<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UCCS Baseball Updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:01:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.uccsdugout.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[RMAC Tournament Preview – #3 Seed UCCS Mountain Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re heading into the 2026 RMAC Baseball Championships as the #3 seed, and our first matchup is against (4) CSU Pueblo. It’s a familiar opponent—we just played a full series against them—and now it’s win or go home. The tournament is in Grand Junction, Colorado at the CMU Bus Bergman Sports Complex, and the format is simple: survive and advance every day. Tournament Schedule May 6 (Wed) – vs CSU Pueblo (First Round) May 7 (Thu) – Second / Elimination Round May 8 (Fri) – Third / Elimination...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/rmac-tournament-preview-3-seed-uccs-mountain-lions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9535fb27e981e27c5b090</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:18:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 12 – CSU Pueblo Series (Road RMAC Rivalry)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend we were on the road at CSU Pueblo, and it was one of those series where every game came down to execution and momentum swings. We went 2–2 on the weekend: Game 1: Win 7–6 Game 2: Loss 7–8 (8 innings) Game 3: Win 4–1 Game 4: Loss 5–17 (8 innings) Game 1 – 7–6 Win (Clutch Start on the Road) Starting the series with a one-run win on the road set the tone. It was tight the whole game, and as a pitcher, this is the kind of game where every pitch matters. We stayed composed late...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-12-csu-pueblo-series-road-rmac-rivalry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f952fb5caf4ed272bbae4d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:16:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 11- MSU Denver]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend, we were back at Mountain Lion Park facing MSU Denver, and it was definitely one of the tougher series we’ve had. We went 1–3 on the weekend: Game 1: Loss 12–19 Game 2: Loss 2–8 Game 3: Win 12–6 Game 4: Loss 6–29 (7 innings) Game 1 – 12–19 Loss (Back-and-Forth Early) This one started off as a battle. We were putting up runs, they were answering, and it felt like it could go either way early on. But as the game went on, they started to separate. As a pitcher, games like this...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-11-msu-denver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2a2f27cb0726b2dae8d41</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:31:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 10 – Colorado School of Mines Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was one of our biggest bounce-back weekends of the season. After a tough stretch earlier, we came home and played really clean baseball against Colorado School of Mines, sweeping all four games. Game 1 – UCCS 19, Mines 4 This was an explosive start to the series. Offensively, everything was clicking early and often, and as a pitcher, it made things a lot easier knowing we had that kind of cushion. You can attack hitters more freely when your team jumps out like that, and we did exactly...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-10-colorado-school-of-mines-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eae11bab5395dde60a49e0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:19:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 9 – Colorado Mesa Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was a big test for us. We played Colorado Mesa  and lost all 4: 13-17 1-5 3-4 3-7 As a pitcher, those games are tough, but we didn’t back down. We kept competing the whole time. Even though we lost all four, I think this week showed us what we need to improve. It kind of reset us in a way. We saw the level we need to be at, especially as a pitching staff—executing pitches, limiting mistakes, and staying locked in every inning.  It  definitely wasn’t the result we wanted, but I think it...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-9-colorado-mesa-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e02139c0d279b375a79bf0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:39:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 8 – Staying Hot &#38; Handling Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week was about maintaining the level we had reached. We kept stacking conference wins and holding a strong position in the standings. At this point, every team is coming at you harder because of your record, and you can feel that. As a pitcher, I liked that pressure. It forces you to stay sharp and execute. There’s no coasting. Off the field, everyone was locked in too. Bus rides were quieter—guys either sleeping or doing schoolwork. You could tell everyone understood what we were...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-8-staying-hot-handling-pressure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e020e31847596b2f55deec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:36:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 7 – Conference Grind (Routine &#38; Consistency)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By this point, the season turns into a routine—but it’s a demanding one. Lift in the morning, classes during the day, practice, then travel and games. Then repeat. There’s not much downtime, and you have to stay disciplined with everything—recovery, school, and preparation. On the field, we were consistent. As a pitcher, I felt more comfortable each outing. Mechanics felt better, approach was clearer, and I trusted what I was doing. Our staff as a whole was doing a better job limiting damage...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-7-conference-grind-routine-consistency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e020cf47c3def1fff144a6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:35:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 6 – Colorado Christian (Complete Team Performance)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was probably our most dominant week overall. We took the series against Colorado Christian : 14–5 6–5 16–1 15–6 From a pitcher’s perspective, this is the best situation to be in. When your offense is putting up runs like that, you can stay aggressive, attack hitters early, and trust your defense behind you. Even the 6–5 game showed how much we’d grown. Early in the season, that might’ve been a toss-up. Now, we stayed calm, executed, and finished it. You could feel the confidence across...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-6-colorado-christian-complete-team-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e020aa934ce577917083b9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:35:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 5 – Regis &#38; Carrying Momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a big weekend like MSU Denver, it’s easy to have a letdown—but we didn’t. We picked up a solid win over Regis (8–6)  and kept things moving in the right direction. As a pitching staff, this is when I felt like we started settling in more. Guys understood their roles better, and we started executing game plans more consistently. Off the field, though, the grind was picking up. Travel, games, and school were all hitting at once. I had nights where I’d get back to the hotel after a game...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-5-regis-carrying-momentum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0208ec0d279b375a79a58</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:34:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 4 – Statement Series SWEEP vs #25 MSU Denver]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was the turning point for our season. We went into the series against #25 MSU Denver  and swept them: 15–9 20–7 17–16 Those games were insane. As a pitcher, it’s one of the toughest environments to be in—runs are flying, momentum is constantly shifting, and you have to stay locked in every pitch. There’s no easing into anything. But what stood out the most was how we responded. Every time they scored, we answered. Nobody got rattled, nobody checked out. That 17–16 game especially—it felt...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-4-statement-series-sweep-vs-25-msu-denver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e02075934ce5779170832f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:34:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3 – First Real Travel Week (Adjusting Off the Field Too)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is when the season really starts feeling real. Travel kicks in, and everything off the field gets harder. We’re packing bags after class, emailing professors ahead of time, and making sure assignments are either done early or ready to work on during the trip. I remember having my laptop open on the bus, trying to get ahead on school while also thinking about hitters and scouting reports. On the field, we were still a little inconsistent, but improving. Pitchers were starting to attack...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-3-first-real-travel-week-adjusting-off-the-field-too</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e02057c0d279b375a799da</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:33:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2 – Jamestown Series (Learning to Win Close Games)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week was huge for us early in the season. We swept Jamestown , but what made it important wasn’t just the wins—it was how we won them: 11–4 4–3 12–11 16–7 Those middle two games stick with me the most. As a pitcher, a 4–3 or 12–11 game means every pitch matters. There’s no room to lose focus, and you really have to trust your defense and your preparation. We didn’t always dominate, but we competed in every moment. This is also when we started to learn how to finish games. Instead of...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-2-jamestown-series-learning-to-win-close-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0203a47c3def1fff1435d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:33:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening weekend is always a mix of excitement and nerves, and you could feel that right away. As a pitcher, the adrenaline is high, but you’re still trying to settle into your mechanics and trust your stuff in a real game setting again. We split games to start the year, and honestly, it showed—we had moments where everything clicked, then moments where we let things slip. Offensively, we showed we could put up runs, but we weren’t consistent inning to inning yet. From the mound, it felt like...]]></description><link>https://www.uccsdugout.com/post/week-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e020141847596b2f55dce4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:32:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jfink81</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>