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Bobby Melley with a clutch 2 out 2 strike hit to bring in 2. 5-2 UConn
 
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Makes things interesting but closes it out.
Nice to see is guys who struggled early Yavarone and Hill and get benched come in on spot duty and come up with some nice games of late.
Nice win and chance to win series now.
 
Big win today after our loss yesterday. If we can get it done tomorrow it will be another successful weekend.
 
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-basebl/recaps/041815aaa.html

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Game Notes
  • Vinny Siena has reached base safely in 30 straight contests and recorded his 11th multi-RBI game of the year
  • Bobby Melley's 17 putouts mark the most for any Husky this season
  • Anthony Kay has pitched into at least the seventh inning in eight of his 10 starts this year
  • Eric Yavarone is 4-for-8 with four runs scored in his last two starts
UConn and East Carolina conclude their weekend series tomorrow afternoon with a noon start in Storrs. Jordan Tabakman (Pompton Plains, N.J.) is set to take the ball for the Huskies in the rubber match.
 
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ATLDYKA said:
Makes things interesting but closes it out.
Nice to see is guys who struggled early Yavarone and Hill and get benched come in on spot duty and come up with some nice games of late.
Nice win and chance to win series now.
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I have a soft spot in my heart for Aaron Hill, thinking he is going to be a productive player later in his UConn career. After a horrendous start, he has got his batting average up to .226, not great, but at least serviceable. But what intrigues me about him is his .377 on base percentage. If he starts hitting just a little bit more, then Aaron Hill has the look of a very nice lead off hitter in the future.
 
ThetaZoo said:
Penders thinks he has the odds when he sends runners all the time and in every situation. He doesn't. He gets burned regularly but he won't stop doing this. I wonder what his players think when their coach takes them out of innings game after game.
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Oddly enough, this year I don't think UConn has been hurt too much by bad or overly aggressive base running, not like in previous years. Overall, their offense is fine, although there are the occasional day where all the batters seem to take the day off. A bigger problem to me is the fielding misadventures, such as the dropped pop ups that happen way too often, that I find undermine the pitching success of the Huskies. Another problem is the thin bullpen, with Penders trying to rely on just Ruotolo and Darras in tight games. Penders has been covering this up some by having Cross and Kay go really deep into games, hoping that they won't tire before it is time for Ruotolo to come in.
 
Early base running mistake. McDowell trying to go 1st to 3rd on base hit by Hill. Ball was hit sharply to left and he was out by a good margin.
 
Sundberg has a nice average but for a guy with his speed he strikes out a bit much. Like to see him make more contact and make things happen with that speed.
No score after 3.
 
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Tabakman is pitching one of his better games today, but a two out double comes around to score. 1-0 for East Carolina after the top of the fifth. Is it my imagination, or do the Huskies generally don't do much on offense for Tabakman when he is on the mound?
 
A tough popup in foul territory which could have and maybe should have been caught by Yahn for the 3rd out. next pitch base hit and run for ECU. 1-0 after 4 and a half.
 
dbmill said:
Tabakman is pitching one of his better games today, but a two out double comes around to score. 1-0 for East Carolina after the top of the fifth. Is it my imagination, or do the Huskies generally don't do much on offense for Tabakman when he is on the mound?
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They always seem to struggle offensively on Sundays.
 
My goodness guys, leadoff double by Sundberg and then Siena and Melley strike out and McDowell grounds out to end inning.
If you want to play ball in June you can't take days off. Frustrating watching this team at times.
 
And what seems to always happen to Tabakman he loses his command in the 7th and walks two guys. Bases loaded with 1 out and they are bringing in Darras which makes me even more nervous as he has control issues. Keep your fingers crossed.
 
ATLDYKA said:
My goodness guys, leadoff double by Sundberg and then Siena and Melley strike out and McDowell grounds out to end inning.
If you want to play ball in June you can't take days off. Frustrating watching this team at times.
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This is college baseball...perspective.
 
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Now on a steal attempt with 1st and 3rd and 2 outs we throw down and the guy from 3rd scores. These are things you learn in little league. Just bad baseball right now. 3-0 ECU
 
ATLDYKA said:
Now on a steal attempt with 1st and 3rd and 2 outs we throw down and the guy from 3rd scores. These are things you learn in little league. Just bad baseball right now. 3-0 ECU
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The funny thing is this is one of Coach Penders pet plays. He seems to love employing this play on offense when he has the chance.
 
Bases loaded 1 out with Sundberg up in bottom of the 7th. Let's see if they have a rally in them.
 
Sundberg with infield hit. 3-1 bases loaded and still 1 out with Siena coming up.
 
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