Matchup vs Auburn...

[thekimmer]

Don't anticipate any pitcher's duels this weekend. Auburn has proven to be able to swing the bat especially at home. As far as match-ups its difficult to see any kind of individual trend in their sec games except they are clearly 3X better at home. The tieagles have won just 2 games in 4 road series but won 6 at home including taking 2 of 3 in their last two home series. They have not been swept at home in SEC play.

I am still hopeful for a sweep but looks like its going to be a pretty tough assignment. I think they are going to score some runs on our pitching. Their problem has been keeping the other guys from scoring due to pitching and defense. We have got to show some bat discipline, score early and play good clean defense. I think if we can put some pressure on them early their D might just help us out a little.

 

[57stratdawg]

We need our speed guys to get on base consistently. They can put pressure on Auburn and hopefully cause a couple Es.

I think a sweep is a long shot. I'm happy with winning 3 out 4 this week.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

I don't follow them closely, but here are a few keys.

* Don't let Grier beat you. Past him, you have Ebert, Buentello and Palacios (if he plays) who can swing it. But Grier is the straw.
* The pitching is not good, but has flashes. Camp is a competitor. Lipscomb has had his moments. Mize has been solid lately, but gave up a huge homer to Bama that blew the Saturday game. Overall though, not good.
* The bullpen has been pretty bad.
* Auburn hasn't won many low scoring games. Had to look it up, but they are 3-22 when they score 6 or less, 19-4 when they score 7 or more.
* They can't catch the ball. Expect to see at least a half a dozen Auburn errors this weekend. When they occur, make them pay.

 

[coach66]

We have a huge opportunity the next two weeks. If we don't step up and

Seize it we have no one to blame but ourselves.

 

[patdog]

Don't let Grier beat you.

The Cubs took this to the extreme with Bryce Harper a few days ago. 11 straight plate appearances without an at bat. Walk, walk, sac fly, walk, intentional walk, walk, walk, intentional walk, hit by pitch, walk, intentional walk.

 

[MaroonNation]

Is Whacker, or whatever his name is, still on the team. Greatest name for a batter ever.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

The Cubs took this to the extreme with Bryce Harper a few days ago. 11 straight plate appearances without an at bat. Walk, walk, sac fly, walk, intentional walk, walk, walk, intentional walk, hit by pitch, walk, intentional walk.

And in the process, swept the Nationals.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Is Whacker, or whatever his name is, still on the team. Greatest name to a batter ever.

Cullen Wacker is gone but Daemon Haecker is here.

 

[MaroonNation]

Too bad Wacker and Haecker weren't on the same team.

 

[thekimmer]

So maybe the key is pitching to the guys in front of him.....

The Cubs took this to the extreme with Bryce Harper a few days ago. 11 straight plate appearances without an at bat. Walk, walk, sac fly, walk, intentional walk, walk, walk, intentional walk, hit by pitch, walk, intentional walk.

Keep them off the bases and you can pitch around greir. The main thing that made thunder and lightning so formidable was that you couldn't pitch around both of them.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Well he's the leadoff hitter most nights.

 

[patdog]

The main thing that made thunder and lightning so formidable was that you couldn't pitch around both of them.

Even if you did, you'd just be pitching to Bobby Thigpen next. 17 home runs and 100+ RBIs in 2 seasons isn't too shabby.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Thoughts on Pitching ..

I don't follow them closely, but here are a few keys.
* The pitching is not good, but has flashes. Camp is a competitor. Lipscomb has had his moments. Mize has been solid lately, but gave up a huge homer to Bama that blew the Saturday game. Overall though, not good.
* The bullpen has been pretty bad.

Auburn Played Troy yesterday .. used two pitchers .. Klobosits went 8.0 and Cardenas went 1.0. AND, they play again tonight against Kennesaw State.

Meanwhile, we travel to Troy. Understand that Houston starts with 'committee' to follow.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Neither of those guys are heavily used in the SEC. Klobosits maybe an inning or two each weekend, Cardenas almost never.

 

[eckie1]

That sums up the whole conference season....

Seize it we have no one to blame but ourselves.

If not for "ourselves" impolding in almost a game per series, we could already be conference champs.

I've feared that we could waste a great season just by being ourselves... Hope I'm wrong. This team is capable of winning it all.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Kent Hrbek famously needed to buy a vowel after shoving Ron Gant off first. Seems to me Daemon Haeker can spare a few.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Follow Up ..

Neither of those guys are heavily used in the SEC. Klobosits maybe an inning or two each weekend, Cardenas almost never.

Auburn lost to Kennesaw State last night, 3-7, and had four pitchers throw.

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