CWS thread

[Commercecomet24]

Informal poll for those watching the game …….

The Bro? Or The Manssiere? :)

Bro!

[EdwardDrayton]

Bro!

Thinking Tim is a serious player on Rocco’s Jello shot board.

[Cooterpoot]

And here I was thinking boar hogs didn't have tits.

[Pancho]

they do and they are still useless.

[BeardoMSU]

Sitting and watching. Yeah van horn is an idiot.

Arky coming back to win this bracket would only make the OM melt sweeter.

Please let this happen, lol...

[Commercecomet24]

Arky coming back to win this bracket would only make the OM melt sweeter.

Please let this happen, lol...

Yes, Yes, Yes!

[Todd4State]

Sitting and watching. Yeah van horn is an idiot.

Yep. As I said I don't care if what he did works it was still a dumb move.

This is where analytics hurts baseball coaches sometimes. I'm sure Ole Miss doesn't hit LHP as well. Van Horn went with that. But pitchers also have routines and roles which is what a LOT of analytics casual fans don't understand. And when you take a pitcher out of his role it can mess them up. The guy that Arkansas started could have been very valuable for them out of the pen- and a LOT more effective.

What Van Horn did would be like a Yankees manager seeing a team that on paper doesn't hit Mariano Rivera well and so he starts Rivera.

[Commercecomet24]

Yep. As I said I don't care if what he did works it was still a dumb move.

This is where analytics hurts baseball coaches sometimes. I'm sure Ole Miss doesn't hit LHP as well. Van Horn went with that. But pitchers also have routines and roles which is what a LOT of analytics casual fans don't understand. And when you take a pitcher out of his role it can mess them up. The guy that Arkansas started could have been very valuable for them out of the pen- and a LOT more effective.

What Van Horn did would be like a Yankees manager seeing a team that on paper doesn't hit Mariano Rivera well and so he starts Rivera.

Agree 100%. Pitchers are creatures of habit and you risk a meltdown when you take them out of those routines and it happened last night.

[Cooterpoot]

Who is AR throwing tonight? They don't have much. Nolan won't go on 3 days. OM is going to smoke them again if Diamond is half decent.

[basedog]

Who is AR throwing tonight? They don't have much. Nolan won't go on 3 days. OM is going to smoke them again if Diamond is half decent.

If the Hogs don't get in Ole Dixie pen early, it will be over. Not sure what the Hogs pitching looks like, all I know there #2 guy was really good last night, one can only imagine IF he would have started game two.

I think Ole Dixie has the edge today, but we shall see, not sure IF Hogs win what either team has left in the pen.

I also think Aggies have a slight chance today, but the Sooners sure have smacked the baseball!

[Dawg496]

I hope Oklahoma smokes Texas A&M and keeps their pen full and their top two starters ready for the championship series.

Little to no shot of Arkansas beating Ole Miss twice so Oklahoma needs to be at full strength.

[DownwardDawg]

I hope Oklahoma smokes Texas A&M and keeps their pen full and their top two starters ready for the championship series.

Little to no shot of Arkansas beating Ole Miss twice so Oklahoma needs to be at full strength.

I agree. I like Arkansas chances tonight but probably not twice in a row.

[Commercecomet24]

Arky has a better chance of winning the second game than they do tonight, because if they get past tonight they'll have Connor Noland to go on the mound tomorrow night. Connors dang good and while om will have Delucia, Nolands a little bit better and arky will have momentum. That being said they have to win tonight and I don't know who they've got left to throw. Only thing gives me hope tonight is the pigs can hit and diamond has not been great for om. Might be a high scoring game

[Dawg496]

Arky has a better chance of winning the second game than they do tonight, because if they get past tonight they'll have Connor Noland to go on the mound tomorrow night. Connors dang good and while om will have Delucia, Nolands a little bit better and arky will have momentum. That being said they have to win tonight and I don't know who they've got left to throw. Only thing gives me hope tonight is the pigs can hit and diamond has not been great for om. Might be a high scoring game

At the very least they?ve got to be competitive tonight and get into the pen a bit. Ole miss has been able to coast so far.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Morris had started the last game of the Stillwater Regional and was great, sent Arkansas to the Supers. Plus Ole Miss came into the game hitting significantly worse against lefties statistically.

It didn't work out but I get why he did it. I just don't think there was any stopping their offense regardless last night.

Arkansas changed pitchers so much last night that not many were really burned anyway. Used back of the bullpen guys in the later innings. We don't exactly have an established 3rd starter anymore since Hagen Smith has been closing games recently.

MSU fans are Arkansas fans right now, we are going to treat Van Horn like we would an MSU coach.

Lose to OM, we are going to want him fired.

[WPS]

Arky has a better chance of winning the second game than they do tonight, because if they get past tonight they'll have Connor Noland to go on the mound tomorrow night. Connors dang good and while om will have Delucia, Nolands a little bit better and arky will have momentum. That being said they have to win tonight and I don't know who they've got left to throw. Only thing gives me hope tonight is the pigs can hit and diamond has not been great for om. Might be a high scoring game

Ole Miss isn't going with Diamond apparently. LHP John Gaddis getting the start.

I would expect Arkansas to go with LHP Hagen Smith or Noland but more likely Smith since Connor is only on 3 days rest. Only threw 80 pitches last time out but still.

Every game being a blowout one way or the other actually leaves Hogs in a decent spot bullpen-wise so that's something.

[Cooterpoot]

Good luck Hogs! Unfortunately, I think you're going to need it.

[Commercecomet24]

Ole Miss isn't going with Diamond apparently. LHP John Gaddis getting the start.

I would expect Arkansas to go with LHP Hagen Smith or Noland but more likely Smith since Connor is only on 3 days rest. Only threw 80 pitches last time out but still.

Every game being a blowout one way or the other actually leaves Hogs in a decent spot bullpen-wise so that's something.

Interesting call on little mikes part. Shows you how little confidence he has in diamond. The blowouts are the only saving grace as your bullpen arms should be fresh. I think I can speak for most of us here and say we have our fingers crossed and hoping arky can pull this off. Go Hogs.

[KOdawg1]

If Arkansas wins tonight, they'll win tomorrow.

They can't let Gaddis have the game of his life. Jump on him, jump on him early, and let them feel pressure which is something they haven't dealt with since this tournament started.

[Pancho]

I am feeling like the hogs sqeak by tonite and then have Noland for thursday.

[ImissCityBagel]

I wish we had another Mangum or Rowdy......after watching old games, those two were always on base and pitchers had to pitch differently to our sluggers.
That's not why we aren't in Omaha, but IMO why we couldn't run bases as well.

[Commercecomet24]

If Arkansas wins tonight, they'll win tomorrow.

They can't let Gaddis have the game of his life. Jump on him, jump on him early, and let them feel pressure which is something they haven't dealt with since this tournament started.

Yes this is what has to happen. If they let om get an early lead it's over.

[Saltydog]

Informal poll for those watching the game ??.

The Bro? Or The Manssiere? :)

What about the "brossiere"?

[Commercecomet24]

Man them okie boys got some pitching. Everyone they're running out there seems to be quality.

[KOdawg1]

Man them okie boys got some pitching. Everyone they're running out there seems to be quality.

Hope they have plenty of it for the championship series. Whether it's Arky or OM

[HancockCountyDog]

I think that now that the bears top two pitchers are off the board, Hogs go to work on their lesser arms.

I really think Hogs win two in a row. They are the better team.

[Commercecomet24]

Hope they have plenty of it for the championship series. Whether it's Arky or OM

Yeah they all should be fresh cause it looks like they're wrapping up their side today.

[Commercecomet24]

I think that now that the bears top two pitchers are off the board, Hogs go to work on their lesser arms.

I really think Hogs win two in a row. They are the better team.

If the pigs can somehow win tonight, then it swings in their favor, imo. They gotta score early tonight and put the pressure on om and bianco, and get into the om pen.

[State82]

OU starter Sandlin threw an absolute gem today. 7 IP, 5 hits, 1 run 12 K's, threw 100 pitches.

[WPS]

If the pigs can somehow win tonight, then it swings in their favor, imo. They gotta score early tonight and put the pressure on om and bianco, and get into the om pen.

Limiting walks is the biggest key IMO. Ole Miss will get theirs but you can't have solo shots turning into 3-run homers like Monday because you keep giving out free passes.

[Commercecomet24]

Limiting walks is the biggest key IMO. Ole Miss will get theirs but you can't have solo shots turning into 3-run homers like Monday because you keep giving out free passes.

Walks suck and they will kill you, against anyone.

ETA If arky don't win tonight you may get a permanent ban! And I'm kidding about that!

We all pig fans the next few days!

[ImissCityBagel]

Hope Arky can mash tonight...which is supposed to be their strength.

[EdwardDrayton]

Do not dare let us down again Hogs.

[BeardoMSU]

Do not dare let us down again Hogs.
A win tonight would be huge even if they don't beat OM twice, just to drain their pitching more. OM would be throwing Ducia vs Arky instead of game 1 vs OU.

[ScoobaDawg]

Walks suck and they will kill you, against anyone.

ETA If arky don't win tonight you may get a permanent ban! And I'm kidding about that!

We all pig fans the next few days!



Hmmmmmm
at least time off till after football season.

[ImissCityBagel]

Wtf is wrong with Arky? How do you annihilate everyone and then shit the bed every single year?

[parabrave]

Wtf is wrong with Arky? How do you annihilate everyone and then shit the bed every single year?

Used to say the same about Bobby Cox.

[Commercecomet24]

Used to say the same about Bobby Cox.

Love Bobby but unfortunately true. Glad he at least got one ring.

[DownwardDawg]

I've been thinking ole miss will win the whole thing, but Oklahoma looks very legit.

[Commercecomet24]

I've been thinking ole miss will win the whole thing, but Oklahoma looks very legit.

Okie has more pitching than either om or arky and they hit as good as both too. Edge to ok against either team.

[EdwardDrayton]

What about the "brossiere"?

Well done Salty. That?s a quality played portmanteau and my new favorite.

[EdwardDrayton]

Used to say the same about Bobby Cox.

Absolutely true and I love Bobby Cox.

[Dawg496]

Arky about to strand a lead off double and om pitcher still will only have like 10 pitches this inning.

[Dawg496]

Solo shot T2. 1-0 pigs

[KOdawg1]

OM loves these left handed junk throwers

Nikhazy, Elliot, Gaddis. They're all short lefties who max out at 88

[Dawg496]

Arky needs to be a bit more patient at the plate. Aside from the two hits and a walk they aren?t much working the count.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

OM loves these left handed junk throwers

Nikhazy, Elliot, Gaddis. They're all short lefties who max out at 88
They throw junk for strikes? MSU Lefties couldnt throw a strike.

[Dawg496]

This pitcher is gonna self destruct any second.

[KOdawg1]

They throw junk for strikes? MSU Lefties couldnt throw a strike.
Yes, they can actually locate

[EdwardDrayton]

Oh man. RIP Goose.

[KOdawg1]

Arkansas needs to put up a big inning. The longer they let this hang around the better for OM

[State82]

Yes, they can actually locate
Velo is so overrated.

[Cooterpoot]

This is OMs game. AR not getting it done.

[EdwardDrayton]

Pay attention young pitchers. Four seamers are not where it’s at.

[maroonmania]

OM pitching has just been phenomenal. Doesn't seem to matter who they start nobody can do much with them. And they throw strikes. Amazing how their staff has evolved and improved this year while ours just got worse and went in the toilet. Can we trade pitching coaches with them?

[State82]

That ball was struck

[Pancho]

OM pitching has just been phenomenal. Doesn't seem to matter who they start nobody can do much with them. And they throw strikes. Amazing how their staff has evolved and improved this year while ours just got worse and went in the toilet. Can we trade pitching coaches with them?

I doubt Bianco would come to starkville. he is the ole miss pitch coach

[State82]

Smith is getting close to needing to sit.

[EdwardDrayton]

OK. Let’s jack up this bullpen.

[Activated Alpha]

I have watched every OM game so I will take partial responsibility for this mess. However I am not watching tonight so someone give me an update please

[CaptainObvious]

That ball was struck

Just another Solo HR. I hate Solo HRs. I am old enough to remember MSU hitting a bunch of Solo HR?s and going 26-30 for the year way back in 2022.

[EdwardDrayton]

Just another Solo HR. I hate Solo HRs. I am old enough to remember MSU hitting a bunch of Solo HR?s and going 26-30 for the year way back in 2022.

<Nodding applause>

[Vandownbytheriver]

Don't think anyone expected a pitchers dual tonight. Everyone who's hit the bump has been damn good. If I'm Arkansas there's no way I give Elko or Alderman anything to hit for the rest of the night. This has been a very good game so far. One of the better ones in Omaha this year.

[State82]

Just another Solo HR. I hate Solo HRs. I am old enough to remember MSU hitting a bunch of Solo HR?s and going 26-30 for the year way back in 2022.

I seem to recall that.

[maroonmania]

Arkansas needs to put up a big inning. The longer they let this hang around the better for OM

Exactly, but OM pitching staff not giving up much no matter who they put on the bump. I would have thought if Ark held OM to 1 run through 6 innings tonight they would have the game well in hand but they don't.

[Activated Alpha]

Score?

[EdwardDrayton]

Damn Van Horn. Forget the small ball. You’re here to PLAY.

[EdwardDrayton]

F$$K!!! Idiot. Knew that had bad all over it.

[State82]

That was awful

[State82]

Score?

2-1 Arky top 7th

[maroonmania]

I just don't see Ark winning this with 2 runs.

[State82]

That was slightly big

[lastmajordog]

YUGE

[EdwardDrayton]

I just don't see Ark winning this with 2 runs.

Certainly don?t agree with the way Van Horn played that in the 7th. Even if you?re playing analytically it?s for a 4-1 lead, not 3-1. Felt they could have touched up Washburn in the 7th after seeing him in the 6th. Would have had the guys swinging.

[EdwardDrayton]

Now THAT was the right play to advance the runners with no outs. A three run lead would be HUGE.

[State82]

I just don't see Ark winning this with 2 runs.
Or 3.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

I hate bunts except to get one run.

[maroonmania]

Ark had the chance to put this one away and didn't do it. Hopefully they hold on with a 2 run lead.

[lastmajordog]

please prove me wrong.......

[EdwardDrayton]

Ark had the chance to put this one away and didn't do it. Hopefully they hold on with a 2 run lead.

Putting Elko away was a nice bounce back though.

[Dawg496]

Hopefully he leaves the hot hand in for the 9th and doesn?t play matchups with the freshman.

[State82]

Arkansas' only possible saving grace is Elko is out of the way. For whatever that is worth.

[Dawg496]

Well. Get ready for heart break. Arky gonna blow this.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Well. Get ready for heart break. Arky gonna blow this.
Yep.

[State82]

Ray Charles locked in a closet could see what is about to happen.

[maroonmania]

Well. Get ready for heart break. Arky gonna blow this.

Yep, 1 pitch into the 9th and OM already has the tying run to the plate.

[EdwardDrayton]

He knows his pitchers. But not sure I would have pulled Taylor.

[EdwardDrayton]

Wow

[Dawg496]

No chance I would have pulled Taylor after 1 pitch for a freshman. Van Horn certainly knows how to choke.

[Saltydog]

Y'all's boy schloss choking

I would not have brought in the freshman in this situation. Taylor was pitching well but DVH was trying to get matchups. It may cost him.

[mparkerfd20]

Van Choke

[maroonmania]

Bad news when Ark didn't score more than 1 in the 8th.

[maroonmania]

This pitcher is scared to death.

[DownwardDawg]

Why is this happening?

[Dawg496]

Why is this happening?

Because we are not allowed to have anything nice.

[basedog]

Van Horn pulling the lefty after a hit in 9th. I?m pretty sure he has to be second himself again. I?m second guessing let him pitch to another batter. But it?s easy sitting in my recliner.
Ole Dixie Fixn to blow this game wide open now.

[State82]

They are following right in our footsteps. It is inevitable. That's just the way it works.

[CaptainObvious]

That moment was too big for the freshman!

DVH folds a winning hand year after year.

Number 1 or 2 every year in attendance. Gets some of the best baseball players in their 5 state recruiting base. Has had our number more times than not. Can?t close the deal!

[maroonmania]

Why is this happening?

Because God hates Mississippi State fans I guess.

[maroonmania]

That moment was too big for the freshman!

DVH folds a winning hand year after year.

Number 1 or 2 every year in attendance. Gets some of the best baseball players in their 5 state recruiting base. Has had our number more times than not. Can?t close the deal!

Back to back hit batsmen in the 9th. Geez.

[EdwardDrayton]

What the hell is Battles doing!!

[EdwardDrayton]

Because we are not allowed to have anything nice.

Word

[maroonmania]

Well, here is the ball game.

[basedog]

Van Horn, man ole man.

[EdwardDrayton]

Well that sure FELT like watching Mississippi State play.

[Dawg496]

Zack Morris with some major Bednars.

[DownwardDawg]

Didn't Arkansas win??

[Vandownbytheriver]

Gotta respect Saved By The Bell there. Just a remarkable job. And if I'm JVD my shortstop is running poles all night long.

[ScoobaDawg]

Zach Morris... Taking care of business!

[ScoobaDawg]

Gotta respect Saved By The Bell there. Just a remarkable job. And if I'm JVD my shortstop is running poles all night long.

Yeaaa.. What was that. 3 years ago???

[maroonmania]

Now let's see how OM handles a little pressure tomorrow. They have been skating along the entire postseason.

[BiscuitEater]

Ballgame

[maroonmania]

Zach Morris... Taking care of business!

Hail Bayside!!!

[EdwardDrayton]

Van Horn, man ole man.

Would have been a tough presser had he lost that.

[DownwardDawg]

Arkansas definitely with the momentum now.

[basedog]

Ole Dixie is iffy on defense aren’t they? Gonna be interesting tomorrow.

[maroonmania]

Still impressed with the OM pitching staff. They kept them in that one.

[lastmajordog]

del...

[CaptainObvious]

Finally. A well hit ball by a rebel finds a glove for the final out. Arkansas pitching struck out 14, but walked 6 and hit 2.

[Commercecomet24]

Noland against Delucia tomorrow night. That apple in om throat starting to feel like a grapefruit

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Lots of puckered Butt Holes in Omaha. Great for both UPig and Ole Miss.

[CaptainObvious]

Dang! Just how long is Ole Miss going to try and follow Our script from last year? Here?s to them failing to follow it one more time!🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[Commercecomet24]

If nothing else both om and arky have to burn their #1 tomorrow

[basedog]

First game I’ve watched that at least had some drama.

[Todd4State]

Finally. A well hit ball by a rebel finds a glove for the final out. Arkansas pitching struck out 14, but walked 6 and hit 2.

It felt like Arkansas walked all 6 and hit 2 in the 9th inning.

[Todd4State]

If nothing else both om and arky have to burn their #1 tomorrow

Yep. Advantage Oklahoma.

[Commercecomet24]

First game I’ve watched that at least had some drama.

Yeah this hasn't been the usual competitive cws.

[EdwardDrayton]

I want it all. I want to see their season end in a huge fireball and pile of ash.

[Commercecomet24]

I want it all. I want to see their season end in a huge fireball and pile of ash.

Yes sir!

[Todd4State]

Yeah this hasn't been the usual competitive cws.

Well, when you have one team deciding to throw a random reliever into a starting spot on the biggest stage in college baseball....

I think there is some weird imbalance this year because of injuries, older teams because of COVID, and at the same time teams lacking back end depth plus some Super Regional upsets- Tennessee and Oregon State are CWS worthy and had no business losing to Notre Dame and Auburn. There were also several mid majors in Super Regionals this year too- USM, East Carolina, and etc.

[Commercecomet24]

Well, when you have one team deciding to throw a random reliever into a starting spot on the biggest stage in college baseball....

I think there is some weird imbalance this year because of injuries, older teams because of COVID, and at the same time teams lacking back end depth plus some Super Regional upsets- Tennessee and Oregon State are CWS worthy and had no business losing to Notre Dame and Auburn. There were also several mid majors in Super Regionals this year too- USM, East Carolina, and etc.

There's definitely something afoot. The whole season has been really strange and the postseason has been the same

[BeardoMSU]

Zach Morris... Taking care of business!

Big redemption moment.

[Cooterpoot]

I'm still trying to figure out why Van Horn threw a FR from Hernando vs OM in the biggest moment of the season. That almost cost him another game with stupidity.

[Pancho]

Tygart has performed well all season for the Hogs. I'm expecting him to throw today and look totally different.

[AlSwearengen]

I'm still trying to figure out why Van Horn threw a FR from Hernando vs OM in the biggest moment of the season. That almost cost him another game with stupidity.

Didn’t the guy that came in and bailed tygart out the starter that shit his diaper against olemiss the other night?

[AlSwearengen]

The rebels mettle will be tested now. Having Delucia going will help matters, but there are a couple things to look for. When a team has been rolling on offense and suddenly hits a wall (which olemiss did last night), it isn’t easy to get it going again. I think that is compounded by the way olemiss’ season went. If they had been good all year, doubt doesn’t creep in as easily. Delucia should help negate some of that though b/c he is their bell cow. I’m assuming arkansas’ ace is going today. Should be good.

[BeardoMSU]

Didn’t the guy that came in and bailed tygart out the starter that shit his diaper against olemiss the other night?

Yes

[WPS]

Tygart has performed well all season for the Hogs. I'm expecting him to throw today and look totally different.

He was nails earlier this year, but Tygart hasn't been as good since about midseason.

His last five outings:
- Ole Miss (game 2): 0.0 IP, 2 HBP
- UNC (game 2): 1.0 IP, 1 BB
- OSU (game 2): 0.2 IP, 4 H, 4 ER
- OSU (game 1): 1.2 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 2 ER
- Florida: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 2 ER
- Vanderbilt: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 ER

That's about 1/5 good outings. Still just a freshman so it's understandable but not sure you want to put him out there again this year.

[Cooterpoot]

Tygart was a bad decision that almost cost them the game. Good for the other guy for making up for his nerves the previous start. How many lefties will AR have available tonight is my question. I know Noland should be good but OM has most of their pen ready.

[WPS]

Tygart was a bad decision that almost cost them the game. Good for the other guy for making up for his nerves the previous start. How many lefties will AR have available tonight is my question. I know Noland should be good but OM has most of their pen ready.

Taylor might have another inning in him, and Morris might could go 2 more. Really need to get about 6 out of Noland if you can.

[Commercecomet24]

Taylor might have another inning in him, and Morris might could go 2 more. Really need to get about 6 out of Noland if you can.

You better win or else, ha!

[basedog]

I think Ole Dixie has more in the "tank" than the Hogs. Van Horn is more of the problem by not starting his #2 guy in game two. But in saying all this, it's a toss-up on who wins.

[Dawg496]

Only hope is that the pressure gets to OM and they can't compete on this stage. Arkansas has been in pressure situations like this before, and having won 2 elimination games in a row means something too.

WPS and/or Boomer Sooner in any case.

If OM wins the natty it's ****ing horrible.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Taylor might have another inning in him, and Morris might could go 2 more. Really need to get about 6 out of Noland if you can.

Tygart had been nails for the year. But, of his 16 Earned Runs for the year, 11 Earned Runs are in his last 7 innings or so.

Before that 5 Earned Runs in 30 innings pitched.

[Commercecomet24]

I think Ole Dixie has more in the "tank" than the Hogs. Van Horn is more of the problem by not starting his #2 guy in game two. But in saying all this, it's a toss-up on who wins.

Definitely a 50/50 game for sure. More than likely whoever scores first will win, because the other team will choke.

[basedog]

Definitely a 50/50 game for sure. More than likely whoever scores first will win, because the other team will choke.

The big edge is Hogs > Ole Dixie defense.

[Commercecomet24]

The big edge is Hogs > Ole Dixie defense.

Agreed.

[R2Dawg]

Hogs need to finish this tonight. I don't even want OM in the finals but whatever it takes for them not to win it is the ultimate goal. As far as OM has went this year, hoping they lose a ton of talent and have to start over next year and we can get back to our normal position of dominance.

After we tanked, I didn't think I'd be very invested in CWS but I have been totally locked in due to the turn of events. I don't really want to care about the finals.

[State82]

I don't really want to care about the finals.

This is the goal. I would prefer a care free weekend.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Hopefully UPig wins in a 7 hour 21 Inning game

[Dawg2003]

Ole Miss hasn't been in this position before in the tournament. They've been on a run and just hit a wall last night. We'll see who rises to the occasion today.

[Dawg496]

Both pitchers looking good to start it off.. big moment in T4, lead runner on for rebs and sac'd to 2nd... with Elko up.

No score so far.

[Dawg496]

1-0 ole miss on a 2 out double. still T4. That's probably enough to win the game.

[Dawg496]

Arky not working the count at all. Delucia gonna go the distance and ole miss gonna win this one behind the 1 run. Arky better wake up or start getting the pitch count up fast.

[Dawg496]

Holy shit a ****ing horrible call by the ump. Calls a strike about a foot and half outside for the 3rd out of B4. Would've been 1st and 2nd for Arky with 2 outs.

[Percho]

Which is easier to do? Get the pitch count up or hit strikes and get the hit count up and run the starter off the mound?

[Dawg496]

Pitch counts through 4:

Delucia - 53
Noland - 44

[Dawg496]

Going to B5. Ole Miss up 1-0.

[Dawg496]

another 10 pitch inning for DeLucia. T6 still 1-0 OM. this game is over.. Arky is not gonna touch DeLucia and they will get another bloop run or two. boomer sooner.

[EdwardDrayton]

OK. Finally got out of the office. Time for Arky to pop the clutch.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Ark better have a meeting before they come up to bat again. If they allow DeLucia to just get in rhythm, they are done. I mean, they are hammering the ball right at people, but come on guys you need to change your approach and change it right now.

[Dawg496]

Top of Arky lineup coming up in the B6. This is probably their best chance with DeLucia. Top of the order unlikely to see him again unless he keeps mowing them down and gets into the 9th.

[maroonmania]

Ark better have a meeting before they come up to bat again. If they allow DeLucia to just get in rhythm, they are done. I mean, they are hammering the ball right at people, but come on guys you need to change your approach and change it right now.

They are pretty much done. Nobody seems to be able to deal with OM pitching. Crazy part is that coming into the season pitching was supposed to be their weakness.

[Saltydog]

Yep, Delucia rolling. This doesn't bode well for Arkansas at all.

[maroonmania]

Yep, Delucia rolling. This doesn't bode well for Arkansas at all.

Arkansas has 3 pitiful two out singles today.

[SteelCurtain74]

Praying for a two run bomb in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and two strikes on Slavens. That would be the ultimate gut punch to that fan base and I couldn't be happier.

[EdwardDrayton]

Yep, Delucia rolling. This doesn't bode well for Arkansas at all.

Patience. Arkansas in it to deliver a soul crushing loss.

[Dawg496]

Lol.. its game over. 5 pitch inning for Delucia. T7.

[Saltydog]

Patience. Arkansas in it to deliver a soul crushing loss.

I hope so but right now it ain't good. What they're hitting solid is right at people.

[maroonmania]

Lol.. its game over. 5 pitch inning for Delucia. T7.

Even the balls that Arkansas hit well go right to someone.

[EdwardDrayton]

On a side note. Arch Manning will not continue the Ole Miss Manning legacy. He’s officially a Longhorn.

[Activated Alpha]

Way to fail the nation Hogs. I mean at least make them work for it by getting into their pen

[Saltydog]

Say what you want but Graham is damn good hitter. 2 on, nobody out.

[State82]

Nobody is touching UM. They are playing better than anyone I have seen this year outside of Tennessee. In all phases of the game. Damn near perfect. It is uncanny.

[EdwardDrayton]

Must keep that third run off the plate.

[EdwardDrayton]

OK. Good job. Now time for Jobu to heal sick bats.

[maroonmania]

Arkansas can't even get a baserunner. 1 single since the first inning.

[EdwardDrayton]

BOOT BOOT BOOT!!!!!

[TNDawg35]

Nobody is touching UM. They are playing better than anyone I have seen this year outside of Tennessee. In all phases of the game. Damn near perfect. It is uncanny.

Have you not watched any Oklahoma game in Omaha??

[Saltydog]

GAME / SET / MATCH

[Percho]

Like to see em pumped. I am picturing the agony of defeat.

[Percho]

Anybody for a game of horseshoes?

[mparkerfd20]

Start preparing yourselves

[EdwardDrayton]

Will Mikey bring DeLucia back for the 8th. He struggled a bit in that inning. How much confidence does he have in that bullpen. Decisions decisions Mikey.

[CaptainObvious]

I don?t understand. The guy has a 7 pitch at bat and gets on on an error. The munchkin goes out and talks to DeLucia and Slavins swings at the first dang pitch. See if he will throw a wild pitch first, with 2 outs. Don?t swing at the first pitch after a mound visit and no pitching change.

[Activated Alpha]

Can?t get somewhere to watch. Someone give us an update

[EdwardDrayton]

Ole Miss 2-0 bottom 8th. Arky home team coming to bat.

[Activated Alpha]

They probably have Johnson warmed up. I am afraid he is lights out

[EdwardDrayton]

Sheesh. Wanted DeLucia to be the one that’s done but starting to look like we’re all having pulled pork for dinner.

[EdwardDrayton]

OK Arkansas. You go down in an elimination game with four hits and no runs and I talk about your ass forevermore.

[Cooterpoot]

Well, DeLucia goes on 3 days rest on Monday after over 100 pitches. OK better win the first couple.

[Cooterpoot]

Screw Van Horn for throwing that first game. But they basically burned DeLusia.

[Dawg496]

Boomer Sooner

[msstate7]

Well, DeLucia goes on 3 days rest on Monday after over 100 pitches. OK better win the first couple.

That dude is unbelievable.

[msstate7]

Boomer Sooner

It's ain't happening. They're gonna win it

[EdwardDrayton]

That performance was a pig disaster.

Dave Van Horn should be retired.

Boomer Sooner.

[ScoobaDawg]

Welp... baseball in MS just got even more competitive.

[BiscuitEater]

113 pitches

[Commercecomet24]

That performance was a pig disaster.

Dave Van Horn should be retired.

Boomer Sooner.

Van horn does this every year. You can set your watch by it.

[Cooterpoot]

It's ain't happening. They're gonna win it

Not if DeLusia can't throw significant innings. OK is the hottest team in America. They've been rolling since mid-season.

[Commercecomet24]

Delucia can pitch ain't no doubt about it.

[maroonmania]

That dude is unbelievable.

The whole staff since the regionals started has been unbelievable. OM scores 2 runs in both the last 2 games and win today and darn near won yesterday because nobody can score much of anything off them.

[Commercecomet24]

Not if DeLusia can't throw significant innings. OK is the hottest team in America.

Okie has way more pitching than Om and hits just as good if not better. Delucia burned. If they have to throw him he ain't gonna have much left after 200+ pitches in less than a week.

Heck arky had a ton of smoked balls today right at people. And is good as Delucia is that would be asking a lot for him to pitch any significant amount of innings in the next 4 days.

[Vandownbytheriver]

So much for the "OM isn't making a run in Omaha" crap. Even if they don't win it, what they've done with their backs against the wall is admirable. Outside of the closet and the 2nd baseman, they are a fairly likable bunch. Not your typical OM group.

[ImissCityBagel]

Arkansas is cursed under DVH.

[BankerDog]

Regardless if they win or not, they will capitalize on this more than we could ever dream of. Lemonis better get his cocky ass act in gear.

[Cooterpoot]

Regardless if they win or not, they will capitalize on this more than we could ever dream of. Lemonis better get his cocky ass act in gear.

Nobody remembers a runner-up

[Thick]

I like the Sooners, not bc they are playing OM. They can rake, they are rested, and they have lots of good pitching. It?s a weekend series starting Saturday, and OM will lose if they can only score 4 runs in 2 games.

[basedog]

Not wrong with competition, only the strong survive. LOL

Btw, did Delucia pitch at Ole Dixie last year? What year is he? Dude has pitched like Greg Maddox.

[maroonmania]

OM pitching in the Supers and CWS in 6 games has 3 shutouts, a 1 run game and a 3 run game. The other game they allowed 5 runs to Arkansas but most all of those were well after the game was decided. Its like they have Bednar pitching every stinking game. Unreal.

[EdwardDrayton]

So much for the "OM isn't making a run in Omaha" crap. Even if they don't win it, what they've done with their backs against the wall is admirable. Outside of the closet and the 2nd baseman, they are a fairly likable bunch. Not your typical OM group.

Nope. Nope. Nope. Don’t like them. Don’t admire them. They will ALWAYS be typically Ole Miss. And I will be a Sooner fan rooting for them to burn the Webel house down. That is all. :)

[Activated Alpha]

OK can rake, but so did Ark when they faced other teams outside OM. OK better come to the plate with patience and get into their pen. Did they even use their closer yet?

[Vandownbytheriver]

Nope. Nope. Nope. Don’t like them. Don’t admire them. They will ALWAYS be typically Ole Miss. And I will be a Sooner fan rooting for them to burn the Webel house down. That is all. :)

I get it. I'm not like most I guess. If they win or lose it doesn't effect me one way or the other. I'm more concerned with what State is doing. When they got backed into a corner they came out swinging. Our guys folded. To me that in and of itself is admirable.

[Todd4State]

Screw Van Horn for throwing that first game. But they basically burned DeLusia.

If he had just done the normal thing his team is playing for a title. But in baseball if you don't respect the game you usually get burned.

[Commercecomet24]

If he had just done the normal thing his team is playing for a title. But in baseball if you don't respect the game you usually get burned.

Word. Van Horn is the new Mike Martin

[EdwardDrayton]

I get it. I'm not like lost I guess. If they win or lose it doesn't effect me one way or the other. I'm more concerned with what State is doing. When they got backed into a corner they came out swinging. Our guys folded. To me that in and of itself is admirable.

Oh that is definitely the next discussion if the Webels win it. Them winning and us finishing LAST IN THE SEC after winning it all seems an unpardonable sin. A sacrifice at the altar will be required; someone will need to pay.

[Todd4State]

Oh that is definitely the next discussion if the Webels win it. Them winning and us finishing LAST IN THE SEC after winning it all seems an unpardonable sin. A sacrifice at the altar will be required; someone will need to pay.

The staff is on notice and they know that they have to have a better season next year or there will be changes with assistants probably. That was true long before Ole Miss went on their run. I don't think they are oblivious to anything.

[ImissCityBagel]

Uhhh...I just looked at the Okie schedule....it was kind of meh. But I guess they are hot right now.

[Saltydog]

If they split the first two and they have Delucia on Monday, they'll win it. He is almost unhittable right now.

[EdwardDrayton]

The staff is on notice and they know that they have to have a better season next year or there will be changes with assistants probably. That was true long before Ole Miss went on their run. I don't think they are oblivious to anything.

Truly putting the staff “on notice” means progress milestone evaluations between right now and the MIDDLE of next season. They do not get another entire season. John needs to get the job done sooner rather than later. This happened on his watch and he needs to get it FIXED.

[Dawg2003]

Can you imagine if we had not won the natty last year? I would want to vomit if they won one before us.

[Goldendawg]

Truly putting the staff “on notice” means progress milestone evaluations between right now and the MIDDLE of next season. They do not get another entire season. John needs to get the job done sooner rather than later. This happened on his watch and he needs to get it FIXED.

In-house promotion of someone with virtually no AD experience for an SEC program is part of the problems we have. JMO.

[chef dixon]

Can you imagine if we had not won the natty last year? I would want to vomit if they won one before us.

Yep. At least we got to experience that. Funny how it lasted only one season tho lol

[Mjoelner34]

Van horn does this every year. You can set your watch by it.

What would have game 3 looked like if Van Horn ever had to take on Mike Martin?

[Commercecomet24]

What would have game 3 looked like if Van Horn ever had to take on Mike Martin?

Probably a 32 inning train wreck that ends in a tie!

[maroonmania]

Yep. At least we got to experience that. Funny how it lasted only one season tho lol

Well I don't plan to give ours back even if OM wins one this year.

[Todd4State]

Truly putting the staff “on notice” means progress milestone evaluations between right now and the MIDDLE of next season. They do not get another entire season. John needs to get the job done sooner rather than later. This happened on his watch and he needs to get it FIXED.

Baseball is a different business. We're not going to fire any coach mid season outside of a scandal.

[Todd4State]

If they split the first two and they have Delucia on Monday, they'll win it. He is almost unhittable right now.

Yeah but how long can he realistically go? 5?

[Commercecomet24]

Yeah but how long can he realistically go? 5?

3-4 innings maybe. He's thrown 220+ pitches in less than a week. While he threw the shutout today arky had 8 balls hit over 100mph exit velo, they just happened to be hit right at someone, that tells you he wasn't quite as sharp with that many barreled up balls. If there's a game 3 I know he'll be out there but how good will he be? Let's hope okie wins first 2 anyways

[EdwardDrayton]

Baseball is a different business. We're not going to fire any coach mid season outside of a scandal.

Business as usual is not the hallmark of a leader.

[Todd4State]

3-4 innings maybe. He's thrown 220+ pitches in less than a week. While he threw the shutout today arky had 8 balls hit over 100mph exit velo, they just happened to be hit right at someone, that tells you he wasn't quite as sharp with that many barreled up balls. If there's a game 3 I know he'll be out there but how good will he be? Let's hope okie wins first 2 anyways

Arm gets tired = ball gets elevated = ball gets hit hard. You're right- I was maybe generous with 5 innings. But then again it is Bianco we're talking about here.


Business as usual is not the hallmark of a leader.

Yeah well baseball is not a "usual business". I've been exposed to both. What kind of pitching coach do you think we are going to find in the middle of the season? Please save us again Gary Henderson? Firing a coach in the middle of season rarely is good long term. It's also a potentially bad look. People in baseball understand it's a game of streaks both good and bad and that patience is required. Ask George Steinbrenner how firing people randomly worked for the Yankees in the 1980's? Being knee jerk and firing someone in the middle of the season has to be for a pretty darn good cause. Because no one wants to go work in baseball somewhere that you might be fired for losing a series or during a losing streak "just cause we're Mississippi State and we don't do that."

[Leeshouldveflanked]

In-house promotion of someone with virtually no AD experience for an SEC program is part of the problems we have. JMO.
^^^^This^^^^ is the number one issue with MSU Athletics.

[Pancho]

Gosh, is cohen cutting costs again and damaging the future of msu sports? Did he not treat your kid good in a baseball camp a few years back?

[Cooterpoot]

Business as usual is not the hallmark of a leader.

You've lost your damn mind if you think people need to be fired. Nobody would want to work for your tyrant ass. Staff changes will be made if things don't improve. But you act like we didn't lose basically the whole damn staff from last year after injuries and graduation/pro ball.

[maroonmania]

3-4 innings maybe. He's thrown 220+ pitches in less than a week. While he threw the shutout today arky had 8 balls hit over 100mph exit velo, they just happened to be hit right at someone, that tells you he wasn't quite as sharp with that many barreled up balls. If there's a game 3 I know he'll be out there but how good will he be? Let's hope okie wins first 2 anyways

Yep, he would have the same rest Bednar had last year going into game 3 but Bednar had more rest between his first 2 starts in Omaha last year and had thrown less pitches. Just amazing yesterday though that Arkansas only had 4 singles and never had a baserunner in any of the 9 innings until there were already 2 outs.

[Pancho]

Late movement is a b*tch and this guy was in juco last year too.......

[basedog]

One thing everyone should understand about baseball in the Sec. It is BY FAR the most dominate league in the country and just about any school and mostly all the west division schools can or will win a Natty.

Regardless of who wins a Natty, their domination want last long.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Hopefully Lemonis and staff are working their @sses off right now and not taking an extended Vacation. But it doesnt look like we have very much positive momentum in the Portal.

[Todd4State]

Hopefully Lemonis and staff are working their @sses off right now and not taking an extended Vacation. But it doesnt look like we have very much positive momentum in the Portal.

I've seen more pictures of fans taking pictures of Lemonis at games and tournaments than ever before.

Let's wait until August 1 before we judge the staff on the transfers.

[EdwardDrayton]

Arm gets tired = ball gets elevated = ball gets hit hard. You're right- I was maybe generous with 5 innings. But then again it is Bianco we're talking about here.



Yeah well baseball is not a "usual business". I've been exposed to both. What kind of pitching coach do you think we are going to find in the middle of the season? Please save us again Gary Henderson? Firing a coach in the middle of season rarely is good long term. It's also a potentially bad look. People in baseball understand it's a game of streaks both good and bad and that patience is required. Ask George Steinbrenner how firing people randomly worked for the Yankees in the 1980's? Being knee jerk and firing someone in the middle of the season has to be for a pretty darn good cause. Because no one wants to go work in baseball somewhere that you might be fired for losing a series or during a losing streak "just cause we're Mississippi State and we don't do that."

I get what you?re saying Todd. But just don?t have the same perspective. We are a year out now from winning. Another eight or nine months will elapse before mid next season. PLENTY of additional time to evaluate progress. So we?re far from talking streaks and knee jerk. I?ll leave it there since no one wants to read my tome on leadership, performance and accountability. But there needs to be tension in this program. A BOD doesn?t give a damn your stock price was high twelve months ago. They want to know why it?s in the tank and what the f$$k you?re going to do to fix it PDQ. There will be milestone goals set and progress evaluations. And you won?t get another twelve months to fix it. These guys are making CEO money and should be evaluated as such. IMHO

[EdwardDrayton]

You've lost your damn mind if you think people need to be fired. Nobody would want to work for your tyrant ass. Staff changes will be made if things don't improve. But you act like we didn't lose basically the whole damn staff from last year after injuries and graduation/pro ball.

Just to be clear Cooter. Did not say anyone should be fired now. You can read my comments to Todd and get a little more perspective. But, no, I do not believe either they should get another twelve months free and clear without any interim expectations, evaluations and accountability. IF we do not see progress in an interim period then, yes, changes should be made. And by the way, the expectations, evaluations and accountability should be applied not only to the coaching level but also by Keenum to the AD. We need some tension in the athletics department.

[ImissCityBagel]

The Sooners suck.

[msstate7]

The Sooners suck.

Our motto these days... everyone sucks vs OM

[Dawgface]

The Sooners suck.

I'm afraid there is no stopping these friggers.

[ImissCityBagel]

Oklahoma is a "we're just happy to be here" team......

[R2Dawg]

As much as I enjoyed UT getting beat in super, I wish OM was playing them right now.

[ImissCityBagel]

Is this Oklahoma's ace or are they saving him?

[Cooterpoot]

OK is young and came out tight as Dick's hatband. That's their issue, young. Playing an older team is tough unless you're head and shoulders better. OK's best goes tomorrow. OK has made some big comebacks this year, but they aren't pushing the OM pitching.

[maroonmania]

Our motto these days... everyone sucks vs OM

All I know is that this is the best NCAA tournament performance by an entire pitching staff I have ever seen. Nobody can really hit OM pitchers and it really doesn't seem to matter who they put on the bump. Get 5 perfect innings from a guy I've never heard of tonight, he finally gets in a little trouble in the 6th and a freshman is brought in and bails them out and nobody can hit him. And this has really been going on since the regional. They have Elliott and Delucia for the next 2 and you know nobody is really going to hit them.

[msstate7]

I remember telling this board Tennessee losing before OM wasn't a good thing