Extra innings.
I think I would enjoy softball 10x more if it weren't for all the cheers and chants from the dugout. I have to put it on mute. Go Blue.
I am not fond of them either. However, it is a part of the game.
In high school, I hated when we had a baseball game at the same venue of the softball team. They would always come over and watch our game after theirs was done and they were so loud and annoying. Now, I've always been more responsive to criticism than encouragement, but still.
I read an article about how Hutch issues report cards every 11 games. Bench players are included and are graded on enthusiasm and engagement and how prepared they are to enter games. It's probably a good idea for them to participate.
Also if they made the base paths a bit longer. Any sport where a routine ground ball turns into a hit 75% of the time is a bit unwatchable in my world. But still, go blue!
One need only look at the batting averages to see how inaccurate that is. Softball is all about speed and putting pressure on the defense, especially at this level. Much better than fielding a groundball, pounding the ball into the glove five times and still getting the runner by 3 steps, in my opinion.
The bas are so low is because roughly half the at bats end in strikeouts. I am sure 75% is an overstatement, but a routine gb should not be a hit in my baseball-conditioned mind. Different sport, for sure, and not really to my liking. I understand others enjoy it. To each their own.
extra innings 1-1
Great catch from Bree Evans.
okay ladies let's win in in the bottom of the eighth
We got a gift there.
what Hutch was thinking there. I would have used a PB and bunted Ashley over. I would have used Blanchard.
We're gonna get Blanchard right here.
MGOBLOG during the game?
Looks awesome on tv I am told
Game over.
HBP on first pitch.
Hit by pitch to win? Weird game to follow in the thread only haha
Yep. A pinch-hitter was hit on the first pitch with the bases loaded. Say goodnight.
Good night.
(thanks for the explanation)
Just turned it on before penalty kicks.... and walk off, bases loaded, hit by pitch! Go Blue!
we scored on a HBP and a bad call.
She moved her elbow OVER the plate. That might have been a strike.
I am not sure what you saw, but it looked to me like she didnt move at all and just let it hit her elbow.
I thought she moved her elbow a bit, but it sure wasn't going to be a strike. They weren't calling strikes on pitches up above the nipples.
did you really intend to say nipples or did you intend to say "above the letters"?
I meant what I said. I've used that in hockey before, when a referee calls a contact-to-head penalty, when the player was actually hit in the chest. I've told the referee that I didn't realize a person's head was located between his nipples.
So, no, that was not intended as a sexist comment, if that's where you're going.
you made a sexist comment. I was using a play on words. +1 to you.
Next time I will use /s.
No problem. In a situation like this, you can't be too careful. I thought I might have to explain that one eventually.
In the batters box. So, no. it was not a strike.
scooorrreee!!!!
It wouldn't have been called a strike and she kind of turned her elbow.
Grats Ladies! Man that's got to hurt getting hit in the elbow like that, way to take one for the team!
I'll take it but you do feel for Louisville a bit. Let's not give it back tomorrow
You do?
Thats playing some team ball. She thought about getting out of the way, and then kind of leaned and stuck her elbow out. When people say "take one for the team." That's the kind of thing they're referring too. Hail.
I'm happy we won but she probably should have been out at third.
I know that we have gotten bad breaks before too so guess it's a wash.
Congrats and let's win that first game tomorrow.
Edit: Guess I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty and it's not like Louisville deserved it more.
Heyo! HBP for the win!
we kinda got away with one there with the safe call at third. I'll take the win though.
They said after the game that it is a rule change this year. Last year they would have had to stay.
Missed call third out on tag at third and HBP on strike over plate. Sucks to be Louisville.
Hard to top getting the inning extended on a bad call and then scoring the winning run on a HBP. But the bigger story is that Wagner has thrown two good games in a row against tough opponents. If she can hold teams to 1-3 runs a game, this team can keep going.
Another nail biter of a game! Finally got a call in our favor and made it count. Way to go ladies. GO BLUE
I sure hope Louisville gets knocked out..they are gonna be pissed if they win out the losers bracket..
First SB game i got to watch all year and it was a pretty good game to start off with. #GoBlue
1) Michigan wins on a walk-off HBP
2) TV coverage constantly showing LARGE red bloated object situated behind and to the left of home plate
He is still sitting in the same spot for the second game.
HUGE win, even if it took a bit of luck to get there. Now if Haylie can just cut down those 7th inning mistakes, or if we can build up a bit bigger of a lead ...
That was for sure an ump win, lane was out at 3rd and the pinch hitter moved her elbow in a little but i'll take it.
Be such a Debbie downer a win is a win is a win