Texas Softball 2024 - Farewell to the Big 12 (and back to OKC?)

[torre 1285]

Statesman.   Excerpts:     Article worth a read,  player quotes and coachspeak.   

Interesting to see if he goes with Mac in game 1 to take pressure off Kavan.    Mac took a 3-1 lead into the 7th last year but gave up a tying HR to Coleman.  Citilaly relieved and gave up hits.

 

“We're hoping that whatever happens here (this weekend) prepares us for even later in the season,” White said. “We can't win or lose the national championship this weekend.”

“I mean, she (Morgan) has been there and done that before,” he said. “This is her third year, and she’s been in those big situations. Estelle is another one that's been there. Obviously, it's tough for a freshman like Kavan to be able to come out in that situation, but it's also a learning thing for her, too.”

https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/longhorns/softball/2024/04/04/texas-longhorns-softball-eager-for-top-five-showdown-with-national-champ-oklahoma-big-12/73163234007/

[bschoolprof 6252]

As my favorite philosopher Tom Petty said, we need a big weekend.  

[Js1 85286]

Mac gets the start. Good

[shadow_operative2.0 15950]

[Js1 85286]

One out single but a nice DP. Mac doing her job 

[Js1 85286]

And Maxwell strikes out two 

[bschoolprof 6252]

remember when we thought there was a chance Maxwell would come here instead of the evil empire? lulz.   

[Js1 85286]

Nice 1-2-3 for Mac 

[bschoolprof 6252]

We'll be lucky to get a hit tonight. 

[D3zii 3675]

Wats going on with Stewart??

[Js1 85286]

4 strikeouts already 

[bschoolprof 6252]

hey, we got a walk!  I'll take it.  

[bschoolprof 6252]

Just now, D3zii said:

Wats going on with Stewart??

I think she hit a freshman wall once she saw high end D1 pitching.  

[Js1 85286]

Just now, bschoolprof said:

I think she hit a freshman wall once she saw high end D1 pitching.  

It happens. It’s on her and the coaching staff to make adjustments 

[D3zii 3675]

And it begins 

[bschoolprof 6252]

and now it starts.  shit. 

[bschoolprof 6252]

left early.  runner out and more importantly dead ball.

[Js1 85286]

Just now, bschoolprof said:

left early.  runner out and more importantly dead ball.

We aren’t the only ones who do that!!!

[D3zii 3675]

We’re getting better but it’s definitely levels to this 

 

we get lucky to even get on base, and get them out.

 

 

[The_Great_Hornsby 3236]

Interesting call to start Morgan over Kavan. I think Morgan has been figured out now. The leaving early call is the only reason this isnt getting out of hand. 

[The_Great_Hornsby 3236]

Unfortunately, our offense sucks pretty bad so the pitcher really doesnt matter. We score like 2 runs a game against good pitchers lol. 

[D3zii 3675]

2 minutes ago, The_Great_Hornsby said:

Unfortunately, our offense sucks pretty bad so the pitcher really doesnt matter. We score like 2 runs a game against good pitchers lol. 

Ion think they suck. We’re just young and Oklahoma is really good 

[bschoolprof 6252]

3 minutes ago, The_Great_Hornsby said:

Unfortunately, our offense sucks pretty bad so the pitcher really doesnt matter. We score like 2 runs a game against good pitchers lol. 

Yeah, we can't even bunt properly.  The wheels have come off the hitting bus for this team.  

[Js1 85286]

2 minutes ago, D3zii said:

Ion think they suck. We’re just young and Oklahoma is really good 

It is hard to remember, based on early season results, we are still mostly freshman and sophomores 

[The_Great_Hornsby 3236]

3 minutes ago, D3zii said:

Ion think they suck. We’re just young and Oklahoma is really good 

We werent exactly lighting up Houston or UCF. OSU and LSU shut us the fuck down. The warning signs have been evident for a while. This team has the potential to be #1 but have been playing like a #10 recently. Sad to see how lost they look trying to hit. 

[Gut Wagon 8065]

We won't be truly elite until we have a true ace on the mound. Kavan probably becomes one, but we need more big arms. Of course, it won't matter if we can't hit.

[bschoolprof 6252]

Hitting >>> Arms in terms of concerns for this team.  We've been in a long slow decline at the plate for some time now.   

[perfectchaos007 6626]

Texas has been shut out in 2 of the last 3 games, and today we are in the 4th inning without a hit. Mike White has to be internally screaming 

[Gut Wagon 8065]

Just now, bschoolprof said:

Hitting >>> Arms in terms of concerns for this team.  We've been in a long slow decline at the plate for some time now.   

Facing real pitchers lately has accentuated our flaws. They don't serve up the meat we feasted on earlier. 

[Js1 85286]

Mac Is really trying to keep us in it. But god damn, hit the fucking ball you bums 

[D3zii 3675]

Yeah Mike is going to have to show his worth with this team 

[Cairn Horn88 8260]

18 minutes ago, D3zii said:

Ion think they suck. We’re just young and Oklahoma is really good 

Seems like that every year.

[shadow_operative2.0 15950]

See you kids tomorrow. 

[perfectchaos007 6626]

Switching over to tennis now. Maybe tomorrow is the day we can steal one from OU

[Gut Wagon 8065]

Horrifying thought, but getting-ruled one game this weekend is hardly out of the question. Let's go. 

[Js1 85286]

[HenryJames 66038]

Need a new hitting coach.

[The Longest Horn 138]

We got a hit!

[Gut Wagon 8065]

To reinforce how weirdly things have fallen apart, Maloney has gone from our weakest bat to the only one who can get on base. End times are here.

[HenryJames 66038]

Two hits in the 7th. 5-1.

[HenryJames 66038]

5-2 with two outs.

[Js1 85286]

Well we didn’t get run ruled and we figured out a few things in the 7th with a couple of hits and walks

Carry that into tomorrow and steal one 

[D3zii 3675]

At least these youngins have fight

[Gut Wagon 8065]

Good effort late. Beaten by better players. 

[Cairn Horn88 8260]

1 hour ago, perfectchaos007 said:

Texas has been shut out in 2 of the last 3 games, and today we are in the 4th inning without a hit. Mike White has to be internally screaming 

Well, I'm externally screaming.

[dcar00 14154]

2 hours ago, Gut Wagon said:

We won't be truly elite until we have a true ace on the mound. Kavan probably becomes one, but we need more big arms. Of course, it won't matter if we can't hit.

a tale as old as time.

[torre 1285]

If not aware,   Florida is hosting LSU at 5PM (CT) scheduled on ESPN before our 7PM game.   Meaning the broadcast will likely start on the ESPN App.   Per the schedule,  ESPN2 and ESPN News have college baseball.     Pray for a no hitter in Gainesville.   Weather is good.

 

Edit:   ESPN+ shows a simultaneous broadcast with ESPN

Edited April 6 by torre

[bschoolprof 6252]

Maybe we don’t want a lot of eyeballs on this game.  

[torre 1285]

Check the Fla/LSU game,  no score after 4.5.   

[Js1 85286]

1-0 OU