Of course, in order for Wahlberg to show his stuff, Harvard has to be winning entering the ninth. And recently, the Crimson has not been doing much of that.
How can Harvard right the ship? Play like the did yesterday. And the burden may lie with the newbies. The infield must be more sure-handed. The starters must keep their fastballs down in the strike zone. The bottom of the order must be more consistent offensively.
Having to rely on freshmen is not a coach’s dream. Walsh has admitted that his freshmen have been “in and out like the weather” thus far this season. No coach favors having a young team over a senior-laden club—experience wins championships. It’s true for all sports.
But freshmen who play like seniors can win, too (see Carmelo Anthony). If the Crimson can transfer yesterday’s play after the sixth inning to the weekend, a Red Rolfe Division Championship is within reach.
—Staff writer Alex M. Sherman can be reached at sherman@fas.harvard.edu.