WCWS 2024 LET'S F'IN GO!!!

[Dahobbs 17,534]

That looks bad. 

[LonghornSean 3,994]

That's a collision.

[AbeFroman 2,156]

Shame she didn't hold on to that.

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

Yikes

[InkaUtexas 25,907]

still called obstruction.

But damn that was a hit.

[Lat22 4,010]

They had her.  

 

[perfectchaos007 6,634]

Quite the collision there 

[Dahobbs 17,534]

1 minute ago, AbeFroman said:

Shame she didn't hold on to that.

Thought she broke an arm for a second there. 

Edited June 4 by Dahobbs

[bschoolprof 6,252]

that's not obstruction either

[Js1 85,311]

God damn 

[SomeoneYouKnow2 235]

How is that obstruction???

[bschoolprof 6,252]

throw took her into path of the runner.  just a trainwreck

[FloridaHorn 4,754]

Just now, bschoolprof said:

that's not obstruction either

it is obstruction. Player cannot block any part of the base without the ball. 

[Js1 85,311]

That’s a big girl plowing into you

[InkaUtexas 25,907]

Now OU gets to put on a speedy runner and Brito gets to show off...... .FML.

[Helobious 9,448]

Sucks she was too mentally/physically weak to hang on to that. OU with a real chance here now.

[bschoolprof 6,252]

1 minute ago, FloridaHorn said:

it is obstruction. Player cannot block any part of the base without the ball. 

Disagree.  See the new rule.  "Obstruction occurs when a defensive player, neither in possession of the ball nor in the act of fielding a batted ball, impedes a batter’s attempt to make contact with a pitch or impedes the progress of any runner who is legally running bases on a live ball. It can be intentional or unintentional. While not in possession of the ball, it is obstruction if the defensive player: a. blocks any part of the leading edge of first, second or third base or home plate (as defined); or b. otherwise blocks the runner from advancing or returning to a base. The defensive player is not considered obstructing if they are in possession of the ball or they are making a legitimate reaction to the trajectory of the ball after it is thrown. (See also Rule 12.13.)"

[Dahobbs 17,534]

1 minute ago, FloridaHorn said:

it is obstruction. Player cannot block any part of the base without the ball. 

 

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/8/10/media-center-softball-pitchers-can-disengage-from-the-playing-surface-while-delivering-a-pitch-next-season.aspx

Quote

 

Obstruction

Panel members approved a rule change regarding obstruction in baserunning scenarios.

The change is intended to simplify the rule covering when a defensive player impedes the progress of any runner who is legally running bases on a live ball.

Under the revised rule, it is obstruction if the defensive player, while not in possession of the ball, does the following:

Blocks any part of the leading edge of first, second or third base or home plate.

Otherwise blocks the runner from advancing or returning to a base.

However, defensive players will not be called for obstruction if they are in possession of the ball or if they are making a legitimate reaction to the trajectory of the ball after it is thrown. Additionally, if in the umpire's judgment the runner would have clearly been out, then obstruction is ignored.

 

 

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

I don't think Rothrock has enough to win this and unfortunately Florida has nothing behind her. 

[LTtxfan 49,170]

Damn Blue--  quit squeezing strike zone for blOU hitters...

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

Rothrock now at 224 pitches in the last 2 days. Insane. 

Edited June 4 by Rickylovesweed

[bschoolprof 6,252]

Just now, LTtxfan said:

Damn Blue--  quit squeezing strike zone for blOU hitters...

this lady ump always has a tiny zone.  You could drive a pickup through the zone the guy last night had.  

[BurntOrange&White 39,931]

Please get outta this 

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

Florida will have a ton of momentum if they can get out of this after the lead off double. 

[bschoolprof 6,252]

gonna need to throw a strike at some point

[Rimbo 25,919]

gahhh... I don't see how Florida escapes here

[bschoolprof 6,252]

yes!!

[shadow_operative2.0 15,965]

Stranded. 

[HuntinHorn 975]

Phew!!

[BurntOrange&White 39,931]

Whew

[bschoolprof 6,252]

this is a great game

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

She got out of it!

[Js1 85,311]

Huge

[jimmyjazz 45,898]

So, if Florida manages to win this, what's their pitching situation for the finals?

[OU Sucks 8,807]

1 minute ago, Rimbo said:

gahhh... I don't see how Florida escapes here

Now please say "I don't see how Florida scores any more runs"!

Edited June 4 by OU Sucks

[Js1 85,311]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

So, if Florida manages to win this, what's their pitching situation for the finals?

FUBAR

[The Dog 44,020]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

So, if Florida manages to win this, what's their pitching situation for the finals?

poop

[LTtxfan 49,170]

1 minute ago, Rimbo said:

gahhh... I don't see how Florida escapes here

And yet... gata escaped 😋

[jimmyjazz 45,898]

Just now, Js1 said:

FUBAR

 

Just now, The Dog said:

poop

So yay us?  Is it just a one game issue or are they fucked for good?

[bschoolprof 6,252]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

 

So yay us?  Is it just a one game issue or are they fucked for good?

they have nothing behind this chick.  

[MrX 730]

I’d guess Rothrock can’t go tomorrow but could throw Games 2 and 3 if needed

[tokamak 6,411]

What does OU have behind Maxwell? I assume she would go tomorrow but not Thursday, correct?

[Js1 85,311]

1 minute ago, MrX said:

I’d guess Rothrock can’t go tomorrow but could throw Games 2 and 3 if needed

Also my guess 

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

5 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

 

So yay us?  Is it just a one game issue or are they fucked for good?

Rothrock is at 230 pitches in the last 2 days and they may have to pitch her game 1 against Texas. That tells you about what they have behind her. 

[bschoolprof 6,252]

I have a bad feeling OU will pull this one out.  They always do.  

[Rimbo 25,919]

5 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

gahhh... I don't see how Florida escapes here

it's a good thing I'm a dumbass

[Rickylovesweed 14,293]

Big inning is possible here for Florida if they stay patient. 

Maxwell has lost command again. 

[bschoolprof 6,252]

Just now, tokamak said:

What does OU have behind Maxwell? I assume she would go tomorrow but not Thursday, correct?

They have Nicole May, who is not nearly as good as Maxwell.  Plus, she's not a lefty, which usually gives us fits due to our lefty-heavy lineup.  

[TwiceHorn 31,450]

2 minutes ago, MrX said:

I’d guess Rothrock can’t go tomorrow but could throw Games 2 and 3 if needed

Shit I see they're not giving any days off between this and the final. 

[Rimbo 25,919]

5 minutes ago, OU Sucks said:

Now please say "I don't see how Florida scores any more runs"!

man i don't see how Florida scores any more runs