2017 Valley Tournament Action

[1972Shocker]

Alex Jackson and Travis Young struggled mightily at the plate against SIU.

Alex popped out 3 times, struck out once and had a sac bunt giving he best Willie Mays Hayes imitation.

Travis struck out 3 times and was out attempting to bunt for a hit.

Would be nice if they could get on base a bit where maybe the Shocks could try to get their speed into the game.

Paul Suellentrop's game report.

[1972Shocker]

Evansville scored 4 runs on 6 hits (5 singles and a double) in the bottom of the 1st and lead Bradley 4-0 after the 1st.

[Shocker3435]

Great, great job by our pitchers yesterday. Zach Lewis threw just 86 pitches in his 6.2 IP, which may or may not become relevant at a later date.

What an opportunity we have this evening - gotta seize it.

Yepper! SIU had a single in the 4th and a double in the 7th. That's it. Two hits.

There run scored on a HBP, steal of 2nd and a wild pick off throw by Zach. In theory the runner scores anyway on the later double but man, that's some good pitching guys!

I wonder if we'll stick with Heuer tonight or try something different? Best chance to play for a tournament title since 2013 (after day 1 at least).

Go Shocks!

[Eric]

Is there any TV coverage tonight that an internet savvy person could pirate onto? Or do I just go with KNSS listen live? NVM, found it.

[Shocker3435]

Alex Jackson and Travis Young struggled mightily at the plate against SIU.

Alex popped out 3 times, struck out once and had a sac bunt giving he best Willie Mays Hayes imitation.

Travis struck out 3 times and was out attempting to bunt for a hit.

Would be nice if they could get on base a bit where maybe the Shocks could try to get their speed into the game.

Paul Suellentrop's game report.

Dayton probably gets the outfield nod if ISU throws a lefty. Otherwise it stays the same I'm thinking.

[Play Angry]

Wasn't Butler an assistant coach on that Arkansas team?

I think he was at Alabama back then.

[Onegreatracer]

Evansville up 9-2 on Bradley.

[CharlieHog]

I think he was at Alabama back then.

That's right. Butler didn't come to Arkansas until 06.

[1972Shocker]

Evansville now leading Bradley 12-2 after 6 innings. Is the 10-run mercy rule in effect for the tournament?

Edit: Found my answer: The 10-run rule is in effect for all games except the Championship game. The exception that that is that if the Championship game is delayed at a point in which the 10-run rule would apply and that game cannot be finished that day then the game would be declared over.

And Evansville finishes off the Braves with a 12-2 run-rule win. That helps with keeping things more on schedule.

Up next: SIU vs MSU. Go Salukis!

[Onegreatracer]

SIU homers to take a 1-0 lead top 1!

[Onegreatracer]

Make it back to back jacks!!! 2-0 SIU

[1972Shocker]

SIU homers to take a 1-0 lead top 1!

A back-to-backer makes it 2-0.

[Eric]

Come on you ugly dog bastards! Play some D!!!!!

[shocker22]

For anyone not watching...msu is wearing just about the ugliest unis I've ever seen!

[Eric]

Whoah that was a cutie two-fisting the nachos in the stands!