East TX Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 That was an amazing display of cleverness by Joe Robertson and Matt Hicks--they pulled an ole trick I had not seen since the late fifties!The triple play was nifty too; Matt Hicks is fast and when he saw what all was happening he took off from third to home and beat the runner there to take in a scorcher from Catcher Matt Menard who beat the semi-lame Ned. runner and tagged the runner going to first. He then had the present-of-mind to wheel and hit Hicks who was a step or two ahead of the runner--whereby the tag was made just ahead of home plate. Wow three outs that contributed largely to the winning of the gameThis was the first triple play I have ever seen in a HS hardball game! Congrats to all involved. Also congrats to Freshman Pitcher Hayden Guidry who went about half the game giving up only one hit to the stout Bulldogs...Sorry, it was Hicks.....
Gabe Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 I heard it was hicks who ran to tag runner at the plate
Guest coondog106 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 [quote name="East TX" post="772079" timestamp="1267893659"]That was an amazing display of cleverness by Joe Robertson and Matt Hicks--they pulled an ole trick I had not seen since the late fifties!The triple play was nifty too; Joe Robertson is fast and when he saw what all was happening he took off from third to home and beat the runner there to take in a scorcher from Catcher Matt Menard who beat the semi-lame Ned. runner and tagged the runner going to first. He then had the present-of-mind to wheel and hit Robertson who was a step or two ahead of the runner--whereby the tag was made just ahead of home plate. Wow three outs that contributed largely to the winning of the gameThis was the first triple play I have ever seen in a HS hardball game! Congrats to all involved. Also congrats to Freshman Pitcher Hayden Guidry who went about half the game giving up only one hit to the stout Bulldogs.[/quote]The ole triple play..the most exciting play in baseball..until it happens to you! Thanks for detailing it out..my head was hurting trying to figure out how it happened. Actually, my head is still hurting!
baddog Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Good game BC. BC always fields a good baseball team. I can't remember them being bad.
1696dogs Posted March 6, 2010 Report Posted March 6, 2010 Semi lame really? He can't run until March 10 the out was concede.
heartattack90 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Posted March 7, 2010 [quote name="Gabe" post="772086" timestamp="1267894618"]I heard it was hicks who ran to tag runner at the plate[/quote]It was Hicks who taged Pitts at home...It looked like Pitts never reached home plate I like to call that the old Charlie Brown slide ...
NHS83LU87 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 [quote name="coondog106" post="771798" timestamp="1267844341"][quote author=adminbaberuth link=topic=66923.msg771769#msg771769 date=1267843401]Brett Brown and now Jacob Pitts for Ned Hayden Guidry for BC[/quote]How does Pitts look since coming back from basketball?[/quote]At times swing was a little rusty but put the bat on the ball(4 singles and a 2b). Had a .307 average for the weekend and .567 on base. Pitched 2 innings facing 8 batters-1 hit, 1 K, 1 bb, no runs. Threw better and harder in the second inning he pitched. Not bad for two practices since basketball. Something to build on.
DogOne Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 I don't understand the Kirby Bellow at-bat. If he is unable to run, why even let him bat? Was Bellow unable to run or just under doctor's orders not to run? Either way, I don't get this strategy. Just seems like an unnecessary risk.
PhatMack19 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 Kirby hit in some of the scrimmages and hit very well including a double off of the wall. I guess the coach was hoping for a Kirk Gibson type at bat to end the game. If he hits anywhere but to Matt Hicks it probably works.
Critter Posted March 8, 2010 Report Posted March 8, 2010 [quote name="PhatMack19" post="773357" timestamp="1268077052"]Kirby hit in some of the scrimmages and hit very well including a double off of the wall. I guess the coach was hoping for a Kirk Gibson type at bat to end the game. If he hits anywhere but to Matt Hicks it probably works.[/quote]Your probably right 9 times out of 10 it probably works..... But then again if you hit it to Matt Hicks, 9 times out of 10 he makes the play. Wish I could've been there for it.
GrayDog Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name="East TX" post="772079" timestamp="1267893659"]That was an amazing display of cleverness by Joe Robertson and Matt Hicks--they pulled an ole trick I had not seen since the late fifties!The triple play was nifty too; Joe Robertson is fast and when he saw what all was happening he took off from third to home and beat the runner there to take in a scorcher from Catcher Matt Menard who beat the semi-lame Ned. runner and tagged the runner going to first. He then had the present-of-mind to wheel and hit Robertson who was a step or two ahead of the runner--whereby the tag was made just ahead of home plate. Wow three outs that contributed largely to the winning of the gameThis was the first triple play I have ever seen in a HS hardball game! Congrats to all involved. Also congrats to Freshman Pitcher Hayden Guidry who went about half the game giving up only one hit to the stout Bulldogs...Sorry, it was Hicks.....[/quote]On the contrary, this was the stupidest coaching move I have ever seen from the Nederland coach. To put a player in a game in that situation who has not even played and was not released by his doctor is moronic and also undermines the whole team concept...
Critter Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name="GrayDog" post="773560" timestamp="1268103664"][quote author=East TX link=topic=66923.msg772079#msg772079 date=1267893659]That was an amazing display of cleverness by Joe Robertson and Matt Hicks--they pulled an ole trick I had not seen since the late fifties!The triple play was nifty too; Joe Robertson is fast and when he saw what all was happening he took off from third to home and beat the runner there to take in a scorcher from Catcher Matt Menard who beat the semi-lame Ned. runner and tagged the runner going to first. He then had the present-of-mind to wheel and hit Robertson who was a step or two ahead of the runner--whereby the tag was made just ahead of home plate. Wow three outs that contributed largely to the winning of the gameThis was the first triple play I have ever seen in a HS hardball game! Congrats to all involved. Also congrats to Freshman Pitcher Hayden Guidry who went about half the game giving up only one hit to the stout Bulldogs...Sorry, it was Hicks.....[/quote]On the contrary, this was the stupidest coaching move I have ever seen from the Nederland coach. To put a player in a game in that situation who has not even played and was not released by his doctor is moronic and also undermines the whole team concept...[/quote]BUT........if it worked it would've been a great call. So, everybody's not going to be pleased with it.
Guest JoesBros Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 The fact of the matter is that Coach Robbins made a decision and it didnt work out liked he planned. Give credit to Hicks on the heads up play to cover home plate to make the final out.
Gabe Posted March 9, 2010 Report Posted March 9, 2010 You can't blame Nederland for the try. Sometimes these things work, sometimes they don't. 95% of the time, Bellow comes through.
Guest gladiator2 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 He must also be a helluva hitter too if he comes thru in the clutch 95% of the time. If he can't run under doctor's order's than he probally was not released to be out there. Surely with all of those stud's that Nederland has they had someone on the bench that could hit a sac fly. Cody has done a good job at Nederland, I'm sure if he had it to do all over again, he would make a different decision. He will make more good decisions than bad in the long run. He's a good coach!
BrenhamFan Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 How's Nederland doing so far, record wise?
Roughrider Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="BrenhamFan" post="774316" timestamp="1268199904"]How's Nederland doing so far, record wise?[/quote]I think they are 6-4 or 7-4..something like that.
BrenhamFan Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="Roughrider" post="774358" timestamp="1268224489"][quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=66923.msg774316#msg774316 date=1268199904]How's Nederland doing so far, record wise?[/quote]I think they are 6-4 or 7-4..something like that.[/quote]thanks
Guest GCMPats Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="BrenhamFan" post="774478" timestamp="1268237195"][quote author=Roughrider link=topic=66923.msg774358#msg774358 date=1268224489][quote author=BrenhamFan link=topic=66923.msg774316#msg774316 date=1268199904]How's Nederland doing so far, record wise?[/quote]I think they are 6-4 or 7-4..something like that.[/quote]thanks[/quote]That sounds about right. They have been throwing a lot of young kids during their tournaments. From what I remember, today (3/10) they get Bellow back. Things just improved 100% for Big Ned.
Guest Penny Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="GrayDog" post="773560" timestamp="1268103664"][quote author=East TX link=topic=66923.msg772079#msg772079 date=1267893659]That was an amazing display of cleverness by Joe Robertson and Matt Hicks--they pulled an ole trick I had not seen since the late fifties!The triple play was nifty too; Joe Robertson is fast and when he saw what all was happening he took off from third to home and beat the runner there to take in a scorcher from Catcher Matt Menard who beat the semi-lame Ned. runner and tagged the runner going to first. He then had the present-of-mind to wheel and hit Robertson who was a step or two ahead of the runner--whereby the tag was made just ahead of home plate. Wow three outs that contributed largely to the winning of the gameThis was the first triple play I have ever seen in a HS hardball game! Congrats to all involved. Also congrats to Freshman Pitcher Hayden Guidry who went about half the game giving up only one hit to the stout Bulldogs...Sorry, it was Hicks.....[/quote]On the contrary, this was the stupidest coaching move I have ever seen from the Nederland coach. To put a player in a game in that situation who has not even played and was not released by his doctor is moronic and also undermines the whole team concept...[/quote]Was this the regional final or a preseason tune up tournament... just checking.
Razor Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 Believe me, if this is a district game and the same scenario presents itself, this would not be the decision...this is a preseason, non-district game that means nothing other than preparing the team for the rest of the season...Nederland has, in fact, thrown several pitchers and tried several lineup variations, as I believe they should, at this time of the season...it will serve the team well in the long run, which is what this is ultimately about...don't worry, the Dogs will be just fine
Guest GCMPats Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="Razor" post="774592" timestamp="1268246521"]Believe me, if this is a district game and the same scenario presents itself, this would not be the decision...this is a preseason, non-district game that means nothing other than preparing the team for the rest of the season...Nederland has, in fact, thrown several pitchers and tried several lineup variations, as I believe they should, at this time of the season...it will serve the team well in the long run, which is what this is ultimately about...don't worry, the Dogs will be just fine[/quote]I think he is questioning the use of Bellow in what amouts to a meaningless game.
Guest coondog106 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 25 years from now we will be telling our children and grandchildren about "The Triple Play".
EAGLE07 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Posted March 10, 2010 [quote name="GCMPats" post="774601" timestamp="1268247213"][quote author=Razor link=topic=66923.msg774592#msg774592 date=1268246521]Believe me, if this is a district game and the same scenario presents itself, this would not be the decision...this is a preseason, non-district game that means nothing other than preparing the team for the rest of the season...Nederland has, in fact, thrown several pitchers and tried several lineup variations, as I believe they should, at this time of the season...it will serve the team well in the long run, which is what this is ultimately about...don't worry, the Dogs will be just fine[/quote]I think he is questioning the use of Bellow in what amouts to a meaningless game. [/quote]correct
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