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batted balls · 08-22-2006, 11:51 AM

August 9, 2007

Tallahassee, Fla.--Despite dropping a 1-0 decision in 11 innings Sunday to arch-rival Florida State, Miami manager Ron Fraser feels good these days.

"Sure, we'd love to have won today," Fraser said. "But we're back in business with our recent hot streak. Heck, you can't win everyday."

While Fraser's words ring true, a Miami victory Sunday would have given the Hurricanes a sweep of Florida State and sole possession of first place in the All-American Baseball League East.

Sunday's loss didn't sit as well with the Hurricane players.

"It's a game we should have won," said third baseman Mike Pagliarulo whose throwing error allowed the winning run to score. "My error cost us first place."

Fraser wasn't about to point the blame in his third baseman's direction however.

"We only got four hits in 11 innings," Fraser said. "Our lineup is better than that. Still, Ivy feels us breathing down their necks."

Ivy feels heat coming from a variety of directions these days. The Eagles have lost four straight games and watched their lead shrink by three games.

"We've hit a bump in the road, that's for sure," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon after his team dropped a three-game series to third-place Mississippi State.

Ivy, which scored just five runs in the three games against the Bulldogs, next hosts Florida State for three games. After a three-game series at LSU, the Eagles host Miami August 17-19.

"Neither team can afford to look ahead," cautioned Seddon.

Before playing Ivy, Miami hosts suddenly hot Michigan in a three-game series and then plays four games against last-place Notre Dame in South Bend.

Diamond Notes: Michigan pitcher Geoff Zahn took East Player of the Week honors. Zahn pitched two consecutive shutouts, raising his record to 14-6. The left-hander lowered his ERA to 1.72, third best in the division . . . The Woverines moved into a third-place tie with Mississippi State thanks to seven wins in the last 10 games . . . Ivy closer Dave Sisler (shown below) has converted his last 13 save chances . . . Notre Dame third baseman Cap Anson (.340) has stretched his lead in the batting race to 16 points over Paul Molitor of Minnesota (.324) . . . Catcher Darrin Fletcher made his Illinois debut August 1 against Michigan. Fletcher doubled in his first at-bat against left-hander Lary Sorensen. Fletcher (7-for-28, .250) hit his first career home run off Miami's Wade Taylor three days later.

Stat of the Week: While Miami was winning six of its last eight games, the heart of the Hurricane order (Pat Burrell, Mike Piazza and Dave Berg) was a combined 5-for-68 (.073) with one home run and four RBIs.

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 72 42 .632 --
Miami 72 42 .632 --
Michigan 63 51 .553 9.0
Mississippi State 63 51 .553 9.0
Louisiana State 59 55 .518 13.0
Florida State 56 58 .491 16.0
Illinois 55 59 .482 17.0
Minnesota 45 69 .395 27.0
Michigan State 43 71 .377 29.0
Notre Dame 42 72 .368 30.0

08-22-2006, 11:51 AM	#234 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Despite Extra-Inning Loss, Miami's Fraser Remains Upbeat August 9, 2007 Tallahassee, Fla.--Despite dropping a 1-0 decision in 11 innings Sunday to arch-rival Florida State, Miami manager Ron Fraser feels good these days. "Sure, we'd love to have won today," Fraser said. "But we're back in business with our recent hot streak. Heck, you can't win everyday." While Fraser's words ring true, a Miami victory Sunday would have given the Hurricanes a sweep of Florida State and sole possession of first place in the All-American Baseball League East. Sunday's loss didn't sit as well with the Hurricane players. "It's a game we should have won," said third baseman Mike Pagliarulo whose throwing error allowed the winning run to score. "My error cost us first place." Fraser wasn't about to point the blame in his third baseman's direction however. "We only got four hits in 11 innings," Fraser said. "Our lineup is better than that. Still, Ivy feels us breathing down their necks." Ivy feels heat coming from a variety of directions these days. The Eagles have lost four straight games and watched their lead shrink by three games. "We've hit a bump in the road, that's for sure," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon after his team dropped a three-game series to third-place Mississippi State. Ivy, which scored just five runs in the three games against the Bulldogs, next hosts Florida State for three games. After a three-game series at LSU, the Eagles host Miami August 17-19. "Neither team can afford to look ahead," cautioned Seddon. Before playing Ivy, Miami hosts suddenly hot Michigan in a three-game series and then plays four games against last-place Notre Dame in South Bend. Diamond Notes: Michigan pitcher Geoff Zahn took East Player of the Week honors. Zahn pitched two consecutive shutouts, raising his record to 14-6. The left-hander lowered his ERA to 1.72, third best in the division . . . The Woverines moved into a third-place tie with Mississippi State thanks to seven wins in the last 10 games . . . Ivy closer Dave Sisler (shown below) has converted his last 13 save chances . . . Notre Dame third baseman Cap Anson (.340) has stretched his lead in the batting race to 16 points over Paul Molitor of Minnesota (.324) . . . Catcher Darrin Fletcher made his Illinois debut August 1 against Michigan. Fletcher doubled in his first at-bat against left-hander Lary Sorensen. Fletcher (7-for-28, .250) hit his first career home run off Miami's Wade Taylor three days later. Stat of the Week: While Miami was winning six of its last eight games, the heart of the Hurricane order (Pat Burrell, Mike Piazza and Dave Berg) was a combined 5-for-68 (.073) with one home run and four RBIs. East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 72 42 .632 -- Miami 72 42 .632 -- Michigan 63 51 .553 9.0 Mississippi State 63 51 .553 9.0 Louisiana State 59 55 .518 13.0 Florida State 56 58 .491 16.0 Illinois 55 59 .482 17.0 Minnesota 45 69 .395 27.0 Michigan State 43 71 .377 29.0 Notre Dame 42 72 .368 30.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-22-2006 at 12:38 PM.