Shocker SB at Boerner Invitational (UT Arlington)

[flyingMoose]

Nothing for the Shockers in the fifth. NTU gets two singles but no runs. Still 8-1 after five.

[1972Shocker]

Nothing for the Shockers in the fifth. NTU gets two singles but no runs. Still 8-1 after five.

With runners on 1st and 2nd and 1 out BaileyL ran the count full on the next hitter and then struck her out looking. Do you think BaileyL had the guts and confidence to throw her changeup in that situation. She might and getting that on a full count would probably lock up a hitter. Perhaps the key pitch of the inning.

[1972Shocker]

Addison and Butters go yard back-to-back for the 3rd time this season (I think). Addison's homer to right center followed a 1 out single by Sydney. Butters followed with a home run to left center and the run rule is back in play in the 6th inning.

[flyingMoose]

With runners on 1st and 2nd and 1 out BaileyL ran the count full on the next hitter and then struck her out looking. Do you think BaileyL had the guts and confidence to throw her changeup in that situation. She might and getting that on a full count would probably lock up a hitter. Perhaps the key pitch of the inning.

Oh, yeah! If you don't have a change-up you would throw on a 3-2 count with the bases loaded, then you don't have a change.

[1972Shocker]

Oh, yeah! If you don't have a change-up you would throw on a 3-2 count with the bases loaded, then you don't have a change.

BaileyL seems to be using her change very effectively this year.

[1972Shocker]

Ryleigh singles with 2 outs in the Shocker 6th and BaileeN unloads with the Shocks 3rd homer and 4th and 5th runs of the inning and the Shocks now lead 13-1.

[flyingMoose]

Hmm. Hailey in the bottom of the sixth? (It's now 13-1 as I ask.) Her one appearance this year against the Islanders does not breed confidence, however. So, probably not. Finish this and grab a quick bite while you wait a game.

[1972Shocker]

Hmm. Hailey in the bottom of the sixth? (It's now 13-1 as I ask.) Her one appearance this year against the Islanders does not breed confidence, however. So, probably not. Finish this and grab a quick bite while you wait a game.

I'm not seeing that. Showing BaileyL still pitching.

Game should be over/ 2-out error by Sydney at SS extends the game and allows a run to score. That is followed by a single center and an infield hit to load the bases with 2 outs. BaileyL runs the count full on the next batter and then gets a fly ball to left to end the game on the run rule.

Shocks 13-14-1-4
Mean Green 2-7-2-9

[1972Shocker]

Good win for the Shocks. Not necessarily surprised by the win but am a bit surprised by the score. UNT game up 9 runs in a season opening loss to Nicholls State. In the 13 games since then they have only allowed 22 runs and that includes 14 runs to Okie State, Texas and Iowa State.

Coming into the game the Mean Green pitching staff had allowed 4 home runs on the season. The Shocks had 3 today.

The Shocks now have 25 homers in 10 games while only giving up 2 homers to their opponents.

[flyingMoose]

I'm not seeing that. Showing BaileyL still pitching.

That was sheer speculation on my part.

[1972Shocker]

That was sheer speculation on my part.

Okay. You're doing about as well on you speculations as I am. Meaning not very good. I guess will see Erin tonight but who knows, Might very well go with Caitlyn.

[flyingMoose]

As a point of interest, Augusta's Gracie Johnston is starting for Missouri State in the game against UTA that is soon to start.

[1972Shocker]

Bailee had been swinging the bat well lately. Although that is true of a lot of the Lady Shocks.

[flyingMoose]

Other Invitational Scores

Thursday

North Texas 5-0 A&M-CC
A&M-CC 5-4 UT Arlington

Friday

Missouri State 11-0(5) A&M-CC
North Texas 1-7 Iowa State
Iowa State 8-2 UT Arlington

Saturday

Missouri State 1-2(8) North Texas
A&M-CC 3-6 Iowa State
Missouri State 2-3(10) UT Arlington

[flyingMoose]

Shockers at UT Arlington

Erin is in the circle. Addison is in right, Kaylee at second, Wylie in left. Those folks have been in those positions before, but I am not sure if this exact lineup has played. This one is starting only a couple of hours behind the published schedule. Two tiebreaker games will do that to you.

A walk and a hit batter for the Shocks in the first, and a walk for the Mavericks, but no runs for either team.

In the second, UTA leads off with a single and advances the runner to third but no further. 0-0 after two.

The Shockers dent the board (and home plate) in the third. Wylie singles to lead off and Addison walks one out later. Butters doubles to score both of them and moves to third on the throw home. She then scores on Neleigh's single, and the Mavs change pitchers. A single by Bailee and a hit batter load the bases. From there, a wild pitch scores one more. 4-0 Shockers as the game moves to the bottom of the third. Four pitches and three outs as I typed. Now 4-0 after three complete.

With two outs, the Shocks load the bases in the fourth on an error, a double by Neleigh, and a hit batter, but Bailee lines out to end the threat.

Interestingly, HCKB had five position changes for the defense in the bottom half. The only batting order change was Lauren Lucas entering the game in Neleigh's spot. It must have helped - three up, three down. Shockers continue to lead 4-0 after four. NOTE: In the NCAA, all of those position changes must be reported as well as the typical batting order changes.

There is a pitching change for UTA as we start the fifth inning. Lolo walks and Wylie homers for a 6-0 lead. Sydney follows with a single. I thought the LiveStats had frozen, but Addison has a twelve-pitch at-bat before she fouls out. On to the bottom half.

The Mavs have a leadoff homer, only their second hit of the game. Shockers 6-1 after five.

This enough for tonight. Finish this in the morning - or middle of the night, depending.