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He said in the opening press conference of the regional that he would start Boaz in a game 3 if it got there - but I guess we will have to wait and see. I’d say Boaz gets the start and at the first sign of any trouble they will go to Glauber.
I feel ya but don't think it'll happen. I think it'll be Boaz to start with Globe on deck at the first sign of trouble. Walker also if Globe runs out of gas.
Go Boaz as long as you can and then Globe.
This. Boaz has looked good, let him go 3-4 and then bring in globe
If Glauber starts and has to come out, what happens then? I would feel better about him finishing the game than starting. But it would be risky if Boaz isn't sharp.
literally any of our staff but Decaro or Lynch. Decaro set us up in a major way
As long as he throws well. Do not want to have to climb out of a hole..
Yea, I know what you mean, but can you trust them to get the job done? Rose has been reliable, but others have been so off and on, I don't fully trust them.
Why do we think Forbes should stray from what has worked all season? Start Boaz and go to Glauber when he gets into a jam
Dude you must not watch the Diamond Heels. Caden Glauber is our most reliable & best pitcher
Leash will be short (on both sides, actually), but even 1 time through the order for Boaz would be enormous.
Nope. Throw Boaz, but have Caden ready to go pretty quickly if needed. Jason set us up perfectly for tomorrow, so our bats better wake up and get us a win. That performance today was absolutely legendary IMO.
If Boaz can get us through the order the first time, then it really needs to be that our offense picks him up. To play ahead will be massive, and gives Forbes flexibility. I think starting Boaz makes sense (he’s a lefty that usually gives you 2-3 good innings).
At the end of tomorrow, we move on or are eliminated due to our offense, in my opinion.
At the end of tomorrow, we move on or are eliminated due to our offense, in my opinion.
Guessing we see lot of Johnson tomorrow for SC. Not sure if he starts or not
Bats come alive tomorrow and we won't have to worry about the bullpen. We are due to score 9 or 10 runs.
If you are truly trying to go all out you start Glauber. He’s going to be our ace next year so why shy away from him now. Starting Boaz makes no sense. He’s terrible. We saw what happened in the ACC championship. I don’t see how someone could justify starting him with the season on the line. McDuffie will be available and Rose I’m assuming for an inning or two. If there is a chance to buy an inning with Boaz between Glauber and McDuffie then maybe. I just can’t justify a guy that’s been a let down all season to start the biggest game of the year.
If I’m Forbes, I’m taking every inning I can get from Globe
Therefore he starts, ideally he goes 9. If not, you bring in the pen
If Boaz gets clobbered early then we’ll have wasted Glauber entirely
Therefore he starts, ideally he goes 9. If not, you bring in the pen
If Boaz gets clobbered early then we’ll have wasted Glauber entirely
Does anyone remember what happened the only time Caden started? It was against dook, and he got lit up. Gave up two HR. USC isn’t dook. Starting a freshman in an elimination game like this when his only other start was awful would be insane.
Personally, I’d start Decaro tomorrow
You might be onto something. Start Jason, then let Ryan go in for relief. That will work.
DeCarro two games in a row struggled to get past 4 innings, then he pitches a complete game. At this point of the season anything can happen.
I'm not a betting man, but I'd wager Boaz starts and Globe coming in around the 4th inning and going as far as he can from there. We've done it all year, I don't see Forbes changing course now
Any chance Edwards for USC makes another appearance? He didn’t throw a TON of pitches Friday…just not sure if that’s a realistic turnaround or not for him to throw meaningful pitches with any length in this game.
I think Edwards will be available to some extent in relief.
The Boaz vs Glauber decision is such a hard one for tomorrow. I totally understand both perspectives. I’m not going to opine yet. Going to think on it for a bit before I decide.
Have you not seen Boaz all year? He is the definition of lit up lol
Dude, I know that. I've watched all season. I'm wondering what happens if he can't go the distance or if Boaz gives up runs early and puts us in a big hole. He hasn't pitched a complete game yet and he's a freshman. It's a big ask. Just sayin. We may need help from others.
100% agree. You can’t risk getting down big early by going with Boaz to start
Gotta start Boaz. Not like you can go to him later on. Let Boaz hopefully get some depth then have Glauber/Mcduffie/Rose ready to roll.
Start Boaz, and tell him to leave nothing in the tank. Send in Globe to hopefully finish it, but you have Duff, Rose, and Matty on a full days rest to come in if needed.
maybe, just me ... but your logic completely escapes me
1. "Starting Boaz makes no sense."
2. "I just can’t justify a guy that’s been a let down all season to start the biggest game of the year."
seriously ... SMDH
GO HEELS
while i'm not endorsing Caden to start tomorrow ... i'll absolutely leave that up to our team's staff ... i think they know BEST
i will share these 3 points, however ...
1. Lynch transitioned into a vital starter during the postseason, stepping up to pitch in both 2025 regional and super regional games.
2. He threw a brilliant 7.0 innings with a career-high 5 strikeouts against Arizona.
3. Over three appearances in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Lynch allowed only four earned runs and struck out 13 batters in 13 total innings.
a freshman ... just food for thought ...
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He was serviceable in his last Sunday start against ECU. If we get a repeat of that performance tomorrow, we will be ok.
The difference is, Lynch pitched in the finals for the ACCT, and he was fabulous. Forbes wanted to get him ready for the postseason. Clearly he was. I know the dook series was awhile ago, but as everyone knows, there’s a different mentality coming out of the pen vs. being a starter. It’s just a ton of pressure for a freshman in an elimination game.