College World Series updates

[Guest UHCoog14]

I say you gotta win Game 2  before you think about  Game 3.  This is now a one gamer.

[horndawg]

Just wondered if it is worth the gamble to start a no. 3 or 4 and see how he does then put Wacha in if things get tight...I know what the obvious choice is, I'm just trying to be optimistic in my mind and that would be the best scenario for us.

[baddog]

[quote name="horndawg" post="1019789" timestamp="1308610111"]
[b]Just wondered if it is worth the gamble to start a no. 3 or 4 and see how he does then put Wacha in if things get tight[/b]...I know what the obvious choice is, I'm just trying to be optimistic in my mind and that would be the best scenario for us.
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Excellent idea.

[Guest UHCoog14]

[quote name="horndawg" post="1019789" timestamp="1308610111"]
Just wondered if it is worth the gamble to start a no. 3 or 4 and see how he does then put Wacha in if things get tight...I know what the obvious choice is, I'm just trying to be optimistic in my mind and that would be the best scenario for us.
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I'm not much of a gambler. I would throw my best at them in Game 2 and then have Johnny Wholestaff ready for Game 3.

[horndawg]

[quote name="baddog" post="1019803" timestamp="1308613157"]
[quote author=horndawg link=topic=85058.msg1019789#msg1019789 date=1308610111]
[b]Just wondered if it is worth the gamble to start a no. 3 or 4 and see how he does then put Wacha in if things get tight[/b]...I know what the obvious choice is, I'm just trying to be optimistic in my mind and that would be the best scenario for us.
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Excellent idea.
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Well, that with the hope that the starter didn't get burned before the trouble. All hypothetical, as I said I know the obvious answer, just playing the what-if game. Anyway, I'll retreat into the hole I came out of and wait for football to start. I'll just tryto enjoy the Ags being in Omaha.

[baddog]

You never know when one of your lesser pitchers can outshine one of your aces. I think it is worth the gamble if you don't allow it to get out of hand. Our ace didn't play well.

[horndawg]

[quote name="baddog" post="1019823" timestamp="1308619588"]
You never know when one of your lesser pitchers can outshine one of your aces. I think it is worth the gamble if you don't allow it to get out of hand. Our ace didn't play well.
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Yeah that was a strange sequence, I know he was impressive all the way up until the postseason, can't help but wonder if it had anything to do with the draft or What?

[PhatMack19]

Good question Horndawg.  Cal is probably the worst(least qualified) team in the CWS and A&M should be able to handle them with their #3 on the mound.  Although I'm kinda leary after FSU scored 23 on us in game 2 of the Supers.  Stilson's injury really hurts now when we have to win 6 in a row.

It is hard to take a chance against any team with A&M's lack of offense.  I say throw Wacha and then figure out the rest later.

[EAGLE07]

I'd throw Wacha.....one at a time.

[horndawg]

I'd like to see Hales get a shot at some point, but I haven't gotten to follow them like I usually do, so I dunno if he's injured or just not performing.  Eagle, your thoughts/knowledge?

[EAGLE07]

[quote name="horndawg" post="1019911" timestamp="1308672342"]
I'd like to see Hales get a shot at some point, but I haven't gotten to follow them like I usually do, so I dunno if he's injured or just not performing.  Eagle, your thoughts/knowledge?
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I will personal message you.

[PhatMack19]

No offense for either team so far.

Cal    0  1  0
A&M  0    2  0      Bot 4

[Guest UHCoog14]

I don't care what kind of bat you use, that was a BOMB by Smith.
1-0  atm

[PhatMack19]

Adam Smith hits a solo hr

Cal     0   1   0
A&M   1    3   0      End 4

[PhatMack19]

E5 by Smith leads to big inning for Cal

Cal     3     3      0
A&M    1     3      2     Bot 5

[Guest UHCoog14]

Sloppy defense by the Ag's
3 E's lead to 3 Cal runs.
3-1 Cal

[TradinUp BH]

I would say the Big 12 is the 4th best baseball conference in America behind 1. SEC  2. ACC  3. PAC-10

[Guest UHCoog14]

You give the PAC-10 too much credit.  Cal got on a roll at the right time.

[oldollie]

Anybody get the idea Scalp'em likes the SEC! ;D ;) Augie and Childress need to spend a little more time recruiting guys who can hit. UT and A&M are the 2 worst hitting teams in the WS.

[PhatMack19]

Cal gets 3 more.


Cal       6       7      0
A&M     1       4      2

[TradinUp BH]

[quote name="UHCoog14" post="1020004" timestamp="1308684738"]
You give the PAC-10 too much credit.  Cal got on a roll at the right time.
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Maybe so, but can you really put Big 12 over PAC-10? If it makes you feel better they are tied for third. ;D

[TradinUp BH]

[quote name="oldollie" post="1020005" timestamp="1308684854"]
Anybody get the idea Scalp'em likes the SEC! ;D ;) Augie and Childress need to spend a little more time recruiting guys who can hit. UT and A&M are the 2 worst hitting teams in the WS.
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Every year people get on here and boast about UT in all sports, I'm just putting out reality checks. Put a UT in a tough conference and they would be like any other top four to five teams in the SEC every year. ;D Just stirring the pot a little ;) I can't say too much since my Tigers were home early this year.

[PhatMack19]

A&M gets 2, but leaves 2 runners stranded.


Cal       6       7      1
A&M     3       7      2     Top 7

[baddog]

At least the Ags are battling. UT looked as if they didn't care.....not fired up.

[PhatMack19]

Still no offense for A&M.  Running out of innings


Cal       7       9      1
A&M     3       9      2     Headed to the 9th