Lumberton vs Evadale Scrimmage

[jordibug15]

Lumberton varsity and jv are scrimmaging Evadale varsity and we are up 2-0 the bottom of the 4th

[PhatMack19]

No offense, but are they really playing Evadale?

And some of you wonder why Lumberton doesn't get the respect as some of the top area 4a teams.

[OLDGREGG]

Thats what I was thinking. I don't understand the point of a 4A team playing a slack 1A squad. Lumberton gains little or nothing from this

[jordibug15]

Yes they scrimmaged Evadale. It was 9-6 Evadale scored their 6 on our jv.

[Chester86]

Scrimmages are just that - controlled practice. Coaches try different pitchers and play players at different positions. Scores do not mean anything. Evadale is not a slack 1A, as they make the playoffs and routinely get past the first round. Wish Lumberton the best of luck this year and we appreciated the opportunity.

[Chester86]

It was a beautiful day for baseball.

[jordibug15]

Iy was beautiful out there today. I ended up sunburned ha

[2018 BB]

RaiderGirl92, three (3) of those runs on 'our jv'  were the result of varsity pitchers throwing in the JV inning.  The varisty pitcher loaded the bases, walked the next three consecutive batters for 3 runs and left the next varsity pitcher with loaded bases to deal with to get out of the inning.  That's what scrimmages are far, to take a look at players before the regular season starts.  Regardless, it was a good job by both varsity and jv, but please don't hang all those runs on jv.  Evadale kept at it and almost came back for the win.

[aTmfan06]

Evadale isn't near what they used to be..

[jordibug15]

RaiderGirl92, three (3) of those runs on 'our jv' were the result of varsity pitchers throwing in the JV inning. The varisty pitcher loaded the bases, walked the next three consecutive batters for 3 runs and left the next varsity pitcher with loaded bases to deal with to get out of the inning. That's what scrimmages are far, to take a look at players before the regular season starts. Regardless, it was a good job by both varsity and jv, but please don't hang all those runs on jv. Evadale kept at it and almost came back for the win.

Yes sorry I forgot the pitchers were the varsity boys.

[Chester86]

Evadale isn't near what they used to be..

 

Just curious, were you at the scrimmage?  Would like to hear your thoughts on the team's deficiencies.  Regardless of what I think, I was just curious as to what led you to your conclusion.  Before you ask, not mad at all, as everyone is entitled to their opinion.  I think Coach Williams and the staff are doing an outstanding job and have a bright future for the forseeable future.  Just looking for that objective "third-party" view that you have.   

[aTmfan06]

I'm not saying they won't be a decent squad this year at all..but can you say they are as good as they used to be?

[Chester86]

Thats what I was thinking. I don't understand the point of a 4A team playing a slack 1A squad. Lumberton gains little or nothing from this

Thanks for this post early in the year. It helped motivate the boys to see what people think about them.

[OLDGREGG]

Very welcome sir. They sure proved me wrong

[OLDGREGG]

But in my defense, they aren't where they are because they are exceptionally good. They just haven't run into anybody yet.

[Chester86]

But in my defense, they aren't where they are because they are exceptionally good. They just haven't run into anybody yet.

Ok, I'll bite - if they aren't where they are because they are not "exceptionally good", then exactly why?
Blind luck? Exceptional coaching (no arguments here)? Oh, wait you are saying they just haven't played anyone yet? Is that it?

[texas13]

I believe he is saying that but the rebels have a real test friday and we will see how they do.

[BIGMO44]

I may be wrong...Ive been wrong before,but it sounds that if Evadale doesnt win state, well they just aren't very good! They advanced to the 3rd round so far and I wonder if they beat P/C if we'll hear how Price is down this year? Whatever...Keep it going Rebs...most teams in the state are watching now anyway!

[OLDGREGG]

We'll see how they do against Carlisle....I'll be at the game

[sportsdrama]

when evadale played lumberton, our varsity squad was still missing players because of basketball playoffs. many of our kids play multi sports with no transition time. these young men should be encouraged not picked apart. to excell in one sport is great to excell in multiple sports is amazing.

[rounder17]

At least they didn't underachieve, and lose in the second round.

[WTB]

Coach Williams should have payed Sam Moore and Chip Ambres to pick his team.

[OLDGREGG]

Cute...look I didn't mean to make anybody mad. I only stated how I felt after seeing Evadale play with my own eyes. I don't have anything against them at all. I wish them the best and hope they do well, but I'm still gonna call things like I see em.

[Chester86]

It's really no problem, as it does motivate the boys. I have "opinions" myself on some area teams. I realize this is an open forum, but I just try to be positive. I don't ever want to denigrate kids that are out there busting their butts.

[aTmfan06]

At least they didn't underachieve, and lose in the second round.

Lol your so funny