#20/24 UConn v. Tulane (Fri. 4/27@7p@Dunkin Donut Park,Sat.@2p@DDP & Sun.@11a @J.O.C.) TV Info Below

[uconnbaseball]

Jeeeeez our baserunning is awful every year. Should be bases loaded, 1 out.

Pitching change.

 

[HawkHusky]

Feldstein... SMH

 

[uconnbaseball]

One thing we have not done this series is take walks. This kid walks a batter an inning...now is the time to start.

And just like that, Woody walks! Bases loaded, 2 outs.

 

[uconnbaseball]

WHY SWING WHEN THEY HAVE THROWN 6 STRAIGHT BALLS!!?! WHY??????

 

[huskymedic]

Need a clean inning here from Kersten.

 

[HawkHusky]

Makes zero sense. Put pressure on the pitcher. Crazy wasted opportunities for runs. This is why we suffer from chronic angina.

 

[uconnbaseball]

OK Moriarity just redeemed himself. Awesome double play.

 

[Baseballguy]

WHY SWING WHEN THEY HAVE THROWN 6 STRAIGHT BALLS!!?! WHY??????

In his defense, the pitch was on a tee and he put a good swing on it. I totally see where you’re coming from though

 

[ATLDYKA]

Jeeeeez our baserunning is awful every year. Should be bases loaded, 1 out.

Pitching change.

It is Penders coaching philosophy and it drives me nuts. To many outs on the bases. It's the same approach at the plate which sucks as well. New pitcher comes in and throws 6 straight balls. Bases are loaded and what do we do? Let him off him off the hook by swinging and flying out. Sorr, makes no sense. Have to take until first strike.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnbaseball]

This is their best reliever??!? Oh my God...

 

[uconnbaseball]

It is Penders coaching philosophy and it drives me nuts. To many outs on the bases. It's the same approach at the plate which sucks as well. New pitcher comes in and throws 6 straight balls. Bases are loaded and what do we do? Let him off him off the hook by swinging and flying out. Sorr, makes no sense. Have to take until first strike.

And that needlessly aggressive mentality against a laboring pitcher kills us again.

 

[HawkHusky]

You gotta be kidding me...

 

[HawkHusky]

The pitcher can't throw strikes. Take the balls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ATLDYKA]

Please teach some freaking patience at the plate. This is on Penders if this gets away. Ridiculous. No clue how to take advantage of a struggling pitcher.

 

[dbmill]

Kersten is getting some excellent defense from his infield this game, just got another double play to get through the top of the 5th.

 

[HawkHusky]

Defense is playing great today tho.

 

[Baseballguy]

Guys, UConn is ranked #20 in the country. Cut him some slack, clearly his philosophy has found results. Jeez

 

[ATLDYKA]

Defense is playing great today tho.

Yes they are. Game should be well in hand, instead only up a few.

 

[HawkHusky]

Guys, UConn is ranked #20 in the country. Cut him some slack. Jeez

Having consistent, smart at-bats/base-running is important. Can't afford those kind of screw ups when we play an SEC team in the Regional.

 

[uconnbaseball]

To give credit to the coaching staff, this program is consistently solid defensively.

 

[dbmill]

Guys, UConn is ranked #20 in the country. Cut him some slack, clearly his philosophy has found results. Jeez

Except for the off game now and then, the offense has been doing very well. Yet to hear some people talk they aren't happy unless UConn is scoring 10+ runs a game. Well, that sort of thing just doesn't happen, no matter how many pitches you take.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Kirsten should get the game ball if this score holds. What an awesome performance so far.

 

[SAMCRO]

Out of town scoreboard:
UC 4-0 over Kansas in the 5th, attempting to complete the sweep.
UH-ECU tied at 2-2 in the 6th.
UCF 3-1 over WSU in the 4th.
USF 3-1 over Memphis in the 8th.

 

[ATLDYKA]

Guys, UConn is ranked #20 in the country. Cut him some slack, clearly his philosophy has found results. Jeez

Us diehards who follow the team every year realize we aren't going to find another coach and we also realize he's been a great recruiter. Doesn't mean I can't be a realist and others on here are always the optimists. His coaching philosophies just leave something to be desired for me. I personally just don't agree with the over aggressive approach. I am always told on here that they are just kids and are going to make mistakes, I agree, which is why do you make it easier for the opponent. Make them throw strikes and beat you, not yourself.