MSU-VCU Game Thread

[DownwardDawg]

Mac is just night and day. There is no middle ground for him. Dealing.

If he can pitch like this next weekend and Bednar gives us another good game, we are gonna be really tough.

[Activated Alpha]

Ok don?t start to lose it now

[KOdawg1]

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[PMDawg]

Wow

[preachermatt83]

Macleod dealing!! Love it

[maroonmania]

Boy, Mac, since that 3rd inning turnaround has been on FIRE.

[BeardoMSU]

Nice, Mac! 11 k's.

[Commercecomet24]

Mac found him some big girodos tonight! Love it!

[Lord McBuckethead]

KJ in that 3 hole is really hurting the offense. He needs to be down in the order but I'm not sure who else you can stick in the 3 hole?

Dubrule, Clark, or Cumbest.

[magrooder]

Mac seems to be getting better the more he throws

[Offshore Dawg]

Somebody tell this dickhead announcer that this is not A10 pitching that VCU is facing tonight.

[BeardoMSU]

We gonna stretch him out or is he done? He's dealing these last 2 innings, so I would let him go another if he's feeling it.

[BrunswickDawg]

Lemonis looking like his pitching match up decision was pretty spot on

[Lord McBuckethead]

KJ needs to start jumping on the first pitch breaking ball to the right field. No idea why he isn't looking for it every pitch.

[Cowbell]

Both of our starters have grown up this weekend. They have never been in this high pressure of situations and they have both been dawgs. This is huge for us going forward.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Mac did his job today, who was up in the pen? Mac is at 100 pitches

[BrunswickDawg]

We gonna stretch him out or is he done? He's dealing these last 2 innings, so I would let him go another if he's feeling it.

Let him start the 6th but have a quick hook ready

[KOdawg1]

Throw him another inning. Might as well.

[BeardoMSU]

who was up in the pen? Mac is at 100 pitches

B. Smith.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Good at bat Logan Tanner. Way to start up the pressure again.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dubrule needs to stay back in his swing.

[Commercecomet24]

Both of our starters have grown up this weekend. They have never been in this high pressure of situations and they have both been dawgs. This is huge for us going forward.

Yeah they've both balled. If they keep this going we gonna be a hard out.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dubrule isn't attacking the ball again. He was doing it the last two weeks of the season.

[Commercecomet24]

Somebody tell this dickhead announcer that this is not A10 pitching that VCU is facing tonight.

Yeah they're really bad. He talked about kam James being a great ss earlier in the game lol.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Way to hustle down the line.

[BeardoMSU]

Nice! Good hustle, Scotty.

Runners at 2nd and 3rd, no outs. Throat stepping time, boys.

[chef dixon]

This is the worst pitcher I've ever seen

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dude literally threw Mule the same pitch he hit last inning. Mule should have swung.

[PMDawg]

South Carolina lost to ODU, TCU lost to Dallas Baptist

[Commercecomet24]

We're not a power team but these guys grind abs and don't strike out and put the ball in play and force teams to play defense.

[Lord McBuckethead]

cumbest takes one off the pinky. That had to hurt. Hope it isn't broke.

[BeardoMSU]

Brad should've murdered that first pitch.

As I type, HBP. Sacks packed, no outs. That one stung Brad a bit.

[Commercecomet24]

Dang hope cumbest ain't hurt geez

[Activated Alpha]

Looked like that hurt. And potential to do some damage to those small bones of his hand

[Bdawg]

Please no broken bone

[Lord McBuckethead]

Alright Clark, out of the infield.

[magrooder]

Those hurt like hell

[BeardoMSU]

Let's blow it open here, guys!

[Lord McBuckethead]

Clark has to be green light here.

[BeardoMSU]

That wasn't a strike, lol.

[PMDawg]

Is VCU already out of pitching? If so, we'll see Campbell tomorrow.

[Lord McBuckethead]

We will take a free one. Now Forsythe can get a double and drive in 3. Clark can move at 1st.

[HoopsDawg]

need to save Sims.

[magrooder]

Just tell Forsythe not to swing at anything

[preachermatt83]

We need to score 2 more runs this inning. Welcome to big boy baseball Rams.

[maroonmania]

Yeah they're really bad. He talked about kam James being a great ss earlier in the game lol.

Finally got Jim and Jay somewhat synced up with the broadcast. I had to turn off those 2 dufuses announcing for ESPN.

[PMDawg]

Just tell Forsythe not to swing at anything

This.

[Activated Alpha]

Forsythe be like, those bastards would put in a new pitcher for me....

[chef dixon]

Is VCU already out of pitching? If so, we'll see Campbell tomorrow.

Looks like Campbell is too

[99jc]

Just tell Forsythe not to swing at anything

Yep rally killer foreskin is up.

[preachermatt83]

Lemonis looking like his pitching match up decision was pretty spot on

He always just seems to push the right buttons. He is the real deal

[The Federalist Engineer]

Is VCU already out of pitching? If so, we'll see Campbell tomorrow.

VCU vs Campbell is going to be a 31-30 final score

Both are out of pitching

[BeardoMSU]

Just tell Forsythe not to swing at anything

He'll find a way to let the ball hit off the top of his bat into a DP, lol.

[BeardoMSU]

He always just seems to push the right buttons. He is the real deal

Indeed he does.

[maroonmania]

Looks like Campbell is too

I think Campbell showed up to the regional out of pitching. I think they have given up 32 runs in 2 games so far.

[Lord McBuckethead]

get one off the ground forsythe, make him throw you a strike first though.

[BeardoMSU]

Don't swing Lane. Don't.

[PMDawg]

Geez. Just don't swing Lane.

[BeardoMSU]

Lazy garbage.

[Lord McBuckethead]

well shit. on the ground would have scored one at least.

[maroonmania]

Forsythe has just been worthless at the plate lately. At least he didn't hit into a DP.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Rowdey going to swing it, except for the first pitch.

[Activated Alpha]

I feel for Forsythe. I do not like calling him names even though he isn?t hitting. I just feel like he will be special here before he leaves

[Lord McBuckethead]

Just sit on fastball Rowdey.

[preachermatt83]

Yep rally killer foreskin is up.

I can’t stop laughing at that. And they thought “foambat” was bad. Lol

[Lord McBuckethead]

I feel for Forsythe. I do not like calling him names even though he isn?t hitting. I just feel like he will be special here before he leaves

Agreed. Dude is going to be something. We all need to give him time. I hope he would just look the other way and look to drive it.

[PMDawg]

Rowdy needs to put one in this pitchers nuts.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Hell of an at bat by Rowdy. Need to make them pay right here.

[BeardoMSU]

Swung at ball 4 and another run.....Dammmmmmmmmn!

[PMDawg]

Dangit!

[maroonmania]

CRAP! Swung at ball 4 for the strikeout. Going to waste this opportunity to blow this open.

[Lord McBuckethead]

swung at ball 4. Damn.

[magrooder]

I guess Allen needs to hit a slam

[BeardoMSU]

They call a balk?

[BeardoMSU]

The **** is this? A warning?

[KOdawg1]

C'mon guys. Put your foot on their necks. Stop wasting opportunities to blow this open

[PMDawg]

Wasted inning.

[BeardoMSU]

Piss. Poor.

[preachermatt83]

Love that hustle Tanner

[Lord McBuckethead]

I feel like this pitcher continuously balking took us out of our groove that inning.

[maroonmania]

Our offense is just unable to put any big innings together. Hard to remember the last time we scored in double digits.

[The Federalist Engineer]

That pitcher should have balked the bases unloaded - no call

[BayouDawg]

Disappointing

[Bdawg]

Hurt not getting more there

[preachermatt83]

I feel like this pitcher continuously balking took us out of our groove that inning.

Without question

[Activated Alpha]

Yeah he did. Dude balked at least twice

[bobtail bob]

Pitcher was trying to play heel. That looked like a tie at first base

[BeardoMSU]

Just awful there from Rowdy and TA. I had a feeling things would come to a halt after Lane refused to get walked.

[maroonmania]

Just hard to believe the we had bases loaded and nobody out with a 3-0 count on the hitter and can't manage to even score one.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Love that hustle Tanner

Damn right. He almost beat that to first. Let's get them out quick and get back at it.

[magrooder]

Why isn't our dugout calling for the balk? I don't get why Lemonis isn't more vocal

[Bdawg]

Pound that zone Mac.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Mac at 100 pitches. Still sitting at 88 mph. I would like to see his curve be more sharp than looping.

[HoopsDawg]

I hope that inning doesn't force us to use Sims.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Why isn't our dugout calling for the balk? I don't get why Lemonis isn't more vocal

cause he is too busy putting his hand just below his neck. I said it.

[HoopsDawg]

Time to pull Mac.

[maroonmania]

He is still pitching well. That was an out if we had been playing a normal 2nd baseman position. I wish somebody would just outlaw the shift so you aren't even allowed to play it.

[BeardoMSU]

That breaker is fillllllllthy

[Lord McBuckethead]

best curveball of the night right there. Pitch 109 of the night.

[magrooder]

This ump is so erratic is pathetic

[Lord McBuckethead]

alright. Mac needs to keep this pitch down and let this guy dribble into a double play.

[Activated Alpha]

Come on Mac. Just be sharp for two more outs

[BeardoMSU]

1 more Mac.

[maroonmania]

Caught a break there because I think that would have been Ball 4 had the guy took the pitch.

[Lord McBuckethead]

get filthy here Mac.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Not that filthy. WP guy moves to 2nd.

[Lord McBuckethead]

high fastball then a breaker outside edge. lets go.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dang. Got too cute.

[maroonmania]

We just can't win, the shift there would have gotten us an out.

[Activated Alpha]

WP scores a run. Sure hope not getting more than 1 run with the bases loaded doesn?t bite us in the ass

[Lord McBuckethead]

Alright, settle down and pitch.

[Rex54]

Last batter for Mac one way or another.

[Lord McBuckethead]

At 122, this will be his last batter I bet.

[KOdawg1]

We're gonna let them hang around and have to use Sims

[maroonmania]

Still killing me we didn't open up this game the last half inning.

[Rex54]

God damnit!

[BeardoMSU]

Sigh....

[The Federalist Engineer]

Why are we stretching Mac?

[Lord McBuckethead]

And we left him in 3 batters too long.

[PMDawg]

If I could call that HR, why couldn't our coaches?

[HoopsDawg]

Time to pull Mac.

borderline incompetence.

[Activated Alpha]

Of course

[Bdawg]

When you're done you're done. Come on Lemo.

[magrooder]

crap

[smootness]

Awful, awful, awful leaving Mac in there.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Yeah, if even a fan watching on TV can detect a stretched pitcher but not the coach in the dugout

[maroonmania]

Still killing me we didn't open up this game the last half inning.

Nobody to blame but ourselves on this. And yes, Landon Sims will pitch because our offense can't get the job done.

[preachermatt83]

Foxhall left him in one batter too long

[VandelayIndustries]

Sims the rest of the way

[Lord McBuckethead]

Yep. That was stupid. He was 1 pitch from being out of the inning in back to back hitters, just couldn't get there.

[R2Dawg]

There goes Lemo again leaving a pitcher in too long.

[Rex54]

I said 11-5. I'll keep that

[BayouDawg]

Only getting one run with bases loaded and no outs left the door open and here we are.

[BeardoMSU]

This inning coupled with our leaving them loaded the last is really ****ing frustrating.

[ZedFedder]

Yeah, cannot blame Mac for that. He pitched a great game. Once you get into the 120s there is no reason to keep anyone in.

[KOdawg1]

That home run shouldn't matter.

We should've broken this thing open several times but we haven't.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Sims the rest of the way

Maybe the 8th and 9th. Bet we don't see him to then.

[PMDawg]

What was the point? Why is 1/3 of an inning for Smith such a big deal there?

[R2Dawg]

We are giving VCU this game.

[HoopsDawg]

Foxhall left him in one batter too long

3 batters too long. With our bullpen there is no excuse for any pitcher to throw 123 pitches.

[Cooterpoot]

This team just isn't good enough to win big. Our coaches leave a lot to be desired too. It was obvious Mac was done.

[mparkerfd20]

Lemonis Lemonis Lemonis. You dumbass. Tried to stretch Mac too far.

[calidawg]

Bad move lemo. Don't know what he was thinking leaving Mac in there on that last batter

[Activated Alpha]

Just need our offense to get those runs back

[Cooterpoot]

Brandon Smith is like throwing gas on a fire. Luckily we've got two outs.

[HoopsDawg]

This is not the spot for Smith. Bring in Sims ASAP. Must win game.

[maroonmania]

Yes, we left him in too long but our problem is that we really don't have any pitchers you trust that much right now unless you go to Sims. And as I type Brandon Smith gives up a hit. A HR now and the lead is gone.

[Activated Alpha]

Come on guys. Just get this last out

[PMDawg]

This team just has no emotion.

[Lord McBuckethead]

What was the point? Why is 1/3 of an inning for Smith such a big deal there?

Cause it is only the 6th.

[maroonmania]

I don't feel good here AT ALL.

[bobtail bob]

Buzzkill

[KOdawg1]

This team's lack of a killer instinct is why we're here right now

[BayouDawg]

Better stop crapping around. This thing aint over

[The Federalist Engineer]

If we lose, then the coaches gave this one away. This is VCUs season and Big Game and we did not respect it

[PMDawg]

Cause it is only the 6th.

And? It cost us 3 runs. What's your point?

[HoopsDawg]

If we score 1 run, you can leave Smith in. If we score 0, you have to go with Sims.

[Activated Alpha]

Please guys get some more runs. Me heart cannot take this

[Lord McBuckethead]

Alright guys, we need to make those runs up. Only answer to the issue. Get 17n ready to swing.

[Bdawg]

2 nice pitches there.

[BayouDawg]

Good job by smith there. Need to get some runs back now. VCU cant be all world

[maroonmania]

Woo. At least we got out of it with the lead but we will always leave teams in games because our offense is just never able to really take advantage of big scoring situations.

[PMDawg]

We miss the energy Jake brought. Rowdy is as close as we have for an energy guy. We always look bored.

[The Federalist Engineer]

This team's lack of a killer instinct is why we're here right now

What did the “team” do? Mac was done, great game.

[bobtail bob]

Let’s get back at them this inning. The seventh is usually when we put some finishing runs on the game. Everything is still on schedule. Just have to finish

[Lord McBuckethead]

And? It cost us 3 runs. What's your point?

Bringing in Smith didn't cost us 3 runs. Letting Mac throw beach balls up there the last 3 batters did. And that only happened because he couldn't snap a curveball for a strike. If he had, we would already be batting. It really only boiled down to 2 pitches. The two curves in the dirt. Everything else happened because he didn't sneak that across the plate.

[R2Dawg]

Need to wait till 8th to bring Sims in. Lemo is blame for this not team. We have left too many runner on base though.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Kamren just smashed that ball foul. Exit Velo way up there.

[magrooder]

We should pound this meatball pitching into submission

[Lord McBuckethead]

Horse shit strike 2 call there.

[PMDawg]

Bringing in Smith didn't cost us 3 runs. Letting Mac throw beach balls up there the last 3 batters did. And that only happened because he couldn't snap a curveball for a strike. If he had, we would already be batting. It really only boiled down to 2 pitches. The two curves in the dirt. Everything else happened because he didn't sneak that across the plate.

Looks like you need to go back and reread the original post you responded to.

[KOdawg1]

What did the “team” do? Mac was done, great game.
We left the bases loaded and runners on 2nd and 3rd another inning.

Nothing to do with Mac

[Lord McBuckethead]

James getting it started. Let's get some guys on board for Mule.

[BeardoMSU]

Leadoff hit for Kam.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Come on Hancock, drive one.

[bobtail bob]

Having someone on base is when this grease ball pitcher starts his antics

[Lord McBuckethead]

This ump is all over the place.

[BeardoMSU]

Luke walked. 2 on, no outs. Lets get some runs back guys. No more ***** dickin' around.

[maroonmania]

Another opportunity here. Wish LoTan would lose one.

[Lord McBuckethead]

2 on, 0 outs.
We need to get these runners moving.

[Bdawg]

Time to score some

[KOdawg1]

Cash. It. In.

[The Federalist Engineer]

We left the bases loaded and runners on 2nd and 3rd another inning.

Nothing to do with Mac

(1) Forsyth is Forsyth
(2) Rowdey had a great AB but then idiots started chanting, messed him up in great battle
(3) Allen hustled like hell to make 1B

[Lord McBuckethead]

I really hope this pitcher throws one to the back stop here.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I am telling LoTan to drive this 85 mph meat pitch.

[KOdawg1]

(1) Forsyth is Forsyth
(2) Rowdey had a great AB but then idiots started chanting, messed him up in great battle
(3) Allen hustled like hell to make 1B

I mean, cool. I'm aware of what happened. I'm watching the game too.

We had the chance to step on their throats. We didn't. We have another chance right here.

[PMDawg]

Tanner, geez. A 2-0 meatball and he can't punish the guy

[maroonmania]

Ball was outside.

[BeardoMSU]

Surprised the ump didn't k him there.

[Hambone]

That was strike 3

[PMDawg]

Uh, that was closer than strike 2 by 4 inches or more.

[maroonmania]

Very fortunate we got the ball call on that one.

[HoopsDawg]

LOL, this ump is really bad. I will take it.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Got lucky to walk there, but I’ll take it

[magrooder]

I thought Tanner was gonna get rung up on that pitch

[Lord McBuckethead]

Wow, the first outside pitch called a strike, which it was not. The inside pitch was a strike and he called ball 4. WTF is up with this ump.

[maroonmania]

Can SOMEBODY get a clutch hit???

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dubrule, that was a first pitch strike.
Dubrule just slapping at it again. Dude, square it up.

[HoopsDawg]

we've got to get electronic strike zones.

[BeardoMSU]

There we go, Scotty. Surprised we only got 1 run, though.

[maroonmania]

Good job Scotty!

[PMDawg]

Finally! A hitter!

[magrooder]

Can SOMEBODY get a clutch hit???

Dubrule can

[Hambone]

Time to end them here

[BayouDawg]

That a boy Scottie!

[Lord McBuckethead]

Nice. Finally stayed behind it.

[KOdawg1]

Keep it going. End this shit right here

[preachermatt83]

This is the most awful ball/strike umpire I’ve ever seen. And I’m saying that seriously.

[maroonmania]

There we go, Scotty. Surprised we only got 1 run, though.

Hard hit ball and you sure don't want to make the first out at HP.

[BeardoMSU]

Brad was swinging for Mars, lol.

[bobtail bob]

Make it happen Cumbeast

[magrooder]

This is the most awful ball/strike umpire I’ve ever seen. And I’m saying that seriously.

Definately the worst one I've seen today

[Lord McBuckethead]

Now Cumbest needs to get one out of the infield. Let's go.
1st swing and cumbest was like.... well might as well try.

[maroonmania]

Just need Brad to make contact. He is a K waiting to happen.

[BeardoMSU]

Brad with the HBP, haha! Another run.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Dubrule is due an incredible hitting streak- like 10 for 12 and 9 RBI vs Notre Dame

[Lord McBuckethead]

dang, cumbest gets plunked again.

[HoopsDawg]

Cumbest looks so much better up there without that awful closed stance.

[Bdawg]

Should be 2-0 Brad. But he hit him!! Ha.

[BeardoMSU]

Poor guy, lol. He's getting badgered.

[magrooder]

They trying to hurt Cumbest??

[PMDawg]

He stayed in and took it for the team. Great job Brad.

[maroonmania]

That HBP probably saved us from a strikeout so I will take it.

[VandelayIndustries]

Blow this open

[Lord McBuckethead]

I really wanted Cumbest to smash one, but with 2 strikes I will take it.
Now tell Clark we need a ground rule double here.

[preachermatt83]

Poor mule lol

[maroonmania]

Boy, that one ball/strike call with Tanner made a world of difference in this inning.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Do it Clark. Do it.

[HoopsDawg]

This is the most awful ball/strike umpire I?ve ever seen. And I?m saying that seriously.

he has no idea what he's doing.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Clark swung right through that one. Time to just get it in play.

[PMDawg]

El
Oh
El

[BeardoMSU]

hahahaha! Nice, Kellum.

Alright, Lane....vindicate yourself, please.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Good things happen when you put the ball in play.

[maroonmania]

Thank goodness, they are falling apart now.

[KOdawg1]

Take Forsythe's bat away.

[magrooder]

Thank you second baseman

[HoopsDawg]

We give Cohen a hard time, but thank you for this regional.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I hope lane shuts us all up.

[maroonmania]

Need 2 or 3 more!

[HoopsDawg]

Ok, Brandon Smith. You can finish it from here.

[BeardoMSU]

They must have no one else to pitch....it's almost like they're conceding. Or this guy is the only decent arm they have left.

[PMDawg]

Take Forsythe's bat away.

Lol. That would be funny

[bobtail bob]

The cooler is up

[maroonmania]

Take Forsythe's bat away.

Can Lemonis just not make him take at least 1 strike before he is allowed to swing??

[Hambone]

Ewe

[PMDawg]

Poor kid

[BeardoMSU]

Alright Rowdy and TA....don't let the antipoon affect you, please. Score some more runs.

[maroonmania]

Man, Forsythe looks terrible at the plate.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Dang, he is not seeing it well right now.
Hope he comes back in two innings and gets a hit.

[PMDawg]

Thank you Rowdy