Baseball vs Ole Miss

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

Up 7-3 in top 5. Rain delay got me sorta screwed up. Know Allsup started and Copeland on mound now. Kudos to Nate on a 3 dinger I think.

 

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

Things change. After winning CWS last year Ole Miss struggling to get to Hoover

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

Make 11-4 Tigers bottom 6. 
 

Game 2 starting 40 min after game 1. Tommy Vail starting with best ERA in conference last 4 starts.

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

This is a massive series for Auburn. We have played ourselves in to an interesting place. Before the South Carolina series we were looking at needing a series sweep of Ole Miss or Mizzou and a win in the other series to MAKE the postseason. Now a sweep and series win sends us to Hoover playing for regional HOST spot. Our RPI would be insane and series wins over South Carolina and LSU would give us a head above other potential hosts. There's a ton of ifs in that, but it's doable. 

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

Going to the bottom of the 8th. Tigers up 16-4! 

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

WDE! Win our second straight on 10 run rule!

[CCTAU 3,330]

 Nice job. I hope they saved a few for the second game.

 

[LPTiger 5,167]

If you ever find yourself in a position where you question our staff, just watch this season.   Our pitching was awful early, and they have steadiy improved.   Did they get better locating and changing speeds, yes they did.   Did they get major league level coaching, well just look at Butch's history.   Please write a check and support this staff and team going forward.   WDE.    

[LPTiger 5,167]

Salty, where are u?

 

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

12 minutes ago, LPTiger said:

Salty, where are u?

 

In Auburn. Event filled day and tuned in to Game 2. 

[LPTiger 5,167]

4 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said:

In Auburn. Event filled day and tuned in to Game 2. 

Figured you would be "all in."  How about the old man Kason Howell?   If Larue heats up...   Look out...   Let's win this series tonight!!!!

[LPTiger 5,167]

1 minute ago, LPTiger said:

Figured you would be "all in."  How about the old man Kason Howell?   If Larue heats up...   Look out...   Let's win this series tonight!!!!

Let's hope Tommy continues his great work....   Could be a great weekend...

[LPTiger 5,167]

btw Kenes has faced 6 MISS ST batters and  has struck al of them out....

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

I'd be more than happy to play for a sweep tomorrow

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

Just now, LPTiger said:

btw Kenes has faced 6 MISS ST batters and  has struck al of them out....

Dude is a monster

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

4 minutes ago, LPTiger said:

btw Kenes has faced 6 MISS ST batters and  has struck al of them out....

Not surprising. On another note don’t that I would trade Ware for any position player in the nation. As I type 1 in for us.

 

Edited May 13, 2023 by SaltyTiger

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

Going to B2 up 1-0

[Pedaler 1,001]

Easy two runs right there. No hits. Thank you, I’ll take another.

[CCTAU 3,330]

Do we have another catcher that is adequate behind the plate, but can hit? 

[AUFightingSoldiers 685]

6 minutes ago, CCTAU said:

Do we have another catcher that is adequate behind the plate, but can hit? 

Surprisingly, Nate has been batting a lot better the last few weeks. At one point his average was down around .110

[mustache eagle 2,408]

Just now, AUFightingSoldiers said:

Surprisingly, Nate has been batting a lot better the last few weeks. At one point his average was down around .110

I remember at one point he was at .095

hes definitely not lighting it up but he’s got to be somewhere over .200 since round the miss state weekend.  Plus he’s hit some dingers including game 1 today

[LPTiger 5,167]

10 minutes ago, CCTAU said:

Do we have another catcher that is adequate behind the plate, but can hit? 

It has been  a problem all year.  Nate is so good behind the dish.   against LSU he had a back pick at 1st with 2 outs to end the inning.     If he could hit .250 we would be very dangerous...... 

[SaltyTiger 7,816]

11 minutes ago, CCTAU said:

Do we have another catcher that is adequate behind the plate, but can hit? 

Not many college players that can match Nate behind the plate.

[LPTiger 5,167]

Skenes just gave up a dong on a 98 mph fastball.    Must be able to locate at all levels.

 

[MDM4AU 332]

What’s the latest in game 2. Having trouble finding info.