MSU-Kent State Game 1

[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