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Lions look to avoid another slow start BY JOHN MCGONIGAL COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER
Hailing from the Northeast, Penn State is in a clan of baseball clubs forced to open its season on the road for BASEBALL nearly a month. It’s not because of scheduling conflicts amongst programs or anything of that nature, but rather the obvious reason — it’s cold up here and not down south. The Nittany Lions open their 2013 campaign away from Happy Valley for a little more than a month, traveling to play a total of 16 games before coming home
to do more than practice at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Considering the weather patterns haven’t taken a 180-degree turn since last season, this extended period of time in the away dugout isn’t new to Penn State. But last year’s start wasn’t among coach Robbie Wine’s fondest memories, making the first series of the season this weekend against East Tennessee State all that more important. “We’ll find out a lot this weekend and hopefully find out more the next week. [We need to] get things ironed out so we don’t get off to that rocky start,”
Wine said. “I’m tired of it. There’s no excuse for it. You switch [last year’s opening record] to 14-4 and we’re in the NCAA’s.” That “rocky start” entailed 11 losses in the Lions’ first 14 games, all of which were on the road. And after an 18-4 record at home built confidence, the Lions finished the 2012 season with a 29-27 mark — not enough to earn an NCAA tournament bid. However, it’s not just being on the weekend traveling grind that brought down the team’s record, but instead straying away from the fundamentals. “Last year, we struck out too
much. Runner on third with nobody out, we wouldn’t score,” Wine said. “…The sac fly always came with two outs. Think of it that way, and this year it’s not going to happen.” With that being said, Wine and his coaching staff have preached that overlooked aspects of the game like sacrifice flies, bunting and hitting the ball to the right side with runners in scoring position are crucial. “A part of my problem sometime is thinking ahead too much. And I think with this gameplan that coach Wine has implemented and the rest of the coaching staff everybody goes up there with the same idea
which relaxes us in a sense,” senior Elliot Searer said. Wine echoed Searer’s sentiments, saying doing the little things will help pick up early wins and get the Lions off to a better start than last year. “We’re going to figure out how to win [games down there] and it’s fundamentals. That pitcher who can throw four pitches for strikes early in the year and change-ups give hitters fits,” Wine said. “It’s the same thing with fundamentals. Get the sac bunts down, move a runner, get a runner in and you’ll win those games early.” To email reporter: jjm5639@psu.edu
Squad seeks a winning trip to New Mexico BY MATT JORDAN AND DEREK MORENO COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITERS
Coach Robin Petrini and the softball team are excited to get their cleats in the dirt and start the season this SOFTBALL week. The Nittany Lions start off with a five-game trip to New Mexico to take on Colorado State, New Mexico State, Texas Tech, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City. “We’re looking for a good opening weekend,” Petrini said. “We’re going into New Mexico
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and we want to get out of there with a winning record. We want to find out who we can count on and who will be our go-to kids.” The Nittany Lions will try to bounce back from an 18-32 season last year. “We had a discussion last week about taking last year, spitting it out, and moving forward,” the 17th year head coach said. One of the things to look forward to this season is the impact of the freshman class. “It’s easy to fall back on last year but to have our eight freshmen wanting to win will be very exciting,” senior Kailyn
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Wherever you are, others appreciate your presence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Rethink a decision, especially as others seem to want to do their own thing. A long-desired goal that might have seemed difficult to realize could become a reality. Think twice about an opportunity that seems to be spiraling toward you. Tonight: Do your own thing. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ You dance to someone’s tune. Those observing you wonder what you are responding to. When you detach, life looks different and you feel renewed. Share more of your enthusiasm with trusted friends. An immediate reaction is not a final reaction. Tonight: Where there is music. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You find the present activity level to be high and difficult to work with. Someone could be too direct for your taste; in fact, you might view him or her as being harsh. You would appreciate a different style, but you aren’t going to change this person. Tonight: Leader of the gang. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Reach out to someone at a distance. This person has a unique approach, but you understand where he or she is coming from. You could feel rather overwhelmed at the moment. Detach, and you will relax. Tonight: Where you can let your imagination roam. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Relate to a key person directly. He or she might be unusually perceptive and could be changing right in front of your eyes. One-on-one relating will help ignite the sparks that exist between you. Keep it light, especially as you have a lot to do. Tonight: Homeward bound. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Review a situation, and evaluate your expectations. Be realistic; otherwise, you might be disappointed. A bond with a child, new friend or key loved one
is changing. Just observe, and you could be delighted at what happens. Tonight: Let others choose what and where. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Invest more time in a friendship. You really like this person, but you rarely take the time to get past the customary greetings. Make an effort in the near future to bridge the distance between you. Take time to confirm that your budget is on target. Tonight: Stay levelheaded. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ Your imagination gets a hold of your typically disciplined mind. You might want to get to the bottom of a problem. Pretend that you are each person involved, and you will find the right solution. Your intuition is very strong at the moment. Trust it. Tonight: How you like it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Work from home if you can. You might have pushed someone past his or her limit. Let this person know that you realize you crossed a boundary and won’t do it again. A judgment you have made no longer works, which you will see clearly soon. Tonight: Order in. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Tap into your ingenuity. Others could be delighted by a suggestion you make. Listen to what their responses are. You have the ability to see past the obvious and isolate the issue. Knock down a barrier that is hiding some vulnerability. Tonight: Hang out with a loved one. BORN TODAY Actress Jane Seymour (1951), comedian Chris Farley (1964), actor John Barrymore (1882) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com. © 2013 by King Features Syndicate Inc.
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