I was just about to comment on this. First off I love beating Marshall in anything so yesterday was a great time. Four runs in the ninth is unreal. And this has definitely been the best start I've witnessed since I've been in school (3rd year). Should there be reason to get excited about this team as the season progresses? I don't follow baseball as closely as the other sports but maybe someone can lend some insight?
Yes! This is a pretty exciting team with a good mix of youth and vetern guys. 3B Dan Ward was the top rated incoming freshman by Baseball America in the MAC. Fr. 1B Taylor Emody started off raking, has cooled off a bit, but is a great talent. JUCO OF Jensen Painter has big time power and JUCO CFer Ethan Newton is very fast and is very good defensively. Seniors Bryan Barnes and Trace Voshell are both off to great starts with the bat,
Don't be fooled by the pitching stats, there is talent on the mound too. All three main starters, Seth Streich, Matt Robin, and Brent Chobin have very good stuff. Freshman Tyler Stage has been a shut down reliever as well.
Good players on this team and I opnly expect them to improve as the season goes on and into MAC play since they will get to play and practice outside more. Come out and see!