That sounds like an accomplishment on the surface but it's not so great. In actuality we aren't tied for 3rd, once the overall record is used to break the tie, we are 4th.
With only 9 teams, it means we are behind 3 teams and above 5 others. 7-5 is certainly something to build from though.
We could make a huge leap by sweeping Tech this weekend. We at least have to win the series and all the rest.
I was ready to write this team off when it became clear Augie was going to continue and play lineups with both sub .200 Boswell and Cantu together.
Had no idea Baker's big bat would return this fast and wipe away one of our dead bats. He adds continuity to an already improving lineup.
If the pitching can tighten up and support these more productive lineups with Baker now back, there is a glimmer of hope now to make a run.
If we could enter conf tourney at least 3 games above .500. Even losing in the final might be good enough for an at-large.
3-1 tourney record would pad the resume further. With a good Big 12 record, 2nd place in tourney, and then 5 games over .500...that would likely do it.
Not expecting this team to play in June. But Baker's return removes one crippling roadblock. There was a 2% chance before, I'd go with 20% now.
Last edited: Apr 18, 2016