Dang. That hurts. So close. The Ducks win with one timely hit. The Jacks could have, and probably should have, won that game. Somsen couldn't quite finish but pitched a great game.
Tough loss the Jacks. They were in position to win the game. Would've liked to see them playing Rice today. Hope they get a shot at the Owls and another shot at the Ducks.
You know that you're over the hill when your mind makes a promise that your body can't fill. - L. George
No doubt a tough loss. how big it would have been if a win. Somsen held up but not enough to pull it out. Its tough to face good batters with a tired arm.
Story on yesterdays loss at Oregon in today's Portland Oregonian:
Headline: "NCAA baseball: Ryon Healy returns to Oregon Ducks avoid upset in Eugene Regional opener." http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/inde...incart_m-rpt-1
From the story: No one on the mound was better on this night than Somsen. The 6-foot senior from Yankton, S.D., three years removed from Tommy John surgery, throws with a violent, over-the-top delivery, not unlike the San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum.
Top of the second and San Francisco is up 2-0. Bougher having a tough time on the mound. One out, runner on first. Melton diving catch and throws to first -- double play. Whew!
The video announcers had a quick word with Coach Shrage as the Jacks were taking the field for the fifth inning. They asked about Bougher going to the bull pen after starting the game. Coach said he was 'looking for his curveball' and noted that he's found it a little. 'Have to have more than one pitch in your arsenal against this team.' Bougher doing much better since he took the visit to the bull pen.
Bougher pitching very well...ESPN3 announcers note he seems to be getting strong the more he pitches. Now going to the bottom of the 7th with the Jacks still down 2-1.
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