Mizzou Game 1 Thread....

[CadaverDawg]

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[preachermatt83]

Like this line up. We need a sweep bad. I think k Hudson will be back to form tonight.

[msstate7]

Great start

[RocketDawg]

It'd be a good time to clean the loaded bases with a homer. Starting off well.

[msstate7]

Come on gavin

[RocketDawg]

Double play instead, and no run scored. Force at home and first.

[msstate7]

Welp

[msstate7]

Pitiful

[msstate7]

2 hits and a walk = 0 runs

[Brando]

Boy that was shitty...

[RocketDawg]

Started well, ended poorly. Had the bases loaded with no outs and failed to score.

[mparkerfd20]

Collins is my least favorite player. Ain't never been a big fan.

[EdDawg]

we should have just not swung and pray he threw a wild pitch.*

[GreenheadDawg]

Nice job guys. That went downhill quickly

[GreenheadDawg]

Collins is my least favorite player. Ain't never been a big fan.

My feelings exactly. Said the same thing last weekend

[Taog Redloh]

Would have been a nice time for a bunt

[msstate7]

Collins is my least favorite player. Ain't never been a big fan.

When bases are loaded, I hate swinging at first pitch for the most part. The pitcher is in trouble, not the hitter... Be patient and look for a certain pitch

[mparkerfd20]

When bases are loaded, I hate swinging at first pitch for the most part. The pitcher is in trouble, not the hitter... Be patient and look for a certain pitch

He literally has no discipline. Always too aggressive at the plate and at 3B.

[Brando]

BOOM!!!

[msstate7]

Atta boy, rooker

[I seen it dawg]

Our tempo ****ing sucks when a runner gets on

[Brando]

Roomer goes yard. Tied 1-1...

[msstate7]

I hate college umps

[Smitdawg]

That was a horrible called 3rd strike on Robson...... Almost on the edge of the batters box....

[somebodyshotmypaw]

When bases are loaded, I hate swinging at first pitch for the most part. The pitcher is in trouble, not the hitter... Be patient and look for a certain pitch

Especially with nobody out. He has to recognize that the pitcher and Mizzou are the ones in the hole, not us.

[Smitdawg]

Big hit by Mangum! 2-1 MSU!

[msstate7]

Mangum is freaking good

[civildawg]

What is his avg. I literally expect him to get a hit every time he steps up to the plate

[RocketDawg]

Mangum is more impressive every time he steps in the batter's box. He is good!

Nice inning. Too bad they couldn't have scored a few in the first. 2-1 us after 2 innings (in case nobody's watching).

[Smitdawg]

Was .416 I believe coming into the game, but he is 2-2 so far, so not sure what it currently is.

[RocketDawg]

What is his avg. I literally expect him to get a hit every time he steps up to the plate

I think they said .416 at the start of the game. Probably over .420 now. He may take over the leading hitter/freshman in the nation if he keeps that up. Not sure how far behind he is.

[MarketingBully]

What is up with Hudson? Seems like we ask this question every week.

[Smitdawg]

Hudson gives up a couple of singles, but Ks the side around them to get out of it.

[msstate7]

Big k

[maroonmania]

Nice to get out of that one after giving up 2 weakly hit singles.

[msbulldog]

Done!

[War Machine Dawg]

Man, terrible pitch to swing at on 3-0.

[War Machine Dawg]

2-1 Dawgs after 3.

[maroonmania]

Terrible at bat by Rooker. Could have walked and put a man in scoring position but went after a 3-0 pitch at his ankles.

[MarketingBully]

Man, terrible pitch to swing at on 3-0.

Yep, nothing you can do with that one. Was a terrible pitch that Collins swung at 3-1 to pop it up. Could have had two walks instead impatient at the plate leads to two of the outs.

[msstate7]

I only remember 2 guys being turned loose on 3-0... Mangum vs Florida and rooker last inning. I agree with mangum, but not rooker. I'd turn mangum and Lowe loose on 3-0 50% of the time. I'm not sure I trust the other guys in that count.... Most of the time the 3-0 pitch is the same as 3-1, so let them see it

[War Machine Dawg]

2-1 Dawgs headed B4

[War Machine Dawg]

2-1 after 4.

[War Machine Dawg]

Cohen fails to mention Belmont when talking about injuries. Intentional?

[War Machine Dawg]

Quick inning for Huddy. Still 2-1 Good Guys, headed B5. Holland then the top of the order due.

[War Machine Dawg]

Kruger smokes a 2-out double, but probably gonna be E7.

NATE LOW BOMB!!!!!! 4-1 Dawgs

[Smitdawg]

Boom Lowe!!!!! 4-1 MSU!

[War Machine Dawg]

Collins rips a single back through the middle. 1 on, 1 out. Hump up.

[AlmostPositive]

I wasn't that impressed by McClain coming in... I was right.

[War Machine Dawg]

Hump K.

[War Machine Dawg]

Swinging bunt single for Rook. 1st and 2nd, 2 out.

[RocketDawg]

I wasn't that impressed by McClain coming in... I was right.

They had to hype him though just to maintain interest. But our guys are certainly hitting him.

[War Machine Dawg]

Robbie singles through the middle, drives home Collins. 5-1 Dawgs.

[Smitdawg]

Robson up the middle for RBI single! 5-1 MSU

[msstate7]

Nice swing, Robson.

[War Machine Dawg]

5-1 Dawgs after 5.

[AlmostPositive]

Missouri is in our league.... technically. Glorified batting practice for Hudson so far.

[msstate7]

Lack of range on left side of infield apparent this inning

[MarketingBully]

Collins has a 1 foot radius at third. That should have been a double play.

[bulldogcountry1]

Collins has no chance on a ball more than 3 feet to either side.

[bulldogcountry1]

Collins has a 1 foot radius at third. That should have been a double play.

He just fell over and it went under his glove elbow.

[War Machine Dawg]

Huddy gets a DP to get out of the inning. Still 5-1 Dawgs after 6.

[War Machine Dawg]

Mangum does Mangum things. Single back through the middle. Is he 4-4 tonight? He's no worse than 3-4.

[smootness]

Mangum. Mm hmm.

[War Machine Dawg]

And Kruger goes back through the middle. Mangum goes 1st to 3rd. 1 away.

[bulldogcountry1]

Holland with an interesting strategy of bunting and not running. Must be trying to reduce the chance of injury with our thin MIF situation.

[smootness]

Lowe. Oh yeah.

[War Machine Dawg]

Lowe singles through the left side, Mangum scores. 6-1.

[msstate7]

Lowe is a great hitter. Any chance we get him back next season?

[smootness]

Mangum does Mangum things. Single back through the middle. Is he 4-4 tonight? He's no worse than 3-4.

3-4. Lowe is 4-4.

[AlmostPositive]

If McClain is hoping to get paid playing this game, I hope he has a fallback plan.

[smootness]

Lowe is a great hitter. Any chance we get him back next season?

I would think there's a chance, he hasn't shown a ton of power for a big 1B...but probably not a great one.

[War Machine Dawg]

Collins grounds into the fielder's choice, forces Lowe at 2B.

[RocketDawg]

Mangum is hitting .750 tonight and raised his season average to about .425. Pretty incredible hitting!

[msstate7]

Mangum is hitting .750 tonight and raised his season average to about .425. Pretty incredible hitting!

Dude is a freak. I remember Frazier and pirtle putting on a show their last seasons... Mangum is out doing both as a freshman

[War Machine Dawg]

Huddy cruises through the top 7 on 10 pitches. 6-1 Good Guys.

[War Machine Dawg]

Gents, leaving it to you.

[AlmostPositive]

There's fast. There's really fast. And there's Robson.

[msstate7]

Save some of these runs and hits for tomorrow

[bulldogcountry1]

Holland runs into one and singles to left. 7-1.

I'd be surprised to see Hudson in the 8th.

[Smitdawg]

Holland with a 2-out RBI single to chase Missouri's starter. 7-1 Dawgs with Mangum coming up.

[smootness]

I can't freaking wait until we've got Mangum and Robson at the top of the lineup every night.

[msstate7]

Holland runs into one and singles to left. 7-1.

I'd be surprised to see Hudson in the 8th.

I really hope we give him some rest. I'd go Houston

[CadaverDawg]

Helluva job by Holland in his ab. He looked ugly on the first few pitches.

[msstate7]

I can't freaking wait until we've got Mangum and Robson at the top of the lineup every night.

Who would lead off? At first, I thought mangum, but now I think I like mangum as a switch breaking up lefties (Robson and Lowe)

[CadaverDawg]

Mangum with his 4th hit!

[Smitdawg]

Mangum with another hit!

[bulldogcountry1]

Mangum....

He has to be hitting .600 with 2 strikes.

[CadaverDawg]

Mangum batting .431!!!

[smootness]

Oh, Mangum. Hey.

[smootness]

Who would lead off? At first, I thought mangum, but now I think I like mangum as a switch breaking up lefties (Robson and Lowe)

I honestly don't care. Either way, good luck with that, opposing pitchers.

[CadaverDawg]

16 hits thru 7 innings on a Friday night. I don't care if Mizzou sucks....this is fun

[CadaverDawg]

Mangum & Lowe with 4 hits a piece

[MarketingBully]

This is the type of baseball threads I like. Blow out and everyone happy. :)

[msstate7]

This is the type of baseball threads I like. Blow out and everyone happy. :)

Why is Hudson back out there?!!!! I'm pissed




Haha

[RocketDawg]

Dude is a freak. I remember Frazier and pirtle putting on a show their last seasons... Mangum is out doing both as a freshman

The graphic just showed .432 I think, but that may have been after one more hit. Yeah, he is a freak (in a good way).

[CadaverDawg]

We have 17 guys that throw 90+ mph?

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[RocketDawg]

I think Hudson is back on track. Granted, it's not against a top team in the league, but he's still doing a great job. And he needed the confidence-builder.

[msstate7]

We have 17 guys that throw 90+ mph?

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Too bad only 4-5 can throw a strike

[CadaverDawg]

I think Hudson is back on track. Granted, it's not against a top team in the league, but he's still doing a great job. And he needed the confidence-builder.

I agree. He needed this

[jbjones]

I think Hudson is back on track. Granted, it's not against a top team in the league, but he's still doing a great job. And he needed the confidence-builder.

I really hope so. I'm thinking this is why he's still in. Snap him back into it.

[CadaverDawg]

Lowe with his 5TH hit!

[Smitdawg]

Dang Lowe is on fire. Double for 5th hit of night.

[smootness]

Lowe wow.

[RocketDawg]

16 hits thru 7 innings on a Friday night. I don't care if Mizzou sucks....this is fun

Make that 17 now. Lowe is 5 for 5. Magnum is only 4 for 5.

[CadaverDawg]

Cohen's gotta Cohen a little. Gotta remind everyone that the meddler's in the dugout.

[msstate7]

If you're gonna pull Lowe here, then you have to pull Hudson too. Hudson was dominant tonight so get him out after a great performance... He's over 100 pitches already.

[CadaverDawg]

If you're gonna pull Lowe here, then you have to pull Hudson too. Hudson was dominant tonight so get him out after a great performance... He's over 100 pitches already.

You're way too worried about this. Let him get the CG

[AlmostPositive]

Not to put any pressure on Jake, but two five-hit batters in one game has to be once-in-a-decade thing

[msstate7]

Collins doing an andrelton Simmons impression there

[shoeless joe]

Cohen's gotta Cohen a little. Gotta remind everyone that the meddler's in the dugout.

He wanted Lowe to get the applause he deserved. Classy move by Cohen.

More important question...WTF was that move Lowe did when he got to 2nd?!?!

[msstate7]

You're way too worried about this

Youre right... I am. Hudson is that important to our postseason chances

[Smitdawg]

Collins with Sac Fly. 8-1 now.

[CadaverDawg]

He wanted Lowe to get the applause he deserved. Classy move by Cohen.

More important question...WTF was that move Lowe did when he got to 2nd?!?!

Missed it?

[CadaverDawg]

Reid is struggling tonight

[CadaverDawg]

Reid is struggling tonight

You're welcome, Hump **

[Smitdawg]

Glad to see Humphreys get that hit. He was struggling today.

[msstate7]

Missed it?

Just some of the weird crap all college players do after a double or big hit. Some weird motion

[bulldogcountry1]

Lowe was hitting .253 going into the UGA series. He'll be close to .350 after tonight.

[Smitdawg]

Now 3rd hit for Rooker. 19 in the game for the Dawgs with 1 out in the 8th.

[starkvegasdawg]

Surprised Mizzou is blowing through their pen on a game out of hand. Not complaining but surprised.

[shoeless joe]

Missed it?

Looked like he was playin switch with one hand and crankin an old school carburator with the other. Either that or it was somethin awful dirty...but when you get five hits you can do whatever you want. More power to him.

[AlmostPositive]

Twenty hits should get you a sweep without playing the last two games.

[FanninDawg]

Please forgive this stupid question. Why does Rooker have mud on the front of his batting helmet?

[starkvegasdawg]

Gonna end up with 19. Guess we have to play those last two.

[War Machine Dawg]

Please forgive this stupid question. Why does Rooker have mud on the front of his batting helmet?

I'd guess that's pine tar, not mud.

[starkvegasdawg]

Get one more K Hudson.

[War Machine Dawg]

Score, inning?

[RocketDawg]

Hope we can get a series sweep just once this year. I know that's premature, but they look good tonight. And Missouri looks pretty bad.

[RocketDawg]

Score, inning?

8-1, bottom of the 8th, 1 out, runners on 1st and 2nd.

[msstate7]

Vandy down to last shot. aTm up 1-0 on unearned run in 1st

[starkvegasdawg]

Score, inning?
8-1 top 9 one out

[Smitdawg]

The official scorers need to change that earned run in the 2nd....... I can't believe that they didn't give an error.

[msstate7]

aTm SS robbed vandy of leadoff hit

1 down

[bulldogcountry1]

Haha!

Hudson gives up a hit with one out, and Johnson comes out to a smattering off boos. He's smiling the whole time and tells Hudson, "they're booing me".

[msstate7]

Vandy with 2 outs now

[AlmostPositive]

Stinkin' Vandy needs to get it together and help us out.

[State82]

That was some funny stuff when Wes went out to get Hudson.

[msstate7]

aTm wins 1-0 on unearned run in 1st inning. Jeez

[starkvegasdawg]

One more.

[AlmostPositive]

Johnny Balsamo!

[BulldogBear]

C'mon Thor!

[starkvegasdawg]

Ballgame.

[BulldogBear]

Nice K to end it! Hail State!

[smootness]

We need to sweep this team.

[War Machine Dawg]

We need to sweep this team.

If we don't, kiss a national seed goodbye. They're 0-fer against the RPI Top 50. And if we don't sweep this team, we aren't sweeping anyone.

[RocketDawg]

Final 8-2.

[Homedawg]

Dude is a freak. I remember Frazier and pirtle putting on a show their last seasons... Mangum is out doing both as a freshman

Frazier hit 220 as a fr....pirtle didn't play here as a fr, he was a juco signee

[AlmostPositive]

Our main problem with becoming a national seed is RPI. If we dip below 14-15 it might not happen for us. On a recent D1 podcast they said something about the lowest last year being 13.

[msstate7]

Frazier hit 220 as a fr....pirtle didn't play here as a fr, he was a juco signee

Yeah, that's why I said their "last seasons"... Both were very good their last year

[AlmostPositive]

Mangum is on pace to be as good as we've had. And we have had a lot of very good outfielders

[state66]

At 6'0 tall you have to think Mangum can add more weight to his 185lb frame. His potential to get stronger and start hitting more extra base hits is unfathonable.

[msstate7]

Frazier hit 220 as a fr....pirtle didn't play here as a fr, he was a juco signee

Frazier (junior)... .352/.398/.464
Pirtle (senior)... .363/.437/.438
Mangum (before 4-5 night)... .416/.472/.536

[engie]

Our main problem with becoming a national seed is RPI. If we dip below 14-15 it might not happen for us. On a recent D1 podcast they said something about the lowest last year being 13.

Don't care.

We win our remaining series we will be a national seed

[smootness]

Our main problem with becoming a national seed is RPI. If we dip below 14-15 it might not happen for us. On a recent D1 podcast they said something about the lowest last year being 13.

But everyone pretty much acknowledges that we probably need to go 7-2 at worst in these final 3 SEC series to get a national seed...and if we do that, our RPI should stay about where it is. It's 11 right now. Our SOS will dip, but that should be countered by winning almost all the games we have left.

[Homedawg]

Yeah, that's why I said their "last seasons"... Both were very good their last year

I missed last season, but that's the comparison anyway. He's hitting 200 PTS higher than Frazier did as a fr. Remarkable.

[msstate7]

I missed last season, but that's the comparison anyway. He's hitting 200 PTS higher than Frazier did as a fr. Remarkable.

Maybe he can keep up that pace and hit .552 (.200 more than Frazier's junior year). I wanna put an *, but who the heck knows with this freshman

[smootness]

I missed last season, but that's the comparison anyway. He's hitting 200 PTS higher than Frazier did as a fr. Remarkable.

I think he's just saying that Frazier and Pirtle were both fantastic for us, and Mangum is hitting even better...and he's doing it as a true freshman. It is indeed remarkable.

[shoeless joe]

Fair comparison to mangum is Seth smith in his freshman year. Gonna be hard to duplicate the average he has this season but he's definitely setting himself up for an outstanding career at MSU.

[msstate7]

Fair comparison to mangum is Seth smith in his freshman year. Gonna be hard to duplicate the average he has this season but he's definitely setting himself up for an outstanding career at MSU.
I think the average will go down, but he will develop more power.

[AlmostPositive]

Sweep MO and no worse than 5-2 in the last seven would do it. We are considered a national seed now by most... nothing would change if we finish 8-2... would make no difference what anyone else does.

[War Machine Dawg]

Don't care.

We win our remaining series we will be a national seed

Exactly. Win and we're at home until Omaha.

[engie]

You guys are overthinking it and overrating rpi. We win 9 sec series Idgaf what they do in Santa Barbara. We be playing postseason baseball in Starkville till we either shit the bed or head to Omaha.

[State82]

UCSB has a sos ranked 41 and ours is 8. I still think we may be able to sneak in the top 10 unless we slump in the stretch run. The next two weeks I'm a big fan of MSU and every team that plays Clemson and UCSB. Also a Vandy fan this weekend.

[BeardoMSU]

You guys are overthinking it and overrating rpi. We win 9 sec series Idgaf what they do in Santa Barbara. We be playing postseason baseball in Starkville till we either shit the bed or head to Omaha.

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[MarketingBully]

UCSB has a sos ranked 41 and ours is 8. I still think we may be able to sneak in the top 10 unless we slump in the stretch run. The next two weeks I'm a big fan of MSU and every team that plays Clemson and UCSB. Also a Vandy fan this weekend.

So an unranked Clemson team is going to take our national seed.....riiiiiight...

[State82]

So an unranked Clemson team is going to take our national seed.....riiiiiight...

No they won't. But I would like to be in the top 10 RPI just for the pure sake of it.