2021 Texas Softball

[texasstrong12 4668]

aggy should probably be making a softball coaching change and Gajewski should be their top target if they’re smart. 

[Js1 85320]

1 minute ago, texasstrong12 said:

aggy should probably be making a softball coaching change and Gajewski should be their top target if they’re smart. 

Or Geri Glasco at ULL. Jo Evans is getting the Connie Clark “eh whatever” treatment 

Edited May 12, 2021 by Js1

[texasstrong12 4668]

aggy's season should be over so we will find out if they're making a coaching change soon. 

My guess is yes. 

[Pato del Muerto 52491]

I was flipping by the sports channels and saw aggy and tenn tied in the 9th so I stopped to watch. What fun. Aggy doesn’t get rung up on what seemed an obvious strike 3 then hits a hr on the next pitch, then goes back to the circle and gives up a walkoff 2 run double to secure their annual first round tourney loss.  She apparently had the only 4 aggy hits in the game, 2 2b and 2 hr. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

That aggy team is mentally soft. 

They've been right there in almost every SEC game but they always choke at the end. I think that was the 3rd game out of the last 4 they were walked off. 

[Js1 85320]

Jo has never won an SECT game

[torre 1285]

NCAA Selection show Sunday, May 16, 8PM, ESPN2.

(large font from article)

Game 1: How to watch Texas vs. Oklahoma State

The game begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 14.

The event can be watched on ESPNU.

Game 2: How to watch Texas vs. Iowa State

The game begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14.

The event can be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.  

TBD: Third-place game

The game begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.

The event can be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.  

TBD: Second-place game

The game begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.

The event can be streamed on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.  

TBD: Big 12 championship game

The game begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.

The event can be watched on ESPN2.

 

https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/softball/2021/05/10/big-12-softball-texas-longhorns-tv-streaming-espn/5026147001/

[Js1 85320]

We need that game 1 sooooooooooooooooooooo bad.  Even if we get shit blasted by OU 22-0 in the Big 12 champ game, we need that win over OSU.  I don't think we'd get a top 8 seed with a win over OSU, BUT I'd rather be in the 9-11 range than the 12-16 range where you are going to get matched up with someone like UCLA, Alabama, OU or  Florida.   I'd feel more confident in a three game series with an Arkansas, an LSU, an FSU or an Ok State.   

We were pretty darn close to a series win (8 inning loss in game 2) versus LSU and we were absolutely in two of those games versus Ok State (two 2-run losses). 

Yesterday's projections: https://d1softball.com/d1softball-field-of-64-projections-may-12/

They actually have us OUT as a host (#17) - Texas is currently #9 in the RPI with a game against #7 tomorrow.  Meanwhile, they are giving host sites to: #15 Oregon, #18 Kentucky, #20 Clemson and #26 ULL.   I think we host - that would be some BULLSHIT if we didn't. 

Our biggest resume problems right now are: #132 SOS (OU is #176, OSU is #102, Arizona is #110), 2-8 versus the top 25 (Arizona is 4-9, Oregon is 6-12).  NC SOS is #141 - OU is #194, Tenn is #138, Arizona St. is #121, Missouri is #124, Washington is #170, Oregon is #148

[torre 1285]

Thanks for those projections !     If MW returns to Eugene he will need Secret Service protection.

Will be interesting to see how the committee rates strength of schedule since so many schedules/tournaments affected by Covid.  

[Js1 85320]

1 minute ago, torre said:

Thanks for those projections !     If MW returns to Eugene he will need Secret Service protection.

Will be interesting to see how the committee rates strength of schedule since so many schedules/tournaments affected by Covid.  

Yep.  The committee needs to remember, for instance, that we lost 2 games against Bama and a game against Arizona due to weather.   Our NC SOS would have been a lot higher. 

[perfectchaos007 6636]

Yikes. Sounds like we need to get 1 win over an oklahoma school in the Big12 tournament just to be a regional host 

[Machinator 32099]

[Js1 85320]

Live on ESPNU. 

[Js1 85320]

Texas scores 1st on an RBI single by Ellsworth! 

[WBT 20564]

Nice start but it would have been nice to get at least one more runner in.

[Js1 85320]

Scoreless first for OK State after a two out double for Shea.  Great start! 

1-0 Texas

Edited May 14, 2021 by Js1

[Js1 85320]

Quick 1-2-3 by Texas in the top of the 2nd. 

[Js1 85320]

And a 1-2-3 for Shea. 

1-0 Texas to the 3rd. 

[WBT 20564]

So if the runner tags up on a caught foul bunt, does the batter still get credit for the sacrifice?

[Js1 85320]

Ok State with all kinds of problems - 

Leadoff single by Jefferson
Rhodes popped up bunt - OK State player dropped it on the transfer, allowing Jefferson to move up to second
Ok State SS dropped a pop up, allowing Burke to reach - Jefferson could not advance though

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

Whole lot of orange going on here. 

[Js1 85320]

Ellsworth with a second RBI single!

2-0 Texas

[WBT 20564]

Gotta love 2-out RBIs

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

And bloody noses. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

Fuck, we’re tied one whole pitch later. 

[WBT 20564]

Well shit, that was crushed.

[Js1 85320]

Crushed.  2-2, bottom 3rd.  Still one out. 

[Js1 85320]

Yeah, ok Sooner - it was belt high in her wheelhouse.  Calm down with the "bloody nose propelled that HR!" 

[Js1 85320]

Nice response by Shea with a grounder to short and a strikeout.

2-2, top 4

[Js1 85320]

And then a leadoff double by JJ Smith!  She really is going to work herself into a starting lineup spot next year with her bat. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

That bunt sucked. 

[Js1 85320]

Yeah, she was hit.  It hit her in the collarbone first.  That took a discussion? 

Texas has the first two aboard on a double and a HBP. 

[Js1 85320]

Just now, shadow_operative2.0 said:

That bunt sucked. 

You had one fucking job, Camille! 

[Js1 85320]

Rhodes is in an awful slump, still.   Strikeout with 2 on and 2 outs. 

She needs to be moved down the order. 

[WBT 20564]

Tough not to score the leadoff double

[Js1 85320]

1 minute ago, WBT said:

Tough not to score the leadoff double

Not getting a bunt down from a slapper is why we are 3-9 against the top 25. 

[Js1 85320]

2 out error by Parker does no damage as Shea forces a grounder to first, who has to dive to the bag to get the tag. 

2-2 to the 5th. 

Edited May 14, 2021 by Js1

[Js1 85320]

Burke lead off single! 

[Js1 85320]

8 LOB. Texas cannot get a timely hit 

[Js1 85320]

9 LOB. Rhodes is GARBAGE right now. 

[Js1 85320]

This is quite the pitcher's duel.  2-2 through 6 complete.

Texas 2 - 9 - 1

OSU 2 - 5 - 0

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

Have a game, Lauren. 

[Js1 85320]

Just now, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Have a game, Lauren. 

Burke and Ellsworth are here to get hits. 

[Js1 85320]

2 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Have a game, Lauren. 

[Js1 85320]

Pitching change with Burke on first with one out. 

[Js1 85320]

Ellsworth 3rd hit.  Runners 1st and 2nd with 1 out. 

Ellsworth and Burke are ON FIRE.  Move both of them up.   It should be Jefferson, Burke, Iakopo, Ellsworth, Rhodes

Edited May 14, 2021 by Js1

[WBT 20564]

Bases loaded, 1 out.  We need to finally get that big hit...or even a sac fly.

[Js1 85320]

Eberle walks Parker and bases are loaded with 1 out.

JJ Smith is up.  Just get something into the OF. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15972]

Or K, either way. 

[Js1 85320]

Freshman had a freshman moment.