AAC SB Tournament

[WuDrWu]

USF takes a 2-0 lead (still batting) in the bottom of the 3rd vs ECU.

USF just tried a sac bunt, the ECU pitcher could have fielded and at least got the out at 1st. But she let it roll (it was never going foul but ok) then picked it up, no one covered 2nd so the batter broke to 2nd, chased by another ECU player out of position. They botched the throw and tag at 2nd and then the runner (on 3rd now) broke for home where another poor throw got past the catcher allowing the batter to take 3rd. Only holding the ball at that point prevented a 2 run inside the circle home run. What a mess.


2 runs will be plenty. WSU vs USF tomorrow.

[1972Shocker]

USF takes a 2-0 lead (still batting) in the bottom of the 3rd vs ECU.

USF just tried a sac bunt, the ECU pitcher could have fielded and at least got the out at 1st. But she let it roll (it was never going foul but ok) then picked it up, no one covered 2nd so the batter broke to 2nd, chased by another ECU player out of position. They botched the throw and tag at 2nd and then the runner (on 3rd now) broke for home where another poor throw got past the catcher allowing the batter to take 3rd. Only holding the ball at that point prevented a 2 run inside the circle home run. What a mess.


2 runs will be plenty. WSU vs USF tomorrow.

The only question left in this game (USF now up 4-0) is whether or not Corrick pitches a no-hitter. At this point she has a perfect game going through 4 innings.

Could be the USF will bring in their #2 pitcher Erin Poepping who is a pretty decent pitcher to finish up and save a little effort by Corrick although she is quite used to pitching 3 games in 3 days.

USF scores 3 in the 5th and 1 in the 6th to close out a 6-inning 8-0 run rule win. Corrick pitched all 6 innings but lost her perfect game when she hit the lead off batter in the 6th and 2 outs later she lost her no-hitter on an infield hit.

With Corrick and her 0.42 ERA in the circle tomorrow I think the Shocks are the underdogs. The Shocks clearly can batter 2nd, 3rd and 4th shelf pitching. However, top shelf pitching has been able to keep them under wraps for the most part. Which is not a big surprise. That is what top shelf pitching does. I think the Shocks will need a very well pitched game tomorrow to get past USF and Corrick. Can't expect to score more than 2 or 3 runs tops off of Corrick.

Not sure who the Shockers will go with in the circle. Possibly it will be the freshman Alison Cooper who beat USF and Corrick 2-1 a month ago. But more likely it will be Erin or Caitlyn.

[shoxlax]

The only question left in this game (USF now up 4-0) is whether or not Corrick pitches a no-hitter. At this point she has a perfect game going through 4 innings.

Could be the USF will bring in their #2 pitcher Erin Poepping who is a pretty decent pitcher to finish up and save a little effort by Corrick although she is quite used to pitching 3 games in 3 days.

USF scores 3 in the 5th and 1 in the 6th to close out a 6-inning 8-0 run rule win. Corrick pitched all 6 innings but lost her perfect game when she hit the lead off batter in the 6th and 2 outs later she lost her no-hitter on an infield hit.

With Corrick and her 0.42 ERA in the circle tomorrow I think the Shocks are the underdogs. The Shocks clearly can batter 2nd, 3rd and 4th shelf pitching. However, top shelf pitching has been able to keep them under wraps for the most part. Which is not a big surprise. That is what top shelf pitching does. I think the Shocks will need a very well pitched game tomorrow to get past USF and Corrick. Can't expect to score more than 2 or 3 runs tops off of Corrick.

Not sure who the Shockers will go with in the circle. Possibly it will be the freshman Alison Cooper who beat USF and Corrick 2-1 a month ago. But more likely it will be Erin or Caitlyn.

The game tomorrow is exactly why the idea of a single elimination softball tournament is a poor one.

[ShockerFever]

The game tomorrow is exactly why the idea of a single elimination softball tournament is a poor one.

It makes even less sense in softball than in baseball because resting arms isn’t even an issue in softball.

I don’t quite understand that backwardness.

[ShockerFever]

Also, my eyes are blinded by the amount of times this Corrick chick is mentioned on this forum. You’d think she’s taken her team to multiple national championships or something.

[1972Shocker]

Also, my eyes are blinded by the amount of times this Corrick chick is mentioned on this forum. You’d think she’s taken her team to multiple national championships or something.

Well we could talk about the USF team but Corrick basically is the USF team.

[1972Shocker]

It makes even less since in softball than in baseball because resting arms isn’t even an issue in softball.

I don’t quite understand that backwardness.

LIke everything else in college athletics it's all about the money. If they thought they could make more money with a double elimination tournament than that's what they would have. Not sure what being on ESPN+ pays but the gate won't generate much especially with the host ECU knocked out in the 1st round.

[WuDrWu]

With her 2 homers today, Addie is now tied for 3rd on the single season D1 home run list. She’s at 32, second is 34 and first is 37.

All time.


Pretty remarkable.

[ShockerFever]

LIke everything else in college athletics it's all about the money. If they thought they could make more money with a double elimination tournament than that's what they would have. Not sure what being on ESPN+ pays but the gate won't generate much especially with the host ECU knocked out in the 1st round.

They’re losing money if they add 5 more games to the tournament? They’re losing money anyways.

Does the SEC do single elimination too because I’m sure money isn’t an excuse there?

[SubGod22]

Pretty bummed that I won't be able to watch the game today. I might be able to catch the end.

[SubGod22]

Am I seeing correctly that our game against USF was scheduled for 11am prior to the rain delay in the first game this morning? I could have sworn I saw we were supposed to start around 330pm or something yesterday after the game. Did they change the times due to weather? How did I miss such an update? Or was I just seeing things yesterday? So many questions.

[1972Shocker]

With her 2 homers today, Addie is now tied for 3rd on the single season D1 home run list. She’s at 32, second is 34 and first is 37.

All time.


Pretty remarkable.

And smart too.

Barnard Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team

https://goshockers.com/news/2022/5/12/softball-barnard-named-to-cosida-academic-all-district-team.aspx

[1972Shocker]

[1972Shocker]

Looks like the rain has moved out of the Greenville area and to the north. Now it depends on how long it will take to remove the tarp and get the field in ready for play.

Update: Teams are back out warming up. Looks like they will restarting right around 11:00 CT. The field looks pretty good. Game restarting in the top of the 4th.

At this point I would guess the Shocks game will start somewhere around 1:00pm CT.

[shoxlax]

Anyone solve the mystery of why we played so many fewer games than most other teams? I understand we may have lost some to weather, but it still seems to be a gap.