[Mr. D]

Bold assumption(s) that Pikeville uses Duty in the 2nd round.

Was just going to post that. If Paintsville and LC use their 1s in the first round I wouldn't think Pikeville would throw Duty against their 2s or 3s in the semis. Lots of ways to play it in the upper bracket. Very interesting. Somebody will gamble and save their pitching IMO.

That is a totally fair point. I could definitely see Pikeville trying to save Duty for the finals. That's where I think baseball is more interesting than basketball. If you use your ace in the first game he is burned for the rest of the week. If you gamble and save pitching you could lose in the first or second round and your ace never got a chance to throw. I am more of a gambler in these situations. The goal is to win 3 games and you are going to have to take risks to get there. 

If Paintsville or Lawrence can survive the first two rounds they go into the championship probably at best using their 3 but more than likely 4 or 5 by the point.