MSU-Kent State Game 1

[KOdawg1]

1. CF Rowdey Jordan
2. 2B Scotty Dubrule
3. RF Tanner Allen
4. C Logan Tanner
5. 1B Josh Hatcher
6. DH Luke Hancock
7. SS Kamren James
8. 3B Landon Jordan
9. LF Drew McGowan

[BeardoMSU]

LSU got absolutely (and mercilessly) curb-stomped today....22-7......by Oral ****ing Roberts, lol.

[KOdawg1]

LSU got absolutely (and mercilessly) curb-stomped today....22-7......by Oral ****ing Roberts, lol.

I remember when we got beat by Oral Roberts back in 2016. It wasn't 22-7 though lol

[BeardoMSU]

I remember when we got beat by Oral Roberts back in 2016. It wasn't 22-7 though lol

I remember that too, lol. LSU's starter didn't even make it 1 inning; got pulled after 1 out. It was 8-0.

[99jc]

Arkansas losing to Murry State 6-3 in the 5th.

[Cowbell]

Arkansas losing to Murry State 6-3 in the 5th.

The curse of number 1

[BeardoMSU]

Would love for McLeod to have a good start tonight. Really need him to find his mojo.

[BeardoMSU]

Would love for McLeod to have a good start tonight. Really need him to find his mojo.

NM, lol.

[TNDawg35]

Welp... looks like a Coming To America 2 night for me...

[The Federalist Engineer]

Our staff of preseason Aces ... might be Harding, Fristoe, and Koestler by the LSU series

[KOdawg1]

It's early (again I say, it's early), but our ace doesn't look like an ace.

[Activated Alpha]

Top of the 1st inning and we already had an error? Didn't get to see too much of it, but who was it on?

[BeardoMSU]

Top of the 1st inning and we already had an error? Didn't get to see too much of it, but who was it on?

McLeod

[RocketDawg]

Has the increased allowed attendance taken effect? Doesn't look like any more in the stands than earlier this year.

[mechdog]

Why does our stadium look so dark on tv for night games? Something to do with LED lights?

[BeardoMSU]

McLeod will be lucky to go 4 innings at this rate.

[magrooder]

Should have been strike three on that curve ball. It looked better than a couple of others that the ump called strikes.

[RocketDawg]

McLeod will be lucky to go 4 innings at this rate.

Won't get through the second at this rate. Pitch count is high, and he's wild.

[BeardoMSU]

Imploding. Jeez. This is 3 starts in a row he has been non-Ace material. At what point does the sample size matter?

[Mjoelner34]

Our staff of preseason Aces ... might be Harding, Fristoe, and Koestler by the LSU series

I would say those are our aces now.

[The Federalist Engineer]

We are not respecting this opponent by leaving Macleod in there this long

[HoopsDawg]

Yes, it's early, but I would forget about the idea of "starters" in a traditional sense and go with "openers" like they are doing in MLB. We have 21-24 guys who can get outs. And we don't need 3 starters that have to go 6 innings.

[skadoosh14]

Jesus Christ Macleod didn't even make it 2 full innings. We're gonna lose a lot of Friday games this year.

[MaroonFlounder]

And the #2 guy in the rotation can't throw strikes. The Canadian.

[BeardoMSU]

Hmm...never seen that before. Wonder what Coach said to him. He didn't look pleased.

[Activated Alpha]

Jesus Christ Macleod didn't even make it 2 full innings. We're gonna lose a lot of Friday games this year.

Yes we are. Looking like we are going to get crushed by Kent St in Gm 1

[HoopsDawg]

Hmm...never seen that before. Wonder what Coach said to him. He didn't look pleased.

Looked like a travel ball coach that is pissed the 13 year old didn't compete.

[Ari Gold]

Hmm...never seen that before. Wonder what Coach said to him. He didn't look pleased.

The same thing I would have said.
Give me the ****ing ball and get the **** off the mound.

[BeardoMSU]

1 pitch from Smith and out of it. Good call.

[Rex54]

Yes, it's early, but I would forget about the idea of "starters" in a traditional sense and go with "openers" like they are doing in MLB. We have 21-24 guys who can get outs. And we don't need 3 starters that have to go 6 innings.

Not a bad idea.

[RocketDawg]

Hmm...never seen that before. Wonder what Coach said to him. He didn't look pleased.

He certainly wasn't thrilled. Hard to tell what's going on there.

[skadoosh14]

Our staff of preseason Aces ... might be Harding, Fristoe, and Koestler by the LSU series

Why not Sims? He's been our best pitcher by far this year. Why not start him?

[KOdawg1]

We've got a problem on our hands.

Our "ace" isn't an ace. Cerantola can't throw strikes. Bednar is still injured.

The only thing saving us is the amount of quality arms we have behind them.

[skadoosh14]

We've got a problem on our hands.

Our "ace" isn't an ace. Cerantola can't throw strikes. Bednar is still injured.

The only thing saving us is the amount of quality arms we have behind them.

Bednar was tossing the ball around in pregame warmups. That's a good sign.

[Saltydog]

Something definitely not right with MacLeod. Other than the obvious (walks) the thing that concerns me is his velocity, or lack thereof. You would've thought he may have picked up a mile or two an hour on that fastball but it's actually the opposite. His velo is down.

[KOdawg1]

Bednar was tossing the ball around in pregame warmups. That's a good sign.

That's huge. Maybe he can come back and be good and mitigate the damage of having two of your three weekend starters imploding so far.

[KOdawg1]

Something definitely not right with MacLeod. Other than the obvious (walks) the thing that concerns me is his velocity, or lack thereof. You would've thought he may have picked up a mile or two an hour on that fastball but it's actually the opposite. His velo is down.

May be dealing with an injury. He was good in his limited opportunities last year.

[TNDawg35]

Our hitting is abysmal...

[HoopsDawg]

Our hitting is abysmal...

Maybe Cumbest is hurt, but it would be so frustating to go 2-3 with a double and a triple and get benched for McGowen just b/c a righty is on the mound. Again, maybe he's hurt.

[KOdawg1]

Brandon Smith with a quick inning.

[HoopsDawg]

James hasn't been good at SS this year, but he does have a cannon over there.

[Cowbell]

Yes, it's early, but I would forget about the idea of "starters" in a traditional sense and go with "openers" like they are doing in MLB. We have 21-24 guys who can get outs. And we don't need 3 starters that have to go 6 innings.

I think this is the plan.

[skadoosh14]

Brandon Smith with a quick inning.

As bad as our starting pitching is, I really believe we have the best bullpen in the country.

[skadoosh14]

James hasn't been good at SS this year, but he does have a cannon over there.

Yep. His error cost us the TCU game. That was a hell of a throw, though.

[RocketDawg]

Why does our stadium look so dark on tv for night games? Something to do with LED lights?

Yeah, it looks pretty dark. They probably need to open the camera iris up some.

[Saltydog]

As bad as our starting pitching is, I really believe we have the best bullpen in the country.

I don't think it's enough to overcome our shitty offense. I think we may be lucky to finish .500 in the league.....

[KOdawg1]

Men on 1st and 2nd, no outs in the bottom of the 4th.

My mind is quickly computing the different ways we can screw this up lol.

C'mon Hancock.

[The Federalist Engineer]

We've got a problem on our hands.

Our "ace" isn't an ace. Cerantola can't throw strikes. Bednar is still injured.

The only thing saving us is the amount of quality arms we have behind them.

None of these boys ever started an SEC game, they were always just prospects

We got other guys that are solid

Brandon Smith looks ready to go

[KOdawg1]

None of these boys ever started an SEC game, they were always just prospects

We got other guys that are solid

Brandon Smith looks ready to go

You're right, but any time a team's 3 weekend starters don't pan out for whatever reasons, it's not good. 99% of teams wouldn't survive. We can but it'll be interesting.

[skadoosh14]

I don't think it's enough to overcome our shitty offense. I think we may be lucky to finish .500 in the league.....

I don't share your pessimism, but I definitely understand it.

I think we lose a lot of Friday night games, but our bullpen is deep enough to get us through a bunch of Saturday/Sunday games.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Yeah, it looks pretty dark. They probably need to open the camera iris up some.

Who produces the video feed, ESPN or MSU?

Time to make a stink about this so Homedawg gets this fixed

[skadoosh14]

Who produces the video feed, ESPN or MSU?

Time to make a stink about this so Homedawg gets this fixed

MSU produces our home games

[KOdawg1]

B4| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Bases loaded, 1 out for Landon Jordan who is hitting .280 so far this year, but only .200 w/RISP. Let's change that.

[The Federalist Engineer]

You're right, but any time a team's 3 weekend starters don't pan out for whatever reasons, it's not good. 99% of teams wouldn't survive. We can but it'll be interesting.

If college baseball had real press coverage, they would have said MSU starters are tentative until the Eastern Michigan series

We would feel less bad, but they “promised” us two maybe three All Americans

[Percho]

I think James should have been turned loose on 3 _ 0 and I also think he struck out.

[KOdawg1]

B4| 2 outs, MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Landon Ks on three pitches.

Up to McGowan now.

EDIT: Cumbest to PH for Drew. So he's healthy at least. Bases loaded, 2 outs.

[HoopsDawg]

You're right, but any time a team's 3 weekend starters don't pan out for whatever reasons, it's not good. 99% of teams wouldn't survive. We can but it'll be interesting.

We've got enough arms that we could limit every pitcher to one time thru the order. Bednar is coming back at some point. Still have Stinnett and Cade Smith that haven't pitched yet. The plan and execution vs USM on Wednesday was perfect. I think the move is to go with something like that on weekends.

[skadoosh14]

I don't love the decision to pinch hit Cumbest here. I really hope I'm proven wrong, though.

[RocketDawg]

Who produces the video feed, ESPN or MSU?

Time to make a stink about this so Homedawg gets this fixed

Home basketball games are the same way.

[KOdawg1]

END 4| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Bulldogs load em up and leave em there. Back to back Ks with the bases loaded.

[mparkerfd20]

When the ump called the horrible strike 2 on Cumbest I knew a CB was coming next and he was gonna strike out.

[BeardoMSU]

Never would've guessed Brad would K there**

[RocketDawg]

END 4| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Bulldogs load em up and leave em there. Back to back Ks with the bases loaded.

The TV feed is well behind whatever you're watching/listening to. You posted this well before Cumbest struck out on SECN through Roku.

[HoopsDawg]

Home basketball games are the same way.

looks like we video the basketball games from the goodyear blimp.

[99jc]

this team is loaded with shitty hitters.

[Activated Alpha]

END 4| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Bulldogs load em up and leave em there. Back to back Ks with the bases loaded.

I?m beginning to hate it when the bulldogs load the bases. We are the worst at capitalizing on them

[chef dixon]

That pitcher they brought in has gotten shelled this year and he made us look dumb on minimal pitches lol

[maroonmania]

Why do college baseball umps have to be so horrible? That 2nd strike on Cumbest was over on the opposite batter's box line. Turned an obvious 3-1 count with the bases loaded into a 2-2 count where Cumbest had to protect on a diving breaking pitch.

[KOdawg1]

T5| 1 out, MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Leadoff K for Smith

[RocketDawg]

I?m beginning to hate it when the bulldogs load the bases. We are the worst at capitalizing on them

I was expecting a double play but we gave them two K's.

[skadoosh14]

Why do college baseball umps have to be so horrible? That 2nd strike on Cumbest was over on the opposite batter's box line. Turned an obvious 3-1 count with the bases loaded into a 2-2 count where Cumbest had to protect on a diving breaking pitch.

It's really bad, but at least it's consistent. We've benefitted from his horrible calls tonight, too.

[KOdawg1]

MID 5| 2 outs, MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Smith retires the side in order very quickly. I'd give him a shot at one of the weekend starter spots.

[OLJWales]

Seeing some dumbassedry in this thread. We are gong to Win Dumbasses.

[HoopsDawg]

None of these boys ever started an SEC game, they were always just prospects



I think that's a good point. The 3 starters really don't have enough equity built up to hold on to their starting roles for very long.

[skadoosh14]

If Brandon Smith started this game it would be 1-0. Macleod has looked like a midweek reliever this season. Sims, Smith, Fristoe (or Bednar if he gets healthy and proves he isn't horsesh*t) would be a decent weekend lineup.

[maroonmania]

All you really have to do to beat our lineup is throw strikes. And LH pitching will be our kryptonite all year.

[Cowbell]

Seeing some dumbassedry in this thread. We are gong to Win Dumbasses.
Hahaha it's hilarious to watch the melt when some of us can tell that lemonis is just trying to figure out all the pieces he has.

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Rowdy with a leadoff single. 2nd hit tonight. Great to see.

[KOdawg1]

T5| MSU 1, Kent St. 3

Dubrule walks. 1st and 2nd for TA. No outs.

[skadoosh14]

Hahaha it's hilarious to watch the melt when some of us can tell that lemonis is just trying to figure out all the pieces he has.

I mean, our ace has been awful this season. Our Saturday guy can't throw strikes. Our Sunday guy hasn't pitched an inning this year.

Nobody is worried about this game. I'm sure we'll win, too. If we lose it really doesn't matter, but there is reason to be worried about our starting pitching.

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 2, Kent St. 3

Second baseman boots a grounder from TA, Rowdy scores, and we've still got two on with no out.

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 2, Kent St. 3

Logan Tanner walks. Bases loaded. No one out. Josh Hatcher up.

[maroonmania]

Kent has played some horrendous defense this inning thank goodness.

[Cowbell]

I mean, our ace has been awful this season. Our Saturday guy can't throw strikes. Our Sunday guy hasn't pitched an inning this year.

Nobody is worried about this game. I'm sure we'll win, too. If we lose it really doesn't matter, but there is reason to be worried about our starting pitching.

He's not our ace and he's not our Saturday guy. That's what you don't get. He is giving them chances to earn a spot and he knows we have options if they don't come through.

[Cowbell]

Kent has played some horrendous defense this inning thank goodness.

Returning the favor

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 3, Kent St. 3

Hatcher is HBP. Bases still loaded. No outs. Hancock up.

[skadoosh14]

He's not our ace and he's not our Saturday guy. That's what you don't get. He is giving them chances to earn a spot and he knows we have options if they don't come through.

I hope you're right

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 5, Kent St. 3

Hancock singles and drives in two. Runners on the corners, no one out.

12th RBI on the season for Luke.

[Cowbell]

I hope you're right
We have pitched 21 guys. 21. This is not normal weekend starter baseball. The game is changing.

[Cowbell]

B5| MSU 5, Kent St. 3

Hancock singles and drives in two. Runners on the corners, no one out.

12th RBI on the season for Luke.

He is on fire

[skadoosh14]

B5| MSU 5, Kent St. 3

Hancock singles and drives in two. Runners on the corners, no one out.

12th RBI on the season for Luke.

I have to get out of this thread. Every time I refresh your comments have spoiled the action. You're probably a full minute ahead of the WatchESPN stream.

[KOdawg1]

B5| MSU 6, Kent St. 3

James grounds into a FC. They get the lead runner. Run scores. May be reviewed.

[KOdawg1]

I have to get out of this thread. Every time I refresh your comments have spoiled the action. You're probably a full minute ahead of the WatchESPN stream.

Haha people bitch when no one updates the game thread, and people bitch when I update it every play. I give up.

[maroonmania]

I wish we had 9 Luke Hancocks in our batting order.

[skadoosh14]

Haha people bitch when no one updates the game thread, and people bitch when I update it every play. I give up.

No, I wasn't trying to be a dick. If people rely on these updates then you should definitely keep doing it.

[maroonmania]

He's out, let's move on.

[The Federalist Engineer]

MSU produces our home games

I guess Cohen spent all the Camera money on his WBB dynasty

[Cowbell]

I wish we had 9 Luke Hancocks in our batting order.

I hope his clutch hitting continues

[KOdawg1]

No, I wasn't trying to be a dick. If people rely on these updates then you should definitely keep doing it.

I'll slow them down a little bit.

[Cowbell]

This cat has an 11.25 ERA

[KOdawg1]

END 5| MSU 7, Kent St. 3

Big inning there.

[mparkerfd20]

Mules can't hit for shit.

[The Federalist Engineer]

This cat has an 11.25 ERA

Same as our starter tomorrow

[BuckyIsAB****]

Football player playing baseball

[BuckyIsAB****]

He could be a hellacious weapon at WR if he would go to spring training

[KOdawg1]

Tough day for the SEC today.

LSU gets boat raced by Oral Roberts, Georgia loses to North Florida, Kentucky loses to Ball State, Auburn loses to Boston College, Mizzou is losing to Dallas Baptist.

Arkansas squeaked past Murray State. Ole Miss is beating Belmont.

[KOdawg1]

MID 6| MSU 7, Kent St. 3

Smith retires his 13th straight. Looks dominant.

[BeardoMSU]

This guy is good.

[skadoosh14]

TANNER ****ING ALLEN

[KOdawg1]

WILL BEDNAR HAS ENTERED THE CHAT

[skadoosh14]

WILL BEDNAR HAS ENTERED THE CHAT

HOLY SH*T

[maroonmania]

I wish we would move Hatcher down in the order. LTanner and Hancock are better hitters.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Polk is eating a sandwich while announcing

It’s cool

[HoopsDawg]

Bednar throwing gas.

[Cowbell]

Somebody watching please tell me Bednar looked great with those 2 Ks

[HoopsDawg]

Wow, just hit 96.

[skadoosh14]

Can someone explain why the F is Lemonis playing Bednar here? He's killing it so far, but why waste his arm when we're up 4 and have plenty of bullpen to finish this game? I really hope Lemonis is playing 4D chess of some kind.

[mparkerfd20]

Damn that boy fast

[skadoosh14]

Somebody watching please tell me Bednar looked great with those 2 Ks

He looked like our best arm behind Sims

[The Federalist Engineer]

HOLY SH*T

Looked dang good

[HoopsDawg]

Somebody watching please tell me Bednar looked great with those 2 Ks

Bednar, Sims, Brandon Smith, and Preston Johnson have thrown some electric innings this year. Harding, Koestler, Simmons and Fristoe have looked pretty good too.

[HoopsDawg]

Can someone explain why the F is Lemonis playing Bednar here? He's killing it so far, but why waste his arm when we're up 4 and have plenty of bullpen to finish this game? I really hope Lemonis is playing 4D chess of some kind.

1st outing of the year. Maybe wanted him to get his feet wet in a lower stress situation.

[skadoosh14]

They need to kick the whistler out. We're not Vandy.

[Cowbell]

Can someone explain why the F is Lemonis playing Bednar here? He's killing it so far, but why waste his arm when we're up 4 and have plenty of bullpen to finish this game? I really hope Lemonis is playing 4D chess of some kind.

Because you have to give the guy 1-2 innings with a lead so he can settle in. You don't just start the kid after injury when you have 23 other pitchers. Let him get comfortable abd show he's ready. We aren't ole miss trying to win a regular season title.

[HoopsDawg]

I would let Kellum Clark and Skinner get an AB here or in the 8th if at all possible.

[maroonmania]

Man, these Kent State infielders are BAD.

[RocketDawg]

Polk is eating a sandwich while announcing

It?s cool

Is that Polk talking occasionally? Sounds like a younger guy.

[KOdawg1]

Polk needs to take the microphone out of his nose.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Is that Polk talking occasionally? Sounds like a younger guy.

Radio broadcast- he?s yawning now

No complaint, his comments are solid

[maroonmania]

We have 5 hits tonight and all but 1 are singles. Pitiful.

[RocketDawg]

Radio broadcast- he’s yawning now

OK, that makes more sense.

[skadoosh14]

Can someone who knows baseball better than me explain why Lemonis pitched Bednar 1 inning in the 7th while we're up 4 against a non conference opponent?

I'm not being snarky. I'm really just not knowledgeable enough about baseball to understand it.

[KOdawg1]

19 straight Kent St batters have been retired.

[HoopsDawg]

We could start Koestler on a Sunday against an SEC opponent and I would have no qualms.

[KOdawg1]

Can someone who knows baseball better than me explain why Lemonis pitched Bednar 1 inning in the 7th while we're up 4 against a non conference opponent?

I'm not being snarky. I'm really just not knowledgeable enough about baseball to understand it.

He's been injured so he just wanted him to get an easy inning to see how he felt. No need to rush him back. He'll probably start next week.

[HoopsDawg]

Can someone who knows baseball better than me explain why Lemonis pitched Bednar 1 inning in the 7th while we're up 4 against a non conference opponent?

I'm not being snarky. I'm really just not knowledgeable enough about baseball to understand it.

Read my post and Cowbell's.

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

We could start Koestler on a Sunday against an SEC opponent and I would have no qualms.

91-2 and can locate secondary stuff? Heck yeah that’s a starter. What I like about him is he’s a 7th year vet and nothing will rattle him. He’s seen it all and doesn’t cave under pressure

[Cowbell]

Can someone who knows baseball better than me explain why Lemonis pitched Bednar 1 inning in the 7th while we're up 4 against a non conference opponent?

I'm not being snarky. I'm really just not knowledgeable enough about baseball to understand it.

I already replied about this above as well as one other person. It's a solid move

[HoopsDawg]

91-2 and can locate secondary stuff? Heck yeah that’s a starter. What I like about him is he’s a 7th year vet and nothing will rattle him. He’s seen it all and doesn’t cave under pressure

Yeah, he will be 27 in December.

[The Federalist Engineer]

We have 5 hits tonight and all but 1 are singles. Pitiful.

8 walks

Polk says balls are dying in the outfield

[HoopsDawg]

We have 5 hits tonight and all but 1 are singles. Pitiful.

A lot of empty innings. Need Hatcher to get going. And need to find another bat. At this point, i'm hoping for Skinner.

[maroonmania]

Nice 2 out RBI single there by LTanner.

[maroonmania]

A lot of empty innings. Need Hatcher to get going. And need to find another bat. At this point, i'm hoping for Skinner.

As I said earlier, Hatcher should be batting 6th or 7th, not 4th. Not even really sure he needs to start against LH pitching.

[HoopsDawg]

As I said earlier, Hatcher should be batting 6th or 7th, not 4th. Not even really sure he needs to start against LH pitching.

We just don't have a lot of options sitting on the bench. Cumbest struggled with the curve tonight and needs more AB's. Kellum Clark isn't quite ready, he needs 200 AB's. I don't see any one else to go to other than Skinner. If this were pro ball, I would trade 2 of our pitchers for a Right Handed batter.

[maroonmania]

We just don't have a lot of options sitting on the bench. Cumbest struggled with the curve tonight and needs more AB's. Kellum Clark isn't quite ready, he needs 200 AB's. I don't see any one else to go to other than Skinner. If this were pro ball, I would trade 2 of our pitchers for a Right Handed batter.

Yea, that's why you probably still have to start him even against lefties but the order after Tanner Allen should be LTanner and LHancock regardless of the pitcher before Hatcher. Against lefties Kam James should bat ahead of him.

[KOdawg1]

Ballgame.

[Dawgcap]

A really good game 1 this weekend. And so great to get Bednar a start to his season. We will have growing pains at the plate at times with lower velocity pitching but we are gonna be fine as we adjust to all levels of pitching.
We will pitch nasty with umps that don?t minimize the strike zone. Love where we are. Lots to improve but like possibilities

[The Federalist Engineer]

Our bullpen No Hit them since the 2nd

19 straight retired

[maroonmania]

Yep, long term I'm much more concerned about the offense than our pitching. As for pitching, if one guy isn't performing, like our starter tonight, we have lots of other options.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Yep, long term I'm much more concerned about the offense than our pitching. As for pitching, if one guy isn't performing, like our starter tonight, we have lots of other options.

Let’s invest in Kellum Clark, let him get ABs

[Homedawg]

He's been injured so he just wanted him to get an easy inning to see how he felt. No need to rush him back. He'll probably start next week.

This is the correct answer

[HoopsDawg]

Let’s invest in Kellum Clark, let him get ABs

He would be getting tons of ABs on off days vs Self, Price, Patrick, Tepper etc if I were coach. This is such a unique situation to have this much pitching depth. Take advantage.

[Homedawg]

As I said earlier, Hatcher should be batting 6th or 7th, not 4th. Not even really sure he needs to start against LH pitching.

We only have lh hitting first baseman so who you want to start? Clark isn't ready. Pimentel?? Hatch wil be fine. I wish people would quit basing there thoughts on a game a handful of games. And I'm not talking about you. Just in general. Heck two days ago we had people that wanted Landon James to leadoff Bc he lead us in hitting.

[DownwardDawg]

Haha people bitch when no one updates the game thread, and people bitch when I update it every play. I give up.

I missed the game and the thread because of work, but please keep updating like this!!!! It's refreshing to check the thread and know what's happening without scrolling through 5 pages.

[Homedawg]

Let’s invest in Kellum Clark, let him get ABs

He's gonna be really good but he had a k invested fall. He's getting better but he's not ready to play every day yet.

[BiscuitEater]

Can someone explain why the F is Lemonis playing Bednar here?

He got him into a game with zero pressure. And, a lead for his first live game action this year.

Brilliant move!

[skadoosh14]

He got him into a game with zero pressure. And, a lead for his first live game action this year.

Brilliant move!

Why is it brilliant? Barring injury purposes, why not get him in on a Sunday start where we've already won the series? We were up by 4 in the 7th when Smith had retired 7 straight.

He gets more innings and more experience in a no pressure environment if he starts him on Sunday. It really doesn't make sense to me.

[Cowbell]

We only have lh hitting first baseman so who you want to start? Clark isn't ready. Pimentel?? Hatch wil be fine. I wish people would quit basing there thoughts on a game a handful of games. And I'm not talking about you. Just in general. Heck two days ago we had people that wanted Landon James to leadoff Bc he lead us in hitting.

People forget the Bianco affect when you try to look like the champs in every regular season game instead of pacing and seeing what you have

[BiscuitEater]

He is coming off an injury. .. First time to throw in a live game situation this season. Removed any pressure with a lead in late inning. Gave him confidence for next game/start. Looked like it worked.

[smootness]

Why is it brilliant? Barring injury purposes, why not get him in on a Sunday start where we've already won the series? We were up by 4 in the 7th when Smith had retired 7 straight.

He gets more innings and more experience in a no pressure environment if he starts him on Sunday. It really doesn't make sense to me.

He was probably never going to let him pitch much this weekend. Just get his feet wet, then increase it next week.

[Dawgcap]

Why is it brilliant? Barring injury purposes, why not get him in on a Sunday start where we've already won the series? We were up by 4 in the 7th when Smith had retired 7 straight.

He gets more innings and more experience in a no pressure environment if he starts him on Sunday. It really doesn't make sense to me.
Because you are able to evaluate a short stint and give a guy confidence. If things look good you can still throw him on Sunday a inning or so. Build confidence and evaluate his arm strength

[maroonmania]

We only have lh hitting first baseman so who you want to start? Clark isn't ready. Pimentel?? Hatch wil be fine. I wish people would quit basing there thoughts on a game a handful of games. And I'm not talking about you. Just in general. Heck two days ago we had people that wanted Landon James to leadoff Bc he lead us in hitting.

Some lefty batters hit lefty pitchers better than others (Hancock hits lefties just fine), but you are probably right, just not a lot of other candidates for 1B right now. Hatch is at .184, but heck, 5 of our starting 9 in the lineup are at .235 or below so he's not too far below several of the others anyway.

[Dawgcap]

Some lefty batters hit lefty pitchers better than others (Hancock hits lefties just fine), but you are probably right, just not a lot of other candidates for 1B right now. Hatch is at .184, but heck, 5 of our starting 9 in the lineup are at .235 or below so he's not too far below several of the others anyway.
I?m like Homedawg. While I understand some bad batting averages, baseball is not a game where a team always gets 2.75 to 3 hits as a team every 10 at bats. It?s a sport of runs. Very random at times. As long as we are making contact and pressuring defense we will be fine. Especially with the potential of our pitching staff.
Now I?m ok with where we are now but without improvements we are susceptible against most talented teams. Improvements are needed.

[Cowbell]

Walks are also a part of good offense. We had good at bats tonight just from that perspective. As many walks as I remember us getting in a while.

[Dawgcap]

Walks are also a part of good offense. We had good at bats tonight just from that perspective. As many walks as I remember us getting in a while.
Very important point. We have to work counts and add base runners when gifted. The biggest detriment I?ve seen has been us giving walks

[Cowbell]

Very important point. We have to work counts and add base runners when gifted. The biggest detriment I?ve seen has been us giving walks

Agreed

[The Federalist Engineer]

He would be getting tons of ABs on off days vs Self, Price, Patrick, Tepper etc if I were coach. This is such a unique situation to have this much pitching depth. Take advantage.

I was thinking exactly that, he should be on AB 200 with our deep pitching staff.

Call it OTA

Maybe the minor league dogs should come and pitch to the backups and get Clark and Forsyth ready. Win Win

[Dawgcap]

We are nowhere near the team we will be in 2 weeks beginning SEC play but if we see realistic strike zones we will benefit. I think we are an average to above average hitting team and a definite above average pitching team. The strike zones game to game will hurt or at times kill us. This team is so talented but no one should get too up or too down game to game with this team. The SEC is a total crap shoot from what I?ve seen so far. So much talent but so much talent to play against. We improve with big crowds. On the road but mainly at home. Gotta get that competitive nature going

[Todd4State]

Can someone who knows baseball better than me explain why Lemonis pitched Bednar 1 inning in the 7th while we're up 4 against a non conference opponent?

I'm not being snarky. I'm really just not knowledgeable enough about baseball to understand it.

I mean- why not? He hasn't pitched at all this year and it wasn't a super high leverage situation. If you have a guy that is coming off of an injury that seems like a pretty good time to bring him in to me.

[Rex54]

Why is it brilliant? Barring injury purposes, why not get him in on a Sunday start where we've already won the series? We were up by 4 in the 7th when Smith had retired 7 straight.

He gets more innings and more experience in a no pressure environment if he starts him on Sunday. It really doesn't make sense to me.

Do you really have this little amount of... context identification, critical thinking, situational awareness... I'm not sure of the best term to use.

[Activated Alpha]

Do you really have this little amount of... context identification, critical thinking, situational awareness... I'm not sure of the best term to use.

Stop being a c*nt

[Rex54]

Stop being a c*nt

Stop being a shrill emotional woman in every game thread. Do you need me to send you some boxed wine?




Top of the 1st inning and we already had an error

I'm beginning to hate it when the bulldogs load the bases

Looking like we are going to get crushed by Kent St in Gm 1

There is a reason I'm negative regarding baseball. I can't outright say why, but there is a valid reason



Pathetic.

[TNDawg35]

I doubt Bednar was gonna start any this wknd. He prolly had a bullpen session today anyway. Better practice to throw to live hitters with a 4 run lead than throw in the bullpen.

He will Prolly throw another inning Sunday and then start next wknd.

If I was Lemonis, Mac and Cerentola are on thin ice. Mac looked like he could careless yest. He was late getting to the plate on the wild pitch and then he got pulled. Lemonis gave him a thrashing on the mound. You could tell in Macs face when he came off the field.

We literally have 3 guys who would be starting for any other SEC team not named Vandy. Smith, Sims, and Fristoe all should be starters of Mac and Cerentola can’t get their shit together. To hell with last year and how good someone looked, this is this year.

I also think we need to Move the lineup around to jump start some of the guys. Hopefully Skinner can get back and rolling. I think he would be an excellent lead off hitter.

[basedog]

Great seeing Bednar pitch and have great success. As to why only an inning, pretty sure he didn't throw for several days and is now getting a "tune up". Dude showed some swag!

[Activated Alpha]

Stop being a shrill emotional woman in every game thread. Do you need me to send you some boxed wine?



Pathetic.

Listen here young kid, I don't know you, but you must have a hard-on for me in anticipation with everything I comment on here. Good luck with college and I hope you get into the frat of your choosing, if FH is still even accepting kids.

[BiscuitEater]

Why is it brilliant? not get him in on a Sunday start where we've already won the series?

He gets more innings and more experience in a no pressure environment if he starts him on Sunday. It really doesn't make sense to me.

Mayby, 'now' you see why it was brilliant. You would have have had Bednar throw his first pitches of the year under pressure of losing both the game and the series right after 'they' have momentum of a complete smack down.