State baseball semifinals: West, Robinson http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=7d29948cc5/height=//width= Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:59:25 GMT Thu, 07 Jun 2012 0:01:04 GMT 1 en-us <![CDATA[12:59 Comment From Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:59:49 GMT <![CDATA[1:00 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:00:05 GMTWest (visitors)
Kolbey Carpenter P
Dylan Janek CF
Mason Paxton SS
Holden Sykora DH
Justin Sepeda RF
Evan Eubanks 1B
Alex Barton 2B
Jacob Hrabal C
Coy Schier LF
And playing third base but not batting, Ryan Radke

Sweeny
Travis Johnson CF
Jordan Limas SS
Corey Simpson C
Austin Boyd LF
Kaylor Chafin P
Michael Ferrel 2B
Trevor Rowlett 1B
Josh Richers 3B
Kyle Kluttz RF ]]> <![CDATA[1:00 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:00:58 GMT We start this game with the matchup everyone came to see — Sweeny's left-handed pitcher Kaylor Chafin, who comes in with a 12-0 record, against West's big-hitting Kolbey Carpenter, who has 14 home runs this season and a state Class 3A record 49 for his career. ]]> <![CDATA[1:01 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:01:34 GMT Carpenter fights off a couple two-strike pitches and lines one right at the third baseman. He can't handle it, but recovers in time to get Carpenter by a step at first for the first out. ]]> <![CDATA[1:01 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:01:40 GMT That brings Dylan Janek to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[1:02 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:02:16 GMT A quick observation on Chafin. He's already gotten Carpenter and now Janek out in front of a couple of his pitches. He's not going to blow the ball by anybody, but he changes speeds and locates his pitches well. ]]> <![CDATA[1:02 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:02:40 GMT Janek goes down swinging, again way out in front of a pitch. Two down, nobody on for Mason Paxton. ]]> <![CDATA[1:03 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:03:54 GMT Paxton gets a look at a 3-1 count and drops a single into left field. That's where West can make its money is if Chafin falls behind. ]]> <![CDATA[1:04 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:04:07 GMT Holden Sykora at the plate, the first lefty-lefty matchup of the day. ]]> <![CDATA[1:05 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:05:43 GMT Paxton steals second, and the throw from Corey Simpson is off to the third base side and goes into center field. Paxton slides safely into third, just ahead of the tag. That was a good throw from centerfielder Travis Johnson. ]]> <![CDATA[1:06 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:06:44 GMT Sykora's line drive goes right back up the middle and had center field written all over it, but it hits Chafin in the leg. He's able to recover in time for the third out of the inning. No runs, one hit, one error, one left. After the top of the first, it's West 0, Sweeny coming up to bat. ]]> <![CDATA[1:07 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:07:42 GMT West will send Kolbey Carpenter to the mound. The tall, thin right-hander comes in with a 10-1 record. He'll face Travis Johnson, Jordan Limas and Corey Simpson in the bottom of the first. ]]> <![CDATA[1:08 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:08:55 GMT Johnson lines a single into center field for a base hit. That'll bring up Limas. ]]> <![CDATA[1:10 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:10:05 GMT Limas lays down a perfect sacrifice bunt down the first-base line for the first out. Johnson moves up to second with one out for Corey Simpson. ]]> <![CDATA[1:11 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:11:54 GMT Simpson is given an intentional walk. That's some serious respect, and it will bring up Austin Boyd. Both Simpson and Boyd look like they're about 6-foot-3, 220 pounds or so. Good sized kids. ]]> <![CDATA[1:13 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:13:06 GMT Sweeny strikes first as Boyd launches one about 395 feet to straightaway center. At any other ballpark these kids have played at all year, that one's well out of here. Here, it's an RBI double, bringing Johnson to the plate. Runners at second and third, one out, 1-0 Sweeny. ]]> <![CDATA[1:13 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:13:20 GMT Kaylor Chafin at the plate. He throws left-handed, but bats right-handed. ]]> <![CDATA[1:15 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:15:23 GMT West concedes a run as the infield is playing back. Chafin reaches out and just pokes a ground ball to first. Carpenter covers for the second out, but courtesy runner Dylan Kasper comes in with the second run. It's 2-0 with two outs. ]]> <![CDATA[1:15 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:15:56 GMT It's 3-0 now, as Michael Ferrel places a single into right field to bring Boyd to the plate. Carpenter isn't fooling anyone. ]]> <![CDATA[1:16 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:16:08 GMT Trevor Rowlett taking his hacks now for Sweeny. ]]> <![CDATA[1:17 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:17:15 GMT Rowlett swings through strike two to run the count full as Ferrel steals second. ]]> <![CDATA[1:18 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:18:03 GMT Rowlett goes down swinging, but Sweeny gets three runs in the bottom of the first on three hits, no errors, one left on base. It's 3-0 Sweeny after one. ]]> <![CDATA[1:19 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:19:12 GMT West will send Justin Sepeda, Evan Eubanks and Alex Barton to the plate, trying to cut into this 3-0 deficit. ]]> <![CDATA[1:21 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:21:16 GMT Sepeda reaches when second baseman Michael Ferrel can't come up with a sliding, backhanded try in the hole near second base. It's ruled an error (I would've called it a hit, but whatever). ]]> <![CDATA[1:21 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:21:50 GMT Evan Eubanks strikes out swinging on what looked like a fastball on the outer half of the plate. Alex Barton strides up to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[1:22 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:22:33 GMT Chafin is getting the benefit of the doubt on the outside corner. If that continues, I can see him living out there and making life really difficult for these West hitters. ]]> <![CDATA[1:23 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:23:04 GMT Barton loops a single into right field, moving Sepeda up to second. Two on, one out for Jacob Hrabel. ]]> <![CDATA[1:24 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:24:36 GMT Chafin again gets the call on a borderline pitch on the outside corner, and Hrabel goes down looking. That brings the No. 9 hitter Coy Schier to bat. ]]> <![CDATA[1:27 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:27:50 GMT Sweeny just tried an interesting pickoff play. The pitcher fakes a throw to second, both middle infielders dive as if the ball is going into center field, and the centerfielder runs backward as if the ball got by him. Fun play, nothing really doing. ]]> <![CDATA[1:28 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:28:06 GMT Coy Schier walks, and that brings Kolbey Carpenter to the plate with the bases loaded, exactly what West wants. ]]> <![CDATA[1:29 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:29:00 GMT And Carpenter comes through with a two-run single to left field. The ball gets away from leftfielder Austin Boyd, and that allows Carpenter to take second. It's a single, and an E7, so there's runners on second and third, two runs in, with two outs for Dylan Janek. ]]> <![CDATA[1:29 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:29:40 GMT Janek goes down swinging, but West gets back in the game. Two runs, three hits, one error, two left on base. After an inning and a half, it's 3-2 Sweeny. ]]> <![CDATA[1:30 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:30:43 GMT Josh Richers, Kyle Kluttz and back to the top of the order with Travis Johnson will take their hacks against Carpenter in the second. ]]> <![CDATA[1:30 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:30:58 GMT One pitch, one out, as Richers hits a slow roller to shortstop. ]]> <![CDATA[1:31 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:31:20 GMT That brings up Kyle Kluttz. ]]> <![CDATA[1:31 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:31:58 GMT Two pitches, two outs, as Carpenter hauls in a sky-high popup. He had to battle the sun, but makes the catch. First baseman Evan Eubanks really should've helped his pitcher out, but no matter. ]]> <![CDATA[1:32 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:32:06 GMT Travis Johnson is up. ]]> <![CDATA[1:33 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:33:20 GMT And there's a three-pitch inning for Carpenter, as Johnson lifts a pop up down the third base line in foul territory. A little miscommunication, but Mason Paxton hauls it in. No runs, no hits, no errors, none left. We go to the third with Sweeny leading, 3-2. ]]> <![CDATA[1:33 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:33:47 GMT West has the meat of the order up in Mason Paxton, Holden Sykora and Justin Sepeda. That's 3-4-5 in the lineup. ]]> <![CDATA[1:34 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:34:26 GMT Paxton hits a fly ball to right that gets down and into the corner near the 325-foot sign for a leadoff double on the first pitch he saw. ]]> <![CDATA[1:34 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:34:42 GMT Holden Sykora is up. ]]> <![CDATA[1:35 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:35:32 GMT 2-2 count to Sykora. ]]> <![CDATA[1:36 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:36:08 GMT Chafin tries to hit that outside corner again, but it's ruled to be just off the plate as the count goes full. ]]> <![CDATA[1:36 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:36:57 GMT The Trojans tie it up as Sykora finds the gap in left-centerfield for a double. That brings Paxton home and Sweeny coach Scott Carter out for a visit with his hurler. It's 3-3. ]]> <![CDATA[1:37 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:37:29 GMT Justin Sepeda is up next. ]]> <![CDATA[1:38 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:38:05 GMT He lays down a sacrifice bunt down the first-base line, moving Sykora to third. One out for Evan Eubanks. ]]> <![CDATA[1:38 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:38:51 GMT Eubanks hits one to right-centerfield that falls in for a single. That will bring Sykora home, and West takes its first lead of the game, 4-3. ]]> <![CDATA[1:39 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:39:18 GMT Alex Barton is next. He singled in the second. ]]> <![CDATA[1:40 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:40:37 GMT Barton swings through a pitch right down the middle for strike three. He's the second out, and Jacob Hrabel will try to keep the inning alive. ]]> <![CDATA[1:42 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:42:29 GMT Hrabel lifts a lazy fly ball to right that is hauled in with no trouble. That'll do it for the top of the third, but the Trojans pull ahead. Two runs, three hits, no errors, one left. After two and a half, it's West 4, Sweeny 3. ]]> <![CDATA[1:42 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:42:52 GMT Line score so far: West has four runs on six hits with no errors; Sweeny has three runs on three hits and three errors. ]]> <![CDATA[1:43 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:43:54 GMT Sweeny will send the part of the lineup that did damage in the first, with Jordan Limas (0-0, sac bunt), Corey Simpson (0-0 intentional walk) and Austin Boyd (1-1, RBI 2B). ]]> <![CDATA[1:44 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:44:22 GMT That's 2-3-4 in the order. ]]> <![CDATA[1:44 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:44:46 GMT Limas starts the inning by sneaking a ground ball just past a drawn-in Ryan Radke at third and into left field. ]]> <![CDATA[1:45 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:45:10 GMT That brings up Corey Simpson. ]]> <![CDATA[1:45 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:45:41 GMT Carpenter drills Simpson in the back, so there's two on with no outs. Courtesy runner Dylan Kasper takes Simpson's spot at first, and Austin Boyd steps up to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[1:47 Comment From Ann from West]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:47:11 GMT <![CDATA[1:47 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:47:56 GMT Boyd hits a one-hopper that Radke hauls in and just beats Limas to the bag at third for the first out. It's a fielder's choice, keeping runners on first and second with one out. ]]> <![CDATA[1:48 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:48:49 GMT Ann From West, Ryan Radke is No. 13 on West's roster and he's a junior playing third base. He's not in the batting order, however. ]]> <![CDATA[1:49 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:49:19 GMT Radke again takes in a ground ball and takes it to the bag for the second out. First and second, two outs, for Michael Ferrel. ]]> <![CDATA[1:50 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:50:22 GMT Ferrel grounds out to the pitcher Carpenter, and Sweeny is done in the third. No runs, one hit, no errors, two left on base. After three complete, West leads, 4-3. ]]> <![CDATA[1:50 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:50:56 GMT West will start with Coy Schier, then flip back to the top for Kolbey Carpenter and Dylan Janek. ]]> <![CDATA[1:51 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:51:43 GMT Schier lays down a near-perfect bunt down the third-base line, but it rolls juuuuuust foul. He'll have to come back and do it again. ]]> <![CDATA[1:52 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:52:16 GMT And Schier goes out of the strike zone and strikes out on a pitch near the shoulders. One down for Carpenter. ]]> <![CDATA[1:53 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:53:20 GMT Carpenter is 1-2 today. His single to left plated West's first two runs in the second. ]]> <![CDATA[1:53 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:53:47 GMT Chafin wanted nothing to do with Carpenter and walks him. That brings Dylan Janek to the plate, and Lane Willenborg will run for Carpenter at first. ]]> <![CDATA[1:54 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:54:33 GMT Dylan Janek struck out his first two times, but lines a single to center this time. Willenborg pulls into second, and Mason Paxton will look to add to West's lead. ]]> <![CDATA[1:56 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:56:11 GMT Paxton smacks a single to right, and Willenborg comes around to score. Janek scoots around to third, so it's a 5-3 West lead, runners on the corners, for Holden Sykora. ]]> <![CDATA[1:57 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:57:16 GMT Here comes Sweeny coach Scott Carter, and that's going to do it for Kaylor Chafin. He'll go to center, Travis Johnson moves from center to shortstop, and Jordan Limas, a junior right-hander who enters with a 2-1 record. ]]> <![CDATA[1:57 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:57:35 GMT By the way, Paxton is now 3-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. Solid stuff. ]]> <![CDATA[1:59 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:59:57 GMT Sykora drops down a safety squeeze bunt. He's tagged out going to first, but Dylan Janek scores from third to make it a 6-3 game. Paxton is at second with two outs for Justin Sepeda. ]]> <![CDATA[2:00 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:00:13 GMT This is West's third straight two-run inning so far. ]]> <![CDATA[2:00 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:00:56 GMT The ball gets away from Corey Simpson, and Paxton takes third on the wild pitch. ]]> <![CDATA[2:01 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:01:39 GMT Sepeda draws a walk, and Evan Eubanks (1-2, RBI) is up next. ]]> <![CDATA[2:02 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:02:52 GMT Sepeda takes second. He tries to get into a rundown, but Sweeny is having none of it, so he just goes to the bag. Second and third now. ]]> <![CDATA[2:03 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:03:16 GMT Count is 2-2 to Eubanks. ]]> <![CDATA[2:04 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:04:33 GMT Eubanks lines a single to right field for an RBI that brings home Paxton. Sepeda is held up at third, but it's 7-3 with runners on the corners for Alex Barton. He's 1-for-2 with a run scored. ]]> <![CDATA[2:06 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:06:30 GMT Barton goes down swinging, but West adds three more runs on three hits, there were no errors and two runners were left on base. Halfway through the ballgame, it's 7-3 West. ]]> <![CDATA[2:06 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:06:57 GMT Trevor Rowlet, Josh Richers and Kyle Kluttz, 7-8-9, due up for Sweeny in the fourth. ]]> <![CDATA[2:07 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:07:06 GMT 3A state semifinals, UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 -- - - - 7 9 0
Sweeny.. 3 0 0 -- -- - - - 3 4 3 ]]> <![CDATA[2:07 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:07:09 GMT *Rowlett ]]> <![CDATA[2:09 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:09:29 GMT The Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks are filing into the stadium. They'll play in the second semifinal against Robinson. I see a few Rockets congregating in the right-field corner. ]]> <![CDATA[2:10 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:10:09 GMT Carpenter comes back from a 3-1 count to sit Rowlett down swinging. There's one out for Josh Richers. ]]> <![CDATA[2:10 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:10:18 GMT By the way, Carpenter has two strikeouts, both are Rowlett. ]]> <![CDATA[2:10 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:10:45 GMT Richers is 0-1, he grounded out to shortstop in the second. ]]> <![CDATA[2:10 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:10:57 GMT He walks this time, and Kyle Kluttz will step to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[2:12 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:12:45 GMT Carpenter is keeping close tabs on Richers at first. He's thrown over three times. ]]> <![CDATA[2:13 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:13:31 GMT Kluttz goes down swinging on what looked like a slider well outside the zone. Two outs, and the lineup flips back to the top for Travis Johnson. ]]> <![CDATA[2:14 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:14:54 GMT 1-2 count to Johnson, Jordan Limas would be next. ]]> <![CDATA[2:16 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:16:06 GMT A hard one-hopper is bobbled by Mason Paxton, but he scrambles and flips to second from his knees to get the out on the fielder's choice. It was a bang-bang play that goes in West's favor, and that'll do it for the Bulldogs in the fourth. No runs, no hits, no errors, one left. After four, it's 7-3, West. ]]> <![CDATA[2:16 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:16:35 GMT 3A state semifinals
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 -- - - - 7 9 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 -- - - - 3 4 3 ]]> <![CDATA[2:17 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:17:23 GMT West will send Jacob Hrabel (0-2), Coy Schier (1-2) and then back to the top for Kolbey Carpenter (1-2, 2 RBIs, run scored) to the plate in the fifth. ]]> <![CDATA[2:17 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:17:41 GMT Oops, pinch hitter Tyler Pustejovsky at the plate for Hrabel. ]]> <![CDATA[2:19 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:19:00 GMT Pustejovsky swings and misses at strike three, and Coy Schier steps into the right-handed batter's box. ]]> <![CDATA[2:20 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:20:55 GMT Schier goes down swinging, and Carpenter steps up. ]]> <![CDATA[2:21 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:21:23 GMT Limas lets one go up around the head of Carpenter. He gets out of the way as the ball goes to the backstop. ]]> <![CDATA[2:23 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:23:14 GMT Carpenter draws a two-out walk, and Dylan Janek will try to make it hurt. Lane Willenborg will run for Carpenter. ]]> <![CDATA[2:25 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:25:15 GMT Janek walks, and that'll bring up Mason Paxton, who has done plenty of damage in a 3-for-3 day. ]]> <![CDATA[2:26 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:26:42 GMT Now I see the Robinson Rockets making camp down the right-field line. ]]> <![CDATA[2:27 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:27:15 GMT Paxton hits a high popup that's handled on the infield near second base. West is turned away in the fifth with no runs, no hits, no errors and two left, but still leads, 7-3. ]]> <![CDATA[2:27 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:27:48 GMT 3A state semifinals
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 - - - 7 9 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 -- - - - 3 4 3 ]]> <![CDATA[2:28 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:28:39 GMT Carpenter heads back out to the mound, and he'll face 2-3-4 this inning. That's Jordan Limas, Corey Simpson and Austin Boyd. ]]> <![CDATA[2:28 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:28:51 GMT One pitch, one out as Limas lines out to center field. ]]> <![CDATA[2:29 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:29:09 GMT Corey Simpson steps in. He's 1-for-2 today. ]]> <![CDATA[2:29 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:29:37 GMT Wait, that was Limas. Simpson is 0-0, intentional walk and a hit by pitch. There we go. ]]> <![CDATA[2:30 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:30:51 GMT Simpson hits a grounder to second that's handled easily for the second out. 4-1 on the putout as Carpenter scampers over to cover the base. ]]> <![CDATA[2:31 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:31:03 GMT Austin Boyd at the plate with two outs and nobody on. ]]> <![CDATA[2:32 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:32:04 GMT Boyd gets a looper to go just off the glove of a diving Alex Barton at second base, and it rolls into center field for a single. That gives Kaylor Chafin a chance to hit. ]]> <![CDATA[2:32 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:32:31 GMT My esteemed colleague, Will Parchman, tells me that's the second hit that Carpenter has allowed since Sweeney's three-run first inning. ]]> <![CDATA[2:33 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:33:07 GMT There's the third, as Chafin drops in a single to right. First and second, two outs, for Michael Ferrel. He's 1-for-3 with an RBI. ]]> <![CDATA[2:35 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:35:56 GMT Ferrell hits a looping liner that is no problem for Paxton at short, and that's it for the fifth. No runs, two hits, no errors, two left. We go to the sixth with West leading, 7-3. ]]> <![CDATA[2:36 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:36:27 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 5th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 - - - 7 9 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 0 - - - 3 6 3 ]]> <![CDATA[2:36 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:36:54 GMT West will have 4-5-6 batting in this inning. That's Holden Sykora, Justin Sepeda and Evan Eubanks. ]]> <![CDATA[2:39 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:39:25 GMT Sykora hits a roller to first that's smothered by Trevor Rowlett. Limas doesn't cover, so Rowlett has to take it himself. He goes nonchalantly at first and can't beat Sykora to the bag. It's an E3, and the Trojans have the leadoff man on. ]]> <![CDATA[2:41 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:41:02 GMT Justin Sepeda drops down a sacrifice bunt, and Limas tries to get the runner at second but his throw is high and into center field. Everybody's safe, and Evan Eubanks will step to the plate. That's five errors committed by Sweeny today. ]]> <![CDATA[2:41 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:41:16 GMT Lane Willenborg runs for Sykora at second. ]]> <![CDATA[2:42 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:42:55 GMT Eubanks pops up a bunt behind the plate and Corey Simpson tracks it down for the first out. ]]> <![CDATA[2:43 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:43:20 GMT Alex Barton is up. He singled and scored his first time, but has struck out his last two at-bats. ]]> <![CDATA[2:45 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:45:01 GMT Barton takes first on a four-pitch walk, and Jacob Hrabel will stride to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[2:45 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:45:33 GMT Sweeny coach Scott Carter comes to the mound and takes the ball away from Limas. Austin Boyd will be the Bulldogs' third pitcher of the game. ]]> <![CDATA[2:46 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:46:53 GMT I'll try to get all the defensive changes here in a minute. ]]> <![CDATA[2:47 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:47:18 GMT The infield is in, trying to cut off a run at the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[2:48 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:48:40 GMT Hrabel can't get a bunt down and strikes out swinging. That brings Coy Schier to the plate. Sweeny's infield moves back to a traditional alignment. ]]> <![CDATA[2:49 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:49:08 GMT Hmmm, balk called on Boyd. I didn't see what he did, but that moves each runner up a base, and Willenborg scores from third. It's 8-3, West. ]]> <![CDATA[2:49 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:49:43 GMT I believe what the umpires are saying is that Boyd never came fully set before firing the pitch. ]]> <![CDATA[2:50 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:50:21 GMT Schier has a 3-1 count. Carpenter will bat if Schier reaches. ]]> <![CDATA[2:52 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:52:06 GMT Rightfielder Kaylor Chafin stumbles as he gets to a fly ball down the line by Schier, but hauls in the ball in foul territory to end the inning. One run, no hits, two errors, two left on base. It's 8-3 West going to the bottom of the sixth. ]]> <![CDATA[2:53 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:53:05 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 6th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 1 - - 8 9 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 0 - - - 3 6 5 ]]> <![CDATA[2:54 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:54:10 GMT Trevor Rowlett, Josh Richers and Kyle Kluttz to bat in the bottom of the sixth. That's 7-8-9. ]]> <![CDATA[2:54 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:54:48 GMT Rowlett's fly ball to left-center field will hang up long enough for Dylan Janek to track it down for the first out. ]]> <![CDATA[2:55 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:55:38 GMT Josh Richers waits on a slow curve from Carpenter and serves it back up the middle for a single. Kyle Kluttz will step to the plate. ]]> <![CDATA[2:56 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:56:51 GMT Kluttz hits a chopper to Ryan Radke at third. He goes to second for one, the relay to first is high and Kluttz reached. One on, two outs, for the top of the order and Travis Johnson. ]]> <![CDATA[2:57 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:57:19 GMT Kluttz steals second as Jacob Hrabel can't get the ball out of his glove. ]]> <![CDATA[2:57 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:57:59 GMT Carpenter's pitch bounces in and gets all the way to the backstop, moving Kluttz to third. ]]> <![CDATA[2:59 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:59:27 GMT Johnson hits a ground ball and goes down at the plate. It looks like a hip injury of some sort, but he's in some serious pain. Radke makes the throw to first and gets the out to end the inning. No runs, one hit no errors, one left. It's 8-3 West after six. ]]> <![CDATA[3:00 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:00:05 GMT Looks now like it was a cramp, as the Sweeny trainers stretch out Johnson's leg. He's able to get up and walk off under his own power, but that was scary for a second. ]]> <![CDATA[3:00 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:00:22 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 6th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 1 - 8 9 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 5 ]]> <![CDATA[3:01 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:01:43 GMT Kolbey Carpenter crushes one to left field that comes about a foot from bouncing out of the ballpark at the 375-foot sign. Either way, it's a double, and the Trojans are in business again. ]]> <![CDATA[3:01 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:01:53 GMT Dylan Janek is up next. He's 1-for-3 with a walk. ]]> <![CDATA[3:02 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:02:43 GMT Janek lines a single to left, and Carpenter's courtesy runner, Cole Anderson, moves up to third. Runners on the corners, no outs, for Mason Paxton. He's 3-for-4. ]]> <![CDATA[3:03 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:03:04 GMT That's 11 hits for West now. ]]> <![CDATA[3:03 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:03:49 GMT Paxton flies out to right. Kaylor Chafin's throw is way up the third-base line, and Anderson comes home with the Trojans' ninth run. It's 9-3, and Holden Sykora will take his hacks. ]]> <![CDATA[3:05 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:05:16 GMT Sykora lines a single just past a diving Michael Ferrel at second. Dylan Janek motors all the way to third, putting runners on the corners for Justin Sepeda. He's 1-for-3 with an RBI double and two runs scored. ]]> <![CDATA[3:05 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:05:48 GMT I did it again. Sorry, Sepeda's 0-for-1 with a run scored. ]]> <![CDATA[3:06 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:06:43 GMT Sepeda hits a slow roller to third, and Josh Richers has no play. It's an RBI infield single as Janek scores, and Sykora takes second. ]]> <![CDATA[3:07 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:07:19 GMT Evan Eubanks is up. He's 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs. ]]> <![CDATA[3:07 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:07:54 GMT We're going to get another pitcher, and it's Trevor Rowlett. Austin Boyd will move to first base. ]]> <![CDATA[3:11 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:11:07 GMT A nice turn of a double play on a ground ball up the middle ends the inning, but West strikes for two more runs on four hits, no errors and one left. It's 10-3 Trojans as we head to the bottom of the seventh. ]]> <![CDATA[3:11 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:11:52 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 7th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - R. H. E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 1 2 - 10 13 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 0 0 - - 3 7 5 ]]> <![CDATA[3:11 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:11:53 GMT Kolbey Carpenter out to the mound to try and finish off a complete game. It's 98 degrees, by the way, and I'm sure it's hotter on that turf field. ]]> <![CDATA[3:12 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:12:17 GMT Jordan Limas, Corey Simpson and Austin Boyd are due up, 2-3-4 in the lineup. ]]> <![CDATA[3:13 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:13:17 GMT Limas rolls a 3-1 pitch to second, and it's an easy first out for the Trojans. ]]> <![CDATA[3:13 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:13:38 GMT Corey Simpson is next. He's 0-for-1 officially. ]]> <![CDATA[3:14 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:14:54 GMT Carpenter looks like he's got either a hamstring or calf problem, probably a cramp. The trainer brings out a cold towel and gives him a quick drink of water. Looks like he's going to try and tough it out. ]]> <![CDATA[3:15 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:15:50 GMT Simpson splits the right and centerfielder for a triple that rolls all the way to the wall. ]]> <![CDATA[3:15 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:15:57 GMT That brings Austin Boyd up to bat. ]]> <![CDATA[3:16 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:16:44 GMT Ryan Radke makes an unbelievable diving stop on a shot down the line, he fires to first for the out, but he's down with what looks like a shoulder injury. ]]> <![CDATA[3:16 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:16:58 GMT Might have jammed it when he made the dive. ]]> <![CDATA[3:17 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:17:16 GMT Simpson doesn't advance, by the way, and West is one out away from the state title game. ]]> <![CDATA[3:18 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:18:22 GMT Radke's coming out of the game with his left arm hanging. Can't see who took his place. ]]> <![CDATA[3:18 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:18:34 GMT Kaylor Chafin is Sweeny's last hope. ]]> <![CDATA[3:19 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:19:37 GMT Chafin looks at strike three, and that's going to do it. West will advance to the state championship game to meet the winner of our second semifinal between Robinson and Texarkana Pleasant Grove. ]]> <![CDATA[3:20 Comment From Eddie from West]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:20:20 GMT <![CDATA[3:20 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:20:26 GMT 3A state semifinals - Final
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams..... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - R. H. E
West........ 0 2 2 3 0 1 2 - 10 13 0
Sweeny.... 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 -8- 5 ]]> <![CDATA[3:20 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:20:53 GMT A remarkable job by Kolbey Carpenter of shaking off a tough first inning and shutting the Bulldogs out the rest of the way, and the Trojan bats came alive in the second inning and were only held scoreless in the fifth inning after that. I'll have some final numbers for you in a few minutes. ]]> <![CDATA[3:21 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:21:14 GMT Thanks, Eddie from West. it's good to have you along with us today. ]]> <![CDATA[3:24 Jason Orts]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:24:34 GMT We don't have box scores yet, but I'll tell you that Kolbey Carpenter gets the win. He moves to 11-1 this year. Kaylor Chafin takes the loss, his first of the year, and he falls to 12-1. That's going to do it for me. I'm turning the blog over to Will Parchman for our second semifinal. Thanks for being with us today, and we'll be back in just a little bit. ]]> <![CDATA[3:45 Comment From Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:45:08 GMT <![CDATA[3:47 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:47:46 GMT Just spoke with West coach Cory Beckham and ace Kolbey Carpenter on the field for my story to come in tomorrow's Trib. Obviously all smiles down there. Carpenter developed a blister on his throwing hand in the second after relying so heavily on curves. And yet he was at his best over the last six innings. Funny how state works sometimes. ]]> <![CDATA[3:52 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:52:27 GMT Teams are on the field shagging balls currently. We're still about 20 minutes from opening pitch. Should be an interesting matchup. Chad Hollingsworth maneuvered Robinson past Pleasant Grove at this stage of state last year, and he's got the same task ahead today. ]]> <![CDATA[3:52 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:52:44 GMT How tantalizing would a Robinson-West final be? Can the Rockets make that happen? ]]> <![CDATA[3:55 Comment From Eddie from West]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:55:11 GMT <![CDATA[3:59 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:59:50 GMT It's quite warm on the field today, and the outfield flags are completely still. Menacing, angry heat. I was sweating just standing out there for 10 minutes. ]]> <![CDATA[4:04 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:04:58 GMT National Weather Service says it's 95 at Camp Mabry — and, by the way, 100 in Waco for the first triple-digit day of the year. ]]> <![CDATA[4:05 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:05:20 GMT Camp Mabry being the official reporting station for Austin. ]]> <![CDATA[4:13 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:13:14 GMT About to hit the anthem. Stand by folks. ]]> <![CDATA[4:17 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:17:04 GMT Well, there goes Hollingsworth's no-no. Melvin Gray singles up the middle on the first pitch of the game, and Pleasant Grove has its first baserunner. ]]> <![CDATA[4:18 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:18:15 GMT Bad start for Hollingsworth, who will pitch here in the future for Texas. Luke McGuire singles through the right side and Gray moves up to third. ]]> <![CDATA[4:18 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:18:34 GMT Runners on the corners with no outs for Lucas Wacha. ]]> <![CDATA[4:19 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:19:04 GMT McGuire steals second standing up and there are two in scoring position. ]]> <![CDATA[4:20 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:20:23 GMT Wacha grounds to Hunter Abbe at short, but he can't hold the runner at third as he retires the out at first. 1-0 Pleasant Grove with a guy on third. ]]> <![CDATA[4:21 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:21:48 GMT Holy cow, almost an incredible play from Hollingsworth to save a run. Justin Buchanan put down a bunt that Hollingsworth fielded at full stretch and, on his belly, flipped home for Mikey Bielamowicz, who applied the tag juuuust late. 2-0 Pleasant Grove with a runner standing on first. ]]> <![CDATA[4:22 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:22:26 GMT This is reminiscent of how West started. Got down 3-0 after an inning and ended up winning 10-3 over Sweeny. ]]> <![CDATA[4:23 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:23:15 GMT Trey Hart singles for PG's third hit of the inning. Runners on first and second for Timmy Buchanan. ]]> <![CDATA[4:23 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:23:25 GMT He's listed as Timothy, but he's Timmy today. ]]> <![CDATA[4:25 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:25:03 GMT Tough break for the Rockets. Zach Sullivan fielded a short grounder and fired to second to get the second out, but the ball was off target and bounced off Jordan Hargis' glove/Buchanan. It bounced free and another run scored. 3-0 PG with runners on the corners and one out. ]]> <![CDATA[4:25 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:25:12 GMT *Fired to first ]]> <![CDATA[4:26 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:26:12 GMT Robinson coach Bryan Kent was just on the mound chatting with Hollingsworth. This is not the start the Rockets expected, I can say that for certain. ]]> <![CDATA[4:27 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:27:12 GMT Nick Reed at the plate now. ]]> <![CDATA[4:28 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:28:20 GMT Reed wallops a sac fly deep to left and the runner scores from third. 4-0 PG now with a run on first. ]]> <![CDATA[4:28 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:28:24 GMT Two outs. ]]> <![CDATA[4:29 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:29:56 GMT Alex Alsup grounds out to second to end a disastrous first half inning for the Rockets. Pleasant Grove dings Hollingsworth for 4 runs on 3 hits as we head to the bottom half. Be interesting to see when was the last time (if ever) Hollingsworth has given up four runs in an entire game, let alone an inning. ]]> <![CDATA[4:30 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:30:57 GMT Our statistician Jason Orts says Robinson has only give up four runs in a game four times all year. I'd wager they didn't have any four-run innings in that span, though. No word on whether Hollingsworth was involved in any of those. ]]> <![CDATA[4:31 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:31:17 GMT Robinson has Hunter Abbe-Alex Rogers-Zach Sullivan at the dish to start. ]]> <![CDATA[4:32 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:32:15 GMT Buchanan changed his arm slot twice that we could see on Abbe's at-bat, which ended with a swinging strike. Shifty. ]]> <![CDATA[4:33 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:33:28 GMT *Swinging strikeout, I should clarify. ]]> <![CDATA[4:34 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:34:00 GMT Rogers' towering pop fly is out number two. ]]> <![CDATA[4:36 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:36:22 GMT Rogers grounds out to short and Robinson goes 1-2-3 to end a calamitous first inning. 4-0 Pleasant Grove. Looks like the Rockets are trying to one-up West, which trailed 3-0 after one in the first game today before winning by seven. ]]> <![CDATA[4:36 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:36:55 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 1st
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 - -- - -- - -- - 4 3 0
Robinson........ -- - -- - -- - -- 0 0 1 ]]> <![CDATA[4:37 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:37:48 GMT PG has 9-1-2 at bat this inning. ]]> <![CDATA[4:38 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:38:13 GMT And the 9 goes down swinging for Hollingsworth's first K of the day. One down as we flip to the top of the lineup. ]]> <![CDATA[4:40 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:40:35 GMT Leadoff hitter Melvin Gray flies out to center for the second out. ]]> <![CDATA[4:42 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:42:45 GMT Pleasant Grove goes quietly in the top of the first, 1-2-3, and Robinson comes up for the bottom half with the Rockets up 4-5-6 with Hollingsworth starting off. ]]> <![CDATA[4:42 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:42:53 GMT *top half of the second. ]]> <![CDATA[4:43 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:43:19 GMT Hollingsworth grounds back to Buchanan for the first out on one pitch to bring up Zac Law. ]]> <![CDATA[4:43 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:43:43 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 2nd
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 -- - -- - -- 4 3 0
Robinson......... 0 - -- - -- - -- 0 0 1 ]]> <![CDATA[4:44 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:44:07 GMT And Robinson has its first hit, a one-out single from Law for six-hole hitter Ben Rhodes. ]]> <![CDATA[4:46 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:46:20 GMT Great double play from Pleasant Grove, very heads up. Rhodes grounds straight into an out at first base, and Trey Hart whipped it back to second for Melvin Gray, who adeptly applied the tag on a suddenly non-force out for the third out. To the bottom half of the second we go. ]]> <![CDATA[4:46 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:46:28 GMT Sorry, top half of the third. ]]> <![CDATA[4:47 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:47:09 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 2nd
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 -- - -- - -- 4 3 0
Robinson......... 0 0 -- - -- - -- 0 1 1 ]]> <![CDATA[4:48 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:48:13 GMT Hollingsworth is undoubtedly picking up a head of steam. Gets his second strikeout with Lucas Wacha swinging, and Justin Buchanan grounds into a first-pitch out at first for two down quick. ]]> <![CDATA[4:49 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:49:48 GMT Trey Hart goes the other way with a groundout and Robinson is out of the top half of the third with no more damage. Hollingsworth has set down eight straight batters. ]]> <![CDATA[4:50 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:50:52 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 3rd
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 - -- - -- 4 3 0
Robinson......... 0 0 -- - -- - -- 0 1 1 ]]> <![CDATA[4:51 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:51:24 GMT Jordan Hargis rips a leadoff double into right center and Robinson has its first runner in scoring position. Looks like Chance Collins is squaring to bunt. ]]> <![CDATA[4:54 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:54:01 GMT Collins finds a gap on a blooper down the right base line that allows Hargis to score. Collins got gunned down at second by a tremendous throw from right, but the run scored. PG lead at 4-1 now with an out in the bottom of the third and the bases clear. ]]> <![CDATA[4:54 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:54:53 GMT Bielamowicz (say that five times fast) grounds out and the lineup goes to the top of the order for Hunter Abbe. ]]> <![CDATA[4:55 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:55:38 GMT Abbe ripped a two-out single through the left side and Rogers is up. ]]> <![CDATA[4:58 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:58:14 GMT Rogers swings at one in the dirt and gets thrown out at first for the third out. Robinson makes some headway, though, and Pleasant Grove is up 4-1 as we go to the fourth. ]]> <![CDATA[4:58 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:58:49 GMT PG is looking at 6-7-8 starting with Timmy Buchanan. ]]> <![CDATA[4:59 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:59:06 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 3rd
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 - -- - -- 4 3 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 - -- - -- 1 3 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:00 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT Buchanan singles through the hole on the left side and up steps big bopper Nick Reed. He pulled a hamstring in this game last year, and Robinson pressed its advantage with the first-baseman out. Little different circumstance this year. ]]> <![CDATA[5:01 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:01:20 GMT Reed goes down on a third strike (Hollingsworth's third K) and there's one down. ]]> <![CDATA[5:02 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:02:35 GMT Alex Alsup singles into short right to put two on for nine-hole hitter Cason Cordray. ]]> <![CDATA[5:03 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:03:14 GMT Cordray promptly pops out. That's two gone with runners on first and second for leadoff hitter Melvin Gray. ]]> <![CDATA[5:05 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:05:25 GMT Gray grounds to Sullivan, who fires low to first but Abbe picks it for the third out. No damage done as we head to the bottom of the fourth. ]]> <![CDATA[5:06 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:06:10 GMT Hollingsworth looks like his old self here lately, but that first inning was painful. I don't know if Pleasant Grove has many more runs left it in, so the question becomes whether the Rocket offense can produce at least three more runs. ]]> <![CDATA[5:06 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:06:50 GMT Sullivan starts us off in the bottom of the fourth as Robinson goes 3-4-5. ]]> <![CDATA[5:08 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:08:42 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 4th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 -- - -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 - -- - -- 1 4 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:09 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:09:13 GMT Sullivan fills up the count and walks. Robinson has a baserunner on with no outs as Hollingsworth steps in for a few cuts. ]]> <![CDATA[5:10 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:10:09 GMT Hollingsworth swings at the first one he sees and singles into right to move Sullivan to second. Two on, no outs for Law, who already has a hit today. ]]> <![CDATA[5:11 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:11:00 GMT Superb bunt from Law, who was just caught by the throw from Buchanan. One out and runners in scoring position for Rhodes. ]]> <![CDATA[5:12 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:12:16 GMT Rhodes grounds out to second but it pushes the lead runner home. Moves the lone remaining runner up to third as Hargis steps in. He doubled his last time up. 4-2. ]]> <![CDATA[5:13 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:13:21 GMT Hargis grounds to third, and the third baseman makes a terrible throw that Buchanan picked beautifully at first to save the run coming home from third for the third out. Robinson is scratching at this lead, though. 4-2 Pleasant Grove as we head to the fifth inning. ]]> <![CDATA[5:14 Comment From Guest]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:14:25 GMT <![CDATA[5:14 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:14:38 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 4th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 -- - -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 -- - -- 2 5 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:15 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:15:25 GMT Hollingsworth gets the first out easily as Lucas Wacha steps in. ]]> <![CDATA[5:15 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:15:36 GMT Haven't heard anything on the Hollingsworth draft front. ]]> <![CDATA[5:16 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:16:09 GMT Beaut of a diving grab from Zac Law in center robs Wacha of a hit. Bases still clear with two outs. ]]> <![CDATA[5:17 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:17:09 GMT Hollingsworth rings up Buchanan for his fourth K and we're into the bottom half of the fifth. It's incredible how quickly Hollingsworth is working right now. He's clearly in a groove. ]]> <![CDATA[5:17 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:17:36 GMT The Robinson offense has to sense that. I can imagine that could be a big motivator as a hitter. ]]> <![CDATA[5:18 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:18:12 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 5th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 0 - -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 -- - -- 2 5 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:18 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:18:56 GMT Chance Collins gets hold of one and rips it over the leftfielder's head to double. No outs. ]]> <![CDATA[5:20 Comment From Guest]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:20:33 GMT <![CDATA[5:20 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:20:54 GMT Nice bunt from Bielamowicz pushes Collins to third as we go back to the top of the lineup with Hunter Abbe. ]]> <![CDATA[5:21 Comment From Guest]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:21:54 GMT <![CDATA[5:23 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:23:11 GMT Disaster strikes for Robinson. Collins got caught off the bag at third and was tagged out in a rundown to take the runner off the board. Kent is currently arguing that there was interference on Collins, but this isn't an argument he'll win. ]]> <![CDATA[5:23 Comment From Guest]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:23:53 GMT <![CDATA[5:24 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:24:09 GMT Wynn is signed on to play at Baylor next year. ]]> <![CDATA[5:24 Comment From Guest]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:24:57 GMT <![CDATA[5:25 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:25:49 GMT Abbe is absolutely robbed of a multi-base bagger by a great snag from Wacha in right. If Collins doesn't get caught in a rundown that's a sac fly, but as it is that's the third out. We head to the sixth now with Pleasant Grove still leading 4-2. ]]> <![CDATA[5:26 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:26:37 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 5th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 0 - -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 0 - -- 2 6 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:26 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:26:56 GMT One down as Hollingsworth keeps humming along. Timmy Buchanan at the dish. ]]> <![CDATA[5:27 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:27:40 GMT We go groundout to Abbe at short for the second out and Nick Reed is up. ]]> <![CDATA[5:29 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:29:04 GMT Lee grounds out to first to keep Hollingsworth's streak of incredibly quick innings going. Robinson has 2-3-4 this inning. ]]> <![CDATA[5:29 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:29:40 GMT 3A state semifinals - Middle 6th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 0 0 -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 0 - -- 2 6 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:31 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:31:09 GMT Rogers grounds out to short for the first out as we head to Sullivan. Robinson is running out of outs to make an imprint here. ]]> <![CDATA[5:32 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:32:24 GMT As if he were listening, Sullivan singles into left as Hollingsworth steps up and promptly grounds into a double play to end the inning. Three outs left for Robinson. ]]> <![CDATA[5:33 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:33:25 GMT 3A state semifinals - End 6th
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 0 0 -- 4 5 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 0 0 -- 2 7 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:34 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:34:24 GMT Hollingsworth gets the first out on the first pitch as pinch hitter Marshall McPherson steps in. ]]> <![CDATA[5:36 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:36:55 GMT Abbe makes a diving stop but the runner gets in safely at first for a single. Then Melvin Gray grounds to third and Sullivan retires the lead runner for the second out. ]]> <![CDATA[5:38 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:38:36 GMT Hollingsworth nails the pitch-out, but the throw to second base is high and Gray is in at second with two outs. ]]> <![CDATA[5:39 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:39:15 GMT Gray hits one on a rope to Abbe, who comes up with the snare for the third out. ]]> <![CDATA[5:39 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:39:46 GMT Here we go. Three outs between Robinson and the end of the season. Need two, and three gets you off the field this inning. ]]> <![CDATA[5:40 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:40:31 GMT Robinson has seven hits to Pleasant Grove's six, and I'm told that Buchanan had given up maybe 10 hits in four previous playoff games. Total. ]]> <![CDATA[5:41 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:41:43 GMT Rally started. Law grounds to short but its too deep for Gray to make the throw. Law, who's fast as anything, is on first with no outs as Robinson is on its 6-7-8 hitters now. ]]> <![CDATA[5:42 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:42:28 GMT And that's all for Buchanan, who just got the hook for side-armed reliever Roman Brown. This game is heating up nicely. ]]> <![CDATA[5:43 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:43:32 GMT Ben Rhodes steps in. Robinson's fan section is getting loud. ]]> <![CDATA[5:44 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:44:12 GMT This is a tough spot for a reliever. This game has been in Robinson's corner since the third inning. ]]> <![CDATA[5:44 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:44:26 GMT Supposedly Brown is tomorrow's starter. ]]> <![CDATA[5:45 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:45:03 GMT Bad start for Brown. He walks Rhodes to put two on with no out, and here comes Jordan Hargis. He represents the winning run. ]]> <![CDATA[5:46 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:46:17 GMT Roman Brown threw five straight balls before he threw a strike. Hargis has a double today, too. ]]> <![CDATA[5:47 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:47:14 GMT Robinson's dugout has the rally caps going. Inside out and backwards. ]]> <![CDATA[5:48 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:48:33 GMT Unreal. Hargis bunts on a 2-2 count (2-2 count!) and gets it down for a single. That's bases loaded folks with no outs. Here comes Collins. Winning run is on first now. ]]> <![CDATA[5:49 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:49:05 GMT Brown is wild. He can't throw strikes. Collins is up 2-0 in the count. ]]> <![CDATA[5:49 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:49:09 GMT Make it 2-1. ]]> <![CDATA[5:49 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:49:49 GMT 2-2 to Collins. ]]> <![CDATA[5:50 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:50:28 GMT Woof, Collins does the one thing he can't do: double play with no runs across. He chops one back to Brown, who gets the out at home and then the catcher fired to first for two outs. That. Smarts. ]]> <![CDATA[5:50 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:50:56 GMT Two outs and runners on second and third for Justin Harvey. ]]> <![CDATA[5:51 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:51:18 GMT Harvey is a pinch-hitter, FYI. ]]> <![CDATA[5:52 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:52:28 GMT Game over. Justin Harvey grounded short but tripped on his shoelaces and the third out is fired into first. Unbelievable ending. ]]> <![CDATA[5:52 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:52:57 GMT Robinson had bases loaded with no outs and couldn't scratch anything across. That's a tough, tough way to end the year. ]]> <![CDATA[5:54 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:54:01 GMT After out-hitting Pleasant Grove 9-6 and generally outplaying them over the final six innings, Robinson will feel like it left something out there. ]]> <![CDATA[5:54 Wacotrib.com staff]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:54:25 GMT 3A state semifinals - Final
UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin
Teams............ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - R H E
Pleasant Grove 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 6 0
Robinson......... 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 2 9 1 ]]> <![CDATA[5:55 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:55:07 GMT And it douses all hope of an all-CenTex final. Roman Brown, tomorrow's starter against West, threw 19 pitches and takes an impressive save. That should be something to look out for tomorrow. ]]> <![CDATA[5:56 Will Parchman]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:56:43 GMT Well, thanks for joining us for our 3A doubleheader today. Robinson fell, but West will face Pleasant Grove at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow here at Disch-Falk for the 3A state title. Should be a good one. Jason Orts will be blogging for us, so be sure to join us. See you then. ]]> <![CDATA[6:01 ]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 0:01:04 GMT 
 
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