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Going to be a good pitching match game 1! :goshocks:
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We should win this series, if not sweep. We have better, more experienced, starting pitching to go with what looks a much more potent offense. LBSU only has 2 home runs, they don't get on base, don't steal well, and as a team have a .692 OPS. We should do well, if we keep playing well. -
Not sure were LBS has been playing most of their games but their home park does not yield a lot of homeruns.
What we do know is that LBS will compete.
The next 10 games are going to tell us a lot about this Shocker team:
3 @ Long Beach State
2 @ Arizona
3 vs Washington State
2 @ Oral Roberts
In any case, the Shocks should be primed and ready to start the MVC schedule after this two week stretch.
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If we can keep these stats up, we will be in good shape.
- • The Shockers are tied for seventh nationally in runs per game at 10.7 and fifth in scoring margin at +7.2.
• WSU is only giving up 3.5 runs per game which is 17th nationally.
Bad news is we haven't won a game at Long Beach State since '06. The first game will set the tone for the weekend. It will be interesting to see how the bullpen holds up, especially on friday night.Comment
- • The Shockers are tied for seventh nationally in runs per game at 10.7 and fifth in scoring margin at +7.2.
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LBSU's 5-6 record is deceiving. They have played a brutal west coast schecdule so far...no gimmes at all on their early season slate. They are improved over last season and will be a top 50-75 team this year, with an outside shot at making a run in a Big West Conference that looks wide open at this point.
I will be happy with taking 2 out of 3 in this series. A sweep would be OUTSTANDING, but feeling entitled to that result may yield disappointment. LBS may not get swept at home by anyone this year.
As with any series, game 1 is so important. TK will not be the first really good pitcher the Dirtbags have seen this season. If he can find a groove early and let our offense utilize its speed in that enormous ballpark, we will be in fantastic shape. This is the kind of series where I am so glad we have a couple gazelles in the outfield like Hall and Jones. We'll need them.
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R.I.P. Dirtbags/Shox annual series. It is a darn shame they can't continue the series. I said it before and I'll say it again. This has to make Gene cringe come scheduling time. Arkansas, Oklahoma, Long Beach, who else won't schedule us anymore?
Although I won't hold a grudge against Long Beach since it is purely economics for them.Comment
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Originally posted by shockerofandover0943
Ohhhhh I'm reeeeady"If you're not first, you're last"Comment
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I will be :) if we take 2 of 3Comment
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Next ten games: 6-4 or better is a success.
On another note Arizona plays their first 26 games at home.
ORU struggling so far but they always seem to thump us.Comment
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Ya, I saw that about Arizona St. It must be nice playing in a place where everyone wants to come there to play you.Originally posted by shoxlaxComment
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On his radio show Brent said we have a home and home with Oregon coming up.R.I.P. Dirtbags/Shox annual series. It is a darn shame they can't continue the series. I said it before and I'll say it again. This has to make Gene cringe come scheduling time. Arkansas, Oklahoma, Long Beach, who else won't schedule us anymore?Comment
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On his radio show Brent said we have a home and home with Oregon coming up
EXCELLENT. Oregon is already decent, and George Horton is building a powerhouse in Eugene. The former Fullerton coach is doing big things up there.Comment
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Also said this series may resume in 2012 or 2013.Glad to see we can keep some west coast teams on the schedule.Wish we could get some SEC or ACC teams as well.Comment
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With all that Nike money, great coach, and jealosy over what Oregon State has done, this program is going to continue to climb and I'm glad we get to play them.Originally posted by GoShockers89Comment
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Gagnon has stuck out 4 Shockers in a row. TK, please keep us in the game.Comment
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