2022 Texas Softball - Locked and Loaded

[Js1 85573]

Just now, Kel Varnsen said:

Gamble didn't pay off

Nope. Was a huge risk 

[LTtxfan 49355]

6 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

A few better AB's in 2nd for Texas.

Wonder how long Mike plans to keep Czech out there -- not sure she can go more than 1-2 more innings

Yeah... missing spots now, gives up a 2 run HR to the #9 hitter

3-0    ferk

[ClubWhatever 12158]

She’s lost a couple mph.  That was a foul ball last game.  Get her out. 

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Just now, Kel Varnsen said:

Gamble didn't pay off

I still have no problem with it. 

It's the same gamble White took starting Dolcini that many games and B2B games against Washington. Sticking with the hot hand. 

[Dr. Teeth 5845]

Fuuuuudge 

[4th&Five 41590]

Welp…I guess I’ll watch the Texas State game. 

[TexasIsBetter 275]

Uhhh you forgot someone coach 

[Js1 85573]

Texas can score but Maxwell will have to make mistakes. But this team thrives on the pressure. They’ll need to respond 

[TexasIsBetter 275]

This inning response is big. Gotta get at least one back 

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

2 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Nope. Was a huge risk 

We are going to agree to disagree. 

Do you think it was a huge risk when Dolcini started B2B games against Washington on the same day? 

[LTtxfan 49355]

C'mon Horns, time to start chipping away at this deficit -- y'all can do it !!!  🤘

[Js1 85573]

Just now, Rickylovesweed said:

We are going to agree to disagree. 

Do you think it was a huge risk when Dolcini started B2B games against Washington on the same day? 

No bc she’s the ace and the workhorse. Czech hasn’t had as much work. She’s coming up big in OKC but there was no guarantee. Don’t forget how bad she was against Baylor. 

[dcar00 14365]

that'll do it. it was a great run.

[Redneck Mutha 8007]

These check swing calls are shit.

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Just now, Js1 said:

No bc she’s the ace and the workhorse. Czech hasn’t had as much work. She’s coming up big in OKC but there was no guarantee. Don’t forget how bad she was against Baylor. 

Yeah, but your argument earlier was based on pitching the same day and B2B games. It's the exact same scenario as Dolcini against Washington. 

There's no guarantee just like as there was no guarantee with Dolcini. White is just rolling with the hot hand. 

 

[TexasIsBetter 275]

2 minutes ago, Js1 said:

No bc she’s the ace and the workhorse. Czech hasn’t had as much work. She’s coming up big in OKC but there was no guarantee. Don’t forget how bad she was against Baylor. 

Agree with this. Thank you Czech for coming up huge in game 1. Give it to your stud in game 2

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Maxwell is nasty. This is going to be a long night. 

[TexasIsBetter 275]

Don't particularly care for the lineup decisions either. Whitaker didn't stand a chance 

[Valmy77 13273]

Yeah you never play for tomorrow in an elimination game. You go all in and worry about the next game once you win it.

But this game isn't over yet. come on. 

[dcar00 14365]

we should just watch pitches.  she would have walked 4 batters already.

[bschoolprof 6272]

mike's really outthinking himself in this one.

[ClubWhatever 12158]

Just now, dcar00 said:

we should just watch pitches.  she would have walked 4 batters already.

Yep.  Big looping swings that start early are death against her.  

[Redneck Mutha 8007]

Make her work, there you go.

[Helobious 9464]

Just now, dcar00 said:

we should just watch pitches.  she would have walked 4 batters already.

I don’t watch much softball, I guess “riseballs” are a thing. That 2nd batter this inning struck out on a pitch that started at her shins & dropped even lower. Brutal to watch. 

[dcar00 14365]

I can't complain too much but I would have started Dolcini.  she's your ace. she's a senior. let her work.

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Good swing but nothing to show for it. 

[Pato del Muerto 52598]

Feels like this one is over. Maxwell is on her game. 
 

I know the ladies don’t feel the same, hope they are right. 

Edited June 7, 2022 by Pato del Muerto

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

5 minutes ago, TexasIsBetter said:

Agree with this. Thank you Czech for coming up huge in game 1. Give it to your stud in game 2

I agree with the "you roll with your stud" argument the problem is Dolcini has given up 7 runs in the last 7 innings at the WCWS. 

The way she's pitched recently at the WCWS it's no bigger risk than starting Czech again. 

 

[dcar00 14365]

2 minutes ago, bschoolprof said:

mike's really outthinking himself in this one.

I agree with this.  roll with your ace(who you didn't have to use in the first game) and put the lineup out that scored 5 on them.

you could always bring czech in.

after the first inning(seeing the zone) we should have been watching a lot more pitches.  she works eye level but she doesn't really pound the zone.

[bschoolprof 6272]

4 minutes ago, Helobious said:

I don’t watch much softball, I guess “riseballs” are a thing. That 2nd batter this inning struck out on a pitch that started at her shins & dropped even lower. Brutal to watch. 

that was our pinch hitter.  She's been really bad all year.  

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

This ump's zone is fucking terrible. 

[ClubWhatever 12158]

Looks like our girls coulda used a good sleep

[bschoolprof 6272]

1 minute ago, Rickylovesweed said:

This ump's zone is fucking terrible. 

It's been a real focal point of the umps in the postseason.  Try to be as bad as possible.  

Edited June 7, 2022 by bschoolprof

[TexasIsBetter 275]

3 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

I agree with the "you roll with your stud" argument the problem is Dolcini has given up 7 runs in the last 7 innings at the WCWS. 

The way she's pitched recently at the WCWS it's no bigger risk than starting Czech again. 

 

I get that. But one of those starts was vs OU. I personally would have gone with SS and then to Hailey, but what do I know?

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Just now, TexasIsBetter said:

I get that. But one of those starts was vs OU. I personally would have gone with SS and then to Hailey, but what do I know?

Yeah, but she wasn't that great against Arizona either. 

I would buy the "you start the stud" argument if Dolcini was still pitching like she did against Washington and Arkansas. In fairness to Dolcini, her arm is probably about to fall off. 

[LTtxfan 49355]

And Amanda 2nd guessing Mike White now. 

I wonder how healthy Hailey is -- maybe Mike was hoping for 3-4 innings from Hailey so he tried to get 2-3 from Czech...  

Agent 99 available whenever needed !!!

[elfenix 34332]

UC riverside and Oregon are further apart than NYC and Chicago.  but, sure, that's the same area of the country. 

[Dr. Teeth 5845]

That felt like a 30 pitch at bat. 

[TexasIsBetter 275]

I'm sure it did for HD too

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Dolcini's velocity is way down again. She's definitely still having arm issues. 

Damn, she battles though. 

[Redneck Mutha 8007]

whoopsie

[TexasIsBetter 275]

It's been a great season.

[Pato del Muerto 52598]

63 mph won’t cut it when you miss location

[LTtxfan 49355]

Just now, Rickylovesweed said:

Dolcini's velocity is way down again. She's definitely still having arm issues. 

Damn, she battles though. 

Yeah, she doesn't look good.  Really struggling -- now we know why Hailey didn't start tonight.

[perfectchaos007 6677]

That just may do it

[Dr. Teeth 5845]

I think they are all tired. Tough to pitch this many games and go through losers bracket. 

[Rickylovesweed 14541]

Dolcini isn't right. That was pretty obvious in the Arizona game too. 

Sucks her career ends like this because she definitely isn't healthy. 

[Genghis 637]

Yeah, the Czech second start might be because Dolcini's arm/stuff is struggling right now. Maybe the coach actually knows something!

[TwiceHorn 31535]

OU/UCLA II Electric Boogaloo.

[Pato del Muerto 52598]

Just now, Genghis said:

Yeah, the Czech second start might be because Dolcini's arm/stuff is struggling right now. Maybe the coach actually knows something!

He apparently knows that Simpson can’t get them out