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[RoyalShock]

In the 3rd, Smith gave up a leadoff single and steal, then K'd the next two and got a groundout.

[SekShocker]

For the first time this season, the Shox went 1-2-3 in the first.

[WSU_Mom]

For the first time this season, the Shox went 1-2-3 in the first.

Do we hafta count it if that third SO looked high and away?

[SekShocker]

For the first time this season, the Shox went 1-2-3 in the first.

Do we hafta count it if that third SO looked high and away?

Nice that it takes a bad call to break the streak.

[KC Shox]

Is the reason why we are stinking on offense is because the ND pitcher is a guy who throws a low 80's fastball with even slower off-speed stuff? These types of pitchers always give our guys fits.

[JaminShock]

Is the reason why we are stinking on offense is because the ND pitcher is a guy who throws a low 80's fastball with even slower off-speed stuff? These types of pitchers always give our guys fits.

4 runs in 5 innings isn't 'stinking' necessarily... we scored 40 runs last weekend against guys who didn't light up the radar gun.

[WSU_Mom]

Is the reason why we are stinking on offense is because the ND pitcher is a guy who throws a low 80's fastball with even slower off-speed stuff? These types of pitchers always give our guys fits.

That's our story and we're sticking with it!

[ShockerFever]

Is the reason why we are stinking on offense is because the ND pitcher is a guy who throws a low 80's fastball with even slower off-speed stuff? These types of pitchers always give our guys fits.

It also could be because it's game 4 of a 50+ game season. Surely, you're not expecting 14 rpg from this team, are you?

I should also mention the game is just now passing through the halfway point.

[RoyalShock]

I have to lean toward KC's thoughts here. 2 ER on 4 hits in 5 innings isn't very good. Add to that 5 Ks and just one walk.

Let's just call it a let down after the stellar weekend.

[1972Shocker]

Nice first career start for Josh Smith.

:good: :goshocks: :clap:

[1972Shocker]

Freshman Toby Mateychick is now scheduled for his first career start tomorrow.

[shocks02]

RBI double for Grimes. :good:

SHOX 5
SIOUX 1

[JaminShock]

I have to lean toward KC's thoughts here. 2 ER on 4 hits in 5 innings isn't very good. Add to that 5 Ks and just one walk.

Let's just call it a let down after the stellar weekend.

They heard you Royal. :)

[ShockerFever]

Is 8 runs in 6 innings better for the Debbie Downers? Or is that still not enough?

[RoyalShock]

Is 8 runs in 6 innings better for the Debbie Downers? Or is that still not enough?

At the time, the offensive production was what it was. It was a mid-game observation and nothing more. And at the time, it wasn't very good. Glad to see them mashing it better this inning!