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Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by Gatorgal04, May 29, 2023.

  1. Gatorgal04

    Gatorgal04 Lowly Fan Moderator

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  2. KendallGator922

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    Does Sully take the early or late game? I know he's taken the early game if there is a greater than normal chance of rain.
     
  3. MCB51

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    Will Sproat start Friday?
     
  4. apkgator

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    So who do you throw in game 1? I would throw Jac.....if you can't beat FAMU with him and your midweek guys then you aren't going anyhere regardless. Save Sproat and Waldrep and you should be golden
     
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  5. MatsideObserver

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  6. KendallGator922

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    No. I think he changed the rotation so Sproat can go round 2. If we make it to Omaha, he may change back to give Sproat a better chance of pitching two.
     
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  7. KendallGator922

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    That is logical, but has Sully ever thrown our #3 in game 1?
     
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  8. eastowest

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  9. gator1977

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    Stay on schedule with Waldrep and take the late game so you will have a better turnout. Taking the early game means 3-3.5k in stands vs 6k+. If our bats come alive this could be a blowout so might be able to save the Pen.
     
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  10. neutrino_boi

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    2017, Kowar (#3). 2018, Mace (#4 or 5)
     
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  12. KendallGator922

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    Kowar was a #1/2 pitching third because we were loaded. Cag is not that consistent yet.
     
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  14. ocalaman

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    Cags sure didn't get overextended Saturday. But that would be a good strategy, IMO. The scary thing about a team like FAMU is that pitchers throw a ton of junk that can get our hitters' timing off. We did run-rule them 17-7 a couple of months ago and Tejada pitched pretty well. Jameson & Purnell not so much. FAMU does have a pretty good hitting team - .296 BA , 69 HR and 3 guys with 10+. Still, it's a game we SHOULD easily win.
     
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  15. apkgator

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    Kowar was pretty inconsistent at that juncture as well...in fact IMO him and Jac are an interesting comparison
    I wouldn't be surprised if he goes with Waldrep, but I would save Sproat at a minimum
     
  16. Bear1974

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    You typically would throw the number 3 pitcher in a game like this so I don’t disagree you should throw jac out there on Friday. The question becomes who do throw game 2 in winner’s bracket game. I would do Sproat.
     
  17. wingtee

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    You mean throwing breaking balls and change ups would give our line up fits ??? Naw …. We just need to swing harder , upward , and pull it . “ Coach if I can get hold of it look out “
     
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  18. 74nole

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    Cags will be on 6 days rest-
    Sproat will be on 7 days rest-
    Waldrep will be on 8 days rest-
    They all will be good to go, it just depends on who got put on what throwing schedule this week gearing for each start.

    Sully I’m sure has his plan.
     
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  19. ocalaman

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    I know there will be a comprehensive breakdown of the 4 teams in the Gainesville Regional in day or two, but here's some info. on UConn & Texas Tech:

    Uconn: 43-15, 15-5 in the Big East, #23 RPI, #78 SOS, 4-5 vs. Top 50 RPI teams. Team BA .306, .493 slugging %, .416 OBP, 77 HR, 118-142 SB, .976 fielding %. 4.86 ERA, 536 K's and 237 BB in 517 Innings, .267 BA against. Their 4 primary starters have ERA's of 4.75, 6.24, 5.74 & 5.28. Their best pitcher is Zach Fogell, 8-0, 1.74 ERA, 34 appearances, 41 innings.

    Texas Tech: 39-21, 12-12 in the Big 12, #41 RPI, #46 SOS, 12-13 vs. Top 50 RPI teams. Team BA .309, .519 slugging %, .417 OBP, 90 HR, 28-35 SB, .964 fielding %. 5.01 ERA, 556 K's, 285 BB in 531/1 innings, .255 BA against. Their best pitcher, also, has the most starts with 15. Mason Molina is 5-2, 3.72 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 98 K's, 33 BB in 77.1 innings. Zane Petty has started the 2nd most games with 10, 6.27 ERA and .314 BA against. Their best reliever is Brandon Beckel, 5-2, 2.01 ERA, 6 saves, 64 K's, 20 BB in 44.2 innings, .212 BA against.
     
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  20. always_and_forever_uf

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    Tough Regional. We are Florida, and we are up to the task of coming out of this Regional.

    Go Gators!
     
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