(03-11-2022 03:14 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(03-11-2022 02:59 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Hawks drop the series opener to KSU, 4-3.

It's mind boggling to me to beat Coastal, and then take some of the losses we have taken

Speaks to the idea that we have the talent to compete at the highest level, but need to drastically improve at the “little things” that win and lose games. We popped up 2 bunt attempts for outs in crucial spots today, for instance.

Might need to pump the brakes a bit on how good Coastal is too, btw. They lost their Friday game at home to Xavier (5-9) today, and the Chanticleers have now dropped 5 of their last 6. Though to be fair, Xavier has played a very tough slate to this point.

The good news: As we know with any team coached by Scalf and Hood over the last several decades: The light bulb can go on for this team in any given year at any point in the season. We’ve never really been given any reason to push the “panic button”. Trust the process and trust that the coaches will get these guys where they need to be.

One major positive: The team defense has been excellent. We allowed, I believe, 18 baserunners today. Yet the Owls only scored 4 runs. Mongero threw out 1 runner at home and another at third today. Evans also had a very nice play on a KSU bunt that could have easily gone haywire.