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[I seen it dawg]

Let's ****ing go! Our best on the bump. Great year let's not end it tonite!

[TheRef]

Starting Lineups are as follows:

For Oregon State

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgaXqy3UcAEgs0z.jpg

And for the Bulldogs

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgaKwUzVMAA3rOK.jpg

[TheRef]

We are the home team...last at bat. Y'all know what that means

[Dawg61]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoCOg8ZzUfg

[TheRef]

Your current weather conditions in Omaha. 79 ?F, Dew Point at 66 ?F, Heat Index at 81 ?F. Winds are blowing in from the SSE at 11 MPH. That means that the winds are blowing INTO the stadium from RCF. Gonna be a fun one.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Let's execute and get this business done. Com'on Boys!

[ChillOutDog]

Be patient at the plate - on time with the fast ball - great two strike approaches - Small throw strikes - make all the routine plays - need 2 hero plays.

[CadaverDawg]

Clean baseball, no walks no errors. Let's make sure if they beat us it's just because they were the better team. No gimmes. LETS GO BOYS!!!

[ShotgunDawg]

Alright, we are going to try positive 'Gun today. Negative 'Gun didn't work yesterday

[Bulldog1]

Let's go boys!

[KOdawg1]

I'm also going to try to be more positive than I was yesterday

[ShotgunDawg]

I like Small being left handed against this bunch

[ShotgunDawg]

Damn, Small touching 93 early. That's a good sign

[msstate7]

5 Ks?! Damn

[KOdawg1]

LET'S GO

[TheRef]

F I L T H Y

[msstate7]

Make it 6

[ShotgunDawg]

5 Ks?! Damn

He's ridiculous.

He a combo of Altuve & Luis Sojo

[ChillOutDog]

Small commanding early

[msbulldog]

Who's ya daddy Madrigal ?

[ShotgunDawg]

I'm glad Mac can see today

[ShotgunDawg]

Small commanding early

He's throwing the shit out of it.

Good to have a competitor on the bump today

[ShotgunDawg]

I love how Small matches up vs Larnach & how he makes the catcher bat right handed

[ChillOutDog]

Skelton actually framed that one really well

[TheRef]

Ethan Small is pitching the 17 out of the ball and pitching mean. I like this.

[Bulldog1]

Small is filthy tonight! He's got his curveball.

[RocketDawg]

Small looking good.

[ShotgunDawg]

Small is looking like a 1st rounder today.

The stuff he just showed in the 1st inning is among the best 40 players in the country

[starkvegasdawg]

Now let's put up 3 runs here and set the tone.

[msstate7]

Ain't JB (JV) out there no mo, beavers. Get some

[Dawg61]

Excellent inning from Small! Let's get him some runs.

[ChillOutDog]

That’s ****ing bullshit

[ShotgunDawg]

Tough break.

I think he was out

[msstate7]

Ball has to hit back of glove. He safe

[ChillOutDog]

Ball has to hit back of glove. He safe

The rule actually is touch leather

[confucius say]

Was safe

[ShotgunDawg]

Oregon State's pitcher is pretty good.

Average fast ball & plus changeup with good command.

We'll have to hit the ball tonight as I don't think he'll give us much

[MarketingBully]

Tough break.

I think he was out

He was safe asshat.

[msstate7]

The rule actually is touch leather

Back of the glove is where it hits leather

[ChillOutDog]

Like seeing 3-0 count early in this game.

Good approaches so far. Bad luck on both plays - their gloves came to play

[KOdawg1]

BABIP not in our favor again tonight

[RocketDawg]

I think he was out by a millisecond, but at least we're hitting the ball. On the ground, but making contact nevertheless.

[confucius say]

The rule actually is touch leather

One in the same on that particular play

[ShotgunDawg]

BABIP not in our favor again tonight

Not yet at least. It has to even out. We are hitting it hard.

Boy Allen looks terrible. He's in a mental slump.

[MarketingBully]

I think he was out by a millisecond, but at least we're hitting the ball. On the ground, but making contact nevertheless.

When the guy catches it and Mangum already was on first he’s safe. I hate our fans sometimes.

[msstate7]

12 pitch inning. Need to get that closer to 20

[MoreCowbell]

We need Allen to figure it out asap. Cant have your 3 hole be an automatic out

[Dawg61]

Madrigal is gonna play a decade straight for the White Sox

[ShotgunDawg]

I want to see this Oregon State pitchers splits.

We haven't see his breaking ball yet, so I'm not sure that will look like, but his changeup with a ridiculous & thus makes him a legit weapon lefties.

[ShotgunDawg]

Madrigal is gonna play a decade straight for the White Sox

Yup

[preachermatt83]

Tanner has been flat out terrible. He and rowdey both pull off everything.

[maroonmania]

I know Henderson doesn't want to change things up now but I think we are going to have a LOT of trouble winning tonight leaving Jordan and Allen in the 2 and 3 holes. Allen especially needs to be moved down the lineup. He hasn't done anything in the CWS.

[ChillOutDog]

Can we get those ******* beach balls out of here ****ing with Ethan’s timing

[I seen it dawg]

This is how 2 really good pitchers go at it

[ShotgunDawg]

Everything they hit goes where we aren't

[Dawg61]

Allen is doing some weird shit with his hips. Looks like he doesn't open them at all right now making him late on everything.

[ChillOutDog]

****ing beach ball. Ethan pumps a strike, has to wait 45 seconds. Ball low then single. ****

[MoreCowbell]

I know Henderson doesn't want to change things up now but I think we are going to have a LOT of trouble winning tonight leaving Jordan and Allen in the 2 and 3 holes. Allen especially needs to be moved down the lineup. He hasn't done anything in the CWS.

A little too late now

[maroonmania]

Boy, if you put a ball over the heart of the plate like that one OSU will hammer it.

[I seen it dawg]

Rutschman is the best player in the stadium.

[ShotgunDawg]

Need a double play

[CadaverDawg]

Rutschman is the best player in the stadium.

And it ain’t even close

[ShotgunDawg]

Rutschman is the best player in the stadium.

Agree. Madrigal is really good, but more of an everyday player while Rutscman is an all-star

[RocketDawg]

When the guy catches it and Mangum already was on first he’s safe. I hate our fans sometimes.

It has nothing to do with "our fans". Mangum's foot was still in the air when the first baseman caught it. Video showed that. It's called objectivity.

[msstate7]

Prob a bunt

[ShotgunDawg]

Everything they hit goes where we aren't.

[preachermatt83]

Small throwing 88mph meat up there

[I seen it dawg]

Can't throw meatballs and get behind

[maroonmania]

A little too late now

Yep, so we are going to have to hope for a lot of production from the bottom of the lineup. We will likely need a lot more than the 2 runs we scored yesterday. Concerning that if you leave out the UNC game we've only scored 3 runs in the other 2 games combined.

[KOdawg1]

They hit the ball in holes. We hit them right at people.

[ChillOutDog]

I swear that ****ing beach ball threw his focus... need to clear the mechanism here.

[msstate7]

88 on that one. Uh oh

[magrooder]

Can Alexander catch anything that aint right at him????

[ShotgunDawg]

You can't be serious.

In this game.... really?

[preachermatt83]

Small balks every freaking game.

[maroonmania]

Small with his second balk of the CWS.

[RocketDawg]

Gotta be a record number of called balks this CWS.

[MoreCowbell]

Lets hire Oregon States hitting coach. 17

[ChillOutDog]

He hadn’t come set yet? Still just looking in.

[I seen it dawg]

Our tempo has gone to shit with runners on. Again

[ShotgunDawg]

CWS umpires devalue the game of college baseball with that crap.

[maroonmania]

That's a killer because it puts 2 in scoring position and takes away the double play.

[I seen it dawg]

He hadn’t come set yet? Still just looking in.

Started and stopped. Pretty clear

[HoopsDawg]

Small with his second balk of the CWS.

took forever to get the sign in.

[msstate7]

Lets hire Oregon States hitting coach. 17

Is the recruiter? Anyone can coach supreme talent

[I seen it dawg]

CWS umpires devalue the game of college baseball with that crap.

With what the balk? It was plain as day. It's a balk.

[ChillOutDog]

Started and stopped. Pretty clear

My bad. I thought it was only movement after coming set.

[maroonmania]

CWS umpires devalue the game of college baseball with that crap.

Agree that both balks have been a little ridiculous. At least on that one I saw movement. The first one I saw none.

[preachermatt83]

That broke right across the plate.

[MoreCowbell]

Is the recruiter? Anyone can coach supreme talent

That was said in jest

[HoopsDawg]

is the catcher supposed to move his whole body outside like that? dayum

[ChillOutDog]

Every 50-50 call against us tonight.

NCAA definitely doesn’t want an all sec final

[I seen it dawg]

****ing Skelton again. He should have already been out there and caught it in middle of body. **** he is terrible.

[ShotgunDawg]

With what the balk? It was plain as day. It's a balk.

I just thought it was an unnecessary call. Happens everyday is the big leagues & goes uncalled

[CadaverDawg]

That was a clear balk, guys. 100%

[I seen it dawg]

is the catcher supposed to move his whole body outside like that? dayum

I can't believe he is so bad and plays

[MoreCowbell]

Skelton a freshman right?

[msstate7]

is the catcher supposed to move his whole body outside like that? dayum

If Skelton does it, then yes. Dustin is the next molina

[KOdawg1]

Skelton a freshman right?

I think he's a soph.

He plays like one

[I seen it dawg]

Attack the inside corner please

[RocketDawg]

Every 50-50 call against us tonight.

NCAA definitely doesn’t want an all sec final

The NCAA didn't hit those two balls to left field. But we can still get out of this. One out is a lot better than none.

[CoachT14]

I can't believe he is so bad and plays

One word = Henderson

[ShotgunDawg]

YUGE

[I seen it dawg]

Let's go get ****ing out of this! One more!

[magrooder]

Ethan Small nuts up on that strike out

[msstate7]

Wow

[ShotgunDawg]

Awesome job Small

[CadaverDawg]

Huge huge huge. Like scoring a run

[ChillOutDog]

Hell yes!! Get him some runs!!

[KOdawg1]

That's how you nut up right there

[RocketDawg]

Got out of it! That should be a momentum-builder.

[I seen it dawg]

That's how an ace pitches!!!

[maroonmania]

Nice escape! Score some runs please!

[Bulldog1]

Great job getting out of that! Now lets jump on this pitcher.

[MoreCowbell]

Ethan mothu17in Small.

[preachermatt83]

Showed some girados there. Got the FB up to 91 and the breaking ball working.

[I seen it dawg]

Huge huge huge. Like scoring a run

Damn sure is

[CadaverDawg]

By the way, TV on mute with Jim Ellis and John Cohen turned up is THE way to watch/listen to this game. Hate I just started doing it tonight.

[Dawg61]

ATTA BOY SMALL!!

[ChillOutDog]

How is that a strike. This is bull shit

[ShotgunDawg]

Damn, this pitcher is pretty good

He's got MLB 4th/5th starter written all over him

[I seen it dawg]

This guy has filthy shit

[ShotgunDawg]

You've got to be kidding me.

[msstate7]

Can't buy a break offensively

[maroonmania]

Man, can't catch a break. That ball was WAY gone.

[preachermatt83]

Crap. Mac crushed that thing.

[I seen it dawg]

Their pitching coach is doing a great job so far

[msstate7]

That's up

[ShotgunDawg]

That's not a strike

[maroonmania]

Dude callling some really high strikes.

[CadaverDawg]

This guy has walked damn near a guy per inning this year. Of course he has his full control tonight

[RocketDawg]

By the way, TV on mute with Jim Ellis and John Cohen turned up is THE way to watch/listen to this game. Hate I just started doing it tonight.

You'll still have two more games after tonight. ;)

[ChillOutDog]

This strike zone is bull shit. **** this

[Bulldog1]

That's high.

[I seen it dawg]

Big zone top side better swing the bat

[preachermatt83]

Give us that freaking call idiot ump.

[RocketDawg]

Dude callling some really high strikes.

That one was certainly high.

[CadaverDawg]

You'll still have two more games after tonight. ;)

Yep, good point.

[maroonmania]

Dang, swung at ball 4 at the ankles.

[msstate7]

We need to drop a bunt or something next inning

[ShotgunDawg]

The problem with that strike three was not only was it high, but it was a diving changeup, which means it came in really high.

Just a terrible call. I'm ok with a fast ball being called a strike there but not that changeup. That brutal

[KOdawg1]

So frustrating. Of course, the guy would be on when he faces us

[CadaverDawg]

Hate we didn’t build on that defensive inning with a run or two....or at least a hit.

[preachermatt83]

If they don’t score this inning I will be shocked. Also I think this inning is very likely to decide the game. Or atleast have a huge impact on it.

[MoreCowbell]

We will have better ABs second time through. Just have to avoid the big inning on defense.

[KOdawg1]

We need to drop a bunt or something next inning

Dustin says, "I got you bruh"

[maroonmania]

I really thought they would just have to outscore us to beat us but so for in 11 innings they are just handcuffing our offense.

[I seen it dawg]

Worried our hitters have finally cooled off. I don't like the swings we are getting at all. Bad.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dang, swung at ball 4 at the ankles.

We're gonna attack every fastball because we are scared of his secondary stuff.

Don't be shocked to see us ambush fastballs in hitter's counts

[preachermatt83]

The problem with that strike three was not only was it high, but it was a diving changeup, which means it came in really high.

Just a terrible call. I'm ok with a fast ball being called a strike there but not that changeup. That brutal
Exactly. It crossed the plate well higher than it was caught

[CadaverDawg]

Dustin says, "I got you bruh"

Lol that’s so true

[CoachT14]

Give him a 2-0 count and it's definitely happening.

[msstate7]

The problem with that strike three was not only was it high, but it was a diving changeup, which means it came in really high.

Just a terrible call. I'm ok with a fast ball being called a strike there but not that changeup. That brutal
College umps call a ball a strike according to where it's caught too much. If the NCAA wants college baseball to take the next step, umpiring has to get better

[CadaverDawg]

Their lefties have great discipline on that slider away. Such good hitters

[msstate7]

Dustin says, "I got you bruh"

I won't mind it. We have to make him field his position or something besides just sit there and throw bullets

[preachermatt83]

87 mph. Not good

[I seen it dawg]

Damn their LH hitters are tracking the breaking ball well

[ChillOutDog]

That curveball not a strike??

[maroonmania]

College umps call a ball a strike according to where it's caught too much. If the NCAA wants college baseball to take the next step, umpiring has to get better

It won't, the NCAA could give a rat's ass about baseball because at 95% of schools it loses money.

[preachermatt83]

That broke right across the dang plate again. This ump sux

[CoachT14]

College umps call a ball a strike according to where it's caught too much. If the NCAA wants college baseball to take the next step, umpiring has to get better

Considering it takes next to nothing to become an umpire/referee, it shouldn't be surprising how bad they are. Not to mention there is no oversight. I don't think any job has people that fail at their jobs as consistent as umpires and still be able to do said job.

[RocketDawg]

Talking about what a "good eye" Oregon State hitters have ... then he swings at a ball well low and inside ....

[ChillOutDog]

Nice snag Tanner

[ShotgunDawg]

Nice play by Alexander.

[preachermatt83]

Big scoop tanner

[CadaverDawg]

Nice pick, Tanner.

[RocketDawg]

College umps call a ball a strike according to where it's caught too much. If the NCAA wants college baseball to take the next step, umpiring has to get better

Presumably in the CWS we're seeing the best college umpires they have.

[ChillOutDog]

Gotta get this out here.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dang it

[KOdawg1]

Those are okay if you have 2 outs

[I seen it dawg]

****ing cockshot

[CadaverDawg]

These guys do not miss a fastball up. We foul them off, they send them off the wall

[ShotgunDawg]

These guys don't miss many mistakes

[msstate7]

I don't get caught up in conspiracy theories like the NCAA is against us, but you know the NCAA and ESPN do NOT want an ark vs miss state final lol

[magrooder]

OSU takes good cuts and makes great contact when they hit the ball. It just comes off the bat sharp

[ShotgunDawg]

I don't get caught up in conspiracy theories like the NCAA is against us, but you know the NCAA and ESPN do NOT want an ark vs miss state final lol

More people would watch than OSU vs Ark.

No body cares about OSU baseball

[CoachT14]

These guys do not miss a fastball up. We foul them off, they send them off the wall

Well they do have quite a few more experienced hitters than us. They are going to do a much better job. As good as we've hit the last month and a half, we will likely hit enormously better next year. We aren't going to lose anyone but most likely Stovall at this point.

[I seen it dawg]

**** have to have it

[CadaverDawg]

Small has been up a lot the last 4-5 pitches

[RocketDawg]

I don't get caught up in conspiracy theories like the NCAA is against us, but you know the NCAA and ESPN do NOT want an ark vs miss state final lol

I agree that they don't want that, but I don't think they'd go to biased officiating to get it.

[ChillOutDog]

That could have been worse.

[I seen it dawg]

**** tanner you know hunter is there. Terrible

[RocketDawg]

Why'd he just turn around and fling that ball? Could've been disastrous.

[I seen it dawg]

This is bad news right here. Had to win that left on left and we didn't.

[CadaverDawg]

Tanner’s head didn’t join him in Omaha. The moment is surprisingly way too big for him

[ShotgunDawg]

Small needs to throw a BP fastball right down the middle & get a fly out to CF

[Cloak]

How does Stovall not make that easy play

[RocketDawg]

We don't need a pitching change here. I hope he's just giving him a short rest and a "calm down" talking to.

[ShotgunDawg]

Tanner’s head didn’t join him in Omaha. The moment is surprisingly way too big for him

Has looked like a deer in headlights

[CadaverDawg]

50 pitches. 3rd inning

[ChillOutDog]

Shit

[ShotgunDawg]

How does Stovall not make that easy play

Wouldn't have mattered. Small wouldn't have beaten the runner to the bag

[msstate7]

Awful pitch

[I seen it dawg]

And our pen isn't stirring at all. ****

[Bulldog1]

GET THE BALL DOWN

[preachermatt83]

More meat. get France ready.

[RocketDawg]

That ball 'bout took Small's head off.

[CadaverDawg]

Why throw a belt high fastball to that guy? Oh well, gotta score some runs

[ShotgunDawg]

Really Gary?

What kind of shit pitch calling was that?

A cock shot FB in that situation?

[CadaverDawg]

Small looks tired. I’m kinda surprised

[Quaoarsking]

I don't get caught up in conspiracy theories like the NCAA is against us, but you know the NCAA and ESPN do NOT want an ark vs miss state final lol

Disagree. We and Arkansas both quadruple Oregon State's average baseball attendance. Hell, we almost double their average football attendance. Ratings will be much higher with us in there instead of Oregon State.

Add in Heimlich's ... situation ... and you can be sure they would rather Oregon State just go home tonight.

[ShotgunDawg]

How does Gary not start him off with an breaking ball or CH?

Just ridiculous pitch call

[msstate7]

Really Gary?

What kind of shit pitch calling was that?

A cock shot FB in that situation?

I doubt he called a middle up fastball

[ChillOutDog]

Need Ethan to get through the lineup twice. Nut cutting time.

[I seen it dawg]

We won't come inside. This goes back to our mentality with our staff. Which goes back to henderson.

[CoachT14]

Really Gary?

What kind of shit pitch calling was that?

A cock shot FB in that situation?


Trust me, I hate to defend Gary, but I don't think that was meant to be that high. Skelton was set up low and outside. Small has been high all inning long.

[CadaverDawg]

Battle, Ethan.

[Bulldog1]

We refuse to go inside.

[msstate7]

We won't come inside. This goes back to our mentality with our staff. Which goes back to henderson.

I'm not sure I want small throwing 88-89 inside to these guys

[ShotgunDawg]

Trust me, I hate to defend Gary, but I don't think that was meant to be that high. Skelton was set up low and outside. Small has been high all inning long.

Doesn't matter.

You know the hitter wants to be aggressive in that situation & the last thing you want to do is give him a pitch to be aggressive on.

You use his aggressiveness against him there

[KOdawg1]

I'd go to the bullpen now. If we some how come back and win, Small could possibly pitch game 2 vs. Arky

[I seen it dawg]

If we can get this out Small doesn't come back out. He's done. Plus their lineup are about to see him a third time. Get the pen hot let's go

[ChillOutDog]

Thanks blue

[ShotgunDawg]

I'd go to the bullpen now. If we some how come back and win, Small could possibly pitch game 2 vs. Arky

Come on mane

[I seen it dawg]

I'm not sure I want small throwing 88-89 inside to these guys

Well they dive over the plate and ambush. Coming in is how you combat that. Stay with me.

[CadaverDawg]

Can’t allow us to fall way behind here. Gotta have guys loose, no tomorrow

[Bdawg]

Really Gary?

What kind of shit pitch calling was that?

A cock shot FB in that situation?

Seriously doubt anybody would call a cock shot. Jeez man

[CoachT14]

We won't come inside. This goes back to our mentality with our staff. Which goes back to henderson.

This! We nibble on the corners too much. Which is really good when done right, but the problem is we constantly have our starters in high pitch counts early because of this. Not to mention we don't show very good command, but to be entirely honest some of that command issues may be because our pitchers are to scared to let loose because Skelton is so bad behind the plate. If they don't trust the catcher, it severely limits the mentality of a pitcher wanting to attack with low FB and Offspeed.

[Bulldog1]

Please get France up.

[KOdawg1]

Come on mane

Small's missing pretty bad. I don't want these guys to see him a 3rd time

[ShotgunDawg]

Seriously doubt anybody would call a cock shot. Jeez man

Not the point.

[CoachT14]

We won't come inside. This goes back to our mentality with our staff. Which goes back to henderson.

This! We nibble on the corners too much. Which is really good when done right, but the problem is we constantly have our starters in high pitch counts early because of this. Not to mention we don't show very good command, but to be entirely honest some of that command issues may be because our pitchers are to scared to let loose because Skelton is so bad behind the plate. If they don't trust the catcher, it severely limits the mentality of a pitcher wanting to attack with low FB and Offspeed.

[msstate7]

Well they dive over the plate and ambush. Coming in is how you combat that. Stay with me.

There's your inside

[HoopsDawg]

Skelton has GOT to quit giving away the location of the pitch so early.

[ShotgunDawg]

Good lord

Some of these ball aren't even hit hard.

Can't catch a break at all.

[I seen it dawg]

**** didn't hit spot. Small is toast got to get him out ****.

[CadaverDawg]

Gary’s doing it again. Small has lost it, can’t afford to let him find it. Come on Gary, coach like a Natty is on the line

[ShotgunDawg]

It's a hit every time they put the ball in play for the last 2 days

[RocketDawg]

Please get France up.

I guess he wants Small to finish the inning, but it may be too late after he finishes at this rate.

[ShotgunDawg]

There's the Skelton we hate. Just brutal catching there.

[CadaverDawg]

Skelton is horrible

[KOdawg1]

Nice job Skelton

[I seen it dawg]

There's your inside

It was almost down the middle

[ChillOutDog]

Goofy Gary up to his old tricks

[BulldogBear]

Well, it's been a fun ride. Don't hire Henderson.

[preachermatt83]

Skelton is a joke and so is Henderson for playing him

[maroonmania]

This team is just another level good from anyone else I've seen us play. If Small gives up another hit here to go down 4-0 its pretty much over.

[Cooterpoot]

Saving our pen for next year again. Screw you Gary!

[CadaverDawg]

Cohen: “that’s a basic block. Dusty knows a breaking ball is coming, you have to block that”.

[MoreCowbell]

Oregon State is just better than us 1-9 at the plate and 1-3 on the mound and they are hitting on all cylinders. It is what it is.

[I seen it dawg]

The pen should be hot already. Henderson is garbage handling this

[msstate7]

Maybe this long inning will mess up Abel.

[CoachT14]

Skelton has to gain ground on a ball that misses that low and smother it, instead he just drops straight down.

[RocketDawg]

What's Cohen saying on radio?

[preachermatt83]

I’m sick of Gary Henderson

[CadaverDawg]

As soon as UNC blew their chance to put them out, I knew we were in trouble.

[MarketingBully]

That’s ballgame.

[Saltydog]

just cannot get ahead of hitters.

[msstate7]

Good year.

[KOdawg1]

Ball game.