Texas wins 10-5...wins series against OSU

[OU Sucks 8916]

Scored 9 runs after I started watching, so I'll take credit for this one. And no one can say otherwise...because you can't reply.

[bschoolprof 6273]

We needed that. This team is so up and down. The big 12 being kinda shitty this year is a godsend. 

[TwiceHorn 31539]

Yeah we may end up alright. 

[Pato del Muerto 52608]

Anyone see the dbu-shsu score today?

[Braff Zacklin 13665]

16 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Anyone see the dbu-shsu score today?

Defensive struggle. DBU would've had the shutout if SHSU hadn't snuck in that last-second field goal.

[TwiceHorn 31539]

20 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Anyone see the dbu-shsu score today?

Askin or sayin?  Shit, 21-3.

[ausjala 101]

Glad Horns came back. Turned it off at cowboys 3-1. Maybe not "no faith", but certainly not blind faith with this bunch. Maybe Pierce should get tossed more often. That was bizarre.

[Disco Missile 456]

Missed the game but glad we won the series. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Stanford moved to 17-2 and swept USC by a combined score of 34-2. 

They are pretty much destroying everyone at the moment. 

[Auto Driller 2506]

Despite the terrible stretch on the latter part of the Stanford series into the Arkansas mini-series, I think this team should definitely make the postseason. We won’t host a regional but could probably pull off a 2-seed. For the first time in what seems like forever we can actually put runs on the board. If we can find the right pitching rotation we’ll be fine.

[X-Wing @Aliciousness 103]

1 hour ago, Auto Driller said:

Despite the terrible stretch on the latter part of the Stanford series into the Arkansas mini-series, I think this team should definitely make the postseason. We won’t host a regional but could probably pull off a 2-seed. For the first time in what seems like forever we can actually put runs on the board. If we can find the right pitching rotation we’ll be fine.

Is this Texas team a top 16, hell even a top 25 team?  No.  For now.

However, Texas had a similar start to last year too, in fact they were also 15-10 at this point, and finished the regular season and conf tournament with an rpi of 17, and were only a win or 2 away from hosting a regional last year.

Still lots of time for this team to develop.  And if they keep playing conference ball the way they have been (albeit, the league schedule is about to become a lot more challenging), then they've got a shot to contend for a title with Tech and TCU being the last 2 weekends.  So far impressed with the team's resolve though.  In years past, a 3-1 deficit after 5 innings like the one we saw yesterday would've felt like 9-1.

Edited March 26, 2018 by X-Wing @Aliciousness

[pacman 7371]

Balls

[Gut Wagon 8087]

I'm a half-full guy as the team now stands. Thought Elder had a solid run yesterday and really lifted the team (along with the ejections). And we put some balls into play hard, which is always kind of nice.

[zlavydra 2123]

The pitching concerns me. I was willing to give the Shart a lot of rope, but he's running out fast.  However, if not him on Sunday, then who?  I'd keep O'Donnell in his mid- week role to gain experience if possible, but there might be no other choice.

Hitting is really a lot like last year, in that we're doing pretty well against mediocre to bad pitching. The game against Tristan Beck gives me hope.

[Fozzz 152]

Shugart had a rough outing, but overall I think he performed well this season, particularly with how he has lowered his walk rate.  His performance in the Cape last year was also impressive (24Ks in 23.2 IPs).  

[Cousin Strawberry 1263]

1 hour ago, Fozzz said:

Shugart had a rough outing, but overall I think he performed well this season, particularly with how he has lowered his walk rate.  His performance in the Cape last year was also impressive (24Ks in 23.2 IPs).  

He is impressive at times but he is continually behind hitters.  Then he elevates his fastball and gets crushed. His pitch count is always high.  He is very gifted but he pitches like he has 98mph fastball and not a 92-93.  It hurts him.

[TwiceHorn 31539]

Yeah, we're going to need some more data against sub-5 ERA pitchers who have faced decent competition before endorsing the hitting.

[Player 4576]

13 hours ago, ausjala said:

Glad Horns came back. Turned it off at cowboys 3-1. Maybe not "no faith", but certainly not blind faith with this bunch. Maybe Pierce should get tossed more often. That was bizarre.

That was some bullshit. One of the quickest ejections I've ever seen. 

[Fozzz 152]

The Okie Lite starter they lit up yesterday is one of the best pitchers in the Big 12.

Edited March 26, 2018 by Fozzz

[Austin Orange 98]

5 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

The Okie Lite starter they lit up yesterday is one of the best pitchers in the Big 12.

Not sure I’d say we lit him up. He gave up 4 runs over 6 2/3 on the weekend.  

In the Sunday game, it was their pen that gave up 6 runs over the last 2 innings. Teel left the game at 4-3.

[Guest Falko]

Stanford and Arkansas are blowing the doors off everyone. 

[NeverMarryAStripper 21930]

LSU ripped us up pretty good and they're not having a great season.  They're down to 51 in the RPI

[spystud13 2371]

5 hours ago, Player said:

That was some bullshit. One of the quickest ejections I've ever seen. 

Anyone have video? Missed the game, but got some texts about this. 

[Fletch 5800]

49 minutes ago, spystud13 said:

Anyone have video? Missed the game, but got some texts about this. 

I'm sure LHN will show a replay of the game like a billion times this week

[spystud13 2371]

Very true. 

[Armypilot 92]

Do we suck or not 

[wood 11273]

16 hours ago, Player said:

That was some bullshit. One of the quickest ejections I've ever seen. 

OK, so wtf was up with that shit. I'm surprised there's not more talk about the quick toss and the unreal  bitching by the Okie Lite asshole about a fucking routine catch. Am I taking crazy pills? There was zero reason to put up with the OSU coach's interminable whining, and unless Pierce called the ump a cocksucker, I can't imaging what the justification could be for running him that quick while listening to the other coach for.fucking.ever.

[Pig Bellmont 8739]

Love seeing the team bat this year compared to recent seasons 

[TwiceHorn 31539]

4 hours ago, wood said:

OK, so wtf was up with that shit. I'm surprised there's not more talk about the quick toss and the unreal  bitching by the Okie Lite asshole about a fucking routine catch. Am I taking crazy pills? There was zero reason to put up with the OSU coach's interminable whining, and unless Pierce called the ump a cocksucker, I can't imaging what the justification could be for running him that quick while listening to the other coach for.fucking.ever.

I guess the theory was that Holliday had wasted enough time, they didn't need to hear from Pierce.  He was about 60 feet away when they tossed him, so it seems the likelihood of an audible insult is low.  Not big on claiming things are unfair, but that was unfair.  And I think Reynolds probably was out of play when he caught it.

[T&T’s Dad 32]

On 3/26/2018 at 7:56 AM, Auto Driller said:

Despite the terrible stretch on the latter part of the Stanford series into the Arkansas mini-series, I think this team should definitely make the postseason. We won’t host a regional but could probably pull off a 2-seed. For the first time in what seems like forever we can actually put runs on the board. If we can find the right pitching rotation we’ll be fine.

For so long, it was the hitting that let us down.  Now that we seem like capable batsmen, our pitching is below our usual standards...  "sigh"

[Player 4576]

10 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

I guess the theory was that Holliday had wasted enough time, they didn't need to hear from Pierce.  He was about 60 feet away when they tossed him, so it seems the likelihood of an audible insult is low.  Not big on claiming things are unfair, but that was unfair.  And I think Reynolds probably was out of play when he caught it.

It was ridiculous. Even if Pierce had said something earlier that ruffled some feathers, he had every right to go see what was going on and weigh in with his two cents. 

For your information, Blue, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint! 

[Austin Orange 98]

We talked about this on that other site...

Holiday was told the concrete in the dougout was the out of play marker. Reynolds stepped on the concrete, under the netting, to make the catch. 

Holiday argued it. Then all 4 umps cam in the confer. After a few minutes, they confirmed the call - out.

They didn’t offer an explanation to Holiday, so he came asking for one. As the home plate ump was giving it, Pierce finally come out. Was tossed.

Some though Holiday was trying to mess up Sharts rythym on the mound.

Shart was already out of rythym loaded the bases with no outs, not needing any of Holidays help. 

 

[wood 11273]

Even if he had a point, it was pretty obvious he was fucking with the tempo of the game. Even Mongo said so in the booth, very early on.

[Horny Bull 2766]

They amount of time they let Holliday stay out there after the appeal had already happened was ridiculous. Pierce had every right to be pissed.

[texifornia 57149]

On 3/26/2018 at 8:56 AM, Auto Driller said:

Despite the terrible stretch on the latter part of the Stanford series into the Arkansas mini-series, I think this team should definitely make the postseason. We won’t host a regional but could probably pull off a 2-seed. For the first time in what seems like forever we can actually put runs on the board. If we can find the right pitching rotation we’ll be fine.