****Auburn Game 3 Baseball Thread****

[CadaverDawg]

Well, what we hoped was a day that might see A&M & OM drop a game yesterday, was not to be....so we need to continue to hold serve today and get another W.

Let's pull for the Gamecocks and the Commodores today as well.

Hopefully Pilk comes out sharp again today and we can jump on the Plainsmen early.

HailState

[BulldogBear]

When does it start?

[State82]

1:00 on SECN+

[Brando]

Cadaver you got the beer ready? I have a damn headache cause of you!! Haha

[msstate7]

Didn't auburn use their Sunday guy on Friday night?

[CadaverDawg]

Cadaver you got the beer ready? I have a damn headache cause of you!! Haha

Haha, I'm with you...gonna have to take a day off today.

[CadaverDawg]

Are they throwing a RHP or LHP today?

[State82]

Haha, I'm with you...gonna have to take a day off today.

Oh no. No, no, no. It's crunch time boys. Yall bow up and take one for the team. Too much at stake today. Win and get two others to go our way and we are in a 1st place tie for the overall championship. No slackin'

[Brando]

Oh no. No, no, no. It's crunch time boys. Yall bow up and take one for the team. Too much at stake today. Win and get two others to go our way and we are in a 1st place tie for the overall championship. No slackin'

Hey my wife went and got me another 12 pack last night just for today. Got the tablet charging just waiting. Even got my lucky shirt in the dryer...

[Brando]

Are they throwing a RHP or LHP today?

Hell im not sure they have much of anything to throw today. Tgey threw their Sunday starter Friday night in relieve.

[State82]

Hey my wife went and got me another 12 pack last night just for today. Got the tablet charging just waiting. Even got my lucky shirt in the dryer...

That's what I'm talking about

[CadaverDawg]

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[CadaverDawg]

Oh no. No, no, no. It's crunch time boys. Yall bow up and take one for the team. Too much at stake today. Win and get two others to go our way and we are in a 1st place tie for the overall championship. No slackin'

Gonna be a long drunk summer it appears. Ok I'm in

[CadaverDawg]

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[Brando]

Gonna be a long drunk summer it appears. Ok I'm in

Hell why not? I had surgery 2 wks ago and cznr go back to work for 6 wks and cznr drive. 4 more wks to go. Might as well keep it going until then!

[CadaverDawg]

Mangum back up to .409

Collins has worked himself back up to 3 points shy of .300

Holland back over .200 and seeing the ball well.

I like this combination of players in the lineup. I like having Kruger, Rooker, & Hump in the lineup together...especially while Marrero is slumping

[CadaverDawg]

They are throwing a Righty with a sub 3.00 ERA, but only 14 appearances and 5 games started. I'm looking for our lefties to have big games....Mangum, Lowe, Robson, Holland

[Brando]

They are throwing a Righty with a sub 3.00 ERA, but only 14 appearances and 5 games started. I'm looking for our lefties to have big games....Mangum, Lowe, Robson, Holland

Hump tears up lefties. Hes going yard today. Ill put vcash on it of I could.

[CadaverDawg]

Hump tears up lefties. Hes going yard today. Ill put vcash on it of I could.

You already into the sauce? Lol, they're throwing a RHP

[Brando]

You already into the sauce? Lol, they're throwing a RHP

Hell i looked at the wrong thing. Im not into it yet, but it is ice cold and waiting... haha

[Brando]

You already into the sauce? Lol, they're throwing a RHP

Ill still say he goes yard today.....

Or strikes out 4 times....

[CadaverDawg]

Or strikes out 4 times....

Coach would be drunk off of champagne*

[Brando]

Coach would be drunk off of champagne*

Haha...

[War Machine Dawg]

I know Kruger is killing it, but I still wish we'd flip him & Robson in the lineup. We're wasting Robbie's biggest asset if he isn't batting 1, 2, or 9. But it's obviously been working, so what the hell do I know?

Let's go sweep some WarTigerEaglePlainsmen!

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Coach would be drunk off of champagne*

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[mstatefan91]

Let's do this

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[JohnnyQuid]

no reason for us to lose today let's get it done.

[smootness]

Pilkington has been so good this year.

[Brando]

Alright Cadaver, here we go....

[mstatefan91]

Appropriate song to start the game off. lol

[CadaverDawg]

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[mstatefan91]

Hmmm

[mstatefan91]

Mangum walked after maybe being hit on the first pitch..

[mstatefan91]

Kruger flies out for the first out

[CadaverDawg]

Poor ab by Kruger. Fake bunt bs didn't help

[mstatefan91]

Let's get a hit Lowe

[CadaverDawg]

Make this dude pitch

[mstatefan91]

Jake got a nice scrape on the right leg there.

[mstatefan91]

Lowe walked. Two on, one out.

[CadaverDawg]

Make this guy throw strikes. Take walks

[mstatefan91]

Gavin flies out... two down

[CadaverDawg]

Shit.

[mstatefan91]

Guy is having a hard time throwing strikes. We've given him 2 outs.

[mstatefan91]

Rooker grounds out.

[CadaverDawg]

Damn, no runs out of that

[mstatefan91]

Throw strikes Pilkington

[mstatefan91]

One down

[mstatefan91]

That was a good looking pitch...

[mstatefan91]

Walks him after he doesn't get the call...

[Brando]

Damn this ump is tight today. I would have rung him up on the 0-2 and the 1-2.

[mstatefan91]

I really dislike the guy who does the "Not even close" chant.

[mstatefan91]

Two down on a popup to Holland.

[mstatefan91]

Good inning for Pilkington. He settled down nicely.

[mstatefan91]

Why do we always do this lead off bunting shit with Jacob?

[mstatefan91]

What is the reasoning behind stepping up like that in the batter's box?

Robson on.

[Brando]

How was that an error and Collins boot yesterday was a hit??

[mstatefan91]

How was that an error and Collins boot yesterday was a hit??

We do the same stuff...

[mstatefan91]

Robson takes 2nd.

[mstatefan91]

Hump battling off every pitch

[mstatefan91]

And then strikes out...

[JohnnyQuid]

God Humphries put the ****ing ball in play

[mstatefan91]

Two down, Robson to 3rd.

[mstatefan91]

To the bottom of the 2nd we go..

[Brando]

Runner on 2nd w no outs and we cant score him...

[JohnnyQuid]

Holland stings another one but caught at the track. looking pretty comfy at the plate now

[CadaverDawg]

Hump cost us a run that inning. Gotta put it in play man

[mstatefan91]

Runner on 2nd w no outs and we cant score him...

If your boy Hump does his job then all Grid has to do is hit a popup.

[mstatefan91]

Two down

[mstatefan91]

Pilkington doing solid work.

[JohnnyQuid]

Holy shit pilkington is pumping the zone. I love that shit on a Sunday will win alot of games doing that

[CadaverDawg]

Come on guys! Pilk is doing his job....do yours! Let's score some runs!

[smootness]

Pilkington is freaking awesome.

[CadaverDawg]

Holy shit pilkington is pumping the zone. I love that shit on a Sunday will win alot of games doing that

Im with you. Our entire bullpen should be called together and told..."THIS is how you pitch out of the pen and with a lead".

[MarketingBully]

If Pilk continues to pitch like this in the post season, we will have three great starters to go with our bats and will make noise in the post season.

[mic]

Hump strikes out basically once every 4 at bats...

[mstatefan91]

Mangum... I'm happy he's on our team lol

[RocketDawg]

Mangum is out of his short-lived 'slump'.

[CadaverDawg]

Hump strikes out basically once every 4 at bats...

And still hits over .330

Dude is similar to Renfroe at the plate

[mstatefan91]

We are being aggressive today. Cash in guys!

[RocketDawg]

If Pilk continues to pitch like this in the post season, we will have three great starters to go with our bats and will make noise in the post season.

Looks like he'll do that too. He's sharp today and really has been the last couple of outings.

[CadaverDawg]

Come on Kruger, grounder to the right at minimum

[RocketDawg]

And still hits over .330

Dude is similar to Renfroe at the plate

Babe Ruth struck out a lot too. ;)

[mstatefan91]

Jesus...

[CadaverDawg]

Shit guys! Come on

[Brando]

That ball looked a little off.

[mstatefan91]

Put the fukking ball in play.

[CadaverDawg]

This guy has us looking stupid

[mstatefan91]

Good job Lowe!

Good guys up 1-0!

[Brando]

That a boy Lowe!!!

[JohnnyQuid]

lowe is a ****ing beast

[CadaverDawg]

Attababy Lowe!

[RocketDawg]

THat's a bit better. 1-0, double by Lowe.

[CadaverDawg]

I've never seen a first year guy in the SEC that hits it so well to all fields

[Brando]

I've never seen a first year guy in the SEC that hits it so well to all fields

He sure hits the ball where its picthed. Doesnt try to do too much. Yet, he can smash one a long way when he gets a pitch...

[mstatefan91]

I've never seen a first year guy in the SEC that hits it so well to all fields

He's hit better in SEC play than in OOC. Weirdest damn thing

[mstatefan91]

Damn Gavin.

[Brando]

I've never seen a first year guy in the SEC that hits it so well to all fields

Unlike Collins who tries to hit it 600 ft out of LF with every swing.

[CadaverDawg]

Gotta do like Lowe and keep your weight back & go oppo

[mstatefan91]

Another K ends the inning.

[Brando]

I wish a coach would tell them to sit on that pitch and take it the other way. They are not going to pull a outside sinker.... Damn maybe Mingione would quit trying to look cool and actually coach...

[MarketingBully]

We have been piling up the pitches on him though. Isn't he at 60+ pitches now? How many can be throw I wonder?

[CadaverDawg]

Hump & Rooker are both so undisciplined on the low curve ball. It looks like instant replays every week on the pitches they strike out on. They just can't stay back and drive to right field very often on that pitch, or even better...Take it for a ball

[mstatefan91]

Time for the "not even close" man.

[mstatefan91]

Bullshit, that's strike number 2...

[mstatefan91]

Two down. Runner still at first.

[mstatefan91]

This ump is wildly inconsistent.

[War Machine Dawg]

Pilk doin' work. Works around a leadoff single. 1-0 Good Guys headed B4

[mstatefan91]

Do we have a fan screaming "not even close" when we get a strikeout? lol

[CadaverDawg]

Pilk is challenging these cats

[CadaverDawg]

Let's get some runs, boys

[Smitdawg]

Do we have a fan screaming "not even close" when we get a strikeout? lol

I thought I heard that a couple of times too.

[Brando]

Cadaver we have to do something. The beer isnt working today. I have moved chairs 3 times even went outside. Im running out of options.

[CadaverDawg]

We're making this guy look like Sandy Koufax

[mstatefan91]

Cadaver we have to do something. The beer isnt working today. I have moved chairs 3 times even went outside. Im running out of options.

Time to break out the liquor.

[CadaverDawg]

Cadaver we have to do something. The beer isnt working today. I have moved chairs 3 times even went outside. Im running out of options.

Done

[Brando]

Well I told yall he was going yard today....

[War Machine Dawg]

Hump goes yard!!!!!! 2-0 Dawgs

[mstatefan91]

Lol and just like that!

HUMP with an absolute BOMB!

[CadaverDawg]

And still hits over .330

Dude is similar to Renfroe at the plate

Like I was saying

[War Machine Dawg]

Lol and just like that!

HUMP with an absolute BOMB!

No kidding. LF didn't even move.

[mstatefan91]

Holland hit hard.

edit: I think the fall hurt more than the ball..

[Brando]

He looks like he is hurting...

[CadaverDawg]

Keep producing, Holland!

Mangum double here would be real niice

[Brando]

Who the hell do we have to play 2nd?

[CadaverDawg]

Who the hell do we have to play 2nd?

You*

[Brando]

I can do it. You think Collins doesnt have any range, wait til my big ass gets out there!!!

[mstatefan91]

Alright guys, hold it down. I'll keep up via twitter.

[BeardoMSU]

Like I was saying

Wasn't Hump supposed to be hitting ca. .275 about now?***

[CadaverDawg]

I can do it. You think Collins doesnt have any range, wait til my big ass gets out there!!!

Haha. I would imagine we'd put Alexander out there....didn't he play 3rd last weekend for an inning?

[CadaverDawg]

Time for us to do what we like to do....let a team respond right after we stretch a lead

[Brando]

Come one Pilk. Make them put the ball in play. Walks are going to be our downfall one day...

[CadaverDawg]

Damn it, Pilk. Up 1-2 & walk him? Game is too close and we have a lot of pen fresh...maybe pull him now?

[CadaverDawg]

Rigby rolls a lot of grounders. I'm thinking we shoulda put him in. Pilk is losing it

[RocketDawg]

He's getting a little wild. Maybe he'll settle down if he gets through this inning.

[Brando]

I believe this ump gets tighter and tighter every pitch...

[RocketDawg]

OK. Close call that ended well.

[CadaverDawg]

Whew!

[BeardoMSU]

Whew!! Good recovery Pilk.

[MarketingBully]

Nice response. We need Pilk to go more then four in the post season. He has done that here. Way to battle with runners on. Now we need to get their pitcher out of the game and into their bullpen to ice this one.

[RocketDawg]

I wonder if the announcers would be a little more "homerish" if Auburn was competitive this year. Haven't heard the A&M guys, but Florida's were about to commit hari kari when we were beating them.

[Bass Chaser]

2-0 Dogs
Top of 5th

[RocketDawg]

Kruger homer. That's 3 solos so far.

[CadaverDawg]

BOMB FOR KRUGER!!

[Brando]

3-0 Dawgs.. Kruger says bye bye birdie...

[BeardoMSU]

Dinger!

[VandelayIndustries]

Boom

[VandelayIndustries]

Lowe going the other way again, he is a beast

[JohnnyQuid]

lowe another hit going oppo

[RocketDawg]

Nice response. We need Pilk to go more then four in the post season. He has done that here. Way to battle with runners on. Now we need to get their pitcher out of the game and into their bullpen to ice this one.

I think that's about to happen.

[Boodawg]

Enough with the dang tennis. It's like Kruger didn't just hit a bomb.

[VandelayIndustries]

Collins dance haha

[CadaverDawg]

Collins smokes a double!

[JohnnyQuid]

Collins with an absolute laser beam off the wall

[RocketDawg]

I think that's about to happen.

And it just did. Reliever in now. Runners 2 & 3, no outs.

[Brando]

4-0 Dawgs off Rooker sac fly...

[CadaverDawg]

Robbie walks, here comes Hump

[VandelayIndustries]

Well that was ugly

[CadaverDawg]

There's some poor baserunning

[RocketDawg]

Lost opportunity there because of base running ....

[Brando]

Boy that was a bonehead play by Collins. Why eould you not tag there?

[Harrydawg]

What the hell was Collins doing?

[Smitdawg]

No excuse there by Collins. A ball hit that deep to right center with less then 2 outs, he should always be ready to tag.

[MarketingBully]

I'll take 4-0 though. 4-0 good guys bottom of the fifth.

[CadaverDawg]

My keys were...

1) Pilk go into the 5th or beyond
2) No unforced errors
3) No baserunning mistakes

I guess it's time for a Collins error and a Holland boot.*

[msstate7]

How does Robson run all the way to 2nd before he realizes Collins isn't running? Why the heck didn't Collins tag? Unreal

[IMissJack]

Boy that was a bonehead play by Collins. Why eould you not tag there?

He was too busy thinking about which dance to do at second on the next double**. It is a good thing we hit so well, or we would have lost a few close games on stupid base running.

[Smitdawg]

Nice quick inning for Pilk!

[MarketingBully]

If Pilk can get to the seventh, that would be awesome.

[CadaverDawg]

11 fly outs, 4 K's, 0 ground outs for Pilk

[VandelayIndustries]

Pilk looking good today

[Bass Chaser]

On to the 6th
4-0

[CadaverDawg]

Gridley with a sharp ground out. 1 down

[CadaverDawg]

Even our outs are pretty well hit. Whole team is seeing it well right now

[sandwolf]

He was too busy thinking about which dance to do at second on the next double**.

That was my first thought too....if you are going to dance on 2nd after you hit a double, it's probably best if you don't end the inning with poor base running.

[Brando]

Holland turning on thank gosh. We need him...

[State82]

Errors happen, pitchers miss spots, guys strike out and go into slumps. Those things just happen. But there is zero excuses for base running blunders. This is by far our worst phase of the game.

[CadaverDawg]

Base hit for Holland. He's hitting well right now. Great sign

[Brando]

Base hit for Holland. He's hitting well right now. Great sign

Its an exclent sign! Thats the only spot in the line up I was worried about.

[CadaverDawg]

Sloppy last few innings for us on the base paths. Better not keep screwing around and let them back in it

[CadaverDawg]

Leadoff single for Auburn in the 6th. We have Houston up in the pen. No Rigby?

[CadaverDawg]

Stop talking about Auburn's women's sports! Shit. Nobody gives a damn

[Brando]

Stop talking about Auburn's women's sports! Shit. Nobody gives a damn

Kinda what I was thinking....

[CadaverDawg]

Ripped, but right at Hump. 1 down

[Brando]

These announcers are dumbfounded by the shift...

[Smitdawg]

Good double play to get out of it. Pilk doing an excellent job today.

[Brando]

End of 6. Dawgs 4-0

[msstate7]

I was Wes johnson's toughest critic bc I thought we had more pitching talent than we were showing, but Wes has certainly started getting more out of our talent. Good job, coach Johnson

[CadaverDawg]

Boom! That's why, announcers!

Double play

[VandelayIndustries]

Pilk doing work today

[State82]

Beautiful work by the mif. And Pilk

[CadaverDawg]

I was Wes johnson's toughest critic bc I thought we had more pitching talent than we were showing, but Wes has certainly started getting more out of our talent. Good job, coach Johnson

Don't go jinxing us now, dammit. We need you questioning the pitching coach.**

[CadaverDawg]

Kruger grounds out sharply to 3rd. 1 down

[MarketingBully]

It seems every weekend when we are on the road it never fails that the announcers go on and on about our defensive shifts and how we will be sorry we did them. Every weekend it is also a fact that the shifts work and the announcers always admit "the shift worked" or "the gamble pays off." Makes me smile every time.

[Smitdawg]

I am just happy to see Pilk battling this hard today. He has had good stuff his last few outings but had a tendency to get tired and not be able to go more then 3 or 4 innings. It is a good sign that he is starting to be able to push through that barrier. If we can get at least 5-6 good innings from him on a consistent basis the rest of the season, that would be big for us.

[msstate7]

Don't go jinxing us now, dammit. We need you questioning the pitching coach.**

Trust me, I'll be questioning someone in no time

[IMissJack]

This announcer is reaching for something good to say about AU. That ball to Lowe was low and outside.

[CadaverDawg]

Oppo, Gavin...OPPO

[CadaverDawg]

I am just happy to see Pilk battling this hard today. He has had good stuff his last few outings but had a tendency to get tired and not be able to go more then 3 or 4 innings. It is a good sign that he is starting to be able to push through that barrier. If we can get at least 5-6 good innings from him on a consistent basis the rest of the season, that would be big for us.

Indeed

[CadaverDawg]

Ha, unless it's in your eyes inner half, then yank it Gavin

[msstate7]

Let's finish em here

[CadaverDawg]

Shit Rooker

[CadaverDawg]

Butch is messing up not bringing a lefty in to face Robby

[Saltydog]

He got off to a terrible start this year and then was benched or had limited P/T for a few games but the guy has some offensive ability and is heating up. He's raised his average 30 points the last 3 weeks or so.

[CadaverDawg]

Butch is messing up not bringing a lefty in to face Robby

See, now you got Hump up with em juiced. Shoulda focused on Robson

[Saltydog]

until he can learn to hit left handed pitching and quit striking out so much he's not gonna make it at the next level. No room for a slap hitting guy that you only play against righties.

[CadaverDawg]

5-0 Dawgs on the walk

[msstate7]

He got off to a terrible start this year and then was benched or had limited P/T for a few games but the guy has some offensive ability and is heating up. He's raised his average 30 points the last 3 weeks or so.

Entering the game, Collins was...

.297/.409/.506

He's certainly got good offensive value

[CadaverDawg]

How long will we let Pilk go?

[CadaverDawg]

Pop up dropped! 7-0 Dawgs

Holy cow, how do you drop that

[Brando]

2nd baseman drops pop fly. Dawgs up 7-0. 7 in stretch...

[VandelayIndustries]

How long will we let Pilk go?

Should be Pilk out there until he stumbles

[Brando]

How long will we let Pilk go?

Hell were by 7 now, see how far he can go. I think we still give the 9th to Hump no matter what. He needs to stay sharp...

[CadaverDawg]

Holland....

I like that the baseball looks like a beach ball to you right now, but do us a favor and quit trying to hit bombs and level it out instead. You clearly can't get it over the wall

[Brando]

Well, so much for Pilk...

[CadaverDawg]

Rigby in now. Ha

[msstate7]

I like this move to rigby. Pilk had a great outing, so let him get out on top of his game. Rigby needs some work

[CadaverDawg]

I like this move to rigby. Pilk had a great outing, so let him get out on top of his game. Rigby needs some work

I'm with you, especially since we added some insurance runs

[VandelayIndustries]

Great start Rigby haha

[CadaverDawg]

Son of a bitch, Rigby. What happened to your Girodos from early this year

[msstate7]

When did rigby pitch last? Alabama?

[CadaverDawg]

I absolutely despise walks & hbp' from a reliever coming in with a lead. Especially a big lead

[Brando]

Rigby doesnt have it today. Dont let him get tore up please....

[CadaverDawg]

Welp, where art tho Pilkington?

[CadaverDawg]

Rigby has gone from boom to bust this season. Really wish he'd get it going, bc we're going to need him in the postseason

[Brando]

Anyone got a score from Vandy? Last time i checked, FL was up in bot 8th.

[CadaverDawg]

7-1

[Bass Chaser]

FL wins 10-6

[CadaverDawg]

Anyone got a score from Vandy? Last time i checked, FL was up in bot 8th.

10-6 Fla last I saw

[msstate7]

Rigby has gone from boom to bust this season. Really wish he'd get it going, bc we're going to need him in the postseason

Yep. I'd give em another inning and let hump finish it

[CadaverDawg]

Headed to the 8th...

7-1 Dawgs

[Brando]

10-6 Fla last I saw

Dang. Was haoping Vandy would take that one. They were up at one point.

[CadaverDawg]

Yep. I'd give em another inning and let hump finish it

I wouldn't mind seeing Small or Billingsley next inning. Then Reid

[BulldogBear]

FL wins 10-6

Welp....

Geaux Tiguhs I guess

[DancingRabbit]

Anyone got a score from Vandy? Last time i checked, FL was up in bot 8th.

It's over, FL won 10-6

[MarketingBully]

We are still only a half game behind Florida which if we sweep Arkansas next weekend and Florida just takes two of three from LSU we still beat them.

[GreenheadDawg]

Rigby doesnt have it today. Dont let him get tore up please....

I'm gonna be honest. He scares me to death. He leaves wayyyy too many pitches up .We are gonna need a lot more than him out to the bullpen this post season

[msstate7]

I wouldn't mind seeing Small or Billingsley next inning. Then Reid

Or smith. I really don't have a problem with anyone going out for 8th except Daniel brown... Brown has got work lately and been good

[CadaverDawg]

Single for Kruger

[RBritt]

Cocks up 1-0. Fixing to be 2/0.

[VandelayIndustries]

Lowe is scolding right now

[Brando]

Lowe goes yard. 9-1 Dawgs

[CadaverDawg]

BOMB FOR LOWE!!! 9-1

Lowe was up to .360 before that pitch

[msstate7]

It looked like he hit that low on the bat. Lowe has some power

[Coach34]

Lowe aint coming back

[msstate7]

Lowe aint coming back

Not if he keeps hitting with power

[CadaverDawg]

Rooker an oppo single

[Brando]

With this win, we have won 8 straight and 12 of our last 14.

[CadaverDawg]

With this win, we have won 8 straight and 12 of our last 14.

Meh.**

[Brando]

Mid 8. Dawgs up 9-1

[CadaverDawg]

Headed to b8, 9-1 Maroons