Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals

Last weekend I floated the idea that USC save its ace, Mason Edwards, for the UCLA game at the Big Ten Tournament. Well, today USC coach Andy Stankiewicz said he will start No. 2 pitcher Grant Govel tomorrow against Texas State and save Edwards for the big game Saturday against host Texas A&M. Some might view its as a risk but if USC beats Texas … Continue reading Andy Stankiewicz Makes Big Rotation Change For USC At Regionals

USC Sunday Buzz: Another Tradition Disappears

One of the nice things USC did over the years was let the Los Angeles City Section host the Open and Division 1 baseball playoff semifinals at Dedeaux Field for a reasonable price. But then Dedeaux Field got torn down and the City Section had move elsewhere. Even though the new Dedeaux Field opened this year, the baseball playoffs did not return. That’s a shame. … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Another Tradition Disappears

Should USC Have Saved Its Ace For Tomorrow In Big Ten Tourney?

USC defeated Michigan State, 7-0, today in a quarterfinal game of the Big Ten Tournament. Now comes the tricky part: USC should play UCLA tomorrow. The Bruins have been waiting all day to play Purdue but it’s been raining in Omaha, Neb. Did USC coach Andy Stankiewicz consider not throwing ace Mason Edwards today against Michigan State and saving him for UCLA? No. 2 pitcher … Continue reading Should USC Have Saved Its Ace For Tomorrow In Big Ten Tourney?