Texas Baseball Aims for Five Straight Sweeps - Game Three Thread
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 10:16 AM CDT
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PrintWow. Last night was awesome. You can get the story of what happened from PB here or a full recap from Texas sports here. Long story short, a fourteen inning duel of pitching staffs was decided by a Weymouth single that drove in Paul Montalbano. The extra inning heroics, in a game that lasted exactly four hours, gave the Horns a 2-1 win, their nineteenth straight. The Texas Baseball bandwagon is picking up steam. A packed lawn produced a 2010 attendance record of 7,903 and that’s not even counting packed fences and the right field buses. On BON, the baseball thread was one of the best in memory: 457 comments by well over 20 fans.
Cole Green reinforced last night that he is the best starter on our squad. This is pretty phenomenal considering the quality of his peers and the fact that he wasn’t even a starter in February. The Statesman reported that he hasn’t given up an earned run in over 30 innings. I’m still not confident that Green is as technically proficient as Jungman or Ruffin. He’s not going to make batters look foolish with killer movement but he’s got the arm to blow fastballs past you all game long. His endurance is unbelievable, the last time he was called out before the seventh inning stretch was March 27th. Cole just refuses to let batters wear him out over the course of a game. Green might even be the most valuable pitcher we have. I’ll leave that up to you to decide in a poll.
More after the jump..
Freshman Hoby Milner showed what he is capable of last night. When it became clear that Ruffin was visible fatigued from back to back showings, Milner came in and pitched four hitless and scoreless innings. If Hoby can consistently deliver performances like Saturday night's it is going to make a crucial difference with the probable loss of Green and Ruffin next year. Augie has stated on a number of occasions that Walla should see some innings on the mound next season as well. Have faith in knowing that Walla, Walsh, Weymouth, and Milner are all talented and now experienced ballplayers. 2011 should be a reloading year, not a rebuilding year.
Speaking of Weymouth, the infielder has done everything asked of him and then a whole lot more. Despite a small sample size, the freshman has ridiculous statistics. In ten at-bats, Weymouth has five runs, two singles, a double, two triples, and three RBIs. What he needs to prove to start a ballgame is well past me, especially with Rowe and Etier both caught in deep slumps. Jordan was the clear hero on Saturday night. This shouldn’t come as much surprise, as he has been playing the role of unexpected hero all season. Said Weymouth, "It was incredible, I was just waiting my turn and [Augie] told me to get ready in the ninth inning and then he said you are gonna hit this inning and I did and it was incredible." Garrido clearly has incredible trust in Weymouth’s abilities. On a side note, remind me to never question Augie Garrido ever again. Every game I have a couple "Why the hell did Garrido do that?" moments and every time things work out perfectly.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - 2:30 p.m. Central
Texas: RHP Brandon Workman (8-1, 3.00 ERA)
Baylor: RHP Craig Fritsch (0-2, 2.89 ERA)
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Green was just fantastic last night throwing strikes early and often
If he’s able to stab that ball up the middle we’re talking about another complete game shutout.
Magic number is 3.
You can't beat Green's consistency
Even Ruffin, who has the sick ERA, is only a 90% thing. Green is going to come out and effing wreck shit for 7-8 innings every time. Period.
(in Ruffin’s defense, pitching two or three days in a row is much tougher on your arm than going out once a week and throwing a bunch, so you understand the inconsistency, especially the way we abuse him against quality opponents.)
Got to be Green ...
Just the fact that he has Bridged the Friday to Sunday game flawlessly for most of the season is a huge advantage.
Keeping the bullpen rested particularly Ruffin, who has had to pitch multiple innings throughout the season, has been a benefit that is hard to quantify.
Jungmann has upside as does Workman, but for the college game an Lock-down Innings eater is HUGE, no question he makes everyone else on the staff (minus Jungmann) have increased value
So where do y’all go for rankings and results for college baseball? ESPN doesn’t do a good job of covering it.
had to go with Jungman
in terms of assets Jungman is the only choice because of his ability to shut down elite hitting units with amazing movement in high pressure situations (i.e. last year’s game 2 in the CWS finals). This is not to discount what an amazing job Green’s been doing on the mound this season but he couldn’t hack it in CWS play last year and thats what this team’s goal has got to be. if you look at last year’s team for example Austin Wood was lights out for our regular season, regional, and super regional games but come CWS he was disappointing to say the least.
Workmans throwing in the low 90s.
High of 94
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 2:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Workman a little erratic to start off
Falling behind first two hitters, caught stealing on a 3-1 pitch hit and run
Boondoggle, grounder to Etier
Tant falls down trying to cover the bag and runner is safe…I guess that’s a hit
Purchased Texas Sports TV
Game not on their TV option, but I’ve got Craig Way on the radio. That’ll work.
Let’s make it 20!
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Obviously not reading your own site...
Check BDR today. There is a link to find the station in your area.
I was kidding. :-)
You should get AT&T when you get back to Austin. U-Verse has every sports channel. All the ACC and Big 10 games you could possibly want to watch…
Yeah?
I actually need to call and make an appointment with a provider sometime soon. Will be back in a matter of weeks now…
You’re happy with AT&T?
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Great to know
I think there was a Fan Post thread about this a while back. Recall that reviews were overwhelmingly positive.
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UVerse rules
We almost never have problems. Plus, since it’s all done over broadband, they can go into your box remotely and fix any software issues. One time our wireless password changed randomly and they fixed it in like 30 minutes.
Apologies for the thread overlap this morning.
And i like the change of categories for stories. We don’t cover baseball, we cover Texas Longhorns Baseball.
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 2:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Walla grounds to second
Loy grounds to third on a 3-1 pitch
Tant lines to 2B (helluva defensive play there)
Bot 2, 0-0
Will you be back in ATX by regionals?
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And my law firm has a suite at the Disch
So I’ll most certainly be going. /spoiled
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Not in June...already??? Those are August numbers...reserved for football players in pads.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm so not prepared for my first Texas summer..
I hate when it hits 90
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sign me up for cold in June.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I said cold in June.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, this was a very rough winter...I grew up in Houston...
and I have not lived north of Austin. But, so many of my friends back home were complaining that this winter was one of the coldest on record for Texas.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
try moving to SoCal and returning to Tx like I may do...ugh.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Former UT pitcher Chad Smith is a partner at the firm
They’re baseball crazy there. Pretty awesome.
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I lost connection today and last night
I wanted to predict that Weymouth hit last night I was pissed
Only Rowe has the wheels to make that a triple
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Rowe is still my favorite player on this team
I cant tell you why, I guess I appreciate his effort. My favorite all time Longhorn is David Thomas if that tells you anything.
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He wasn't a memorable player
Couldn’t shoot, couldn’t defend, mediocre at the point. I think it was during the Reggie Freeman era, when we mostly just ran around and watched him jack 30 shots a game.
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Occasionally
I think as a senior he was a sometimes starter. It was the year we went like 11-19
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I’ve tried to block out most, if not all, of the Penders era. That must be why I’m drawing a blank on his one.
I don't blame you
My Dad took my brother and I to every game. Listening to his disgust after the games was always a hilarious moment of my childhood
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Whats that quote?
I wasnt born in Texas but I got here as soon as I could
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Since the first weekend of February
Texas has scored 8 or more runs in every Sunday game
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unbeaten streak heading into Manhattan...hmmmm
been here before.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh, yes...
Thanks 40…must be this Cabo San Lucas air I am breathing.
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Starter in high school
Unknown in college
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Augie remembering Friday night
When he brought him in to face a lefty and got the K
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there has to be a story we don't know about
It has been far too long
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I feel bad for Workman
95% of programs he is the ace, instead of being overshadowed here. Same goes for a lot of Longhorns. Ie. chykie.
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
What does that say about our bottom three?
Or really, their perceptions…
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Moreland said Augies team would have Sex sections worked up for the team
He slipped up when talking about bunting
Where does Stayton fit in next year?
Ruffin’s replacement? Day three starter?
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good question
I’d like to see McKirahan as Ruffin’s replacement.
Jungmann and Milner as two of the starters (ideally Dicharry would be the third), Thomas is good in long relief.
I love overhearing the old timers conversations
Talkin’ about $2.99 chicken fried steak before all them punks came to austin
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ill start only wearing black longhorn gear
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I like black Horns gear....
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
by Mulliganville on May 2, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
K State loses
Will clinch the conference title with any win over KSU next weekend.
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Etier
Is tied for the lead in strikeouts on the 2009 team in just 44 games…leader by year from 2009:
Kevin Keyes — 55
Kyle Russell — 60
Drew Stubbs — 60
Nick Peoples — 71 (72 games)
Drew Stubbs — 75 (73 games)
Tim Moss — 53
JD Reininger — 62
Alright I'm out
Great weeked y’all. Enjoyed it. ill be AWOL for a couple weeks but ready for Playoffa when I’m back
by InDKR'sShadow on May 2, 2010 4:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
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