[RaisedByBlue]

There are teams in the region that no one ever underestimates. Estill, Powell, Letcher and Knott are probably rounding out the top 5 in this region after Hazard/Perry. Too many times teams like Estill have upset Perry and Hazard in the region tournament. Estill did it in 2012, Powell Did it in 2013. Both years, Hazard had the best team but both fell before making it to the championship game. Meehan and Dixon both know that these teams have talented guys. They may not throw their best, but they will definitely not throw off. There is a difference. In the regional tournament, if you're one of the best teams, you have to manipulate pitching in a way to make sure you leave yourself enough in the finals but at the same time you need to make sure you win the first two games.