Big East: Couldn't Ask for More

By Grant Tunkel - May 23, 2007

As Villanova and Notre Dame settle in here in game 1 of 4, it's worth mentioning that today might be the perfect day for baseball. It's about 65 degrees, with a slight breeze blowing in from the water. The sun is shining and the sky is pretty clear.

The crowd of mostly schoolchildren seems to be enjoying the action as well. They've taken to cheering for the batter rather than the pitcher, hoping for the offense we saw in the top of the 1st. But they did enjoy hearing NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" over the PA system when Villanova centerfielder Joe Cotter struck out looking to lead off the second.

But back to the action, we just had our first great defensive play, with Notre Dame pitcher David Phelps coming off the mound to his right and throwing out the runner from his knees.

Top of the third, still 2-0 Villanova.