NDSU Game 2 PPD

[t7017s]

I was going to say that it seemed to me that he may have been pulled to save him for the next couple of days and a chance at some relief there rather than because of how he pitched. Our guys got really sloppy behind him today and I thought he pitched pretty well.

[Shocker85]

Maldonado did pitch well to a point. He needs to shake off the fielding errors and bear down and get the outs after a few mistakes not of his doing - all part of the growing process. I thought Gene's hook came rather quick considering little of the damage was his fault, but Gene must have been feeling the pressure as the game tightened. Maldonado's reaction to being pulled was pretty negative, and I'll bet Brent went to work on his brain after his departure. Two of the runs charged to Maldonado were on hits given up by Maune, who really needs to slam the door.

The bullpen needs quality work and situational stops to gain some confidence. The Shox have some really good looking young starters, but they will have some bumpy outings. The bullpen needs to suck it up and be ready to do their jobs when needed.

--'85.