2019 Conference Opener: UConn @ Houston (Fri. 3/22 @7:30p ET, Sat. 3/23 @ 7:30p ET & Sun. 3/24 @ 12:30p ET)

[HawkHusky]

Just got back from Gampel and the women's tournament. Did I miss anything? Just kidding, I was listening to the game at Gampel and in the car. Walked in the house to the tune of Wallace striking out Davis. Great game from Feole.

Missed you and your in-game updates...

 

[dbmill]

Missed you and your in-game updates...

Thanks, just wish these UConn basketball games avoided the baseball.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Finish them Wallace! Just get out of this one alive.

 

[dbmill]

Thanks, just wish these UConn basketball games avoided the baseball.

My wife and I have been going to the women's basketball games consistently since Lobo's freshman year, so that is in the blood as well.

 

[huskymedic]

Madon... strike ‘em out, throw ‘em out to end game!

Another demon exorcised by taking a Houston series opener.

 

[dbmill]

Double play to end the game, strike them out throw them out!! Wallace gets the save, UConn the 2-1 win!!

 

[HawkHusky]

That'll do it!! Great start to the weekend!

 

[dbmill]

First non Sunday win in Houston for the Huskies, their second win overall in Houston.

 

[uconnbaseball]

First non Sunday win in Houston for the Huskies, their second win overall in Houston.

I remember that Sunday win two years ago. After they ran all over us the first two games, we got some major payback game 3.

 

[HawkHusky]

Let's hope the bats arrive tomorrow.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[dbmill]

Nice of him to notice. But then he usually does notice UConn baseball.

 

[huskymedic]

Nice of him to notice. But then he usually does notice UConn baseball.

He was @ game... go back through his timeline. He was impressed w/ Mason as well.

 

[huskypantz]

Nice job #HookC!

 

[dbmill]

Toppa K'ing a lot this year.

I had noticed that as well. However, his total offensive game has certainly improved.

 

[HawkHusky]

Nice of him to notice. But then he usually does notice UConn baseball.

Yup, Kendall/D1Baseball is a friend to UConn Baseball unlike some other sites...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Pitching Slows Houston in Series Opener, 2-1

Notes

• Mason Feole earned his 17th career win as a Husky, moving him into a tie for ninth all-time in program history.
• Christian Fedko recorded his fifth multi-hit game of the season.
• UConn is 6-0 on Fridays this season.
• In all six saves for Jake Wallace, the closer has pitched more than one inning.
• Feole's eight strikeouts were the most in a game for a UConn pitcher this season.
• The Huskies 2-1 win was the first one-run win for the Huskies since Opening Night (Feb. 15) vs. No. 4 Louisville, 3-2.

 

[huskymedic]

Follow-up story ($): UConn's Feole Looks Brilliant Against Houston (quite extensive - just a snap shot)

>>“We’ve been really cautious and smart about bringing him back [from the shoulder strain],” Penders continued. “And in between these starts, until now, we weren’t doing what he normally does. I mean, when he pitches during the week, he’s out there blasting away. He lets it rip between outings. He’s gotten over the hump the last week and a half and he’s now letting it rip, you’re seeing the result of that.”

It’s not hard to see why Feole relies on a specific approach when it comes to preparation. When he’s on the mound, he’s always locked in and works with a fast and deliberate tempo. Hitters constantly are out of sync against him, and part of that buildup is going all out in the week leading up to his next start. So, when he was working back from that injury and not going all out in his training, Penders summed up his situation pretty well with a car reference.

“It’s hard to command the fastball on Friday night if you’re not letting the Ferrari out of the garage during the week,” Penders said about Feole. “He’s a putting the gas pedal all the way down kind of guy, and if he’s going 50 percent on Wednesday, it’s not going to work out for him on Friday in most instances.”<<

>>As for Feole, he continues to be one of the more unique pitchers in college baseball. He works incredibly fast and has interesting arm action. And there are times when his command can be a little erratic. But on times like Friday night, where he’s, for the most part, hitting on all cylinders, he’s one of the best in the business.

He’s UConn’s Ferrari, and he’s finally out of the garage for good.<<

 

[firstnline]

Terrific win. The home schedule can't come soon enough

 

[dbmill]

Pitching Slows Houston in Series Opener, 2-1

Notes

• Mason Feole earned his 17th career win as a Husky, moving him into a tie for ninth all-time in program history.
• Christian Fedko recorded his fifth multi-hit game of the season.
• UConn is 6-0 on Fridays this season.
• In all six saves for Jake Wallace, the closer has pitched more than one inning.
• Feole's eight strikeouts were the most in a game for a UConn pitcher this season.
• The Huskies 2-1 win was the first one-run win for the Huskies since Opening Night (Feb. 15) vs. No. 4 Louisville, 3-2.

UConn bats in a slump, I believe that is two 4 hit games in a row for them. Makes getting this win even a bit better, especially considering the problems they have had in playing in Houston in the past.

Toppa having problems fielding in left when the wind is blowing. Happened in Charleston, and it happened last night as well.

 

[ATLDYKA]

I had noticed that as well. However, his total offensive game has certainly improved.

Right, guess that comes with the increased power numbers.

 

[kris1]

I had noticed that as well. However, his total offensive game has certainly improved.

Toppa worked on his swing during the off-season if I recall. He wanted to show that he could hit for power. I’m sure that was the feedback he got from MLB scouts. They’ll trade the strikeouts, if you can hit for power in the OF.

 

[huskymedic]