Episode 22: Mideast Regional (Adrian, MI) Preview - a podcast by Cespedes Family BBQ

from 2018-05-17T00:54:12

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Welcome to Episode 22 (ignore the fact that we said 25) of The Podcast About Division III Baseball. This is the sixth of our eight postseason regional preview podcasts -- this one focuses on the 8-team Mideast Regional which will take place in Adrian, MI. We break down each of the eight teams. In order:

  • #1 Wooster (at 2:20)
    • The Fighting Scots are as balanced as they've been in years, and look eager to show why they're the #1 seed in arguably the strongest regional in the country
  • #8 Wabash (at 6:17)
    • The Little Giants aim to knock off their NCAC rival for a third time in a row, and continue their magical run in Adrian
  • #2 Otterbein (at 8:12)
    • A disappointing showing at home in the OAC tournament should not distract from the fact that this team is really good
  • #7 Adrian (at 10:14)
    • #7 seed on their own turf? Good chance the Bulldogs will take that personally, and Tommy Parsons is ready to show everyone why he's the best pitcher in the country.
  • #3 La Roche (at 13:30)
    • The Redhawks are more pitching-oriented than in recent years, but the offense ain't too shabby either
  • #6 Ithaca (at 15:34)
    • Shipped in from New York, the Bombers are fresh off an impressive Empire 8 title run, and they've got the Little twins to prove it
  • #4 Marietta (at 17:53)
    • The Pioneers' insane schedule should prepare them for what will be an insane regional
  • #5 Shenandoah (at 19:46)
    • No one believed in the Hornets all year long and then they just went and won the ODAC in a blink. How far can this team go?

We conclude with our top players and pitchers to watch, and our pick to punch their ticket to Appleton (at 22:38). Then we say goodbye. Thanks for listening!

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