BigWinners Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 58 minutes ago, Tigerman10 said: Doesn’t this mean Leb could throw Phillips 3 times? Wouldn’t that be good for them? He’s the best pitcher in the region. I’m not sure either regional title participant will be throwing their ace unless they’ll def be available for the state tourney. I’m not aware of the schedule. Seems like most teams are gonna really give it all to make the final and then try and set up a state run. Union is young but dangerous. I don’t think anyone wants to see them but I also think they could lose to an inferior team and it wouldn’t be a big shock. But a matchup for potentially Neff or Skeens against Phillips in round two would be really fun. I’d say Union would rather Tazwell or Richlands finish third just bc Foy is so good. Quote
Stelley Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Tigerman10 said: Doesn’t this mean Leb could throw Phillips 3 times? Wouldn’t that be good for them? He’s the best pitcher in the region. Wouldn’t entirely say Phillips is the best pitcher in region, multiple guys in the area that could shut out any team. Yes it is good for Lebanon but also not. Lebanon doesn’t swing it the best compared to prior years however their best thing going for them is that they have 6-7 that could go out there and beat a team. So yes it’s good Phillips can throw for all games but Lebanon would be better off throwing their 2 or 3 guys versus other teams 2 and 3 and still have the advantage Quote
Stelley Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 18 minutes ago, BigWinners said: I’m not sure either regional title participant will be throwing their ace unless they’ll def be available for the state tourney. I’m not aware of the schedule. Seems like most teams are gonna really give it all to make the final and then try and set up a state run. Union is young but dangerous. I don’t think anyone wants to see them but I also think they could lose to an inferior team and it wouldn’t be a big shock. But a matchup for potentially Neff or Skeens against Phillips in round two would be really fun. I’d say Union would rather Tazwell or Richlands finish third just bc Foy is so good. Foy probably would cause them some struggles. It’s like decent lefty pitching is unions kryptonite. Barton beat them in the quarterfinals last year by throwing a gem and Hill beat them in the playoff game. Foy is definitely better than Hill but not better than Barton so I would be intrigued as to what would happen if that would be a first round matchup Quote
Tigerman10 Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 25 minutes ago, Stelley said: Wouldn’t entirely say Phillips is the best pitcher in region, multiple guys in the area that could shut out any team. Yes it is good for Lebanon but also not. Lebanon doesn’t swing it the best compared to prior years however their best thing going for them is that they have 6-7 that could go out there and beat a team. So yes it’s good Phillips can throw for all games but Lebanon would be better off throwing their 2 or 3 guys versus other teams 2 and 3 and still have the advantage Phillips has thrown 16 innings in two state title games and given up 1 run…I really don’t think you can argue with that kind of resume Quote
Stelley Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Tigerman10 said: Phillips has thrown 16 innings in two state title games and given up 1 run…I really don’t think you can argue with that kind of resume Yes his resume is very impressive. If you have been to a Lebanon game you likely have noticed he’s not as overpowering as he was the past two years. His velo was down early in the season but he seems to have picked it back up recently. The young man is just a straight bulldog on the mound and goes straight at hitters. Wasn’t really trying to put a knock on him but more of a knock on how no team really swings it all that well consistently Quote
1inStripes Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 10 hours ago, BigWinners said: I’m not sure either regional title participant will be throwing their ace unless they’ll def be available for the state tourney. I’m not aware of the schedule. Seems like most teams are gonna really give it all to make the final and then try and set up a state run. A bird in the hand in worth two in the bush. No reason to save a pitcher for a game you don't play in if you don't get there. Quote
Ryan4VT Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 SWD Softball championship & 3rd place game moved up to Noon and 2pm on Saturday. Quote
BigWinners Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 6 hours ago, 1inStripes said: A bird in the hand in worth two in the bush. No reason to save a pitcher for a game you don't play in if you don't get there. But if you make the regional final, you’re in the tourney regardless. If you’re a team with one dominant ace, wouldn’t you rather keep him for the must win game? I’m assuming they couldn’t throw both games I’m not sure of the timeframe. If there’s enough time to reset the inning count then it’s a moot point. Quote
Ryan4VT Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 SWD Semifinal: Lebanon 5 Tazewell 3 Winner of Richlands/Marion will face Lebanon and be the 2 seed in the region. Quote
Weatherman Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 On 5/19/2025 at 9:55 PM, Stelley said: Yes I know that but how are the rest of the seeds decided? Is where the teams finished in the regular season going to be their seeds for region play? Outside of #1 seed for SWD the tournament is what determines seeding for region tourney. Like since central just got beat by GC does that mean central is done? Regular season carries more weight than the tournament, but it is possible for one team to jump another if they get hot in the tournament. Quote
Unchained Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 Abingdon wins the JV championship, drubbing Union 11-1 in 5. Quote
Stelley Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 Richlands walks off v high 9-8 and secures the two seed. V high plays tazewell in the 3rd place game and both teams will have their aces available Quote
Stelley Posted May 22 Report Posted May 22 2 hours ago, Weatherman said: Regular season carries more weight than the tournament, but it is possible for one team to jump another if they get hot in the tournament. So central was ahead of GC in regular season but got beat by them in the tourney so does that mean that central takes the 4 and GC gets the 3? Quote
Ryan4VT Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 Richlands softball beats Marion 8-1. Richlands secures the 2 seed in the region tournament and will face Lebanon for the tournament title at 2pm on Saturday. Quote
cityofRaven Posted May 23 Report Posted May 23 14 hours ago, 1inStripes said: A bird in the hand in worth two in the bush. No reason to save a pitcher for a game you don't play in if you don't get there. And birds aren't usually good pitchers anyways. 1inStripes 1 Quote
BigWinners Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 21 hours ago, cityofRaven said: And birds aren't usually good pitchers anyways. You have obviously never met a rhinoceros hornbill. The most wicked slider you’re ever gonna see with a heater touching triple digits. So watch your tone, some bird throw gas. cityofRaven 1 Quote
Ryan4VT Posted May 24 Report Posted May 24 Marion holds off a late Tazewell charge in the 3rd place game and wins 7-5. Marion will be the 3 seed and Tazewell will travel to Lee. Quote
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