2019 Gm #2 - vs GCU

[SB Shock]

WSU plays GCU for their 2nd game. Meanwhile, GCU was already playing today - pummelling Ball State 12-2 (8th).

Todd Butler said they are taking the "Next Up Mentality" - let's see how that works out.

[SB Shock]

WSU takes an early 2-0 lead with 4 hits to start the game. Cadena with the damage on 2 run double.

[ShockerFever]

5 hits, but twice they throw outs away. As if they can afford to run their way out of innings.

Scored 2 but probably should have at least 2 more. Typical.

[SB Shock]

WSU only gets 2. A failed stolen base attempt and runner thrown out at the plate minimized the damage to GCU.

[1972Shocker]

Much, much better start but the Shocks but that was about the least the Shocks should have gotten out of that at bat. 2 baserunners thrown out. Jackson caught stealing 2nd with no outs and Cadena thrown out at the plate for the final out of the inning. But if they believe they have to run to be successful then I don't mind them being aggressive.

[ShockerFever]

lmfao, and 2 errors to start up the bottom of the 1st.

This team will be extremely lucky to win 20 games this year.

[1972Shocker]

Snavely won't last long at this rate. 29 pitches in the 1st I think. No thanks to his defense.

[SB Shock]

Jackson triples in a run. WSU 3, GCU 1, Top 2

[1972Shocker]

Good, efficient work by Snavely in the 2nd.

[1972Shocker]

I imagine San Jose State was okay with Frankie Skalzo transferring to GCU.

[1972Shocker]

Pretty solid start for Snavely. Hate it he had to throw so many pitches in the 1st inning. GCU back in the game at 8-4 after 7. Can the Shocker bulllpen hold the fort?

[1972Shocker]

Minor and Lindeman aren't effective. It is now 8-6 in the bottom of the 8th. Runner on 3rd no outs.

Alex Segal on in relief. Alex allows the inherited runner to score but otherwise was solid.

8-7 heading into the 9th.

[ShockerFever]

When you're outhitting a team 15-8, should you be sweating the game out with a 1 run lead?

[1972Shocker]

You would hope not. But here are.

[SB Shock]

When you're outhitting a team 15-8, should you be sweating the game out with a 1 run lead?

That what happens when you have a bullpen that gives walks out like they are candy. Trust your stuff and make them beat you instead pitching like some scared teenager.

Then the stupid errors....

[SB Shock]

WSU leads 8 to 7, 9th inning, 2 outs. pinch hitter coming up for GCU