Shocker Host Illinois State (3 Game Series)

[shockerfanmas]

Too bad we couldn't have played all our conference games against Illinois State. We actually looked like a decent team today

[ShockerVille]

Looking in the dugout HCTB is trying to get his players to crack. Non stop. Chased Gunnar Troutwine into the locker room after he took him out is one example. Is it needed? Obviously doesn't help.

[1972Shocker]

Fun listening to Jaime Bluma visit with Shane and Nate on the ESPN3 broadcast.

Watched the replay this morning. Jamie was fun to listen to.

Enjoy the games that Shane and Nate do together as well.

[1972Shocker]

Watching the replay of Game 2.

Hoop's time in the booth was very good. Chris Wimmer followed and also was interesting and made some interesting points about the difference in players in his day vs current day players. Pretty funny story about pulling Doug Mirabelli's shorts down and a story about Bluma plunking him in a Shocker Fall WS game.

Interesting point that I had not heard was that apparently Gene made a video message that was played during the between game ceremonies. Now whether or not that indicates a thawing of the relationship with WSU or it was just out of respect for his former players is hard to say.

Also need to point out that none of the 1st 3 legends in the booth (excluding the announcers) are all under 6 feet tall.

[xazshox]

Gene S's Video

It's on FB & it's very positive!

[1972Shocker]

To bad this could not have been held on a sunny Saturday afternoon but no way to predict what the weather will be.

[Play Angry]

First pitch was moved up this morning to 11 AM (right now) to try to get 5+ over before the rain hits.

Edit: more like to try to catch enough windows between waves of the storm to squeeze in 5+.

[wyatt]

Down 3-5, top of 5.

[Play Angry]

5 runs so far for the Shocks in the 6th as we surge ahead 10-7.

[Play Angry]

12-7 now as ISUr drops a shallow fly to right to plate a couple more.

[Play Angry]

Still 12-7 to the 8th. Kudos to the ~75 brave souls who attended, it looks miserable.

[Shocker85]

Still 12-7 to the 8th. Kudos to the ~75 brave souls who attended, it looks miserable.

It is. I couldn't take it anymore. No where to get dry in the drizzle and stiff wind.

[Play Angry]

Keller and Evans with good showings in relief today. You have to think Chandler Sanburn is slipping down the ladder a bit after this week, with these two being potential beneficiaries.

[Shocker85]

Illinois State ready to head home. Stealing down 5???

[Play Angry]

12-7 to the 9th. Hecht in to polish off the sweep against his former team.