tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post103395969833857357..comments2024-03-28T20:10:19.061-04:00Comments on Cardinal Couple: Softball Cards fall to Nebraska 3-2 in NCAA opener -- FRIDAY CARDINAL COUPLECase Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06335869124809666508noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-29943992248730233652016-05-20T16:07:32.471-04:002016-05-20T16:07:32.471-04:00I did not like the move to walk the batter and loa...I did not like the move to walk the batter and load the bases with such a dangerous hitter coming to bat I told vivian at the time and said we would lose the game on that move. On the throwing error to first, the runner was inside the base path and thus, had the catcher had thrown the ball in at the bab and hit the runner it would have been interference on the runner. Runner out and the other runners return to the the bag. I taught my catchers at Manual High School not to throw around the runner if they are inside the base path.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988646809282061891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-38652953588139407512016-05-20T14:00:21.534-04:002016-05-20T14:00:21.534-04:00Paulie, in general I agree with you and the others...Paulie, in general I agree with you and the others on loading the bases as a good strategy.<br /><br />With only 1 out, though, I get *really* nervous doing it. Much more comfortable with idea with 2 outs on the board.<br /><br />It's all hindsight, though. Go forward and beat BYU.JMcAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440193885039741934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-55886315294009577252016-05-20T11:36:53.244-04:002016-05-20T11:36:53.244-04:00Louisville Softball just seems to stop hitting in ...Louisville Softball just seems to stop hitting in post-season play anymore. They only got 3 runs in two ACC games. Last year they got just 2 runs in two games in the NCAA Regional. I know a lot of it has to do with better competition but if the Cards can't run rule a very mediocre BYU team today, Pearsall needs to start looking for hitters that can deliver in the clutch. You guys have mentioned it here several times. Left on base runners in scoring position have hurt the Softball Cards all year long. If they could find another Bemis or Roth or Wolny who were players who could deliver in the clutch, Pearsall might get out of the Regionals. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-86883334724349573482016-05-20T11:29:12.076-04:002016-05-20T11:29:12.076-04:00Not to create any attention to myself but I was in...Not to create any attention to myself but I was in this scenario a few years ago when I pitched high school baseball. My team was tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the seventh and I allowed a infield hit and walk with no outs. Got a fielders choice for the first out but runners moved to second and third. A guy who had crushed one on me earlier in the game was coming up. Coach came out to the mound and said 'Let's put him on and go for the force out with the next guy.' We did but the next guy, who hadn't hit me all day blooped one into left and game was over. My shortstop almost had it, leaping but inches short. <br /><br />I'd agree with the decision again if it came up but I also blame myself for not taking control of the inning earlier. <br /><br />Nick O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-39707617392295336272016-05-20T11:12:46.141-04:002016-05-20T11:12:46.141-04:00Missouri playing with a purpose. Looks like their ...Missouri playing with a purpose. Looks like their coach is in hot water.<br /><br />http://espn.go.com/espnw/sports/article/15492198/missouri-tigers-defend-coach-ehren-earleywine-university-investigationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-68786847705774750222016-05-20T10:51:27.893-04:002016-05-20T10:51:27.893-04:00I would agree Paulie. The Cards played the percent...I would agree Paulie. The Cards played the percentages. They didn't work. Let's hope they slug up against BYU today and then can complete the nightcap with a win over Nebraska or Mizzou. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-91137665731968738712016-05-20T10:24:28.488-04:002016-05-20T10:24:28.488-04:00From a strategy viewpoint, you usually elect to lo...From a strategy viewpoint, you usually elect to load the bases so there is a force out possibility at any of the three bases or home plate...as well as a potential double-play chance that would have gotten the Cards out of the inning. Also, remember that Knighten was hobbled with the ankle and Stokes had gotten two hits off Becker in three at bats. I can't fault the strategy....especially when it was Stokes who delivered the walk-off winner earlier in the season when the two met. Yes, it backfired...but the thinking I feel was sound. The Cards got the grounder they wanted to set up the double play and had a slowed Knighten trying to get to first but the grounder just got by Melton. It happens. A game of inches and split seconds. Move on and try not to lose again. <br /><br />Paulie Cardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-10972807824523830062016-05-20T10:09:21.927-04:002016-05-20T10:09:21.927-04:00Watched yesterday and it was obvious that the Card...Watched yesterday and it was obvious that the Cards just collapsed in crunch time. Costly throwing error and then the walk to Stokes should not have been. You pitch to Stokes and hope for a grounder that you get an out at first. Then it's two outs. But, who am I to second guess a veteran coach? <br /><br />Interesting that the Cards are 2-5 since the loss to UK. Maybe it's why they were a bubble team. Hopefully, you get a big win against BYU today guessing that it will we Hensley pitching and then continue to advance in the consolation bracket. The Deb Factor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-14256523126623915362016-05-20T09:34:28.477-04:002016-05-20T09:34:28.477-04:00Ask and ye shall receive, There ya go, readers.
P...Ask and ye shall receive, There ya go, readers.<br /><br />PaulieCardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-59432774411108376342016-05-20T09:24:40.663-04:002016-05-20T09:24:40.663-04:00Looks like ESPN3,so not on TV, but streamed.Looks like ESPN3,so not on TV, but streamed.JMcAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440193885039741934noreply@blogger.com