the 4th inning), which makes it easier to pitch. He was not so good in the control department yielding six walks and two wild pitches. He had 4 strikeouts. This was also his only outing of the week. He threw 1.1 innings of middle relief against Western Kentucky last Sunday, yielding 4 earned runs on three hits and three walks.

Meanwhile, Farquhar makes *four* appearances last week and collects two wins. He throws 9.1 IP of scoreless ball, yields six hits, records 8 strikeouts and walks three. Mostly against what I would argue is the best hitting club in the Sun Belt. They are at least on par with Troy. But more importantly, nearly all of those innings were in pressure situations. Six of those innings came on Sunday when Farquhar had to stop FAU cold (which he did). This was a 2-2 game until the 8th inning. He also had to close out a tight Friday night contest (tied in the 8th at 2). Farquhar also had to do it with less recovery time. Going six innings on a Sunday after closing the Friday night contest is no small feat. He did all of this after throwing on Tuesday and Wednesday midweek.

I am sorry ... but the Sun Belt missed this one badly in my opinion. If you want to give Polizzano the Most Improved Award for the week, I can support that. But Danny Farquhar is the Pitcher of the Week.

Brian

Agreed.

[ulforlife]

I am sorry ... but the Sun Belt missed this one badly in my opinion. If you want to give Polizzano the Most Improved Award for the week, I can support that. But Danny Farquhar is the Pitcher of the Week.

Brian

I think you should write the Sun Belt Conference, they seem to not be on top of things all the time...

[GoneGolfin]

I think you should write the Sun Belt Conference, they seem to not be on top of things all the time...

I was informed by one of the Team Dads, who is on top of such matters, that it is the responsibility of the school to nominate players. I would assume this responsibility falls to the Baseball SID. But I could be wrong.

Brian

[BirdofParadise]

I was informed by one of the Team Dads, who is on top of such matters, that it is the responsibility of the school to nominate players. I would assume this responsibility falls to the Baseball SID. But I could be wrong.

Brian

Farquhar and Logan were the nominees this week. Baseball SID's do the voting.

[Kal]

Weill it sounds like this guy was deserving too. Did the SBC miss it? Yes I think so. Did they miss it badly? No. They both had great weekends. You have to remember, the SBC is still trying to promote its entire league. When members of the press read the weekly award winners, the more parity you have, the better the overall appearance of the talent in the sunbelt, as opposed to one guy or one team having all the talent. I'm sure farquar will get his fair share of awards this season. I'm not worried.

[Just1More]

I was informed by one of the Team Dads, who is on top of such matters, that it is the responsibility of the school to nominate players. I would assume this responsibility falls to the Baseball SID. But I could be wrong.

Brian

Brian,

In any way, other than Jay stating that the SIDs are the voters, is this a political thing where they want to "spread the wealth"? Or, does this usually follow the line that the most deserving does get the nod? In other words, is this unusual (in the Sunbelt)?

[GoneGolfin]

Weill it sounds like this guy was deserving too. Did the SBC miss it? Yes I think so. Did they miss it badly? No.

Well, we disagree here ... for all of the reasons I outlined earlier.

They both had great weekends. You have to remember, the SBC is still trying to promote its entire league. When members of the press read the weekly award winners, the more parity you have, the better the overall appearance of the talent in the sunbelt, as opposed to one guy or one team having all the talent. I'm sure farquar will get his fair share of awards this season. I'm not worried.

It sounds to me like the SBC proper does not have any role here. It is the Baseball SIDs from the respective schools that decide the winner.

In any event, with respect to your comment on parity ... how many combined Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week awards do you think the Cajuns have been awarded this season (seven weeks of awards)?

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

Brian,

In any way, other than Jay stating that the SIDs are the voters, is this a political thing where they want to "spread the wealth"? Or, does this usually follow the line that the most deserving does get the nod? In other words, is this unusual (in the Sunbelt)?

I think that is giving the Baseball SIDs too much credit (politcial/spread the wealth). I doubt they spend much time on this. I know in some instances nominations were omitted due to forgetfulness.

Brian

[Gbbaseball7]

Justin Robicheaux, according to Tony on the post game show yesterday.

Hey can someone tell me if there is a baseball game on Friday nite. We're going to be in town and would love to see one while we are there.