Blogging at College World Series- Days 4-5

DAY FOUR AT THE CWS
Off day for the team as they prepare to play Saturday at noon against Dixie State. DSC lost to North Georgia on the opening day, so the winner will advance while the loser gets an early exit.

7:07pm- On the recommendation from our awesome host, Bill Jones, we head to Mamma Maria's Italian Restaurant in Salem. It is a neat little place that will accomodate our big crew of the entire team, administrators, coaches, parents and family.

DAY FIVE AT THE CWS
11:10am- I'm just arriving at the ballpark and already see a ton of supporters making the trek to Salem to cheer on the Hounds. Among those in attendance were Head Baseball Coach Gary Vaught, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Jen Conely, former players Beth Wendlinger, Lindsey Mishevich, Megan Hall and Kathy Blanchard. And more parents and families. And tons more listening on WICR FM or logged onto the NCAA's video webcast.

12:00pm- It's first ups for UIndy again and black unis.

12:14pm- Megan Russell in trouble in the top of the first, runners on second and third with none down.

12:17pm- Russell gets two grounders and a K to escape without allowing a run!

12:25pm- The Hounds plate a pair on Lindsey Gustine's two-out, two-strike single to take a 2-0 lead.

12:40pm- Jessica Breeden hits a screaming liner over the right center fence for a 3-0 Greyhound advantage.

1:37pm- Greyhounds close-out the win and advance to play Lock Haven at 4:00.

1:57pm- Coach Frost-Fisher along with Jessica Breeden and Lindsey Gustine answer questions at the postgame presser. The winning team's interview sessions are being videotaped and posted online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgtxb7Y9ojA.

4:00pm- Ready for game two of the day and the Lock Haven Lady Eagles stand in the way. LHU superstar Kristen Erb is going for her 47th win of the season against just five losses.

4:37pm- LHU grabs the early lead and adds another on a sacrifice fly in the 2nd inning.

5:17pm- Megan Russell still pitching well, keeping the Lady Eagles mainly in check. The Hounds need a pair in the seventh to tie it up.

5:24pm- Jenny Swanson singles to give UIndy some one-out hope in the final inning, but Erb puts away her 98th career shutout, a DII record, to eliminate the Hounds.

5:41pm- Congratulations abound for the team and their great season. It didn't end exactly how they wanted, but it was a good run and will provide the learning experience for years to come.

8:00pm- We're off to Mac & Bob's for dinner. Great food and I think the calzone that Athletic Trainer Stephen Jones just ordered is bigger than my head.

Headed home in the morning after a fun run in the NCAA tournament that spanned three weekends. I'm sure it's an experience that these kids will never forget.