Gator Baseball ***OFFICIAL NC SERIES THREAD: UF vs LSU***

[aka]

Yeah, our hitting sucked, but 81 had it right last night. When we have to swing because the zone is everywhere and they didn't have to.

 

[URGatorBait]

“FIFY”

@t-gator

FIFY

 

[dz_23]

You have been saying that almost all year and you have been spot on. And as the tourney began LSU started getting pitching from guys other than Skenes, and if that is the case they are a very difficult out b/c they hit top to bottom. Like all sports baseball has ebbs and flows, yet it is not always easy to build on momentum when you grab it. Last night LSU could have easily been in total control halfway thru the game, but some timely pitches and decent D kept us in the game. We needed to really pounce when BT homered and get more runs, but it was not to be, for a myriad of reasons that have been discussed here. I think it is clear LSU is a bit better than UF top to bottom and their only weakness was pitching behind Skenes. If we can't get to that it is going to be a tough task.

Man I dropped a few F Bombs in a good way after that BT homer, I was convinced that was the ballgame. My mind is right again after sleeping. This is certainly doable, lets Go Gators

 

[NVGator]

I’m with @Durty South Swamp . We gave that pitcher all those strike outs because we lack discipline at the plate. We swing for the fences.

How many SO would he have had if we simply went to the plate with our bats on the shoulder the whole game? Our hitting coach clear dialed up a strategy to Take the first 2 pitches, no matter what, and then swing freely. How many time were we in the hole 0-2 after 2 pitches and the swing at eye level crap?

Again, what if we bunted more? Halter’s bunt was perfect. Did it’s job then back to swinging for the fences.

 

[oxrageous]

I’m with @Durty South Swamp . We gave that pitcher all those strike outs because we lack discipline at the plate. We swing for the fences.

How many SO would he have had if we simply went to the plate with our bats on the shoulder the whole game? Our hitting coach clear dialed up a strategy to Take the first 2 pitches, no matter what, and then swing freely. How many time were we in the hole 0-2 after 2 pitches and the swing at eye level crap?

Again, what if we bunted more? Halter’s bunt was perfect. Did it’s job then back to swinging for the fences.

It's the same strategy as living-or-dying by the 3-point shot in basketball.

 

[FlyingGator]

This paragraph says it all..

Hurston Waldrep hit another gear in NCAA Tournament

Starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep has been great for the Florida Gators all season but kicked it into another gear for the NCAA Tournament.

www.on3.com

Waldrep can be as good as he has been but the Florida offense will need to find itself. The Gators are batting just .214 (30-140) in Omaha. The top three batters in the lineup are hitting just .154 (8-52). The Gators have gotten contributions from a couple of unlikely sources in the run to get here, but on the brightest stage you need your biggest stars to shine.

 

[Mr2Bits]

Reports are we will be seeing gusts up to 40MPH out of the field, if we bring any power, balls are going to be flying out of the park this afternoon

 

[Detroitgator]

I’m with @Durty South Swamp . We gave that pitcher all those strike outs because we lack discipline at the plate. We swing for the fences.

How many SO would he have had if we simply went to the plate with our bats on the shoulder the whole game? Our hitting coach clear dialed up a strategy to Take the first 2 pitches, no matter what, and then swing freely. How many time were we in the hole 0-2 after 2 pitches and the swing at eye level crap?

Again, what if we bunted more? Halter’s bunt was perfect. Did it’s job then back to swinging for the fences.

Yup... we finally successfully executed a bunt... then promptly lost.

 

[dz_23]

Reports are we will be seeing gusts up to 40MPH out of the field, if we bring any power, balls are going to be flying out of the park this afternoon

Correct, not really sure who this helps but we’ll find out shortly

 

[dz_23]

Sully sounds loose pregame. Gators win

 

[oxrageous]

Sully sounds loose pregame. Gators win

Any way they can get him completely out of the ballpark for the game? Can only help us.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Sully sounds loose pregame. Gators win

He‘s been nipping at the bottle so what did you expect? He wears his Oakley shades, indoors & out, so nobody will see his bloodshot eyes.

 

[cover2]

He‘s been nipping at the bottle so what did you expect? He wears his Oakley shades, indoors & out, so nobody will see his bloodshot eyes.

You talk like that’s a bad thing

 

[Silverback Gator]

You just can’t let a fat lefty throwing 91-92 shut you down. You can’t.

Can’t help but wonder if we had too much time off.

Sully sounds loose pregame. Gators win

Because Foley just called and gave him a 10 year extension with full buyout.

 

[dz_23]

I really thought Roberson would get the nod over Shel, but not the case. Wheres Foley?

 

[NVGator]

Shel it must have pictures or Sully is in his will. It’s the only explanation.

 

[LoyalGatorFan]

We never adjusted to the high heat last night and LSU took advantage of the only 2 mistakes Fisher and Neely made....having said that, it's quite astounding we have made it this far essentially without Kurland, Langford and especially Cag....now let's see what we are made of today

 

[dz_23]

Glad we are away, lets get 2 top of 1st

 

[Fodderwing]

SSDD

 

[FlyingGator]

Swinging at ball 4..leave 2 stranded on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Still swinging at high fastballs out of the zone. Not a good start..