A&M game 1

[mparkerfd20]

17 all this political bs. There's a game starting.

Heck
Detz
Pirtle
Collins
Bradford
Armstrong
Henderson
Rea
Britton

Fitts on the bump

[EdDawg]

Well said

[BeachDawg]

No Humphries or Brown. I love Cohen, but he drives me crazy sometimes.

[rcsteph1]

Here we go!

[Coach34]

If Brown is on the bench- I really hope A^M is throwing a Lefty

[msstate7]

If Brown is on the bench- I really hope A^M is throwing a Lefty

They are

[msstate7]

Come on 6-4-3

[rcsteph1]

Fitts keeping him honest on first

[rcsteph1]

Fitts need to K him right here

[rcsteph1]

Lankford is such a hard out. He hits one back up middle. runners on first and second with one out.

[Coach34]

Fitts not looking sharp early

[msstate7]

Really wish we had 3 good starters. I like fitts, but he's a relief pitcher IMO

[msstate7]

Dang!!!

[rcsteph1]

Unbelievable. Popup to no man's land behind 3rd. Bases loaded. one out

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Bloop single, bases load

[Coach34]

tough luck bloop single

[rcsteph1]

Good pitch right there

[msstate7]

0-2. Finish em fitts

[Coach34]

great 0-2 curveball...K...2 outs

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Strikeout

[msstate7]

1 more

[rcsteph1]

2 Down Bases loaded

[Coach34]

Hendo runs down the line drive to the gap- Fitts gets out of it

[rcsteph1]

Wow Hendu saves at least two if not 3. Heck of a catch

[msstate7]

Did not think DH had that. Great play

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Henderson with a good catch

[rcsteph1]

that was a ball four called strike

[msstate7]

Our batters have got to stop dropping the bat before the call

[rcsteph1]

Detz with his 28th walk! Runners on first and second 0 outs

[msstate7]

Don't bunt

[Coach34]

Jesus Christ a bunt in the 1st inning- I hate what college baseball has become

[rcsteph1]

Pirtle moves them over. 1 out, Collins to bat

[messageboardsuperhero]

A bunt in the first inning with no outs against a struggling pitcher with our #3 batter up... I will never understand.

[rcsteph1]

That'a boy Collins! 2-0

[messageboardsuperhero]

Collins comes through again with a two-run single. 2-0 State.

[bgdog]

Collins!!

[rcsteph1]

CT walks

[bgdog]

Good god did I just see that. CT is .074 against lefties? and Cohen leaves hitters out of the lineup because of pitching matchups?

[msstate7]

How did we get Collins out of California? Glad we did, but lot of good west coast teams

[rcsteph1]

How did we get Collins out of California? Glad we did, but lot of good west coast teams

Sure glad we did.

[messageboardsuperhero]

How did we get Collins out of California? Glad we did, but lot of good west coast teams

And we're starting to get more guys from out west- that's something I'm really excited about.

[msstate7]

Love this at bat by DA regardless of what happens

[Coach34]

Armstrong's pitch recognition is not good- but his hands are awesome

[rcsteph1]

Good at bat for Armstrong. Bases Loaded one out for Hendu

[rcsteph1]

Love this at bat by DA regardless of what happens

Dang good at bat

[rcsteph1]

Runners move up on past ball. takes away DP

[bgdog]

WP scores Collins 3-0

[rcsteph1]

Shouldnt have sent CT there

[msstate7]

DH with a bone headed bunt attempt

[Coach34]

Only outs they have made are bunts

#Cohening

[Bucky Dog]

Ok that is a dumbass freaking call Cohen!! Why do you find the need to squeeze when the pitcher is struggling and men on second and third?! Just stupid. It is the first inning!!!

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Im wondering if henderson decided to bunt on his own

[rcsteph1]

Im wondering if henderson decided to bunt on his own

I don't think so, CT was running all the way

[Bucky Dog]

Im wondering if henderson decided to bunt on his own

Then sit him on the bench. I think it was all Cohen. Who knows how many runs that may have just cost us. Hard to say but swing the bats and maybe we get a few more there.

[Coach34]

Cohen let's A&M off the hook there with two bunts...terrible

[MarketingBully01]

Ok that is a dumbass freaking call Cohen!! Why do you find the need to squeeze when the pitcher is struggling and men on second and third?! Just stupid. It is the first inning!!!

We are up 3-0. Fitts should calm down starting this inning. I think 5-6 runs will win it for us tonight. We are halfway there with 1 inning.

[rcsteph1]

Fitts put that pitch right where collins wanted it. Didn't have to move the glove

[C222]

1st inning recap:

3 runs
5 people bitching

[rcsteph1]

Ump isn't giving us that inside corner. Good looking pitches this at bat.

[gravedigger]

Not a squeeze in any sense. Ct didn't get a good break either. Hendersons fault.

[rcsteph1]

1st inning recap:

3 runs
5 people bitching

Haha ^^^ Gold

[MarketingBully01]

Collins is a major league catcher.

[msstate7]

1st inning recap:

3 runs
5 people bitching

We left at least 1 run out there. 3-0 is good. 4-0 is better. 4-run lead lets us get more outta fitts

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Then sit him on the bench. I think it was all Cohen. Who knows how many runs that may have just cost us. Hard to say but swing the bats and maybe we get a few more there.

Agreed, double play was no longer in play and a fast runner at 2nd, single scores 2, fly ball gets one

[rcsteph1]

Not a squeeze in any sense. Ct didn't get a good break either. Hendersons fault.

Shouldn't have gone then...

[gravedigger]

It wasn't a well coached inning. 1 out and 2nd and 3rd and neither score.

[rcsteph1]

That ball looked a little low. But Blue rang him up. Three up three down. Let's get the bats going again.

[gravedigger]

Maybe but the bunt souls have been to 1st base side. Hard to judge from that angle

[rcsteph1]

That'a boy Matthew

[DownwardDawg]

1st inning recap:

3 runs
5 people bitching

Haha!!! Outstanding!

[MarketingBully01]

We left at least 1 run out there. 3-0 is good. 4-0 is better. 4-run lead lets us get more outta fitts

Fitts is feeling it tonight and a three run lead is just as good as a four run lead. I think he goes 4+. The hits A&M got in the first weren't bad pitches. Their freshman pitcher doesn't look comfortable out there. I think we put a couple more up this inning.

[Coach34]

Then sit him on the bench. I think it was all Cohen. Who knows how many runs that may have just cost us. Hard to say but swing the bats and maybe we get a few more there.

no- Hendu was told to. Collins got benched for missing a signal- Hendu is still playing

[messageboardsuperhero]

THAT is why you don't give away outs early in the game against a struggling pitcher.

[MarketingBully01]

Told ya, and we got the frosh out of there as well. Got to their bullpen in the second.

[Coach34]

Britton single...Heck doubles- Britton scores...Pitching change coming

State 4 A&M 0

[rcsteph1]

Chased the Freshman in the Second. Nice double by Heck.

[msstate7]

Fitts is feeling it tonight and a three run lead is just as good as a four run lead. I think he goes 4+. The hits A&M got in the first weren't bad pitches. Their freshman pitcher doesn't look comfortable out there. I think we put a couple more up this inning.

Pick up heck to make it 5-0. I want 6 innings out of fitts and to not use lindgren or holder. We need a good lead to do this

[rcsteph1]

What do ya'll have on the menu tonight..... Mine consists of Margaritas!

[Coach34]

Another Lefty surprisingly

[MarketingBully01]

Their best hitters are lefties too so it will be interesting to see how Mitchell will do against them. Shit, it would almost tempt you to start Lindgren Saturday. He may no hit then.

[Bucky Dog]

THAT is why you don't give away outs early in the game against a struggling pitcher.

Thank you. That's all I'm saying. It's not bitching it's just questioning the decisions there. Why give up outs in the first with a 3-0 lead and a pitcher struggling? I like the way we are swinging the bats. Very aggressive and looking to pull the ball.

[rcsteph1]

Detz smashed that ball.

[TheRef]

Slight Thread Hack: But if you have any relatives in the Delta region, specifically anywhere from Belzoni directly East, you need to tell them to get to shelter. There is a strong radar-indicated tornado tracking east at 40 mph. This is dangerous, guys. Sorry...back to the game.

[Coach34]

Detz hit that ball as far as he could and it wasnt close to going out

[msstate7]

Are we becoming a good hitting team?

[Coach34]

and I'm blaming the bats- not Detz btw

[rcsteph1]

Detz hit that ball as far as he could and it wasnt close to going out

No doubt, there was nothing more he could have put on that ball. Ridiculous

[EdDawg]

What kind of sleeve is Heck wearing?

[rcsteph1]

Are we becoming a good hitting team?

We are currently(over the last week) seeing the ball better than we have all year. Making good choices and swings right now.

[rcsteph1]

Really wish we could have pushed Heck across. But we are making good contact.

[MarketingBully01]

Ill take 4-0 at this point. Isn't that kid their best reliever? Let's milk him for as many innings as possible.

[Coach34]

Pirtle dribbler to SS...Collins fly to CF...A&M gets out of it

4-0 T3

[msstate7]

Espn loves hunter renfroe

[rcsteph1]

Wes Rea with the a nice catch. One out in Inning

[rcsteph1]

My Lord what an arm Britton has..

[Bucky Dog]

Slight Thread Hack: But if you have any relatives in the Delta region, specifically anywhere from Belzoni directly East, you need to tell them to get to shelter. There is a strong radar-indicated tornado tracking east at 40 mph. This is dangerous, guys. Sorry...back to the game.

Will it stay organized and make it to Starkville?

[TheRef]

Hey guys...me again....Tornado has been confirmed on the ground. This Tornado is headed towards Tchula, MS. Please, this needs to be a priority right now for those of you with relatives in the area.

[rcsteph1]

Good throw by Armstrong. Looked like they got Lankford at second

[messageboardsuperhero]

Hey guys...me again....Tornado has been confirmed on the ground. This Tornado is headed towards Tchula, MS. Please, this needs to be a priority right now for those of you with relatives in the area.

Do you think there will be a delay in the game?

If so, we need Fitts to make it to the delay for us- that would save our bullpen.

[rcsteph1]

Pirtle just missed the tag. CT snags fly ball to end the threat.

[MarketingBully01]

Armstrong had a great play and Pirtle screed it up but no matter. :). Dogs up 4-0 going to bottom of 3rd.

[rcsteph1]

CT backward K's

[Coach34]

Terrible AB by CT- K looking

[rcsteph1]

Kent finding a rhythm

[Saltydog]

nt

[rcsteph1]

Don't like the way we went through the bottom half of that inning.

[Coach34]

Armstrong pop-up to 2nd...Hendu grounds out

4-0 T4

[MarketingBully01]

Ugh, Henderson needs to run those things out. He just stood there for at least a second when he hit that ball.

[rcsteph1]

Strikeout #5

[rcsteph1]

HECK of A PLAY

[Coach34]

if he had a plus arm Heck would be incredible

[Coach34]

line drive to Armstrong for out 3

4-0 B4

[msstate7]

Hopefully fitts getting out of the mess in the 1st and now coasting will give Cohen more confidence in him. We need more innings from fitts. If fitts can start giving us at least 5 and get brown back, then we've got us a decent staff

[rcsteph1]

if he had a plus arm Heck would be incredible

Can you imagine what the left side of infield would be like if Heck had a Britton arm... Not complaining about his abilities at all.

[MarketingBully01]

I agree. If Fitts keeps playing like this, we may be able to get him into the 7th.

[msstate7]

if he had a plus arm Heck would be incredible

Bc he doesn't we'll have a really nice senior ss

[rcsteph1]

Rea just not looking good at the plate.

[Coach34]

Rea K's again...1 out

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Wes rea back to sucking

[rcsteph1]

Rea just not looking good at the plate.

And Britton's second at bat... he looked lost

[msstate7]

Wes rea back to sucking
After the 1-game of not

[messageboardsuperhero]

Rea K's again...1 out

I just don't get why he takes so many fastballs and swings at so many breaking balls. Just not a good approach by him so far tonight.

[rcsteph1]

Kent came in and has taken charge, He has our guys guessing right now. Gotta find a way to touch him

[HereComesTheSpiral]

After the 1-game of not

Something about a blind squirrel and nuts

[rcsteph1]

Did ya'll catch the Left Field Lounge Commercial for SEC NETWORK. That was good.

[rcsteph1]

Dang Wes should have had that one.

[messageboardsuperhero]

Damnit...

[War Machine Dawg]

Something about a blind squirrel and nuts

You're stealing my line.

[War Machine Dawg]

Score? It's storming it's ass off where WMD is, so my DTV is out. :(

[msstate7]

Wes has fallen off defensively and offensively.

[messageboardsuperhero]

Score? It's storming it's ass off where WMD is, so my DTV is out. :(

4-0 State T5.

[rcsteph1]

Pirtle with a nice play to get the lead runner at 2nd

[msstate7]

Score? It's storming it's ass off where WMD is, so my DTV is out. :(

4-0

[bgdog]

I hope I'm wrong but it looks like wes has checked out for the season. Offense and Defense have dropped off and his demeanor has changed. Last year he was always yucking it up with the umps or opposing players on first. He just seems checked out completely now.

[War Machine Dawg]

Thanks. I'm still pissed at the 2nd inning. Shoulda had at least 1 more. F'n Detz can't even hit one out of the infield. Why is he DH instead of Garner/Humphreys? And don't even get me started on the squeeze in the 1st.

[msstate7]

Thanks. I'm still pissed at the 2nd inning. Shoulda had at least 1 more. F'n Detz can't even hit one out of the infield. Why is he DH instead of Garner/Humphreys? And don't even get me started on the squeeze in the 1st.

Think it was pirtle

[rcsteph1]

Dammit

[messageboardsuperhero]

A&M scores on a wild pitch... The inning should be over though, if Rea fields a routine grounder.

[HereComesTheSpiral]

That one is on you fat boy

[msstate7]

Unearned run

[Bucky Dog]

Thanks. I'm still pissed at the 2nd inning. Shoulda had at least 1 more. F'n Detz can't even hit one out of the infield. Why is he DH instead of Garner/Humphreys? And don't even get me started on the squeeze in the 1st.

I think we see Humphries next time around. And I still agree about not possibly blowing it open in the first inning when we had the chance.

[rcsteph1]

Detz with a nice hit to R Center

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Probably about to go to weather delay

[rcsteph1]

Pirtle making Kent work this ab

[TheRef]

Weather-delay inbound. Strikes are falling 22 miles away and getting much closer. Won't take long.

[Bucky Dog]

CT needs to pick up the runner here.

[Coach34]

we've played long enough to make it a complete game- let it pour

[messageboardsuperhero]

Weather-delay inbound. Strikes are falling 22 miles away and getting much closer. Won't take long.

We really haven't had many weather issues this year. We've been much luckier than last year in that regard.

[msstate7]

we've played long enough to make it a complete game- let it pour

On a thurs game I can't imagine they wouldn't just continue this game tomorrow

[HereComesTheSpiral]

we've played long enough to make it a complete game- let it pour

Will finish tomorrow like auburn last year

[messageboardsuperhero]

we've played long enough to make it a complete game- let it pour

I think the SEC makes you finish a game for it to be official.

[MarketingBully01]

Actually, we will play it out. Remember, this happened last year against Auburn. We will just play the rest of the game after tomorrow's game if it rains.

[MarketingBully01]

Going to bottom of 6th MSU up 4-1.

[messageboardsuperhero]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Fitts. He's been outstanding through six tonight.

4-1 State going to B6.

[HereComesTheSpiral]

I think the SEC makes you finish a game for it to be official.

I think if it goes through 7 and there isnt time to make it up, they call it for the team winning at the time

[rcsteph1]

Wes Rea with a Single

[msstate7]

Glad to see rea square one up

[TheRef]

Delay coming at end of inning.

[Bucky Dog]

This is where to PH Humphries

[Bucky Dog]

Or let Britton hit a weak GB for an out.

[MarketingBully01]

Yeah, that radar looked bad.

[Political Hack]

they should strike out in order just to get through 7 in a hurry.

[TheRef]

Here we go...TARP time!!!!

[messageboardsuperhero]

Here we go...TARP time!!!!

How long could this last Ref? Will we have to continue this tomorrow?

[rcsteph1]

Well Crap

[MarketingBully01]

Hey Ref, can we finish it tonight or is that crap all the way across te state?

[TheRef]

I'm not sure right now....this system has two lines and I think the lines are spaced out JUST enough to make pulling the tarp useless because we will just have to put it right back on by the time everyone is warm and ready. I think we're looking at a half DH tomorrow.

[TheRef]

Hunker down boys....we're going to be here a while.

[Todd4State]

I'm not sure right now....this system has two lines and I think the lines are spaced out JUST enough to make pulling the tarp useless because we will just have to put it right back on by the time everyone is warm and ready. I think we're looking at a half DH tomorrow.

Do we not have meteorology people that can manage this? Last year at the regional they did the same thing. We had a delay and it didn't rain.

[rcsteph1]

Do we not have meteorology people that can manage this? Last year at the regional they did the same thing. We had a delay and it didn't rain.

Is it a lightening issue?

[TheRef]

Do we not have meteorology people that can manage this? Last year at the regional they did the same thing. We had a delay and it didn't rain.

Under SEC/NCAA Regulations: Lightning strike within 10 miles of stadium=advise head referee of lightning strike and make announcement over PA. Lightning strike within 5 miles=30 minute counter starts running and play is delayed until no lightning strike occurs within 5 miles of stadium for 30 minutes. Lightning strike within 1 mile of stadium=stadium is evacuated and all personnel are indoors and in a safe location.

[TheRef]

Is it a lightening issue?

Yes this is a lightning delay. Lightning struck within 5 miles of stadium. Automatic delay and will be delayed until no lightning strike occurs within 5 miles for 30 minutes. If a strike does occur, the 30-minute clock resets.

[Will James]

Just in from the game. Lightning looks bad in Starkville. Another example tonight of talent overcoming coaching, that first inning was We-Todd-Idd.

WJ's boys Detz and Heck are showing why they are 1-2. Great get by The Recruiter with Gavin Collins.

Come pack the Dude tomorrow and Saturday!! Need a sweep.

[rcsteph1]

Yes this is a lightning delay. Lightning struck within 5 miles of stadium. Automatic delay and will be delayed until no lightning strike occurs within 5 miles for 30 minutes. If a strike does occur, the 30-minute clock resets.

I'm gonna go ahead and say call it a night. See ya'll tomorrow!

[Todd4State]

Just in from the game. Lightning looks bad in Starkville. Another example tonight of talent overcoming coaching, that first inning was We-Todd-Idd.

WJ's boys Detz and Heck are showing why they are 1-2. Great get by The Recruiter with Gavin Collins.

Come pack the Dude tomorrow and Saturday!! Need a sweep.

Can you find someone with talent to overcome your posting?

[Todd4State]

Under SEC/NCAA Regulations: Lightning strike within 10 miles of stadium=advise head referee of lightning strike and make announcement over PA. Lightning strike within 5 miles=30 minute counter starts running and play is delayed until no lightning strike occurs within 5 miles of stadium for 30 minutes. Lightning strike within 1 mile of stadium=stadium is evacuated and all personnel are indoors and in a safe location.

OK, so if I'm understanding you right we had a lightning strike. And after 30 minutes it's going to get really bad.

So, knowing that why not just call the game and finish tomorrow? It just doesn't make much sense to me to keep trying to finish this out tonight.

[TheRef]

It's official. Game has been postponed until tomorrow. We will finish this game at 5:00 PM CDT. Game 2 will start up 30 minutes afterwards.

[TheRef]

OK, so if I'm understanding you right we had a lightning strike. And after 30 minutes it's going to get really bad.

So, knowing that why not just call the game and finish tomorrow? It just doesn't make much sense to me to keep trying to finish this out tonight.

No. I simply gave you the rules as it is written by the NCAA/SEC (SEC has stronger rules). Game has been called now. But what that says is that after a lightning delay has been called. You have to have 30 minutes of no lightning strikes within 5 miles of the stadium in order to resume play on the field.

[Todd4State]

No. I simply gave you the rules as it is written by the NCAA/SEC (SEC has stronger rules). Game has been called now. But what that says is that after a lightning delay has been called. You have to have 30 minutes of no lightning strikes within 5 miles of the stadium in order to resume play on the field.

Yeah- I think they decided to officially delay the game as I was typing my post.

[I seen it dawg]

Can you find someone with talent to overcome your posting?

+infinity

[BulldogBear]

Well, guess what? I had to start the game late on the DVR. Just got to the delay. Bugger...

[trob115]

So who pitches for us coming out of the rain delay today?

[msstate7]

So who pitches for us coming out of the rain delay today?

I'd use bracewell or woodruff, but have lindgren ready. Really wanna save lindgren. Best chance of a sweep is if we have lindgren available sat

[blacklistedbully]

We gonna pick up where we left off?

[msstate7]

Bad move going with lindgren. We'll see holder soon. This was bracewell's 9 outs

[Political Hack]

longest game thread ever.

[Homedawg]

Bad move going with lindgren. We'll see holder soon. This was bracewell's 9 outs

Because he pitches liked shit doesn't make it a bad move.

[msstate7]

Because he pitches liked shit doesn't make it a bad move.

Lindgren is a total wildcard when starting. This is essentially a start.

[BulldogBear]

No radio option at moment. WTH has happened?

[MarketingBully01]

No radio option at moment. WTH has happened?

Holder just bailed Lindgren out big time. Lindgren walked two and they had a hit loaded up the bases and A&M got nothing. That should give us the momentum to get through this game. Bottom of 7th MSU 4-1.

[nsvltndog]

Dodged a huge bullet there with the bases loaded. Out #3 was absolutely crushed but hit Wes's glove on the way to the right field corner. 3 runs would have scored if Wes hadn't been guarding the line.

[msstate7]

Holder comes up big there. Let's get a few here so we can take out holder.

Oh and we've dodged 2 huge bullets with bases loaded in 1st and 7th. Both were hard hit balls

[MarketingBully01]

I didn't understand that performance by Lindgren. He has much better stuff then what he showed. He wasn't close on many of his pitches.

[MarketingBully01]

Two on two out now. We need CT to come through.

[msstate7]

I didn't understand that performance by Lindgren. He has much better stuff then what he showed. He wasn't close on many of his pitches.
Lindgren's inconsistency is what scares me with him. He seems to lack confidence. If things go bad, he can't seem to fight through it

[MarketingBully01]

Ugh, CT flies out to the warning track and we are done in the bottom of the 7th. Going to the top of the 8th Dogs up 4-1.

[maroonmania]

This ump's strike zone is all over the place.

[MarketingBully01]

1-2-3 goes A&M going to bottom of 8th MSU 4-1.

[mparkerfd20]

Man I love Cody Brown and Gavin Collins

[MarketingBully01]

Cody Brown with a home run!!!!

[MarketingBully01]

MSU up 5-1. :)

[MarketingBully01]

Rea with another hit 2-4 this game.

[MarketingBully01]

2 on 2 out for Detz.

[MarketingBully01]

Detz pops out but we add a run going to the top of the ninth MSU 5-1.

[MaxedOutMaroon]

Can someone link an effective game tracker? My score center and yahoo sports apps are not good for college baseball.

[DownwardDawg]

Keep up the posts MarketingBully. Some of us depend on these game threads and you do a good job.

[MarketingBully01]

Two outs in the top of the ninth. Pirtle had a ball go to him and got an error. One on two outs. We just need one more out for the win.

[MarketingBully01]

Ugh, a hit and and now two on with two outs.

[MarketingBully01]

Thanks, I just try to give everyone the essentials.

[MarketingBully01]

Holder gets the strike out. Dogs win first game 5-1! :) Game two is at 6:30.

[rcsteph1]

Is the second game on anywhere?

[LC Dawg]

Undoubtedly Cody Brown starts game 2. He needs to be starting every game right now.

[RossDawg82]

Lindgren's inconsistency is what scares me with him. He seems to lack confidence. If things go bad, he can't seem to fight through it

He has something like 60 k's in 33 innings with a 1.50 ERA. Sounds really inconsistent.