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I’d let Morgan get the final 2 innings. Spread the ball around 

5-1 Texas after 5

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Just now, WBT said:

Boom.  Nice explanation point on opening weekend.

The best one is when the LF didn’t even move 

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2 minutes ago, HuntinHorn said:

Hunter bringing the pain!   She hurt that ball!  8-1

Dead center too. Deepest part 

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5 minutes ago, Js1 said:

OU took 11 innings to score on Long Beach

Yep. We win 2-0 in 11. Our offense was sporadic to say the least throughout this California trip. Very underwhelming today. That could portend difficulties later in the season. 

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Texas wins 8-3

Back to Austin for the home opener Friday versus Maryland and Tech

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6 hours ago, Js1 said:

I was wondering that too. Would love to hear Mike explain why we decided to start like this 

They had a tournament they couldn’t fill, and when they looked for an alternative, no one wanted Texas to fill a spot for 3 days.  So they had to piece something together with people that would give them games.

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I don't think Tech is good enough to host a supers. 

I'm already envisioning the committee matching us or potentially aggy with Tech in the Supers. That's going to be a bitch having to beat Canady 2 times in 3 games. Maybe OU might get screwed for once and get them?

It's too early for this talk anyways but I see this coming. 

 

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Just now, Rickylovesweed said:

I don't think Tech is good enough to host a supers. 

I'm already envisioning the committee matching us or potentially aggy with Tech in the Supers. That's going to be a bitch having to beat Canady 2 times in 3 games. Maybe OU might get screwed for once and get them?

It's too early for this talk anyways but I see this coming. 

 

I also don’t think Tech will be top 8. Texas will likely be seeded 1, 2 or 3, which means Tech would have to drop all the way down to 14-16

It may not be easy to match them with us in that case, but I could see them being sent to Norman or aggy 

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5 minutes ago, Billy Bates Cheetah said:

Did anyone find out what happened to Mia Scott?  I think they pulled her after she slid into second.

The radio broadcast yesterday mentioned she had swelling but I didn't hear if it was a knee or otherwise.

Mike is notoriously tight lipped about injuries.  I am not sure we will know unless someone says something to a $9.95er or friend.

This does give lots of opportunities for players like Katie C or Hunter to get into the lineup at the DP position, since the corners are now likely to be a combo of Mitchell/Stewart until Scott returns, with Goode at SS and Bennett/Brister at 2B.  OF is Maloney, Henry and then platoon at LF for now.  

When Reese is DP and Stewie catches, probably will be Katie C at first (?) and Mitchell at 3rd.  Not sure who else is capable of playing the hot corner besides Scott, Mitchell and Stewie

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I know I know, thank you Simone, but someone posted on Hornfans that they know Mia's cousin and it is not a serious injury

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28 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said:

Mike has got to find a way to keep her bat in the order. She has insane, effortless power.

totally agree.  She needs to be an everyday player.  Too much pop to be on the bench.  

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2 minutes ago, bschoolprof said:

totally agree.  She needs to be an everyday player.  Too much pop to be on the bench.  

There is so much depth on this team, but I am guessing she is going to end up part of the LF and DP platoons.  Ideally, my lineup would be:

C - Atwood/Stewie
1B - Mitchell
2B - Bennett/Brister
SS - Goode (I miss you Vivi)
3B - Scott
RF - Maloney
CF - Henry
LF - Hunter/Stewie

DP - whoever of Stewie/Atwood/Hunter got a day off from being in the field

I think Katie C is going to be the one who gets shafted.

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We are still split on #1 in the polls

Softball America - Florida 1, Texas 2
D1 Softball - Florida 1, Texas 2
NFCA Coaches Poll - Texas 1, Florida 2 (Texas 24 first place votes, Florida 6, OU 1)
ESPN/USA Softball - Texas 1, Florida 2 (Texas 17 first place votes, Florida 6, OU 2)

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16 hours ago, Js1 said:

We are still split on #1 in the polls

Softball America - Florida 1, Texas 2
D1 Softball - Florida 1, Texas 2
NFCA Coaches Poll - Texas 1, Florida 2 (Texas 24 first place votes, Florida 6, OU 1)
ESPN/USA Softball - Texas 1, Florida 2 (Texas 17 first place votes, Florida 6, OU 2)

Watched Florida last night, and they are really good. I still think Texas is the best team in the country, because they can beat you several ways. Deep, strong pitching staff, Power throughout the lineup and they have great team speed. As long as this Texas team limits Mike's penchant for baserunning mistakes and defensive miscues, I believe they can compete for a title.

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55 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said:

Watched Florida last night, and they are really good. I still think Texas is the best team in the country, because they can beat you several ways. Deep, strong pitching staff, Power throughout the lineup and they have great team speed. As long as this Texas team limits Mike's penchant for baserunning mistakes and defensive miscues, I believe they can compete for a title.

Exciting season ahead. I could see Texas, Florida, UCLA, LSU, Tennessee, Arizona, BlowU all making runs for the title.  

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1 hour ago, FloridaHorn said:

Watched Florida last night, and they are really good. I still think Texas is the best team in the country, because they can beat you several ways. Deep, strong pitching staff, Power throughout the lineup and they have great team speed. As long as this Texas team limits Mike's penchant for baserunning mistakes and defensive miscues, I believe they can compete for a title.

We probably were one of the very few programs who could handle losing their starting SS before the season, because this team is extremely deep and versatile. 

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1 hour ago, Js1 said:

We probably were one of the very few programs who could handle losing their starting SS before the season, because this team is extremely deep and versatile. 

I agree, but the baserunning has got to be better. We run ourselves out of too many innings either by trying to take an extra base or forgetting how many outs there are. There are big bats scattered up and down the order and this team has a penchant for stupid mistakes that take the bat out of those players hands. I am all for aggression on the bases, but it has to be smart aggression and it has to be at the right time. I would rather see Atwood, Stewie or Mitchell up with a runner at 1b or 2b and two outs in those situations.

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Scary part is, next year's team could be better. We lose Scott and Mitchell and a couple of pitchers, but we are bringing in another elite class and the current lineup is loaded with players who will return. Excited for the present and the future of Longhorn Softball.

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11 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said:

Scary part is, next year's team could be better. We lose Scott and Mitchell and a couple of pitchers, but we are bringing in another elite class and the current lineup is loaded with players who will return. Excited for the present and the future of Longhorn Softball.

I know what elite pitcher you’re excited for 

But yes, the program is in excellent hands. And the portal is always going to be there to replace Scott and Mitchell 

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All of Texas' games are SEC Network+ this weekend

TELEVISION: While only the five Texas softball games will be available to watch on SEC Network+ or the ESPN app, the broadcast talent will rotate on a day-by-day basis. Alex Loeb (play by play) and Cat Osterman (analyst) will have the call for Friday's slate against Maryland and Texas Tech, while Andrew Haynes (play by play) will be heard on Saturday against UMass and Maryland. The weekend will wrap up with Chris Mycoskie (play by play) and Megan Willis (analyst) calling Sunday's game between Texas Tech and Texas.

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