# Tuesday 5-5-26 Hour 3

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Podcast: [MBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbc-grand-broadcasting-inc-10063)
Published: 2026-05-05T22:12:06+00:00
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## Resource

Colorado Mesa University softball coach Mercedes Botte discusses the team's momentum heading into the RMAC tournament. The episode also covers CMU baseball's home-field advantages and upcoming postseason matchups.

## Highlights
- Main idea: CMU softball relies on defensive stability and late-inning rallies to overcome offensive droughts
- Practical takeaway: Success in the RMAC tournament depends on effective starting pitching and bullpen performance against high-powered offenses
- Main idea: The new facility at Bergman Field provides a significant advantage for hosting postseason baseball
- Failure mode: Relying on offensive momentum alone can be risky when facing high-scoring conference opponents like Regis
- Context: CMU baseball enters the tournament as the number one seed with a dominant home record

## Topics

CMU Softball, RMAC Tournament, Colorado Mesa University, College Baseball, Mercedes Botte, Chris Hanks, Bergman Field, College Sports

## Chapters
- 1:00 — CMU Softball: Defensive Resilience: Coach Mercedes Botte discusses the team's ability to win games through defensive strength even when the offense struggles to find momentum.
- 5:00 — Season Progress and Player Development: An overview of the team's recent winning streak and the impact of senior leadership on the roster.
- 12:00 — RMAC Tournament Preparation: Discussion on the challenges of preparing for a single-elimination tournament format as a road team.
- 24:00 — CMU Baseball: The Number One Seed: Coach Chris Hanks discusses the upcoming matchup against Regis and the importance of pitching in the RMAC tournament.
- 27:00 — The Advantage of Bergman Field: Exploring how the upgraded on-campus facility changes the landscape for hosting major postseason games.
- 46:00 — RMAC Tournament History and Trivia: A look back at the rotation of tournament hosting duties and identifying the winner of the Wrigley Field contest.

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