Softball vs South Carolina Game 2 (Osprey Invitational)

[RMillander 32]

Today's ending is just as tight as yesterday's. WDE!

 

[around4ever 4,139]

Another base running error out at the plate. 

[blakem 296]

Just now, around4ever said:

Another base running error out at the plate. 

That’s absolutely ridiculous. Those have probably cost us the game.

[RMillander 32]

1 minute ago, blakem said:

That’s absolutely ridiculous. Those have probably cost us the game.

Dean is obviously more offensively aggressive, but I think what's lacking is situational aggressiveness. Short backstop, B7/1 out needing 2 runs, etc...

[saminbama 740]

Runners at first and second  2 outs 6-5 SC

[RMillander 32]

Great heart. No quit in these kids. Just need to be smarter and more situational with our aggressiveness. 

[saminbama 740]

Dowell grounds out to first.  Ball game.  SC 6-5

 

[blakem 296]

While I believe that we should’ve won this game, I hope we build on this no quit mentality and get some wins out of it in the future.

[around4ever 4,139]

A few base running mistakes cost us but the girls showed a lot of heart to get back in the game.  Handley came in and shut the SC hitters down.  I like that Coach made several pinch hit subs.  King, Garcia and Nillen came through with clutch pinch hits.  

WDE!!!

[saminbama 740]

Absolutely.  If we keep that mentality and correct these early season mistakes, we should be better than predicted.

[slot canyon 1,335]

Good to see Lexie throw well.  Seemed as though a number of the hits off Yarbrough just fell into no mans land.  Garcia made a couple of good plays during her time at 3rd.  Get ready for next week Thursday - Saturday.  We may have been greedy on those outs at home plate.  

[all4AU 379]

1 hour ago, RMillander said:

So what happened on that ground out to 3rd that umps called back? Did someone call time or something?

This was an illegal pitch on Lexie that resulted in a ball on the batter (and negated the ball put in play to 3rd). Her dad was the one questioning the ump who called it LOL. 

Nevertheless, an outstanding performance by Lexie. 3 and 1/3 scoreless innings. 

[blakem 296]

For those who watched the game, obviously Lexie pitched very well but I’m wondering if her control has improved drastically?

[ellitor 33,101]

1 hour ago, blakem said:

For those who watched the game, obviously Lexie pitched very well but I’m wondering if her control has improved drastically?

@blakem Not sure because I can't find a strike to ball ratio but no hits, no walks, 5 Ks & 1 Wild pitch sounds good overall.

[blakem 296]

3 minutes ago, ellitor said:

@blakem Not sure because I can't find a strike to ball ratio but no hits, no walks, 5 Ks & 1 Wild pitch sounds good overall.

Sounds like a lot of improvement to me! Thanks!

[all4AU 379]

20 minutes ago, ellitor said:

@blakem Not sure because I can't find a strike to ball ratio but no hits, no walks, 5 Ks & 1 Wild pitch sounds good overall.

She did give up 3 hits, but they were scattered. No walks is correct. She only got behind 3-1 to one batter, but battled back and got the out. 
 

Here is a link to the box score: https://auburntigers.com/sports/softball/stats/2021/-19-south-carolina/boxscore/19519

[EagleEye67 1,939]

On 2/21/2021 at 10:12 AM, RMillander said:

Great heart. No quit in these kids. Just need to be smarter and more situational with our aggressiveness. 

"situational aggression"

 

Love it!😎

[ellitor 33,101]

17 hours ago, all4AU said:

She did give up 3 hits, but they were scattered. No walks is correct. She only got behind 3-1 to one batter, but battled back and got the out. 
 

Here is a link to the box score: https://auburntigers.com/sports/softball/stats/2021/-19-south-carolina/boxscore/19519

Thanks @all4AU I misread the box score.