Shox vs. Long Beach State Dirt bags Game 1

[pogo]

[QUOTE=SB Shock;315140]well, if you don't win the 1st game you have no chance to sweep.

Thats almost as good as "If your parents didn't have kids then you can't have kids."

[vancedave56]

[QUOTE=pogo;315144]

well, if you don't win the 1st game you have no chance to sweep.

Thats almost as good as "If your parents didn't have kids then you can't have kids."

Good one...

[shocker3]

Shox need to play well in this series and win at least 2 of 3. LBSU's record isn't great right now, but their schedule most likely will provide an RPI boost to the Shox. The youngsters need to pay attention to how the Dirtbags go about their business and learn from it.

--'85.

I was very impressed with their second baseman Jeff McNeil. He reminded me of a taller, faster Kevin Hooper. He made some unbelievable plays. He also got a couple of hits, scored a run and got an RBI. But other than him nobody else really stood out to me.

[shocker3]

HBP's have always been a trade mark of the Dirtbags. They crowd the plate and then when a pitch comes in on the inside of the plate they turn their shoulder into it as if trying to get out of the way and then they are off the 1st base. The old california o'lay move.

I was thinking about that when Juan Avila took a hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth, stole second and then came home and scored when the throw to third went wild when he tried stealing it. Long Beach managed to score a run without getting a hit or even putting the ball in play. When the score was sitting at 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth, I was thinking about how big that series of dirtbag plays was in the top of the ninth.

[shock10]

Aaron Rea and Josh Halbert conbined to go 4-9 with 3 rbi and 2 runs scored. Makes the bench look pretty deep. Picking up for the guys that are hurt.

[shocker3]

Aaron Rea and Josh Halbert conbined to go 4-9 with 3 rbi and 2 runs scored. Makes the bench look pretty deep. Picking up for the guys that are hurt.

I was impressed with the way both of them competed at the plate. They both had good nights.

Don Lambert and Dayne Parker also had big nights at the plate.

[shox1989]

The pitcher that the Shockers scored 6 runs against in the bottom of the ninth had a era of 1.04. After last night (2/3 of one inning), I am sure it will get worse.

[shock10]

Checking the box score the bull pen did an O K job with it being the back end of the pen doing it. Saves Foster and/or Cale for today or Sunday. Aaron just didn't finish the game but pitched O K. Tobin kind of shaky but he got the WIN.

[shock10]

Shockers score 8 runs with their 4-5 guys going 0 for 8 and 1 rbi. 6-7-8-9-1-2 3 all hit. Some really well. Some just clutch. Clutch like Taylor Doggett 1-5 and 2 rbi his hit came in the 9th. Really well like Dayne Parker 4-5 1 rbi and 2 runs scored. Here's hoping Johnny and Casey have big days Saturday and Sunday.

[SB Shock]

Shockers score 8 runs with their 4-5 guys going 0 for 8 and 1 rbi. 6-7-8-9-1-2 3 all hit. Some really well. Some just clutch. Clutch like Taylor Doggett 1-5 and 2 rbi his hit came in the 9th. Really well like Dayne Parker 4-5 1 rbi and 2 runs scored. Here's hoping Johnny and Casey have big days Saturday and Sunday.

Well to be frank it was not a good offensive performance through 8 innings. Wsu did not execute and struck out a lot with RISP. It was only until the 9th when LBS committed 3 errors and gave up a couple walks. Credit the shocker hitters for never giving up though and coming through in the clutch. Hopefully this will give them confidence from here on out.

[SB Shock]

well, if you don't win the 1st game you have no chance to sweep.

Thats almost as good as "If your parents didn't have kids then you can't have kids."

:panda:

[SB Shock]

well, if you don't win the 1st game you have no chance to sweep.

WSU chances of sweeping before tonight game: 33%
WSU chances of sweeping after tonight game: 48%

with the updated ISRs this morning.

WSU chances of sweeping after tonight game: 50%
WSU chances of taking 2 of 3 from LBS: 91%

with the (possible) injury to one of LBS starters - the chances might even be greater if he can't pitch on Sunday. One of LBS weaknesses is lack of depth in their bullpen.

[WstateU]

They beat our best pitcher tonight, not a very good start of the series. We'll end up getting swept. LBSU is not scared of us and having played better teams prior, they're probably feeling like we felt when we faced Alcorn State.

Hey KC, could I borrow some coinage?

“Always borrow from a pessimist - he never expects to get it back.”

[pogo]

with the updated ISRs this morning.

WSU chances of sweeping after tonight game: 50%
WSU chances of taking 2 of 3 from LBS: 91%

with the (possible) injury to one of LBS starters - the chances might even be greater if he can't pitch on Sunday. One of LBS weaknesses is lack of depth in their bullpen.

This information is why this is such a geat board as well as people like you that enjoy throwing tid bits out. Thanks

[pogo]

Well to be frank it was not a good offensive performance through 8 innings. Wsu did not execute and struck out a lot with RISP. It was only until the 9th when LBS committed 3 errors and gave up a couple walks. Credit the shocker hitters for never giving up though and coming through in the clutch. Hopefully this will give them confidence from here on out.

You can be frank but don't call me Shirley.