SB vs LSU in WS Semis: 3:30pm on ESPN
I am starting this thread a little early but I wanted to break down our opponent today: LSU.
LSU is 52-13 overall (15-9 SEC). They were in the top 10 USA Today most of the season; including several weeks at #1 after taking 2 out of 3 at Florida. LSU took 2 out of 3 from both Kentucky and Tennessee this season. LSU lost 2 out of 3 to Mizzou and Auburn as well.
LSU is a power hitting team led by Bianka Bell and Bailey Landry. Bell is hitting .421 with a whopping .802 SLG %. She has 18 HR and 73 RBIs. Landry is hitting .429 with a .571 SLG %. She has 2 HR and 26 RBIs.
LSU will score runs but their weakness is their pitching. They are led by the duo of Allie Walljasper and Carley Hoover Walljasper has a season ERA of 1.84. She has 96Ks and 30 BBs. Hoover has a season ERA of 1.63. She has 171 Ks and 69 BB.
The Tigers Pitching will give up some runs but it will not come easy for us. We need to continue to perform as we have most of the season. If we get some good and timely hits, the Megan will only need to have a good, not great game to win today. However, if Megan struggles like she did on Friday, then the offense will need to kick it into the next gear. My guess is that Megan comes out on fire and the bats keep popping.
PREDICTION: Michigan 9 LSU 4.
Okay we get it lady. Michigan has a Pizza cheer. Get more creative.
You can't stop Romero!
ROMERO is the NEW career record holder for home runs in Michigan history!!
Amazing that she's achieved that without even having finished her junior year yet!
Thank god we dont have to worry about her coming out early.
Couple quick outs ends the inning, but the Romo long ball levels the score. 1-1 heading to the 4th.
Could feel that coming. She was due and was really annoyed with her first at bat.
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Agreed...nothing mistake about that pitch
Oof - really good bunt single, and LSU has their leadoff on.
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to tighten up a little. She is not pitching horribly but not up to her normal standards.
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Okay, what is this with the signals from 2nd base?
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Crap - good throw from Lawrence holds the runner at third, but it's 2 in scoring position with just 1 out. Need some Ks right here...
Cheaters!
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If M were to not win this game, when would the second game be played?
7 PM.
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9:30, I think.
Eh. Just meet up with your catcher and switch signals between innings.
2 down...bear down!!
with that one. Nice pitch!
for the K----2 down!
I wish I didn't have to mute the announcers.
Oh man...Landry is a GOOD hitter...
Not a good at-bat from Betsa - balls were all well-wide. Gotta keep those close enough to induce a swinging strike. Bases loaded...
Shit ... 2-run double. 3-1, LSU.
Damn...Landry knew she was going to that spot again
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I'm afraid it's Wagner Time now.
Crap.
Bailey Landry tho... damnit
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Why not just start Wagner from the get go? Betsa hasn't been doing that great lately anyway.
Folks have short memories ... she shut out Alabama just a couple days ago! Also, it could be that we were throwing Betsa, hoping to save Wagner for either a potential elimination game or game 1 of the title series. When you have 2 chances to win 1 game, there's an argument for throwing your weaker pitcher first against their ace. If you win, great, you save your ace's arm a bit, and if you lose, you bring in your stronger hurler against their 2nd-tier.
Wagner looks SHARP again! She should start any remaining games!
Wagner is in BOSS mode!! We should ride her!