SB BIG Semi vs. UW on BTN Now.

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Sappingfield just hit a double in the top of the first...

Enjoy, comment...

GO BLUE!

justingoblue

May 11th, 2013 at 4:36 PM ^

Despite all of the (coaching staffs internal plus box score) numbers saying that Megan was clearly superior, they started their "ace" (read that dripping with sarcasm and disdain) who promptly gave up five earned runs in three innings. MGB came in to a full count, let two go across the plate on that first out and then pitched a little over three perfect innings with 10K on 12BF, no hits, no walks after getting out of a bases loaded full count mess of an inning she inherited.

The sad thing is that I have no confidence the coaching staff will make the right call for the start this game, and could see them losing their chance at rings and an NCAA berth in the exact same fashion as they just lost this game.

justingoblue

May 11th, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^

There is nothing I would like more than their head coach being told to GTFO; there is literally nothing I like about her program management skills and I'm not sure they have a chance to win this tournament with this pitcher in the circle. She's been between mediocre and bad in 3/4 of the games against this team, with one good start. Megan has no such problem in one complete game and two relief efforts.

Edit: They got something right, which was to play MGB at DP with her catcher in the catcher spot. Hopefully she gets in after about one out.

justingoblue

May 11th, 2013 at 8:21 PM ^

And then tomorrow I will see if I can make it, which is why I'm definitely hoping for Ann Arbor. Final was 7-4, her final stat line: 7IP 3H 3R 2ER 1BB 8SO.

She called me and I could not hear a thing she said on the bus. They're all going nuts over her pitching, and I couldn't be happier for her.

aiglick

May 11th, 2013 at 5:10 PM ^

Credit to the team for fighting on throughout the game. Just forget about this performance Haylie everybody had bad outings once in awhile.

Look what happened for us in NCAAM when we lost to Wisconsin in the BTT. You can do it.

Wolvie3758

May 11th, 2013 at 5:40 PM ^

Some of the teams in front of us and right behind us in the RPI have already lost this week including earlier in their conference tourneys..ie LSU, Alabama, Louisville..and #3 Oregon is on the verge of getting Swept this wknd. Root for Florida to beat Missouri tonight. Michigan still has a very good shot at hosting a Super Regional..fingers crossed!

DISCUSS Man

May 11th, 2013 at 5:49 PM ^

First loss to wisconsin since 2002. I knew my worry about this game had some substance.

No big deal though. Michigan got what really matters in the B1G Championship for the 6th straight year. I'll take 20-2 over 2 wins to get a title.

MICHIGAN SOFTB…

May 11th, 2013 at 7:58 PM ^

A 6th Big Ten Chamionship, 20-2 record is fantastic, I will take that any day.   It wasn't what we wanted today, but have to lose some to keep you humble.  When you are expected to win and don't, everyone gets the blame, starting with the pitcher. Haylie is no where near where she was last year at this time, she started the year missing games, and not able to do what she did last year,but thank goodness we have Haylie and Sara for 2 more years.  Michigan did not hit today either, as they are know to do, Nebraska is not Michigan friendly at all.  Forget this game, and move on the Regionals next weekend.  Everyone regroups and gets their "A" game on, which I know Michigan will do.