Baseball Takes on Oklahoma
It's #5 Texas vs. #8 Oklahoma. A Texas win could make the difference between hosting and playing somewhere hostile in the first round. Kenn Kasparek takes the mound for the Horns.
[Note by Horn Brain, 05/24/08 9:12 AM CDT ] It's 9:12 in TEXAS....
[Note by Horn Brain, 05/24/08 1:09 PM CDT ] ... And OU still sucks! Texas wins 11-10 by coming back from a 10-8 deficit in the bottom of the ninth. David Hernandez is a god today. See comments for details.
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And OU Still Sucks
Torres reaches on an error by the OU second baseman (oh the irony) and scores on a Jordan Danks double. KK ran into trouble in the top half but struck out the last two hitters
OU continues to suck - Bot 1st
Danks advanced to third on a ground out by Moldenhauer, then scores on a single by Belt. 2-0 Guys that buy their land through accepted channels.
--Horn Brain--
Sooners get zero again in the 2nd...
Probably karma from all that land they stole in the 1800’s.
--Horn Brain--
Where were these bats against Mizzou?
I know, the worst Tigers pitcher is a whole level better than the best of the Sooners’ rotation. But man it’s frustrating to watch this firepower when all we needed was two more runs…
OU with runners at 2nd and 3rd, one out.
NYCHorn, did you try launching GameTracker from texassports.com?
Life is an Occasion. Rise to it.
by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:15 AM CDT reply actions
Big Bird Struggling?
Just walked the batter to load the bases after Sooners score their first run.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:22 AM CDT reply actions
KK gets out of a huge jam
Gives up one run in the top of the fourth. Texas 4, vomitous heathen currs 1.
--Horn Brain--
6-1 now, no outs, bottom 4th
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
Mmm... Toasty! .nt whills
Did you know that whills consistently takes an extra toothpick from restaurants to keep in his console for later use? Save some for us, man.
--Horn Brain--
Torres stranded, inning over
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions
3 up, 3 down
Much better Kenn
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions
3 up 3 down for the good guys too :-(
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions
3 up 3 down again for Big Bird
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 10:54 AM CDT reply actions
Interesting stat...
Discounting the two Alabama A&M games, Texas starters have averaged 7 2/3 innings since being swept by Okie State. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why this team is winning.
Kenn's wobbling again
Think Augie’s gonna pull him?
Runners at 1st and 2nd, no outs.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions
Even worse...
Bases loaded, no outs.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:08 AM CDT reply actions
Cole in for Kenn
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
.... and he promptly walks in a run
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Wild pitch, another run
Think Green is a little rattled by coming in with bases loaded?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions
6-6 Dammit!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:21 AM CDT reply actions
And another hit.... another run. 7-6
Shades of Okie State series?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Green's done, Workman in
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank God for Kyle Russell!
Russell throws out a runner at the plate to end the inning and keep the deficit at 1 run. Kyle has an absolute cannon for an arm.
--Horn Brain--
Let's hope he's got a cannon for a bat in this inning too!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL
They need an animation that shows the fielders leaping at the fence. This animation is lame!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
God listened
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Oldie but goodie
If God ain’t a Longhorn, then why’s the sunset Burnt Orange?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Clark's not having his best game today either...
Did he have any shot at that triple that plated 3 runs in the 6th?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes! Sac fly, 8-7 Texas
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions
Oh wait, now it's a single?
The little OU dude appeared to catch it the first time…..
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Travis Tucker = Hero
Rupp walks, advances to second on a failed pickoff, scores on a Tucker single. 8-7 good guys!
Yeah, but Wrokman's gotta be a hero in the top of the 9th now
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
How's this - Crusaders 8, Saracens 7?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad comparison...
... Crusaders
A.) Weren’t the good guys all the time
B.) Generally got their asses handed to them.
If we score again we’ll have to come up with something else.
--Horn Brain--
Will Belt be your hero?
He’s in for Workman now. Let’s hope he’s about to earn his 3rd save.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Double play
Come on Brandon, 3 outs and I can go to the pub
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes it works if she watches the game...
But I just called her and she’s in the shower.
--Horn Brain--
Pitching shuffle
Belt out, Thomas in. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to leave Workman in for the last inning? Or is Augie getting his guys ready for NCAA-type pressure?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know what he's doing...
... but he sure rubbed the wrong crystals together before the top of the 9th…
--Horn Brain--
Crap.....
Now we need 2 in the bottom of the 9th! At least!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
And another pitching change
This sure looks like the Keystone Kops all of a sudden. Where’s Augie’s magic?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good god
This is embarassing!!! Is Augie going to empty the ‘pen this morning?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Shinaberry's ERA? 8.10!!!!!!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't exactly leave me with a warm fuzzy feeling....
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Left all the lucky crystals in Austin, I suppose. .nt whills
This is all whills’ fault. All of it.
--Horn Brain--
That's about enough absentee abuse.
I come strolling through for some catch-up and here I find somewhat more than my fair share of abuse. Somehow I missed the start of this particular episode and find myself in a free floating piece of continuity.
However, in the end, the Horns triumph in spectacular fashion, everything falls into place for the Big 12 Tourney Championship, so I guess that it is all my fault powerful mystical personal mojo that gets the job done when the neuron impaired run low on inspiration.
You can’t do that with an absentee girlfriend, you know.
Walked home another run.
Now Shinaberry’s in. Augie is saying we have to win this game in the ninth, because Shinny can’t pitch more than 3 outs.
--Horn Brain--
Shinaberry throws a K
After about 10 foul balls. Geez.
Ok, if Danks can get on, Russell can tie it.
--Horn Brain--
How the hell does the OU pitcher...
... have a 2-0 record and 9 saves with a 6.5 ERA?
--Horn Brain--
Kyle walk stoo
Guess that’s how the guy has ended up with 6.5 ERA?
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
rude i was
just trying to set the record straight.
Well, yeah, obviously.
I enjoy baseball, but I don’t pay much attention. Thanks, man.
--Horn Brain--
And OU pitching carousel starts.....
Russell M, a HR right now and you replace David Maroul on my “man crush” list.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate small ball
Why not go for it all at that point? You have two more outs to play with!!!!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!
Belt singles, drives in Danks. Russell moves to third with one out. Sac fly for the tie, baby!
--Horn Brain--
Aren't you going to appeal to God again?
Or your girlfriend?? We need some help here!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Or should I say what have we caught.... .nt whills
Seriously whills, I’m coming to your house if we don’t win this game.
--Horn Brain--
Geez, Brain, I guess you ain't coming.
Damn, i missed your lucky girlfriend.
And this game, too, obviously.
Ack! He reads my subject!
I was wondering when you would say something about my ”.nt whills” campaign. I’ve gotten a lot of feedback about it, all positive. Maybe if it catches on we can turn this into a BON tradition!
--Horn Brain--
Haven't been around to read much.
Then I discovered this “campaign.”
So, what is your logic?
Just poking at your ".nt" for "no text"
You’re the only one I remember using it, so I started putting ”.nt, whills” after my no text posts. Wells thought it was funny, and now some other people do it, too. You’re famous!
--Horn Brain--
BZ, where you been lurking all morning??
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Get your ass going! You ain't hurt!
Awesome!
Wow. Still alive for tomorrow.
Do I really have to root for aggy now?
Okay, but just this once.
His only hit of the day....
.... couldn’t have come at a better time.
It’s 7:04pm (in London).............................
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And OU STILL sucks! .nt whills
You count your lucky fuckin’ stars, whills. I had already written out my confession and faxed it to PB to see if he would represent me.
--Horn Brain--
I'm always suspicious of those
who would confess so easily.
holy shit
What a great time to wake up
Get your ass going! You ain't hurt!
Hold your horses there HB
We’re not in the CG yet!
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW, is anyone watching this live on TV?
Belt must have some serious wheels on him to score the winning run from 2nd on a single.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
dooo dooo rooo dooo doo
hehe, now i go back to sleep. honestly, it’s hard to root for the aggies, but i will root for them HARD.
Get your ass going! You ain't hurt!
Was that the weird nintendo-style song they play when we score?
Freaking love that song, but what they heck is it?
--Horn Brain--
Not bad for a day's work.
Shinaberry get’s one K and gets the win.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Holy shit Horns Fans
Has there ever been a BASEBALL thread with over 100 comments before???
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
Wow...
I think the most we’ve had is 31 for one of the Aggie games this year. Before this year I think the most was like 12. This is definitely the winner! Yay baseball!
--Horn Brain--
Random thoughts
This was a great win for the Horns, obviously. Even if we don’t end up in the Big XII CG, a win like this should get the juices flowing. The team is carrying great momentum into the Regional round.
This win also should be more than enough to lock down a 2 seed, hopefully in one of the weaker Regionals like Ann Arbor or Hattiesburg.
As for the next game, I wouldn’t put it past the Aggies to pull off the upset. I clearly know next to nothing about baseball – are they a lock to host a Regional? If they don’t win this afternoon, does this knock them into some other school’s Regional? At a minimum, I would think it puts them at risk of having a very strong non-hosting team assigned to College Station, effectively killing their chances to advance.
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by patienthornsfan on May 24, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
Thoughts
We’ll try to post some expanded thoughts once we know if Texas is done for the weekend or not. Either way, Texas should have sowed up a 2-seed and should have as good a chance as any 2-seed of hosting. This team has to have great confidence heading into postseason play.
Hosting
On the radio, the opinion was generally that win = regional host. If we advance from pool play, we’d have to, right? With things going as they have, it seems to be a reasonable bet. St. John’s played themselves out. Has ATM’s eight game skid, coupled with a poor tournament, done the same for them? Rice had a poor CUSA tournament (but they should still host, no?). Baseball America says San Diego wouldn’t host if they’re a regional top seed, but I don’t know how they finished and if this is even an issue.
Let’s hope we can get one in Austin and really get out the crowd.
How predictable was this:
From Texags re: Agros vs Mizzou:
APHIS AG
posted 1:57p, 05/24/08
This game is moot. I would rather lose than see t.u. in the championship game.
I am going to take over this live thread
Ryan Lollis grounds out to first to end the Tigers’ half of the 5th.
Loux makes quick work
of Mizzou in the 6th. Still no runs for the Fightin’ Tigers from Boone County, MO. Chase Daniel isn’t walking through that door!
ATM turns two
Kyle Mach grounds into the DP. Tory Lane approves. The Dugout Canoes: No runs thru 7, but they’ll have the top of the order in the 8th.
3 up, 3 down
for ATM. We head to the eighth still 0|4|2;5|4|0.
Nobody is reading this, so… poop poop poop weiner poop.
CSTV Gametracker is mesmerizing.
It’s like watching Weebles play baseball. It’s incredible. They wobble, but never fall down!/i>
Mizzou puts one up
Folgia leads off with a HR. I knew this Thebeau guy was no good. He can’t even afford a silent x. Loser.
Ryan LOLlis
a.) makes me laugh out loud
b.) K’s
Then Senne flies out, and Priday grounds out to the 2nd baseman whose name always makes me think of hard, smelly, deelish cheese.
TO THE BOTTOM OF THE 8TH!Ags putting this one away
They finally break their losing streak … only to send Texas to the CG. Sigh .. gotta love it.
Missouri and ATM
Bad, bad, bad tournaments for these two. ATM is in mega backslide mode, and Tim Jamieson just watched his team choke away an easy title game appearance.
Who are we likely to meet in CG?
can’t get the Big 12 site to load, and can’t remember how the other pool was playing out
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand that's a WINNAR!!!!!!!!111!!!1!!1LKJASDLGKJA;;
Wow. We’ll see you next for the (Phillips 66) Big XII Championship Game!
Nebraska-Okie State to follow
How we fared against them:
Swept at home by Okie St in a series where we lost every way possible, despite Chance Ruffin’s 10 inning performance on Friday’s game (if I remember the day right).
Salvaged the Sunday game to avoid a sweep in Austin vs. Nebraska. Nebraska looked pretty solid that weekend, aside from Sunday’s game.
It’s going to be a tough matchup either way. Most importantly, who is going to pitch for us? Can Chance go on 3 days’ rest? Would that even be worth it?
Only the Shadow knows the mind of Augie Garrido.

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