***2024 Baseball In-Season Thread***

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Might help to have one thread for all the game chat and in-season stuff.

Hawks have taken two from Rutgers so far.

Won the first contest on Friday, 7-1(?), and earned the series win in the afternoon contest, 15-5.

Hawks sit at 21-15 overall and 8-6 in conference play.

 

[BigOHawk]

B10 tournament championship or bust for a regional? Some huge series upcoming vs Illinois and Nebraska.

 

[ICWestfan]

B10 tournament championship or bust for a regional? Some huge series upcoming vs Illinois and Nebraska.

Looks like BTT is how the Hawks will get into a regional, but what do I know? Iowa's RPI is 127 before the RU series. RU sits at 45 so not sure what happens if Iowa sweeps or goes 2-1. I'll leave that to-
@AuroraHawk and @GolfHacker1

 

[HawkAlum2002]

B10 tournament championship or bust for a regional? Some huge series upcoming vs Illinois and Nebraska.

That was basically a given before the B10 season even started. You can't just play a tough schedule of SEC teams and lose every game but one.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Hawks with a pivotal sweep of Rutgers winning 5-1 this afternoon.

Brody Brecht with a great performance today that hopefully sets the tone for better things going forward.

Hawks improve to 22-15 overall and 9-6 in the B10. At this point, it's about building momentum for the postseason and this weekend was a nice step in the right direction.

 

[Franisdaman]

Marcus Morgan got the start yesterday vs Rutgers (Iowa would win 15-5).

For the season, he's averaging just over 4 innings pitched in 10 starts. His ERA is 7.44.

And look at his control yesterday:

Marcus started the top of the 5th inning with leading Iowa 12-1. Marcus walked the 1st batter; the 2nd batter flied out; the 3rd batter singled. Marcus then threw a wild pitch, advancing the runners to 2nd and 3rd. The 4th batter walked, loading the bases. Marcus then threw a wild pitch, allowing 1 run to score. The 5th batter hit a 382 foot, 3-run HOME RUN. Heller then went to the bullpen and brought in Beuter. The 6th batter flied out. The 7th batter struck out. After 4 1/2 innings, Iowa led 12-5.

Marcus' line:
4 1/3 innings pitched
22 batters faced
87 pitches (42 strikes, 45 balls)

2 Hits allowed
7 walks
1 Hit batter
4 Wild pitches
0 Balks

6 strike outs

5 earned run (of the 5)

2.08 WHIP for this game (7 walks + 2 hits / 4.33 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.


In 10 starts and 41.33 innings pitched:

1.89 WHIP for the season (41 walks + 37 hits / 41.33 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.

7.44 ERA for the season

 

[Franisdaman]

Hawks with a pivotal sweep of Rutgers winning 5-1 this afternoon.

Brody Brecht with a great performance today that hopefully sets the tone for better things going forward.

Hawks improve to 22-15 overall and 9-6 in the B10. At this point, it's about building momentum for the postseason and this weekend was a nice step in the right direction.

Need more of this from Brody.

Brody's line today:
7 2/3 innings pitched
27 batters faced
110 pitches (72 strikes, 38 balls)

1 Hit allowed
3 walks
1 Wild pitch
0 Hit batters
0 Balks

12 strike outs

0 earned runs (of the 1)

.52 WHIP for this game (3 walks + 1 hits / 7.67 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.


In 10 starts and 48 innings pitched:

1.46 WHIP for the season (35 walks + 35 hits / 48 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.

4.12 ERA for the season

 

[ICWestfan]

Rutgers RPI falls to 59 while Iowa's goes up to 103. Nebby next and they are at 19 at this point. I guess Iowa needs to keep winning as well as the teams they play/ed.

 

[Franisdaman]

Rutgers RPI falls to 59 while Iowa's goes up to 103. Nebby next and they are at 19 at this point. I guess Iowa needs to keep winning as well as the teams they play/ed.

right now how many B1G teams would make the NCAA Tournament in your opinion?

no right or wrong answer, because we all know the bias that exists against the B1G; it seems like a team always gets screwed and left out

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

right now how many B1G teams would make the NCAA Tournament in your opinion?

no right or wrong answer, because we all know the bias that exists against the B1G; it seems like a team always gets screwed and left out

Right now Nebraska seems like they would get in regardless of winning the BTT.

Illinois is leading the conference, so they would get the auto bid ("if the season ended today"), but as you mentioned there's the B10 bias, and I don't know what their RPI/metrics are compared to Nebraska's.

Outside of those two, nobody else is getting in right now save for winning the tourney, IMO.

 

[ICWestfan]

right now how many B1G teams would make the NCAA Tournament in your opinion?

no right or wrong answer, because we all know the bias that exists against the B1G; it seems like a team always gets screwed and left out

1? I have no idea, which is why I asked for @GolfHacker1 and @AuroraHawk to weigh in.

 

[Franisdaman]

1? I have no idea, which is why I asked for @GolfHacker1 and @AuroraHawk to weigh in.

wouldn't that be something if the reg season champ won the B1G Tournament and was the only team from the B1G to make the NCAA Tournament?

 

[GolfHacker1]

1? I have no idea, which is why I asked for @GolfHacker1 and @AuroraHawk to weigh in.

It could be 3 or 4, it could be only 1.

 

[AuroraHawk]

Illinois is leading the conference, so they would get the auto bid ("if the season ended today"), but as you mentioned there's the B10 bias, and I don't know what their RPI/metrics are compared to Nebraska's.

Auto-bid is tournament winner. IMO (take it for what it is worth), Iowa's only chance of receiving a bid to an NCAA Regional is to be a "bid stealer" by winning the B1G tournament.

Focus needs to be on getting starting pitching where it was expected to be (series against Rutgers was a good step forward) and getting everyday players healthy.

Strong starting pitching from Obermueller, Morgan and Brecht and a lineup that includes a healthy Peterson, Nelson, and Moss give Iowa a better than decent chance of winning the B1G tournament. Not saying that it WILL happen. Just saying that they have as good a chance as any other B1G team.

They need to channel the 2023 Tulane Green Wave.

 

[AuroraHawk]

Looks like BTT is how the Hawks will get into a regional, but what do I know?
@AuroraHawk and @GolfHacker1

That's how I see things right now.
Possible if they win every regular season game between now and end of year and lose in Championship Game of B1G tournament? Perhaps but, IMO, a coin-flip at best.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Auto-bid is tournament winner.

 

[Franisdaman]

In Marcus' last game: 4.1 innings pitched (IP), 7 walks, 1 hit batter, 4 wild pitches. He threw 45 balls and just 42 strikes. Granted, we won 15-5, but Marcus gave up 5 earned runs in 4.1 IP.

Unfortunately, Marcus has been very consistent (in a bad way) all season.

* Slightly over 4 IP has been his average (in 10 starts, he has 41.33 innings pitched).

* His ERA is 7.44 for the season.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Hawks were 12-6 winners over UW-Milwaukee yesterday, keeping the tradition alive of being better than the state of Wisconsin at baseball (and, well, everything in general, honestly ).

 

[AuroraHawk]

Hawks were 12-6 winners over UW-Milwaukee yesterday, keeping the tradition alive of being better than the state of Wisconsin at baseball (and, well, everything in general, honestly ).

Here's a thought. Since UW dropped baseball, the UI should consider allowing Wisconsin prospects to be considered "in state." Minnesota and Wisconsin have a reciprocity agreement. That's what led to Counsell playing for UM. When you only have 11.7 scholarships to hand out to a roster of 35, it's really hard to convince out-of-state prospects to come to UI unless they get a full ride.

 

[AuroraHawk]

For anyone who may be wondering whether there is any chance for Iowa to make a run through the end of the season and have some sort of chance to receive an "at large" bid to a Regional . . .

I just went to the Warren Nolan site (for shits and giggles). Iowa will pick up 65 RPI points with a win today; will lose 5 RPI points with a loss. If Iowa sweeps the series and picks up 190-200 points, there is a chance for it to move into the upper 70s/low 80s (from #106). If it wins the series 2 games to 1, it would likely land in the upper 80s, low 90s. This is, by far, Iowa's best chance to pick up RPI points for remainder of the year. And, let's face it, taking a series from Nebraska on the road is going to be extremely difficult. They are a quality team.

Pretty clear to me that they've played themselves into a win the B1G tournament or the season is over situation.

 

[Row55]

Savary starting the Saturday game; Brecht not available?

 

[Franisdaman]

Marcus Morgan got the start last night (Fri Apr 26, 2024) at Nebraska (Iowa would lose 7-4).

Coming into this game, Marcus was averaging barely over 4 innings pitched/game. Things didn't change in this game.

Marcus started the bottom of the 5th inning with IOWA leading 4-1. Marcus struck out the 1st batter. The 2nd batter walked (then stole 2nd). The 3rd batter singled (advanced to 2nd when the Neb lead runner was thrown out at home). Marcus hit the 4th batter, putting runners at 2nd and 1st with 2 OUTS. The 5th batter (again, with 2 OUTS) hit a 3 run HOME RUN, tying the game at 4-4. The 6th batter doubled. Heller then went to the bullpen and brought in Anthony Watts. A Watts' wild pitch advanced the runner to 3rd. The 7th batter walked. The 8th batter flied out for the 3rd out. After 5 complete innings, the game was tied 4-4.

Nebraska would score 1 more run in the 7th inning and 2 more in the 8th inning for the final 7-4 margin. Iowa, after scoring 4 runs through 4 innings, did not score again.

Marcus' line:
4 2/3 innings pitched
23 batters faced
83 pitches (49 strikes, 34 balls)

5 Hits allowed
3 walks
2 Hit batters
0 Wild pitches
0 Balks

4 strike outs

4 earned runs (of the 4)

1.71 WHIP for this game (3 walks + 5 hits / 4.67 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.


In 11 starts and 46 innings pitched:

1.87 WHIP for the season (44 walks + 42 hits / 46 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.

7.49 ERA for the season

 

[Franisdaman]

Savary starting the Saturday game; Brecht not available?

Cade Obermueller normally would get today's start and then Brody tomorrow

I haven't seen anything on why Cade didn't start today

 

[Franisdaman]

Savary started the bottom of the 4th inning with the game tied 1-1.

The 1st batter doubled; the 2nd batter singled, scoring a run. The 3rd batter got hit, putting runners on 1st and 2nd.

With NO OUTS, Heller went to the bullpen & brought in Beuter.

A sac bunt (OUT #1) by the 4th batter advances the runners to 2nd and 3rd.

The 5th batter struck out (OUT #2).

The 6th batter singled, driving in 2 runs.

The next batter grounded out.

After 4 innings, Nebraska leads 4-1.

Savary's Line:

3 Innings Pitched
15 batters faced
52 Pitches (31 strikes, 21 balls)

5 Hits Allowed
1 Hit Batter
0 Walks
0 Wild Pitches
0 Balks

3 Strike outs

4 Earned runs (of the 4)

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Trash once again.

 

[Franisdaman]

Trash once again.

This team reminds me of the 2010 Iowa football team. Huge expectations and fell flat on their face.

 

[Franisdaman]

Due to stormy weather, today's game will resume tomorrow morning with Iowa trailing 8-1, Top of the 6th inning, guy on 1st, one out.

Put on your rally cap, @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset !!!

 

[Franisdaman]

10 run ruled in the completion of yesterday's game.

 

[Franisdaman]

Need more of this from Brody.

Brody's line today:
7 2/3 innings pitched
27 batters faced
110 pitches (72 strikes, 38 balls)

1 Hit allowed
3 walks
1 Wild pitch
0 Hit batters
0 Balks

12 strike outs

0 earned runs (of the 1)

.52 WHIP for this game (3 walks + 1 hits / 7.67 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.


In 10 starts and 48 innings pitched:

1.46 WHIP for the season (35 walks + 35 hits / 48 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.

4.12 ERA for the season

11 strikeouts, 2 hits & 1 run allowed in 7 innings pitched seems good.

Brody was masterful this afternoon. Iowa wins game #3 of this series 4-1.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

11 strikeouts, 2 hits & 1 run allowed in 7 innings pitched seems good.

Brody was masterful this afternoon. Iowa wins game #3 of this series 4-1.

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So basically we just need to pitch Brody Brecht for the rest of the season?..........

 

[ICWestfan]

Nebby wins 2 of 3 vs Iowa and loses 6 spots in RPI going from 19 to 25. Conversely, Iowa goes up into the upper 90's with 2 losses.

Have I ever mentioned I hate the RPI? Penalized for winning, rewarded for losing is the stupidest thing ever.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Nebby wins 2 of 3 vs Iowa and loses 6 spots in RPI going from 19 to 25. Conversely, Iowa goes up into the upper 90's with 2 losses.

Have I ever mentioned I hate the RPI? Penalized for winning, rewarded for losing is the stupidest thing ever.

But, but, but it's the only way to determine who should get in the SEC/ACC/West Coast Invite (aka NCAA Tournament).................

 

[Franisdaman]

Nebby wins 2 of 3 vs Iowa and loses 6 spots in RPI going from 19 to 25. Conversely, Iowa goes up into the upper 90's with 2 losses.

Have I ever mentioned I hate the RPI? Penalized for winning, rewarded for losing is the stupidest thing ever.

The B1G is gonna get you know what on Selection Monday

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

check out how we scored 4 of our runs.... looks like we are playing the Bad News Bears!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

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Welp........gg rip.

 

[denmar81]

Offense has been damn good this year but my gawd is the pitching horrendous. Just gave up 21 runs to NDSU. Heller has to make a change after the year.

 

[Franisdaman]

Offense has been damn good this year but my gawd is the pitching horrendous. Just gave up 21 runs to NDSU. Heller has to make a change after the year.

lost by a touchdown

NDSU: 21 runs on 20 hits, including 4 home runs

 

[ICWestfan]

Offense has been damn good this year but my gawd is the pitching horrendous. Just gave up 21 runs to NDSU. Heller has to make a change after the year.

Sounds like 20 hits (4 HR), 10 BB, 3 HBP, plus 3 WP. Not sure what happened and have not looked at the box but if you score 14 you ought to win.