It’s a Friday double header tomorrow.

[CardX]

No Saturday game due to weather.

 

[Bardman]

Totally shocked. That is REALLY hard on UofL who just played two mid-week games. Dbl-headsr on Sunday - sure. Thank you ACC.

 

[73Card]

Thanks Card X.

 

[Bardman]

Big game 1 win. 8-7 Cards!!!!

 

[73Card]

Not an expert in such matters but really don't get the 'closer" thought process. Eberle was throwing smoke, why the hell yank him? Biven closed the game but could have just as easily given up some runs.

 

[earsky]

Just got back from the park. What a game!
I have to recharge the batteries before 9:30

 

[earsky]

Not an expert in such matters but really don't get the 'closer" thought process. Eberle was throwing smoke, why the hell yank him? Biven closed the game but could have just as easily given up some runs.

I part of it was about Biven getting his mojo back.

 

[CardX]

Ok, what can Browm do for you? How about not much.

 

[Bardman]

He has been so good. That first inning was bad; but, he has settled down. Our guys need to hit the ball.

 

[earsky]

He has been so good. That first inning was bad; but, he has settled down. Our guys need to hit the ball.

Is it time to settle on the 9 hitters?

 

[CardX]

Big strike out there. Momentum changer? LFG.

 

[Bardman]

Cards making UNC’s pitcher look like Greg Maddux.

 

[Bardman]

Is it time to settle on the 9 hitters?

IDK. For the most part he has. 2B has been the primary rotational spot. DH - that could be a different guy every game IMO.

 

[CardX]

Cards making UNC’s pitcher look like Greg Maddux.

He’s not overpowering. He’s just cooking with the placement and timing. Need to keep the damage minimal until the bats wake up.

 

[Bardman]

He was still throwing in 90s in the 6th inning. Cards couldn’t hit him. What I did like is that, once again, the team kept getting after it all the way to the end. I hope we get to their pitcher early on Sunday and win this series.

 

[Thecycle27]

The NC pitcher was really good in the 2nd game. A really good pitcher can locate while changing speeds. It totally messes with hitters timing and brain.

Brown is going to be a good one. Good movement, nice change and good curve/slider as long as he learns how to locate them consistently.

This is a good Louisville team but pitching will be the difference. I am not convinced it will hold up.

 

[nccardfan]

Totally shocked. That is REALLY hard on UofL who just played two mid-week games. Dbl-headsr on Sunday - sure. Thank you ACC.

NCAA does not like to schedule DH's on travel days in case they can't get the games in. They don't make up conference games if they are not played.

 

[nccardfan]

Is it time to settle on the 9 hitters?

Maybe not yet because now King is back playing again. Plus it is a long season, Davis and possibly Munroe will need rest. The other issue is that when Klein is not catching, we almost have to dH him which limits some PT for some like Early.

 

[JMS1947]

Not an expert in such matters but really don't get the 'closer" thought process. Eberle was throwing smoke, why the hell yank him? Biven closed the game but could have just as easily given up some runs.

I agree 100%. I would definitely have stayed with Eberle. Just don't understand the change at all.

 

[earsky]

Rubber game today @3
Hoping Michael has his good stuff. Should be exciting.

 

[Bardman]

Bit on the cool side. Still debating about going out; leaning toward going out at least for a while. Would love to see our bats sizzle today.

 

[earsky]

Bit on the cool side. Still debating about going out; leaning toward going out at least for a while. Would love to see our bats sizzle today.

Yeah,me too

 

[CardX]

I want this game bad today. We've gone toe to toe with UNC so far. They may be better based on the rankings, and they do have some dangerous bats, but our squad is good. Let's close the weekend out on a high note.

 

[Bardman]

Our batters are being kept off- balance again by off-speed pitches. Need Peter to get thru the next couple of innings cleanly.

 

[2330859]

Leave the bats in the dugout, and get a 9 iron . UNC stsrter has been throwing most of his pitches in the dirt, and our guys are obliging by swinging.

 

[2330859]

Great execution on that double play!

 

[Bardman]

Bats woke up - very nice. Michael with a great outing.

 

[CardX]

One hit shut out, a series win. Very nice.

 

[Thecycle27]

That is what it is going to take. Good pitching and timing hitting. Nice job by the pitching staff.

 

[earsky]

Colder than a well digger's hide over there today. Brrr
Advantage to our guys that play in this crap all the time. Nice win fellas!

 

[2330859]

Is it to soon to say this UL Baseball Team is back? I know it’s early, but looks like a lot of talent that I didn’t see these last few years

 

[Bardman]

I bailed mid-7th as Wyatt came on to pitch. My legs were frozen.
Are they back? I think the bats must get better against off-speed pitchers. They looked confused at the plate yesterday and part of today.
Pitching. Tucker seems to have come out of his coma. Wyatt looks great. Several FR have looked very solid. So, the question is:
Is Detmers going to be ok?
We need Cutts to be a dude on the mound.
Can Hartman pitch to the level he is capable of?

If those three items are all Yes - should be a very good season.

 

[nccardfan]

I bailed mid-7th as Wyatt came on to pitch. My legs were frozen.
Are they back? I think the bats must get better against off-speed pitchers. They looked confused at the plate yesterday and part of today.
Pitching. Tucker seems to have come out of his coma. Wyatt looks great. Several FR have looked very solid. So, the question is:
Is Detmers going to be ok?
We need Cutts to be a dude on the mound.
Can Hartman pitch to the level he is capable of?

If those three items are all Yes - should be a very good season.

Too early to tell about Tucker. He did get the save but he gave up a single and a walk before getting that 3rd out. I would say the jury is still out. King is back playing but really needs to be cautious with the hamstring especially when the weather is still iffy. Also don't know about the status of Alecea and how long he will be out. Is he day to day? Of course, it usually does boil down to pitching. I think they are optimistic about Detmers, but yes solid performances by Forbes and especially Michael.

 

[Bardman]

Alex tweeked his back. He got in the game late. Nothing serious, CDM stated he was just sore. He could(should) rest him Tuesday again. EJKjr - IDK. Rotate him in as a DH along with Lippie, Early and Klein based on pitching matchups. To me, he has to show me something during actual game play that he can hit the ball and just not be out there hacking away.

 

[earsky]

King Jr. going three quarters speed down the line kinda bothered me. I thought if he's not 100 just wait. Idk
Alicea hurt his back Friday when he ran into the fence, what I heard at the field yesterday. I expect him back Friday. Shiver is a pretty good defender.