Game 66 - Carolina vs West Virginia - CWS

BKirk7

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Apr 9, 2026
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Relax and enjoy the game. There’s nothing you can do to control the outcome of this game. Only four teams are left playing at the moment.
I appreciate that. (I mean that sincerely.) I stepped outside after they scored their 7th run and took a short walk, then came back for the bottom of the 9th to watch our last three outs. It worked. Just had to change something up. You know how it goes.
 

uncjhodges

All-Conference
Sep 1, 2025
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Except the everyone on our team having a collective stroke with 2 outs in the 7th, we played pretty awesome baseball. Shame we had to burn Glauber he’s throw basically 90 pitches this week. Would love for decaro and Duffie to get it done Saturday and then Lynch/Glauber piggyback Sunday
 

Calimike25

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Aug 1, 2025
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Nail bitter for a 5 run win- today has been stressful all damned day. 5 1/2 hr exam at work- get home just in time to watch WVU put up a 5 spot. At least both turned out for the good guys!!!
 

wsdog

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Aug 1, 2025
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You have to be able to spare a few runs and still have a cushion before you get the luxury of going deeper into the bullpen than usual. But man, it’s nerve wracking to still have to watch those runs score. In the end, it played out as predicted.
 

unc80

All-Conference
Nov 1, 2009
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There'll be no joy in the Deliveranceburg, WV trailer park tonight.

Trailer Park Boys Drink GIF
 

THEChapelthrill

All-Conference
Aug 2, 2025
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I expected him to throw about that many coming in the game. Wish Matty could have keep it going but it is what it is.

We should feel great about our situation.
I feel very good... I don't feel great. Just one lazy play, a couple missed chances to make plays, inability to execute pitches, a FEW lucky ace bloops, lucky hits... If Coop isn't lazy we're prolly looking at a 12-2 win and no Globe pitching. Good news is that there is plenty of stuff for Forbes to get their attention with going into the final series vs. riding high thinking they're great.
 
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THEChapelthrill

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Aug 2, 2025
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Thrilled with the performance of Jackson Rose. He's the star of this game for me. He came in and calmed things down after Folger got off to a bit of a rocky start, then shut them down as we built our lead that ultimately won the game. Great to have him in a purple patch of form going into the finals.
I think if we don't have a huge lead, or this situation comes up this weekend, he'll get to stay in longer and work through his minor "hiccup" in the last inning. Forbes wanted to get those guys after Rose some work and hopefully build some confidence. But, the rest of our pen is unfortunately just what they've been all year. mediocre to sub-par. We really only have 5 pitchers that have been/ are truly trustworthy this year. Good news is that all 5 should be mostly ready to go. I do think the extended pitch count will take away the long relief option for Globe if needed on Saturday, which hopefully isn't a concern.
 

LikeMikeAir23

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Apr 21, 2026
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I think if we don't have a huge lead, or this situation comes up this weekend, he'll get to stay in longer and work through his minor "hiccup" in the last inning. Forbes wanted to get those guys after Rose some work and hopefully build some confidence. But, the rest of our pen is unfortunately just what they've been all year. mediocre to sub-par. We really only have 5 pitchers that have been/ are truly trustworthy this year. Good news is that all 5 should be mostly ready to go. I do think the extended pitch count will take away the long relief option for Globe if needed on Saturday, which hopefully isn't a concern.
Right. It's funny - at the start of the postseason I had the feeling that our lack of depth after those 5 guys would spell our doom eventually as the tournament ground on and we'd need to burn arms. But miraculously, we've made it to the doorstep and all 5 of our guys should be rested and ready for the game Saturday. As far as Saturday, if there's anybody I trust to give us a deep outing it's DeCaro. Just really want to finish the job. This program deserves it after what they've done these last 20 years.
 
Aug 6, 2025
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I feel very good... I don't feel great. Just one lazy play, a couple missed chances to make plays, inability to execute pitches, a FEW lucky ace bloops, lucky hits... If Coop isn't lazy we're prolly looking at a 12-2 win and no Globe pitching. Good news is that there is plenty of stuff for Forbes to get their attention with going into the final series vs. riding high thinking they're great.
Nut up brother…

we’re playing for the fricken National Championship and have a fully rested Decaro, Lynch and Mcduffie ready to go. Plus the offense woke up

I FEEL GREAT.
 

heels2012

All-Conference
Aug 1, 2025
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What a win, I’m just so proud of this team. It’s unbelievable the poise they continue to show in tough situations and ability to get out of jams. Today the bats came alive too.

Can we please agree not to meltdown if we don’t win it all? I want it so badly but it’s been an incredible year regardless.