#9 Texas vs. #19 TCU -- 6 PM Tonight
by 40AS on Apr 7, 2009 4:42 PM CDT
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Print[Update 8:40 PM]: Horns hit, pitch and defend, beating TCU 6-0
Normally Texas plays two types of midweek games: a) relatively tune-ups against in-state teams with varying degrees of difficulty and b) meaningful games against Rice. Tonight's game at the Disch at 6 PM fits more into the latter than the former category for a number of reasons.
- TCU is ranked and Texas hasn't beaten many ranked teams.
- The offense has been much improved over the last seven games. Starting with game two against Stanford, Texas failed to score more than five runs in ten straight games (4-6). Since then, Texas has gone 5-2, scoring more than five runs four times, including twice against Okie State.
- Is Cole Green in danger of losing his job? Well, he's pitching tonight. There are a few ways to look at that. One way to think of it is that he only pitched 2.1 innings on Sunday and needs to get some work in. TCU is a solid opponent and could be a great opportunity to get out of his slump. Another way to think of it is that Jungmann has showed he deserves a chance to be the Sunday starter and Green is being given the chance to earn his starter spot back with a solid outing tonight, since he'll have enough rest to pitch Tuesday and Sunday. Finally, this could represent a change in starting pitching...Jungmann to start, Green to long reliever. It's risky since Jungmann has been amazing as a long reliever so far, but it could also shore up the starting pitching which has ebbed ever so slightly of late. Or it could be a typo on the part of TexasSports.com, who knows?
April 7, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
Texas: RHP Cole Green (2-0, 2.89 ERA)
TCU: RHP Greg Holle (3-0, 1.64 ERA)
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This guy Holle has a great record...
is this one of those times when we’re facing a team’s ace on Tuesday?
Don't think so
His three wins have come against UT-Arlington, Texas State and Stephen F. Austin. Those aren’t bad teams but TCU has beaten some quality opponents and he hasn’t been their starter.
There aren't many gimmes in these mid-week games are there?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
I like it that way
TAMU-CC and Texas Southern are about the only pushovers I can think of, and even they could theoretically be tough if they’ve got an ace
Belt just misses a homer off the left field wall
2 out double…anybody around and want updates for the next hour or so?
Double off the wall by Belt
love to see that opposite-field power. So hard to leave the Disch…
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
Shepard walks in the bottom third
sac bunt by Rupp, groundout by Keyes, Loy struck out looking. No score through two innings — this TCU pitcher looks like he will be tough to hit, just as the Dallas Baptist pitcher was last week.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions
Austin Dicharry in to pitch for Cole Green,
who was scheduled for two innings, apparently.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
Bloop single to center, back to the top of the order.
This guy hits .330.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Another blooper falls in between three Longhorns
TCU threatening with runners on first and second, one out.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions
Trouble with the stupid video feed, have to watch GameCast.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions
It's been coming in out and for a while.
Be nice if they could put the stats up for players, too.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Another flyout to Keyes ends the inning -- Dicharry escapes the jam.
To the bottom of the third with no score.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
Connor Rowe leads off with a double.
A raw hit for him against a right-handed pitcher.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
RBI single by Michael Torres! 1-0 Horns, first and third, no outs.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
Video feed back, for now.
Just in time for a pitching change.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
Nice, easy swing by Belt, looper to right on a change
Scores Tucker, Torres to third, first and third, still no one out. 2-0 Horns. I love me some Brandon Belt!
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
Line shot double play off the bat of Moldenhauer.
Two outs, nothing Belt could have done, right to the first baseman.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
Shepherd pops out to right, but the damage is done: Texas 2-0.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
Another strike out, nice inning for Dicharry, who has some good stuff.
Definitely making a play for some more time on the mound. Really some great depth on this pitching staff this year — Skip Johnson’s job is no longer in jeopardy, that’s for sure.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions
First-pitch swinging, Cameron Rupp with a base hit up the middle.
Another lead-off batter on base — crucial for this offense.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
You can say goodnight to this one!
Kevin Keyes with an opposite field shot after battling back from down in the count! Such an easy swing, such power. There is a hard-hit ball for you Wahoo. Two-run shot, Texas 4-0.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions
I think a lot of it is concentration and battling.
Just not giving so many at-bats away.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Pitch out with Loy running, should have been caught
but managed to avoid tag without getting out of the baseline. TCU coach arguing.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Looper into center, base hit. Loy rounds hard, gets back.
Great job of hitting by Travis Tucker, who is on fire right now. Love that piece of hitter, just reached out and poked it, forcing another pitching change. What an offensive onslaught!
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
Liner into left field by Torres, scores Loy, 5-0 Texas.
Love, love, love the approach by the hitters, slapping the ball, not trying to do too much with it.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
Is our pitching staff in the midst of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history or something?
I remember losing to Missouri like 30-12 not long ago.
Could be
the freshman from last year have grown and this freshman class is really talented as well.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Gapper for a double.
First ball really hit hard into the left-center gap. Dicharry fell behind and grooved a fastball.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
Dicharry has great change that he can throw in fastball counts -- great arm action.
Dicharry qualifies for win with a pop out to second.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
Question for the group
What to make of Green?
Getting his work after short start on Sunday?
Replaced by Jungmann (Jungmann pitched two innings last midweek game)?
It's hard to tell with Augie
He may just be trying out a few different arrangements. Testing the kids to make sure they’re ready for anything.
It's a nice problem to have
Considering last year we didn’t even have a Friday starter at this point
Mystery voodoo ritual.
Part of whatever Augie did to make us badasses again. That and the rubbing together of unlike crystal energies within the collective aura of the pitching staff whilst they cleansed their thoughts with a solemn “Ommmmmmm”.
Yeah, I think he was just getting work in.
But I think the leash is getting shorter with him. Another poor Sunday start and Jungmann could move into the rotation.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course, if Jungmann doesn't pitch at all today...
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn't really make a difference in the grand scheme
We’ll need four starters if we’re gonna make a postseason run
Agree
in which case we are golden if we can hit…
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Chopper to first, Shepherd retired, ball thrown away on potential double play.
On out, Moldy on second.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
The Coug's have requested that they be allowed...
… to score two runs if they can make it around the bags twice before the Aggies find the ball.
Dicharry is really hogging all the fun...
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
That's almost as masochistic as being a Pirates fan...which I am.
Fortunately I have the White Sox, too.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pirates stole Robbie Grossman, though.
Which I’m mad about.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got the Bo Sox to keep me sane
Just living a 20 minute walk from the new stadium, figured I should be a Nats fan
Ah, sounds like you can keep it to a minimal emotional investment.
Probably advisable.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
That's how I feel as a Rangers fan.
At least I get to see one big league pitching staff during a game.
I went to the Fan Fest and exhibition at the new stadium last saturday
It was pretty nice. Not many fans there so I got to talk to some of the players.
Dicharry strikes out two more! Wow.
Froggies down in order.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Tucker walks, no one out for Torres, runners first and second.
Another reliever up and working. TCU is working deep in their pen now, this is their sometimes closer up.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
Puts it down now, barely thrown out.
Nearly ran it out. Nice bare hand play by the third baseman.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
I think he could have made it if he'd reached for the bag.
He looked like his whole body was almost over the base.
He struck out and the ball was well away from the catcher.
Then he just kind of ran in a zig-zag halfway to first. Weird.
I seriously think we surprised the TCU coaches.
They must have been texting Ft. Worth.
“OMG LooZ. CaNt W8 2 B hOm w/ u! R pIchRs R Teh LAMEEEE!!!”
Hold on...
Beating OU in football.
Beating Aggie in just about anything.
Beating OSU at the last freakin’ second.
Winning a National Championship.
Oh yeah, and Vince Young.
Or did you mean “Nothing in baseball is better than beating Rice?” That I could at least entertain.
I actually meant nothing in college baseball.
Although it would have to be limited to regular season.
Sorry
I’m not trying to be an ass, I think I’m just incredibly dehydrated. That explains the fact that I have noticed EVERYONE in the stands holding a drink cup for the past 3 innings.
Time for food for me.
Hold it down here, ya’ll. Hook ’em!
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 7, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions
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