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Central Michigan Club Baseball
2004, 2005, 2008 GLC North Champions
2002, 2004, 2008 World Series
#5 National Ranking
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CMU Finishes 5th in the NCBA World Series. 22-6 Overall
SEASON RECAP
The CMU Club Baseball team capped off a great year with a 5th place finish in the 2008 NCBA World Series. The team struggled out of the gate going 6-4 to begin the year. They found themselves in the bottom third of the conference after the second week of conference play. With slim playoff hopes, the Chips stayed positive and went into every game with the attitude that each contest was a must win. The Chips rallied with a total team effort to win a CMU Club Baseball record 17 straight games. Overall, the Chips fell short of a National Championship, succumbing to a 5th play finish in Fort Myers, FL. They finished the year with a 22-6 record.
NCBA WORLD SERIES
Game 1 - CMU 6 - CSU 5
CMU entered the World Series on a 16 game win streak. They received a six seed in the tournament and were matched up with the four time National Champion Colorado State team. Colorado State was the three seed despite being #2 in the Nation. Colorado State gained an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. CMU battled back thanks to a two-run homerun by Catcher Jay Schabel. Justin Wade was lights out the rest of the way. He pitched a solid eight innings, allowing one run while striking out seven. Jay Schabel provided more breathing room when he blasted his second two-run homerun of the game which hit the scoreboard in deep left center field. CMU added two more in the 8th to make it a 6-1 game. Closer Dylan Tobin came on in the 9th and was touched up for his first couple runs of the season. CMU was strong defensively and got out with a 6-5 win. It was their 17th in a row.
Game 2 - CMU 2 - Oregon 9
Oregon defeated Baylor in the first round of the tournament to advance to this game. Oregon featured solid pitching and temporality shut down the slugging CMU offense. Dave Kazmer made the play of the week when he dove over the CMU dugout rallying and down the flight of steps to catch a pop-fly.
Game 3 - CMU 3 - CSU 5
CMU dropped into the losers bracket and had a rematch against Colorado St. Dylan Tobin got the start for CMU and was out for revenge. He pitched a solid game, giving up only two runs in seven and two-thirds of an inning. He struck out six. CMU trailed 2-0 entering the 8th inning, only tallying three hits. Pinch hitter Mike Kish stepped up to the plate with one out and delivered a triple to start up the Chips. Casey Bess singled to left to bring CMU within one. After a few defensive mistakes, CMU found themselves down 5-1 entering the 9th. The Chips never gave up. CMU put two on with one out. CSU brought on their closer throwing 92 MPH. BJ Wells saw a fast ball on his second pitch of the at bat and drove it into the left field gap, scoring two. With the score 5-3, Dusty Hill beat out an infield single to put runners on the corners again with two outs; However, CMU could not push any more runs across the board. The loss ended one of the best seasons in CMU Club Baseball history.
Colorado State ended up beating Oregon twice to move into the National Championship game where they met the winner of the other bracket; #1 Penn St. Colorado State won 5-1 for their 5th National Championship.
CMU wins the GLC regional tournament, on to the NCBA World Series
For the first time since 2004, the CMU Club Baeball Team will be heading back to Florida for the NCBA World Series. CMU played some of their best baseball of the season to push their win streak to 16 games. CMU got off to a great start by knocking off Illinois (the #5 team in the nation) 4-2 in game one of regional play. CMU made several diving catches as well as turning three double plays to secure the win. CMU then met BGSU in the semifinal, knocking them off 5-1. After a rainout on Sunday, the Chips were back at it Monday in Battle Creek where they met BGSU again in the championship game. CMU trailed 5-4 in the 7th before getting a rally together. Matt Schneider hit a game winning walk off single to send the Chips to the NCBA World Series.
Recap
CMU 4 - Illinois 2
Justin wade pitched 5 1/3 innings in the win. Dylan Tobin picthed a solid 1 and 2/3 for the save. Tobin shut down Illinios by striking out two without allowing a hit. Jay Schabel hit a clutch two run home run in the top of the 5th to break a 2-2 tie and put the Chips up for good.
CMU 5 - BGSU 1
Andrew Criswell pitched a two hit gem in the win. Criswell fanned five while only allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings. Kevin Schunk got a double play ball to end the game in relief. BJ Wells was 2-3 with a double and an RBI
Championship Game CMU 6 - BGSU 5
CMU uses a 7th inning rally to win the championship game. Dylan Tobin started the 7th with a base hit. Dusty Hill pinch ran for Tobin and stole second base with nobody out. With one out, BJ Wells then blasted a triple off the fence in center field to tie the game. Matt Schneider stepped up to the plate and roped a single into the right field gap to win the game in walk off fashion.
CMU will head to Fort Myers Florida for the NCBA World Series in next week. More information on the World Series can be found at www.clubbaseball.org
GO CHIPS
CMU beats Northwood to clinch the GLC North Conference
CMU crushed Northwood 11-1 behind the arm of starting pitcher Dylan Tobin. Tobin pitched a complete game. He surrended only one run on three hits with five strikeouts in the win. Scott Nestor provided the offense going 4-5 at the plate with four RBI's. CMU recieves the three seed in the regional tournament this weekend. They will play #5 Illinois which recieved the two seed. first pitch is set for Friday at 5:00 PM in Huntingberg IN. #1 seed Wisconsin battles #4 seed Bowling Green State University at 2:00.
BJ Wells Earns GLC North Offensive Player of the Week Honors
CMU outfielder Benjamin Wells earn GLC North Player of the Week honors after having a huge weekend at the plate vs. UofM. On the weekend, Wells hit for the cycle going 7 for 14 with a double, triple, and homerun. He also added five RBI's, five runs scored, one walk, and two stolen bases.
CMU Sweeps Michigan, Controls own Destiny
The CMU Club Baseball Team put together a complete team performance in their series sweep of the University of Michigan this weekend in Battle Creek and Ann Arbor. The CMU offense continued to sizzle as they pounded out 40 runs in three games while batting .406 as a team. This is the second weekend series in a row in which the team has hit over .400. The pitching staff was phenomenal this weekend. Each CMU starter picked up a win and had at least six or more strikeouts this weekend. CMU has now won eight straight games, six in the conference. In the last six games, CMU has scored 97 runs. At the moment, CMU sits atop the GLC North Conference with a record of 8-3 (14-4 overall) and in control of their own destiny. They are one game up on MSU which is 8-4. MSU holds the tiebreaker with the series win over CMU.
Game 1 - CMU 18 - UofM 7
Game one was played in C&O Brown Stadium in Battle Creek. CMU brought the bats back from last weekend and pounded UofM into a 7th inning mercy. The Chips were led by Erich Biggart who was perfect at the plate. He was 3-3 and had three walks, scoring four runs. BJ Wells was 3-4 with a triple and two RBI's. Dave Kazmer and Jay Schabel each had multiple hit games. Andrew Criswell returned to his hometown on a mission for a W. He did just that, throwing a complete game, giving up only two earned runs while striking out six. He is slated to pitch again Thursday in a must win game vs. Northwood, scheduled for 6:00 PM.
Game 2 - CMU 11 - UofM 5
CMU traveled down to Milan to play games two and three vs. UofM. CMU got behind the arm of Justin Wade who struck out eight in six and two-third innings. He allowed only two earned runs off five hits in the win. Andrew Tuttle closed out. Offensively, David Mintz, Scott Nestor, BJ Wells, Jay Schabel, and Matt Stefani each had two hits apiece. Nestor led the team with four RBI's. Schabel and Mintz each had a double. Matt Stefani hit his first triple of the season.
Game 3 - CMU 11 - UofM 2
CMU took care of business in game three for the sweep. CMU got five strong innings from winning pitcher David Schlaufman. Schlaufman scattered five hits in five innings, allowing only two runs while striking out seven. Senior Kevin Schunk was lights out once again. Schunk threw two innings, allowing one hit while fanning two. CMU continued to mash at the plate. They were led by Matt Henning who was 3-3 with a double and two runs scored. BJ Wells was 2-5 with a double and a homerun. Casey Bess was 2-4 with a double and three RBI's. David Mintz was 1-2 with a double, two hit by pitches, and a walk.
CMU is one of the hottest teams in the NCBA and is firing on all cylinders. The entire pitching staff has fed off of the offense's success and has made a name for them as well. CMU travels to Northwood for a single nine inning game on Thursday. They then head to Ferris State for a three game series over the weekend.
CMU Sweeps Western Michigan
The CMU Club Baseball Team busted out the brooms over Western Michigan, sweeping the rivals in three straight games. CMU came to play this weekend as they put up a team record 57 runs in three games. The Chips batted an outstanding .410 as a team over the weekend while swiping 10 steals on the base path's. CMU never trailed the Bronco's throughout the series.
Game 1 - CMU 26 - WMU 4
CMU jumped out to an early four run lead in the bottom of the first and never looked back. CMU was led by second baseman Matt Schnieder. Schnieder was 3-3 with a walk and a HBP. He scored all 5 times at the plate. Shortstop Erich Biggart scored four times while knocking in three runs. He was 2-4 at the plate and had two walks while adding a stolen base. David Mintz continued to hit the ball well, going 2-3 with one run and two RBI's. Senior Mike Kish was 1-2 with a double, two walks, one hit by pitch, three runs scored and three RBI's. He was on base every at bat. CMU sent 18 different players to the plate in the mercy victory. Andrew Criswell picked up the win by pitching a strong five innings, allowing only one run on three hits while striking out seven. Rookie Chip Liminoff pitched the final two innings to end the game.
Game 2 - CMU 11 - WMU 3
CMU picked up where they left off on Friday, jumping out to a commanding seven run first inning lead. The Chips were led by Matt Schnieder, RC Murphy, and Matt Henning who had two hits each. Dylan Tobin added a double and three RBI's. Senior David Schlaufman pitched 4 and 2/3 innings for the win. He allowed one earned run while striking out four. Kevin Schunk finished the game, pitching 2 and 1/3 innings allowing no runs on no hits.
Game 3 - CMU 20 - WMU 7
New day, same story. CMU puts a 20 spot on Western for the second time in three games. Offensively, the Chips had four players with multiple hits. Dave Kazmer was 3-4 with two runs and an RBI. Dylan Tobin was 2-2 with three runs and three RBI's. He also had a walk and two sac flys. David Mintz was 2-3 with three runs, two RBI's, two base on balls, and a stolen base. Dusty Hill was 3-5 with three runs scored and two stolen bases. Senior Justin Wade got the win for the Chips. He improves to 3-0 on the season.
CMU will meet Northwood later this week in the rubber-match of the series. The game day and time is TBD. The Chips will then head to Ann Arbor for an important conference series verse the Wolverines.
CMU sweeps Siena Heights
Road warriors, fierce, tough, intense. All can be used to describe the performance of the club baseball team Wednesday.
CMU traveled to Siena Heights University and proceeded to sweep its host by winning game one 7-2 and game two 10-3. Central was powered by a balanced offense and strong pitching of Andy Tuttle. Matt Schneider led the way with two hits and two runs scored. "The pitcher was a young guy - you could tell he was still developing," Schneider said. "He is very good; he just made some key mistakes."
In game two, CMU continued to capitalize on those mistakes and pounded out 10 runs. The offense stayed balanced, getting three hits from Travis Pohl. Dave Kazmer and Mike Kish added two hits each. Getting the win for CMU was Kevin Schunk, who worked three innings of relief. "I gave up some hits early, but I was able to settle in and pick up the win," Schunk said
CMU is 8-4 on the season with a 2-3 record in the Great Lakes North Conference.
By: Jason Pratt
CM-Life Reporter
CMU Hits the Road. Splits with Northwood
The Central Michigan club baseball team hits the road today for the first of four consecutive road games. CMU plays at 2 and 5 p.m. today at Siena Heights University before traveling to Muskegon Community College to play at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. "(We have) a stacked team offensively," said club president Dave Kazmer. "But we haven't been able to start out like we expected."
The four road games finish CMU's nonconference play before it plays Great Lakes Conference teams for the remainder of its schedule. "We are going to use these last nonconference games as building games," Kazmer said. "We are going back to fundamentals - the basics of the game."
Kazmer said pitcher and outfielder Dylan Tobin has the potential to help the team build momentum. "We expect to learn a lot from these next four games," Tobin said. "We are also looking to solidify our defense and settle down the pitching."
If Central (6-4) can achieve those goals, Kazmer said it can become a dangerous team. "We have a great team when we are firing on all cylinders." The team still is the hunt for the division title.
"There is only one bid for our conference, so we have to win outright," Tobin said. "There is not much room for error."
CMU holds a 2-3 record in the National Club Baseball Association Great Lakes North Division. Next up for the Chippewas is rival Western Michigan.
"I thought our team played with a lot of intensity and emotion Thursday night," said senior club vice president Mike Kish. "We are still very much in the hunt for our division. I expect this team to be able to bounce back from this slow start and achieve great success this season."
Thursday split
Central ended last week by splitting a pair of games at Northwood last Thursday. Justin Wade started the first game in CMU's 9-3 win. He earned a complete game win, allowing only one run on three hits. He also struck out four Northwood hitters. "Wade had all of his pitches working for him," Kish said. "A lot of good things can happen when the defense gets off the field quickly."
Wade was aided by some offense as Kish went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. Kazmer went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.
Game two ended differently. Northwood fought hard to overcome an early CMU lead and earned a 10-6 win.
By: Jason Pratt
CM-Life Reporter
CMU drops two of three to MSU to open conference play
CMU has dug themselves a hole after dropping two of three to MSU this past weekend at Lumberjack Park. After dropping the first game of the series 9-5, CMU was able to bounce back and take game two, 6-4. CMU came out ready to play Sunday by jumping out to a early 6-0 lead through five innings of no-hit baseball from Senior David Schluafman. MSU was able to get back into the game after a couple costly CMU errors to even the score 6-6. CMU couldn't get the bats going again while MSU took advantage of the walks and errors. The final score was MSU on top of the Chips 15-6.
RECAP
Game 1 - MSU 9 - CMU 5
Ken Hagino struggled early as MSU jumped out to an early 6-0 lead through 3 and a half innings. The CMU bats came to life in the bottom of the 4th to cut the lead 6-5. However, the Chips couldn't hold off the MSU bats as they dropped game one 9-5. Mike Kish, Dave Kazmer, and R.C. Murphy led the Chips with two hits apiece.
Game 2 - MSU 4 - CMU 6
CMU pitcher Andrew Criswell was outstanding on the mound, pitching a complete game for his first win of the season. Criswell tallied 5 strikeouts and allowed only one run through the first 6 innings to give the Chips a comfortable lead. Offensively, B.J. Wells broke out in his first game of the year, going 3 for 4 at the plate with a double, homerun, and four RBI's. Outfielder David Mintz continued to impress, adding two hits and a stolen base.
Game 3 - MSU 15 - CMU 6
Central got the bats going early, led by the big catcher Jay Schabel. Schabel was 3 for 4 at the dish with a double and a homerun. Second baseman Casey Bess had two hits and a run scored. DH Mike Kish was 1-2 with three walks and two stolen bases. CMU jumped out to a commanding 6-0 lead behind the steady arm of David Schlaufman. Schlaufman no-hit the Spartan's through five innings of ball before the wheels fell off the wagon for the Chips. Walks and errors gave MSU all the momentum that they would need to put Central away for good with two big run-scoring innings.
CMU vs. Ferris St. Postponed
The Central Michigan Club Baseball team will have to wait another week to open up conference play. The CMU vs. Ferris State game has been postponed due to poor playing conditions in Northern Michigan. The game will be made up later in the season; however, no date has been set.
The Great Lakes North Conference has already made a mark on the NCBA this season. The North Conference has a combined record of 15-2, with all games being played in Plant City, Fl. It is the best conference record in the NCBA. Central Michigan ranks 3rd in the GRL Conference power rankings produced by the NCBA. Conference rival Michigan State is atop of the rankings with a 5-0 record while Ferris State is ranked 4th, also with a 5-0 record.
http://www.clubbaseball.org/files/Week%2039%20Power%20Rankings.pdf
CMU is set to open up conference play at home against Michigan State on March 29th. GO CHIPS!
CMU Goes 4-1 in Florida To Open The 2008 Season
The Central Michigan University Club Baseball Team went down to Florida on a mission to repeat last years 5-0 mark. They nearly did it, going 4-1. CMU brought down a veteran team to compete in the third annual NCBA Spring Training Showcase in Plant City, Florida. The Chips came out running on all cylinders, playing a perfect first three games with no errors. They beat #16 UNC Charlotte 7-3, Middle Tennessee St 14-4, and Bowling Green St 7-4. CMU then split the final day of action, losing to Minn St. Moorehead before closing the door on #16 UNC Charlotte for the second time, 9-6.
Game 1 - CMU over #16 UNC Charlotte 7-3
Ken Hagino pitched a solid four innings, allowing only two runs for his first win of the season. Andrew Criswell pitched two innings in relief for the hold. Closer Dylan Tobin put the 49er's down in the 7th for the save. The defense was flawless, turning three double-plays. Offensively, the Chips were lead by DH Jay Schabel and Dylan Tobin who each contributed two hits apiece.
Game 2 - CMU over Middle Tennessee St 14-4 in 5 innings
David Schlaufman picked up the win pitching four innings, striking out four. Senior Kevin Schunk came in relief to preserve the win in the 5th inning. Matt "Jim Bra" Schneider went 3 for 4 at the dish with three runs and two RBI's. Mike Kish, Jay Schabel, and Matt Henning all contributed with two hits each. Dave Kazmer had three RBI double.
Game 3 - CMU over Bowling Green State 7-4
CMU was out for revenge after getting swept out of the playoffs last season by BGSU. Justin Wade got the victory for the Chips, scattering three hits over five innings for the win. Dylan Tobin closed out the game by pitching the final two innings, allowing only one hit and one walk for the save. Tobin also had a big day at the offensively, going 2 for 3 with two doubles and two runs scored. Matt Henning was perfect at the plate, going 3 for 3 with two RBI's. R.C. Murphy had a clutch pinch hit single in the 7th inning, driving in a run. Dave Kazmer stayed hot at the plate, going 2 for 3.
Game 4 - Minnesota State Moorehead over CMU 20-10
The CMU bats came hot out of the gate, jumping to a 6-0 lead to start the game; however, tired arms and bodies were the issue as CMU made several mental and physical errors throughout the game. Scott Nestor lead the Chips with two hits, two RBI's, and two runs scored. Matt Henning and Matt Schneider also had two hits for the Chips.
Game 5 - CMU over #16 UNC Charlotte 9-6
CMU got back on track in game five, beating their spring break rivals for a second time. Pitcher Andrew Criswell went four solid innings striking out five. Kevin Schunk did a stellar job in relief, pitching 2 and 2/3 innings, allowing only two runs for the win. David Schlaufman was called on in relief with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh. He struck out the only batter he faced on four pitches for the save. Offensively, Senior Mike Kish got the Chips on the board early with a solo blast in the bottom of the first. It was his first homerun of the season. He finished the game 2 for 3 with three runs scored. Dylan Tobin continued his offensive rampage, finishing with two hits and two RBI's in the game. Dave Kazmer also had two runs and two RBI's at the plate.
CMU is back in action on March 21st as the open the conference season on the road at Ferris State University. Stay up-to-date with all your CMU Club Baseball news on www.leaguelineup.com/cmuclubbaseball. GO CHIPS!
2008 Team Preview
2008 PREVIEW GUIDE
Team Name: Central Michigan University
Mascot: Flying C
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Captain(s)/Coach(s): Head Coach/Captain Dave Kazmer, Assistant Coach Mike Kish, Casey Bess and Matt Stefani, Pitching Coach Kevin Schunk.
2007 Performance:
Record: 16-6
Final Conference Ranking/World Series Results: 2nd/na
Notables: Beat #14 UNC Charolotte, Undeafeated at the Spring
Break Showcase. Swept Michigan State and Ferris St. Dave Kazmer earned 2nd team All-Region. Champions of the 2nd annual Chippewa Invitational by going 4-0.
Number of Returning Players (Include conference/league award winners):
20. 1B Dave Kazmer (2007 2nd team All- Region, 2005 Conference Player of the year). 3B Mike Kish (2006 Conference Player of the year, 2006 3rd team All-American). GLC North Conference awards are N/A for 2007.
Players to Watch: 1b Dave Kazmer, 3b Mike Kish, SS Erich Biggart, OF/P Dylan Tobin, 2b Casey Bess, 2b Matt Schneider, OF Dusty Hill, OF Jeff Naz, P Andrew Criswell, P Ken Hagino, P David Schalufman. Transfer picthers Nick Rober and Bryan Riley,
New additions: Outfielders: Shawn Daniels, Travis Pohl, BJ Wells, Dusty Hill, Infielders: Kyle Thom, Matt Henning, Jay Schabel Pitchers: Nick Rober Jr., Bryan Riley, Justin Wade, Mike McCarthy,
Biggest Rival: Michigan State University and Western Michigan University
Best Player Nickname: Matthew "Jim Bro" Schnieder
2008 Season Outlook: The Central Michigan Club Baseball team features one of the top offenses in the midwest combined with a solid defensive core. The team looks to be more aggressive on the bases with the addition of some tremendous speed. The pitching staff is looking to be more consisit in the strikezone this season as they continue to improve their overall team ERA. The new additions will contribute immediatly while the returning players expect nothing less than a conference championship. Several of the new additions already have division 1,2,3, and community college experience. We are excited for the upcomming season as the competition continues to get better. The team looks to return to the top of the conference and make their first trip to the NCBA World Series since 2004.
Manager Quote: "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball; and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around the whole time."
CMU wins 2nd annual Chippewa Invitational
The CMU Club Baseball Team successfully defended their Chippewa Invitational Championship by beating the Riverdale Lumberjacks 13-11 in the championship game. CMU went 4-0 on the tournament, defeating Northwestern 10-5, Ferris State 13-3, UW-Whitewater 13-5 and the Riverdale Lumberjacks 13-11. More information still to come.
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