Well, we're 22 games into the season. I see these things:
1. A deep, talented offense. Leading the Big 10 in average and slugging. Top three in OBP, runs scored, hits, and HRs. Anglim's return from injury should only help improve this.
2. A top-notch defense. First in the league in fielding percentage.
3. Two premium starters. Kaminska leads the conference in ERA. Olson is 11th. Both are top four in IP.
4. No dependable starters after the first two. A very shaky bullpen. This has contributed mightily to at least five losses and a tie.
This weekend went exactly how these things would predict. Solid starts and wins on Friday and Saturday. A Sunday slugfest that could go either way.
I think we're set up well for conference play. There shouldn't be a series we can't win. Midweek? We should handle the Dakota schools but might continue to struggle with the Omaha teams and K-State. I'll feel a lot better if someone can step up as a third starter and Perry and Bunz progress toward being their old selves.
1. A deep, talented offense. Leading the Big 10 in average and slugging. Top three in OBP, runs scored, hits, and HRs. Anglim's return from injury should only help improve this.
2. A top-notch defense. First in the league in fielding percentage.
3. Two premium starters. Kaminska leads the conference in ERA. Olson is 11th. Both are top four in IP.
4. No dependable starters after the first two. A very shaky bullpen. This has contributed mightily to at least five losses and a tie.
This weekend went exactly how these things would predict. Solid starts and wins on Friday and Saturday. A Sunday slugfest that could go either way.
I think we're set up well for conference play. There shouldn't be a series we can't win. Midweek? We should handle the Dakota schools but might continue to struggle with the Omaha teams and K-State. I'll feel a lot better if someone can step up as a third starter and Perry and Bunz progress toward being their old selves.