College World Series Saturday Game Thread

[CadaverDawg]

Only 8 other fan bases are probably going to be glued to every pitch starting today....The 7 other teams participating, and Ole Miss fans that are scouting out who they hope can beat us. Games start in a few hours, so we can use this thread for the 3 games leading up to ours tomorrow. Let the games begin! OMAHA

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[starkvegasdawg]

Ole Miss baseball fans this time of year watching our bus.

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[shoeless joe]

These opening weekends always take me back to 97 & 98 as a youngster being so excited to watch state play in Omaha. Of course the trade off are these dumb storylines that espn will be shoving down our throats all week.

[CadaverDawg]

These opening weekends always take me back to 97 & 98 as a youngster being so excited to watch state play in Omaha. Of course the trade off are these dumb storylines that espn will be shoving down our throats all week.

Same here man.

NC State out to an early 2-0 lead with a 2 run bomb in the 1st.

[FISHDAWG]

Same here man.

NC State out to an early 2-0 lead with a 2 run bomb in the 1st.

Makes you wonder if NC State is going to be the hot team ... seems like there is always a hot team in the series

[CadaverDawg]

Makes you wonder if NC State is going to be the hot team ... seems like there is always a hot team in the series

Yeah they very well could be. I don't know why I thought Stanford would easily beat a team that just disposed of Arkansas on their home field. NC State looking dangerous as they have a RISP again in the 2nd

[chef dixon]

Makes you realize how good ND was

[msstate7]

Last year, MLB rolled out a "deader" ball for the playoffs... I don't care what they say.

This year, nCaa rolled out a "livelier" ball for the playoffs.

[CadaverDawg]

Last year, MLB rolled out a "deader" ball for the playoffs... I don't care what they say.

This year, nCaa rolled out a "livelier" ball for the playoffs.

100%. This is not just a rare year, the bats and/or balls were tinkered with. And I'm enjoying it. But it probably limits our advantage that we thought we may have against teams in the CWS that rely on the long ball more than us.

[Cooterpoot]

NC state K'd 10 times in less than 6 innings and only have 3 earned runs.

[BiscuitEater]

NC state K'd 10 times in less than 6 innings and only have 3 earned runs.

Now lead 6-1 bot of the 6th

[chef dixon]

Need to go get this guy coach

[RougeDawg]

You can throw out the ball doesn?t fly in Omaha narrative. While it is true that a regular season baseball has a tough time flying out, these post season balls have been carrying all over the country. MLB did something like this within the last few years and the pitchers noticed first. It was done to create a more uniform ball. The seams were slightly larger in diameter, but this allowed them to tighten them more and create a more uniform, round ball with less drag in the air. Unintended consequences of trying to create a perfect ball.

No confirmation on this, but it seems like the MLB and NCAA are requesting a more uniform manufacture process for post season baseballs that are more closely monitored for QC. That?s why you get the 2021 NCAA tournament HR derby?s.

Also led to the increase in pitcher blisters in bigs.

[CadaverDawg]

Here comes the Cardinal. 6-3 NCSt but Stanford has 1st and 2nd with no outs

[Cooterpoot]

Now lead 6-1 bot of the 6th

Should be 3-1 Stanford right now if they don't play poor defense and have a stupid coach.

[chef dixon]

Kid for NC state throws gas

[msstate7]

Kid for NC state throws gas

And a lefty with a funky delivery

[preachermatt83]

I can’t make myself like west coast teams

[msstate7]

He didn't even hit that ball hard. I felt better about our chances before I saw the ball flying. I think Arizona may be the team to beat

[CadaverDawg]

He didn't even hit that ball hard. I felt better about our chances before I saw the ball flying. I think Arizona may be the team to beat

Definitely isn't giving me the warm and fuzzies

[chef dixon]

Remember when renfroe was literally the only dude on our team that could hit it out in Omaha

[MoreCowbell]

Yeah I wonder if there is a big difference percentage wise between regular season home runs and post season so far

[msstate7]

Yeah I wonder if there is a big difference percentage wise between regular season home runs and post season so far

It's still a SSS, but I don't remember balls traveling like this in this stadium

[msstate7]

This is one of our teams in the CWS that I feel the least confident in. Perhaps this is the one that FINALLY gives us what we're missing to call ourselves elite. If that's gonna happen rowdey and Allen have to just go absolutely nuts... these 2 have to at their absolute peak.

[CadaverDawg]

NC State up 6-4 in the 9th and threatening for more. They are 3 outs away from winning Game 1. Pretty impressive the run they're on right now. Who'd a thunk it when they lost game 1 in Fayetteville 21-2

[CadaverDawg]

7-4 NCState top 9 0 outs

[chef dixon]

This Stanford pitchers Mickey Mouse bullshit delivery ain't fooling anyone

[CadaverDawg]

Blowout city

10-4 NC State

Still batting in the top of the 9th. Bases loaded and 1 out

[MoreCowbell]

It's still a SSS, but I don't remember balls traveling like this in this stadium

Not just here but overall. Seems like every regional and super was a home run derby. I dont remember the regular season being like that but then again we have 5 guys with 10 or more

[CadaverDawg]

Game 1 Final:

NC State 10
Stanford 4

Wolfpack are in the winner's bracket and one of the hottest teams in baseball all of the sudden.

[smootness]

Why do people think we don't hit the long ball? We have 1 more HR this year than Arizona does. 5 guys with double digit HR.

[msstate7]

Why do people think we don't hit the long ball? We have 1 more HR this year than Arizona does. 5 guys with double digit HR.

Wanna compare slugging? Arizona 5th in country; we 67th

[Cowbell]

Wanna compare slugging? Arizona 5th in country; we 67th

Us against far and away better pitching though

[CadaverDawg]

Dammit, I thought we had Ben, Burke, and Peterson all week...didn't realize they were bringing back Ravech and bubble throat Perez. These guys are the worst

[preachermatt83]

Btw, I don’t think a lot of folks realize how close we were to hiring Jay Johnson as our coach. Would have been a decent hire but not as good of a hire as lemo was.

[preachermatt83]

Let’s go zona!!!

[preachermatt83]

Rocker gets a different zone than every other pitch in America. That’s just a fact.

[Maroonthirteen]

Rocker, the thrower, isn't over powering these guys.

[BeardoMSU]

Holy shit, Zona. Keep it up!

[msstate7]

Us against far and away better pitching though

What were you saying? They're a great hitting team, and quite frankly, we shouldn't compare our hitting to them at all. We have better pitching though

[Commercecomet24]

Just as I said before the supers Arizona may be the most complete team in the country.

[99jc]

Just as I said before the supers Arizona may be the most complete team in the country.

17 vandy and the damn whistler

[Commercecomet24]

17 vandy and the damn whistler

Amen to that!

[chef dixon]

There's no way the Whistler can be in good health

[BeardoMSU]

Wow. They're killin' him. He's fooling no one. 3-0 Zona.

[chef dixon]

This zona line up reminds me of our 2016 squad, which ironically lost to zona. Man that team was damn good. Probably the best we've had

[msstate7]

This zona line up reminds me of our 2016 squad, which ironically lost to zona. Man that team was damn good. Probably the best we've had

I still get satisfaction every time I see dalbec k with the Red Sox.

[BeardoMSU]

Having the lead is huge, but having Kumar at almost 40 pitches after 1 makes it even bigger. Vandy having to pitch Leiter in the losers bracket would be amazing....

[CadaverDawg]

Let's goooooo Zona!!!

[CadaverDawg]

Having the lead is huge, but having Kumar at almost 40 pitches after 1 makes it even bigger. Vandy having to pitch Leiter in the losers bracket would be amazing....

Yep, and the earlier they can be forced to use their pen in this tournament, the better

[terradawg]

Between the whistler and Eduardo, I may end up watching the games on mute.

[msstate7]

Why would you shift to pull side and then pitch outside?

[msstate7]

How awful was that defense?

That vandy hitter looked like he's about to strap a woman to some railroad tracks.

[CadaverDawg]

Arizona with the little league defense and awful shift. Meanwhile, Ole Miss fans are getting "1-0 in the CWS" shirts printed up

[CadaverDawg]

Between the whistler and Eduardo, I may end up watching the games on mute.

Eduardo is nails on a chalkboard. Cannot stand that frog sounding sob

[msstate7]

Boy, that was nice by rocker

[smootness]

Wanna compare slugging? Arizona 5th in country; we 67th

I'm not arguing we're as good overall offensively. But the discussion was specifically about the long ball, and we hit as many as anybody. I don't see us having a particular disadvantage if the ball is flying out easier than normal.

[msstate7]

The botched lf play and now the 3b one there... this is my biggest concern about us. If we do stuff like that, I don't think we have the offense to overcome it

[msstate7]

Cumbest is gonna be in that same sun field tomorrow this time.

[BeardoMSU]

Jesus, Zona...can't keep giving away baserunners.

[BeardoMSU]

The botched lf play and now the 3b one there... this is my biggest concern about us. If we do stuff like that, I don't think we have the offense to overcome it

You're getting the tasting menu of negativity ready I see, lol.**

[RocketDawg]

I'd rather play Arizona than Vanderbilt, when it gets to that point.

[RocketDawg]

There's no way the Whistler can be in good health

Strong lungs but buck teeth.

[msstate7]

I'd rather play Arizona than Vanderbilt, when it gets to that point.

According to if vandy had the 1-2 available for 2 games. If vandy only had 1, I'd rather see vandy

[msstate7]

Did he just say a no-power, SB guy is the most dynamic player in the country? Lol

[MoreCowbell]

Did he just say a no-power, SB guy is the most dynamic player in the country? Lol

He said it after his last at bat too. They have been hyping Bradfield all game and he is 0-2 with a K in a huge moment

[smootness]

I'd honestly rather play teams with better pitching than teams with better hitting. The two teams I worry most about facing are Tennessee and Arizona.

[msstate7]

I'd honestly rather play teams with better pitching than teams with better hitting. The two teams I worry most about facing are Tennessee and Arizona.

I feel the same. Unless we had to beat vandy with rocker and leiter available in championship series

[MoreCowbell]

I'd honestly rather play teams with better pitching than teams with better hitting. The two teams I worry most about facing are Tennessee and Arizona.

I havent seen any of Tennessee are they that solid 1-9?

[BeardoMSU]

Rocker cruising now.

[BeardoMSU]

And we're tied.

[chef dixon]

Rocker yelling "damn!" on a pitch called a ball a foot outside

[msstate7]

I think this rocker kid is pretty good.

[chef dixon]

I think this rocker kid is pretty good.

I mean he should never have been in college ball

[msstate7]

I think this rocker kid is pretty good.

Nah, he sucks lol

[BeardoMSU]

I think this rocker kid is pretty good.

YoU wErE sAyInG?!?!**

JK, lol, but that ball was smoked.

Kumar's night is done.

[OLJWales]

Not hearing the whistler. Didn't Rocker choose Vandy over us? What happened on that? Damn. That one hasn't landed yet. Rocker Ran.

[BeardoMSU]

Nah, he sucks lol

Lol, you beat me to it.

[msstate7]

I mean he should never have been in college ball

I guess. Kid's family situation allowed him to take the risk, and he'll have great memories. Oh, and he'll still be paid. Hard to say he made a mistake

[CadaverDawg]

I think this rocker kid is pretty good.

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[chef dixon]

I guess. Kid's family situation allowed him to take the risk, and he'll have great memories. Oh, and he'll still be paid. Hard to say he made a mistake

Not saying he made a mistake, but you just don't really see a dude like that actually play college ball. I actually think at this point he is a little bored with it, hence the little bit of struggles this year

[msstate7]

Not saying he made a mistake, but you just don't really see a dude like that actually play college ball. I actually think at this point he is a little bored with it, hence the little bit of struggles this year

Gotcha. If he were my son, I'd have advised him to sign out HS

[chef dixon]

Wow that first baseman looks like he's never fielded a ball before in his life lol

[OLJWales]

Damn. Can't believe that one stayed in.

[msstate7]

When will he go?

[Bdawg]

Fair amount of homers hit so far today. I thought it was supposed to be hard to do out here.

[OLJWales]

Fornicate Commode Whores. Horrible call by ump followed up by shitty pitching change.

[msstate7]

What the hell is this? That's garbage allowing a TO like that

[Bdawg]

Fornicate Commode Whores. Horrible call by ump followed up by shitty pitching change.

Was a horrible call that had a significant outcome in that inning.

[maroonmania]

Fornicate Commode Whores. Horrible call by ump followed up by shitty pitching change.

Yep, the walk that should have been a strikeout is likely going to be the difference in this game. Vandy is a scourge on college baseball. They are a fake program that plays on a fake field with the worst fan in all of college baseball.

[99jc]

should have bunted him over...bad coaching decision.

[preachermatt83]

I despise bunting but I would have bunted there.

[Bdawg]

New ballgame

[MoreCowbell]

First baseman for Vandy has had a roughhh day

[chef dixon]

First baseman for Vandy has had a roughhh day

So is this ump

[OLJWales]

Vandy batter sportin porn stash. Gets a hit. 17.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Fair amount of homers hit so far today. I thought it was supposed to be hard to do out here.

Yeah, six of them in 2 games. That's way more than years past.

On pace (super early) for double the HRs of 2019.

TD Ameritrade may not save our starters from long balls.

[OLJWales]

Cannot remember seeing strikes called at the shoulders to this degree

[The Federalist Engineer]

Not hearing the whistler. Didn't Rocker choose Vandy over us? What happened on that? Damn. That one hasn't landed yet. Rocker Ran.

He's there, saw him on television.

ESPN usually finds the smokeshows, but they zoomed in a pedophile looking guy in a Vandy shirt...its him

[OLJWales]

He's there, saw him on television.

ESPN usually finds the smokeshows, but they zoomed in a pedophile looking guy in a Vandy shirt...its him

Yep...when vandys in a rally situation...just heard him an inning or so back

[OLJWales]

Zonal whiffed too many times there. Have a bad feeling now.

[OLJWales]

Need a replay

[msstate7]

I don't care who wins. I just want this game to go about 17 innings and deplete both teams pitching

[OLJWales]

Commode Whores Suck Ass. Their fans following whistlers lead is the gayest shit I've ever witnessed. NTTAWWT. They just need to do as Ole Miss and go to hell and die.

[99jc]

Commode Whores Suck Ass. Their fans following whistlers lead is the gayest shit I've ever witnessed. NTTAWWT. They just need to do as Ole Miss and go to hell and die.

there is no doubt if i sat next to him i would beat the 17 out of him.

[BeardoMSU]

Lead-off double for Zona.

[preachermatt83]

Hard to bunt a guy hitting 360 with 17 dingers but I’d have had to think hard on it right there

[mparkerfd20]

Go to bed. Vandy is going to win. You already knew this.

[chef dixon]

Dumbass midget catcher for Vandy

[Bdawg]

Yeah, six of them in 2 games. That's way more than years past.

On pace (super early) for double the HRs of 2019.

TD Ameritrade may not save our starters from long balls.

What I'm afraid of.

[mparkerfd20]

Told ya. God I hate Vandy.

[FriarsPoint]

Son of a bitch. Damnit.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Remember when renfroe was literally the only dude on our team that could hit it out in Omaha
I am ready for our team to explode and hit 24 Homer's over a 4 game stretch like other teams have seen.

[Ari Gold]

After the blown strike 3 call
Zona Coach :

Doesn’t bring in the lefty for the lefty / lefty match ups.. results 2 run bomb
Doesn’t bunt after a leadoff double in extras . results no runs
Plays the middle infield in with bases loaded and one out .. results a bleeder that is prob a routine double play instead of a game winning hit

[OLJWales]

After the blown strike 3 call
Zona Coach :

Doesn’t bring in the lefty for the lefty / lefty match ups.. results 2 run bomb
Doesn’t bunt after a leadoff double in extras . results no runs
Plays the middle infield in with bases loaded and one out .. results a bleeder that is prob a routine double play instead of a game winning hit

And I guess that's about all you can say about that. Good analysis Ari.