Indiana @ Texas Series Thread

[Levi 2586]

1 hour ago, hobbes2702 said:

I’d like to see us start being really aggressive on the bases (not the stupid shit we do) with hit and runs, steals, etc. There was a situation today with EK on 3rd and DC on 1st. I would love to see us be willing to put DC in motion and pressure the defense with two guys that athletic. We need to manufacture runs because we don’t have big sticks

Agreed. A 1st and 3rd delayed steal is one of my favorite things to see when done successfully. Maybe throw in a safety squeeze. 

[Cajun 11705]

The Duplantier experiment needs to be shitcanned.  Not only is he completely ineffective, the dude looks like he has zero interest in even being at the ballpark.  He was done today before he even threw a pitch.

[Hookem2147 21285]

54 minutes ago, Cajun said:

The Duplantier experiment needs to be shitcanned.  Not only is he completely ineffective, the dude looks like he has zero interest in even being at the ballpark.  He was done today before he even threw a pitch.

Geez. I get the dude was bad today but he was really good in his first two outings of the year.

He didn’t have it today. We’ll see if it carries over.

[Cajun 11705]

It wasn’t just today.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Cajun

[Cajun 11705]

His taking the mound sulking before he even threw a pitch really sucked.  And I’ve see that act before from him.

[shadow_operative2.0 15984]

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

O’Dowd has been making good contact so far this year. Much better than what he showed on limited chances last season.  Not a ton to show for it yet. 

[zlavydra 2121]

RHP Luke Sinnard starting for IU today. He went 5 and beat Auburn last Sunday.

[Hookem2147 21285]

22 minutes ago, zlavydra said:

RHP Luke Sinnard starting for IU today. He went 5 and beat Auburn last Sunday.

And they still haven’t used Ty Bothwell, who is a lefty and started the Saturday game at Auburn. Assuming he will be first out of the pen.

[ClubWhatever 12144]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

O’Dowd has been making good contact so far this year. Much better than what he showed on limited chances last season.  Not a ton to show for it yet. 

.231 in 60 career ABs.  Maybe he can have a breakout year and bat .275   

The lack of good hitters is kind of sad for a program like Texas.   I don’t believe we have a single starter with a career .300 average. 

Edited February 26, 2023 by ClubWhatever

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

Did everyone bring their brooms?  Let's do this.

[Horny Bull 2759]

Sthele strands a runner at third T1.

[Fletch 5800]

Nice play by Daly there 

[UnhappilyMarried 816]

GTFO ball

[BigOrange1 6437]

gone!

[Horny Bull 2759]

Solo shot for Brown, 1-0 Texas.

[Fletch 5800]

Porter Brown is pretty awesome 

[zlavydra 2121]

Craig Way just uttered the words "oppo taco "

[Valmy77 13226]

Porter Brown and his pretty eyes of renown!

1-0 Texas!

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

Downtown Brown busts out the lumber.

[VirginiaLonghorn 4771]

Nothing like a 💣 to bring a P back to 🌎 …

[MuellerHorn 4246]

This team would be nothing at this point without Porter Brown and Lucas Gordon.

[Valmy77 13226]

Just now, zlavydra said:

Craig Way just uttered the words "oppo taco "

I blame Galindo.

[zlavydra 2121]

Just now, Fletch said:

Porter Brown is pretty awesome 

And gorgeous 

[Horny Bull 2759]

1-0 Texas after 1.

[Valmy77 13226]

Just now, MuellerHorn said:

This team would be nothing at this point without Porter Brown and Lucas Gordon.

Besides our best players we suck!

[Fletch 5800]

Just now, MuellerHorn said:

This team would be nothing at this point without Porter Brown and Lucas Gordon.

Most teams wouldn’t be very good without their 2 best players 

[MuellerHorn 4246]

Just now, Valmy77 said:

Besides our best players we suck!

 

Just now, Fletch said:

Most teams wouldn’t be very good without their 2 best players 

Yeah, but most teams of Texas' caliber have more than two great players. I'm not even sure we know Brown is "great" yet. Granted, Witt is hurt, but there's not the depth of proven quality we're accustomed to.

Regardless, I'm watching and invested. I'm just stating that it's more stark than most years.

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

We may have an offensive hangover from all the offense last year.  Unless everyone gets hot at the same time, we just aren't gonna score a ton of runs every time out.

[Horny Bull 2759]

Much quicker inning for Sthele.

[Hookem2147 21285]

2 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

 

Yeah, but most teams of Texas' caliber have more than two great players. I'm not even sure we know Brown is "great" yet. Granted, Witt is hurt, but there's not the depth of proven quality we're accustomed to.

Regardless, I'm watching and invested. I'm just stating that it's more stark than most years.

Anything was going to be a stark difference compared to last year when we broke the majority of the single season offensive records this historic program had.

[zlavydra 2121]

3 minutes ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

We may have an offensive hangover from all the offense last year.  Unless everyone gets hot at the same time, we just aren't gonna score a ton of runs every time out.

We found shit to complain about last year as well. It will just be easier this year.

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

^^ I concur.

[The Earl of Texas 3132]

Baseball is a great sport in that teams find themselves as the season goes on. The leaders in May in MLB mean nothing. This team is talented and we should be optimistic about what’s coming.

In the meantime, we’ve taken the series and are going for the icing, I’ve got baseball and golf on dual stream and life is very bueno.

Hook em

[MuellerHorn 4246]

4 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Anything was going to be a stark difference compared to last year when we broke the majority of the single season offensive records this historic program had.

For sure. Texas had eight draft picks (most since nine in 2007) and a veteran roster last season. It was bound to happen. The team will certainly jell as the season progresses, but I believe it's okay to have legitimate concerns around the starting rotation and collective offense.

Oh well, onward to the sweep!

Edited February 26, 2023 by MuellerHorn

[StassneyHorn 6576]

If you can't laugh at oppo like taco, go home.

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[Pato del Muerto 52498]

Keith has been leaning into “can he get an out?” this weekend. 

[zlavydra 2121]

I didn't realize Baylor gave up another 22 runs yesterday. 

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

So for no reason whatsoever, when does Witt come back and will he be starting?

[Hookem2147 21285]

2 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Keith has been leaning into “can he get an out?” this weekend. 

He's definitely still trying to get back into the groove in the booth. He’s been struggling a little bit but understandable considering the health scare he had.

[Hookem2147 21285]

Just now, Pato del Muerto said:

So for no reason whatsoever, when does Witt come back and will he be starting?

They said bullpen to start. 1-2 inning outings and then go from there. 

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

Looks like Travis has found his groove.

[Horny Bull 2759]

Leadoff Daly Double.

[MuellerHorn 4246]

There we go, Mitchell!

[Bevo&Pevo 5146]

Horns got something cookin' with no outs.

[hobbes2702 13033]

Should have scored him there I think but I’ll take not making the 1st out at home

[Balcones 315]

Does Pierce actually do anything as 3d base coach?

[Horny Bull 2759]

2-0 Texas 

[MuellerHorn 4246]

Campbell with an RBI groundout to short. That's improvement for DC as well. 

[WBT 20572]

You'd like to get more out of 2nd and 3rd and no outs, but at least DC got one home.